45 m. ago FG gazzettes ECOWAS tarriffs, advancing AfCFTA implementation

The Federal Government has gazetted and transmitted the ECOWAS schedule of tariff offers for Trade in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area to its secretariat. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this through a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. Oduwole said that, the move was ahead of the Read More

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49 m. ago Delta Community Banishes Pastor Over Alleged Homosexual Practice

The Otovwodo (Agbassa) Community, Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, has warned a 33-year-old pastor, Onome Imoniruvwe,  to stay away from the community and its surrounding areas over alleged homosexuality. In a public notice dated April 10, 2025, jointly signed by the traditional prime minister (Oghwuvwie) of Otovwodo Agbassa, Hon. Jerry Ope […]

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61 m. ago Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway: Tinubu is a divine president – Umahi

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has disclosed that the ongoing construction of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway shows President Tinubu is a divine president. The minister made this known at Awi, Cross River State while flagging off the Cross River section of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. “President Tinubu […] The post Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway: Tinubu is a divine president – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Rescind State Of Emergency In Rivers Now, James Ebri Tells Tinubu

Ex- National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for People’s Federation (DFPF), comrade James D. Ebri, has charged  President Bola Tinubu, to end the state of emergency   in Rivers State and the suspension of the state governor  Similaye Fabura and his deputy. Ebri gave the charge while commenting on the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers […]

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3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement With Trinidad & Tobago For Direct Flight

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his Republic of Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago that will signal a new era of air connectivity between […]

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3 h. ago Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the security policies of President Bola Tinubu, following a deadly attack in Plateau State that resulted in the deaths of at least 47 people on Sunday. The attack took place in the Zike community, Kimakpa area of Bassa Local Government Area, and came just a week after […] The post Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to continue supporting the 750km Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. He disclosed this in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the  flag off of the Calabar section. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. I take responsibility for the […] The post Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Umahi threatens contract termination over slow pace of Calabar

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to SEMATECH Nigeria Limited over its delay in the construction of the Calabar-Itu Highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Monday in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the official flag-off ceremony of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Expressing deep dissatisfaction Read More

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12 h. ago Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable display of fiscal efficiency, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved a historic 95 percent implementation of its 2024 statutory budget, according to the Minister, Nyesom Wike.  According to a statement issued by the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, the minister noted that this milestone marks a significant […] The post Wike announces historic achievement: FCT reaches 95% budget implementation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Umahi Vows To Defend Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi on Monday pledged to defend the 750km Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway Project anytime he is called upon. Umahi stated this in Calabar, the Cross River State capital at the flag-off ceremony of the Calabar Section of the Coastal Highway. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. […]

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12 h. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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15 h. ago Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister

Urges collaboration to strengthen sector   By Merit Ibe The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently loses an estimated $2 billion annually to medical tourism, which reflects the gap in confidence, access, and quality within the local system. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, represented by Prof Lanre Wasiu […] The post Nigeria losing estimated $2bn annually to medical tourism – Health Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Activist VeryDarkMan Slams TV Host Abati Over Disparaging Comment On Efforts Exposing Human Trafficking

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at Arise News Channel breakfast show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, for comparing him to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a. Portable, over his efforts at attracting attention to the plight of trafficked Nigerian girls. VDM’s reactions followed Abati’s recent […]

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17 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has launched the Digital Services Survey, a strategic effort to empower Nigerian read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment launches Digital Services survey

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20 h. ago Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie

By Seyi Babalola Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founder of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has stated that Jesus Christ despised poverty and avoided entering poor people’s houses while on earth. Ibiyeomie, speaking to his congregation on Sunday in a video that later went viral on X (previously Twitter), cited biblical sources to argue […] The post Jesus hates poor people, never visited them – Pastor Ibiyeomie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris

Veteran Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has cleared the air regarding the intent behind his latest track, ‘Tell Your Papa’, saying it was not a personal attack on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The musician said the track was simply a response to comments made by Seyi, who in March, during […] The post “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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22 h. ago Jesus Hated Poverty, Never Visited Poor People, Says Pastor Ibiyeomie

The founder of Port Harcourt, Rivers State-based Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has stated that Jesus Christ detested poverty and deliberately avoided entering poor people’s homes while he was on earth. Ibiyeomie, while addressing his congregation on Sunday in a video that later went viral on X (formerly Twitter), referenced biblical accounts to argue that […]

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