A group, Christian Media Forum (CMF) has said the battle between Rev. Yakubu Pam and Rev. Joseph Hayab over the leadership Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States is causing confusion,...
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to step down from office or risk being impeached. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt...
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the ruling party’s leadership. In...
The Nigerian Senate is facing a crisis of unity following the controversial suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). Accusations of a rushed process and disregard for due process have ignited a firestorm,...
Onitsha Drug Market Remains Under Lock And Keys The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has continued to go to equity with unclean hands in its ongoing militarist and collective...
Recognizing the fact that the ongoing political turbulence in Osun State has reached a crescendo that necessitates the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP ) as an opposition party to intervene and call for peace...
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Rowland Owie, has condemned the suspension of Senat Nastasha Akpoti Uduaghan, warning that the 10th Senate risks damaging its credibility if legislative impunity is allowed to prevail....
A tense armed standoff unfolded on Thursday at the NAHCO Shed of the Hajj/Cargo Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following a dispute between the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the...
The Plateau State Police Command has assured residents that cases of ritual killings in the state are minimal and dismissed claims about the existence of a human parts market. The Police Public Relations Officer...
The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, is dead. Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been sick...
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a level playing field and creating an enabling environment for businesses in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Director General of NIMASA,...
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the killing of a priest, Sylvester Okechukwu, a day after he was kidnapped. Mr Okechukwu, a reverend father, was the pastor of St Mary Catholic...
Senate dismisses Natasha’s sexual harassment petition against Akpabio The Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee said, among other things, that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan violated the rules of the upper chamber by signing the petition herself. The...
Nigeria is facing a reckoning. The recent public shaming of Senator Natasha by Senator Nwaebonyi, filled with slut-shaming and blatant disrespect, has ignited a crucial conversation about the pervasive culture of silencing women who...
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from accessing the National Assembly Complex. The supporters had converged at the assembly gate but...
The Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment portal, which has been opened for applications for dozens of vacancies in the service since January 27, will be closed on Monday, March 10, 2025. According to...
International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder that women’s rights are human rights, and in Nigeria, the fight for gender equality is more crucial than ever. Too often, the voices of Nigerian women are...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting a disciplinary proceeding against the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presiding judge, Obiora...
The Central Bank Of Nigeria has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a major leadership restructuring. The appointments span crucial areas, including Monetary Policy, Trade and Exchange, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems, and...
The recent renovation of the local educational center marks a significant milestone in enhancing learning opportunities for students in coastal communities. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, the center now boasts a 30KVA solar inverter, 54...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy),...
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of AIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar as Deputy Inspector General of Police. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, said in a statement on Friday that...
A fierce petrol price war has erupted in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has moved to match the N860 per litre set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. For years,...
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted 245,370 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, with an estimated value of ₦238.1 million. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, reported that these...
Assembly finally settled its political crisis as Mudashiru Obasa resumed his role as Speaker in a dramatic turn of events. His reinstatement, reportedly influenced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who also serves as the national...
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has been honored with The Sun Political Personality Award of the Year 2024, recognizing his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the political landscape of Kogi State and...
The federal government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with DP World, operators of the Port of Dubai, to enhance Nigeria’s port infrastructure and logistics network. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disclosed on Monday that Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos has been temporarily shut down for immediate rehabilitation The agency stated that the closure...
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has strongly protested the closure of both public and private schools in certain Sharia-practicing states of Northern Nigeria. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Forum, Mr. Luka...
The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed to mobilise workers and citizens for a nationwide protest if the Federal Government proceeds with its proposed electricity tariff hike, describing it as “economic violence against the working...
On March 1, 2025, Emeka Rollas Ejezie, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), was honored as the Nollywood Personality of the Year 2024 at the prestigious SUN Awards held at...
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has been honored as The Sun Newspaper’s ‘Governor of the Year 2024’ in recognition of his outstanding leadership and significant contributions to the governance of Anambra State. This accolade highlights...
In a powerful tribute to women’s impactful contributions in traditionally male-dominated fields, The Sun newspaper recently honored two remarkable women with the prestigious Man of the Year Award. Among them was Mrs. Uju Ifejika,...