# first sun (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first sun. Page: Feed: --- ## [KamDebbie celebrates elder sister, Presh Dera](https://thesun.ng/kamdebbie-celebrates-elder-sister-presh-dera/) _2026-08-22 · Rapheal · The Sun Nigeria_ Nollywood teenage actress and singer Deborah Okolie, popularly known as KamDebbie, has celebrated her elder sister, Presh Dera, describing her as a woman of grace, elegance and a “golden heart.” The post KamDebbie celebrates elder sister, Presh Dera appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Urgent need to protect health facilities against attacks](https://thesun.ng/urgent-need-to-protect-health-facilities-against-attacks/) _2026-08-21 · sunnews · The Sun Nigeria_ The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported increased violent attacks on healthcare facilities worldwide. According to WHO, more than 10,400 attacks on healthcare have been documented across 29 countries and territories since 2018, with over 5,700 people killed and 8,500 injured. The post Urgent need to protect health facilities against attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Fikayo Bigname nominated for Youth Role Model Award at Nigeria Week London 2026](https://thesun.ng/fikayo-bigname-nominated-for-youth-role-model-award-at-nigeria-week-london-2026/) _2026-08-21 · sunnews · The Sun Nigeria_ Olaiya Fikayo Temitope, popularly known as Fikayo Bigname, has been nominated for the prestigious Youth Role Model Award 2026 at the Nigeria Week Recognition Awards scheduled to hold in London. The post Fikayo Bigname nominated for Youth Role Model Award at Nigeria Week London 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Kwara politics: Senators suffer when they clash with governors — Shehu Sani](https://thesun.ng/kwara-politics-senators-suffer-when-they-clash-with-governors-shehu-sani/) _2026-08-21 · Sola Ojo · The Sun Nigeria_ Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has expressed sympathy with Senator Salihu Mustapha over his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying he understands the pressures senators face when they fall out with their governors. The post Kwara politics: Senators suffer when they clash with governors — Shehu Sani appeared first on The Sun… ## [Tinubu orders waterways safety review after deadly Sokoto boat accident](https://thesun.ng/tinubu-orders-waterways-safety-review-after-deadly-sokoto-boat-accident/) _2026-08-21 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of safety measures on waterways following a boat accident in Gorau Community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed several lives and left others missing. The post Tinubu orders waterways safety review after deadly Sokoto boat accident appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Police rescue nine remaining hostages in Benue forest](https://thesun.ng/police-rescue-nine-remaining-hostages-in-benue-forest/) _2026-08-21 · Scholastica Hir · The Sun Nigeria_ Security operatives have rescued the nine remaining passengers out of 14 abducted from a bus in Benue State recently. The post Police rescue nine remaining hostages in Benue forest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [INEC plans mock accreditation in November](https://thesun.ng/inec-plans-mock-accreditation-in-november/) _2026-08-21 · Romanus Ugwu · The Sun Nigeria_ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tentatively fixed November this year as the date to conduct a mock accreditation exercise as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The post INEC plans mock accreditation in November appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [EPL: Arsenal launch title defence with commanding win over Coventry](https://thesun.ng/epl-arsenal-launch-title-defence-with-commanding-win-over-coventry/) _2026-08-21 · Goli Innocent · The Sun Nigeria_ Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday. The post EPL: Arsenal launch title defence with commanding win over Coventry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Adeleke commends APC candidate Oyebamiji’s call for peace, urges unity in Osun](https://thesun.ng/adeleke-commends-apc-candidate-oyebamijis-call-for-peace-urges-unity-in-osun/) _2026-08-21 · Lateef Dada · The Sun Nigeria_ Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, for advocating peace following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu. The governor described the initiative as “a positive tone after weeks of a heated campaign and election season.” The post Adeleke commends APC candidate Oyebamiji’s call for peace, urges unity in… ## [Enugu ADC chairman dies in suspected murder, suspects arrested](https://thesun.ng/enugu-adc-chairman-dies-in-suspected-murder-suspects-arrested/) _2026-08-21 · Jude Chinedu · The Sun Nigeria_ Tension and grief have enveloped the political community in Enugu State following the suspected murder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairman in Udenu Local Government Area, Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu. The post Enugu ADC chairman dies in suspected murder, suspects arrested appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gqsGIUHjfyYh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [EFCC withdraws charges against Maryam, Abubakar](https://thesun.ng/efcc-withdraws-charges-against-maryam-abubakar/) _2026-08-21 · Sola Ojo · The Sun Nigeria_ The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the withdrawal of charges against Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad, who were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cybercrime and malicious information against the Commission. The post EFCC withdraws charges against Maryam, Abubakar appeared first on… ## [Tinubu support base to swell as more politicians switch sides – Wike](https://thesun.ng/tinubu-support-base-to-swell-as-more-politicians-switch-sides-wike/) _2026-08-21 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has predicted a fresh wave of political realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying more politicians across party lines are set to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post Tinubu support base to swell as more politicians switch sides – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Lagos housing crisis: Live with your parents, share rent – Deputy governor](https://thesun.ng/lagos-housing-crisis-live-with-your-parents-share-rent-deputy-governor/) _2026-08-21 · Lawrence Agbo · The Sun Nigeria_ Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has advised young workers struggling with rising rents in the state to consider living with their parents, relatives or sharing accommodation rather than rushing to rent expensive apartments. The post Lagos housing crisis: Live with your parents, share rent – Deputy governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [NECO registrar elected AEAA VP as Nigeria gets 2027 AEAA hosting rights](https://thesun.ng/neco-registrar-elected-aeaa-vp-as-nigeria-gets-2027-aeaa-hosting-rights/) _2026-08-21 · John Adams · The Sun Nigeria_ The Registrar/Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has been elected as the Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). The post NECO registrar elected AEAA VP as Nigeria gets 2027 AEAA hosting rights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid](https://thesun.ng/fg-declares-tuesday-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlid/) _2026-08-21 · Seyi Babalola · The Sun Nigeria_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The post FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Nigerian power system operates under difficult conditions, says NISO MD](https://thesun.ng/nigerian-power-system-operates-under-difficult-conditions-says-niso-md/) _2026-08-21 · Isaac Anumihe · The Sun Nigeria_ The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has admitted that the Nigerian power system is operating under difficult conditions. The post Nigerian power system operates under difficult conditions, says NISO MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Nigeria cannot import its way to prosperity – Obi](https://thesun.ng/nigeria-cannot-import-its-way-to-prosperity-obi/) _2026-08-21 · Goli Innocent · The Sun Nigeria_ Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria must move from consumption to production, insisting that the country cannot build a prosperous future by relying heavily on imports. The post Nigeria cannot import its way to prosperity – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Mutfwang, Lalong row deepens over sharing of appointments](https://thesun.ng/mutfwang-lalong-row-deepens-over-sharing-of-appointments/) _2026-08-21 · Jude Owuamanam · The Sun Nigeria_ The cold war between original members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), also known as the legacy group led by former Governor Simon Lalong, and the new entrants led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang has deepened, with the governor denying claims that he promised to share cabinet positions on a 60:40 basis with them as part of the conditions for his defection to the APC. The post Mutfwang, Lalong… ## [Delta Steel revival: FG signs deal, PSML to invest $1.3bn](https://thesun.ng/delta-steel-revival-fg-signs-deal-psml-to-invest-1-3bn/) _2026-08-21 · Christy Anyanwu · The Sun Nigeria_ The federal government has signed an agreement with Premium Steel and Mines Limited (PSML) to revive the moribund Delta Steel Company in Ovwian-Aladja, Delta State. The post Delta Steel revival: FG signs deal, PSML to invest $1.3bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [RHGN flags off national campaign for Tinubu in Jos](https://thesun.ng/rhgn-flags-off-national-campaign-for-tinubu-in-jos/) _2026-08-21 · Stanley Uzoaru · The Sun Nigeria_ The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), a pro-Tinubu re-election support group, is set to flag off its national campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid this Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Jos, Plateau State. The event will also serve as the formal inauguration of the state's RHGN Executive Council and Local Government Coordinators. The post RHGN flags off national campaign… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1rSRMLUADp9Y) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [ICPC tracks N1.03bn constituency projects in Katsina](https://thesun.ng/icpc-tracks-n1-03bn-constituency-projects-in-katsina/) _2026-08-21 · sunnews · The Sun Nigeria_ The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has tracked 21 constituency projects valued at N1.03 billion across Katsina State. The post ICPC tracks N1.03bn constituency projects in Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Iron Capital Asset Management appoints Tonya Osato Lawani, three others to board](https://thesun.ng/iron-capital-asset-management-appoints-tonya-osato-lawani-three-others-to-board/) _2026-08-20 · Philip Nwosu · The Sun Nigeria_ Iron Capital Asset Management has appointed Tonya Osato Lawani, a corporate strategist and governance expert, to its board as a Non-Executive Director, in a move the firm says will strengthen its governance framework and support long-term growth. Lawani’s appointment was announced alongside three other new board members: Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, Olatunde Oyewole, and Titilola Aworanti-Ekugo, \[…\]… ## [International Alert, PAYCAaP Train 240 Benue youths on climate action, peacebuilding](https://thesun.ng/international-alert-paycaap-train-240-benue-youths-on-climate-action-peacebuilding/) _2026-08-20 · Scholastica Hir · The Sun Nigeria_ International Alert Nigeria, in partnership with the Platform for African Youths in Climate Action and Peacebuilding (PAYCAaP), has trained 240 young people in Benue State on climate change, climate justice, peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity and natural resource management. The post International Alert, PAYCAaP Train 240 Benue youths on climate action, peacebuilding appeared first on The Sun… ## [Atiku unveils new fuel subsidy model](https://thesun.ng/atiku-unveils-new-fuel-subsidy-model/) _2026-08-20 · Ndubuisi Orji · The Sun Nigeria_ Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled the details of his proposed petroleum subsidy reform, stating that his administration would replace the old import subsidy model, with a new architecture targeted at independently audited production subsidy. The post Atiku unveils new fuel subsidy model appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Wike orders immediate demolition of 30 buildings blocking Abuja Ring Road 3](https://thesun.ng/wike-orders-immediate-demolition-of-30-buildings-blocking-abuja-ring-road-3/) _2026-08-20 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings found to be encroaching on the Right of Way of the Ring Road 3 corridor in Abuja. The post Wike orders immediate demolition of 30 buildings blocking Abuja Ring Road 3 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Protesters ground INEC headquarters over outcome of Osun guber](https://thesun.ng/protesters-ground-inec-headquarters-over-outcome-of-osun-guber/) _2026-08-20 · Romanus Ugwu · The Sun Nigeria_ Protesters, numbering hundreds, on Thursday, stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, specifically on a mission to express their feelings on the outcome of the recently-conducted Osun state off-cycle governorship election. The post Protesters ground INEC headquarters over outcome of Osun guber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Wike: Atiku confused, going back to fuel subsidy he once called fraud](https://thesun.ng/wike-atiku-confused-going-back-to-fuel-subsidy-he-once-called-fraud/) _2026-08-20 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his position on fuel subsidy, describing him as a “voodoo economist” seeking to change his position to suit political circumstances. The post Wike: Atiku confused, going back to fuel subsidy he once called fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Walson-Jack challenges media to hold Civil Service accountable as tenure winds down](https://thesun.ng/walson-jack-challenges-media-to-hold-civil-service-accountable-as-tenure-winds-down/) _2026-08-20 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, has charged journalists covering the Federal Civil Service to move beyond official statements and continue to ask difficult questions, interrogate policies and hold public institutions accountable. The post Walson-Jack challenges media to hold Civil Service accountable as tenure winds down appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [UK warns nationals against travelling across Nigeria](https://thesun.ng/uk-warns-nationals-against-travelling-across-nigeria/) _2026-08-20 · danivert · The Sun Nigeria_ The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has advised against all travel to parts of Nigeria. The post UK warns nationals against travelling across Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [2027: FCT Minister of State tasks clerics on peace, warns against hate, extremism](https://thesun.ng/2027-fct-minister-of-state-tasks-clerics-on-peace-warns-against-hate-extremism/) _2026-08-20 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has charged religious leaders across the country to use their influence to prevent hate speech, violence and extremism, warning that places of worship must not become platforms for division. The post 2027: FCT Minister of State tasks clerics on peace, warns against hate, extremism… ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9lNMNKWkHrwz) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Fuel subsidy: APM faults FG N15.8 trn savings claim](https://thesun.ng/fuel-subsidy-apm-faults-fg-n15-8-trn-savings-claim/) _2026-08-20 · Ndubuisi Orji · The Sun Nigeria_ The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that it saved N15.8 trillion from the removal of fuel subsidy from June 2023 to December 2025 as untrue. The post Fuel subsidy: APM faults FG N15.8 trn savings claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [Tinubu receives re-elected Osun Governor Adeleke in Aso Rock Villa](https://thesun.ng/tinubu-receives-re-elected-osun-governor-adeleke-in-aso-rock-villa/) _2026-08-20 · Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye · The Sun Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, five days after the governor won re-election in the state. The post Tinubu receives re-elected Osun Governor Adeleke in Aso Rock Villa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria . ## [2027: Don’t allow politicians use you for violence, digital thuggery, intimidation – IGP tells youths](https://thesun.ng/2027-dont-allow-politicians-use-you-for-violence-digital-thuggery-intimidation-igp-tells-youths/) _2026-08-20 · Molly Kilete · The Sun Nigeria_ Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has charged Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by greedy politicians as instruments of misinformation, hate or digital intimidation to achieve their ambitions. The post 2027: Don’t allow politicians use you for violence, digital thuggery, intimidation – IGP tells youths appeared first on The…