30 minutes ago SWAN commends Sokoto governor for appointing new commissioner for sports

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for appointing Engineer Mustapha Mohammed as the new Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development. SWAN described the appointment as a clear demonstration of the governor’s determination to revolutionise the sports sector in the state. […] The post SWAN commends Sokoto governor for appointing new commissioner for sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 hours ago Lack of understanding reason most people are resisting Tax Reform Bills – Senator Moro

By Daniel Kanu Senator Abba Moro is the Senate Minority Leader and the Chairman of the 10-Man Elder’s Advisory Committee on Tax Reforms. In this interview with Sunday Sun, he speaks on the controversial tax reform bills presented by President Bola Tinubu, which is before the National Assembly,  and how ignorance and politicising the process […] The post Lack of understanding reason most people are resisting Tax Reform Bills – Senator Moro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

2 hours ago Bayelsa: Thieves Electrocuted To Death While Stealing Solar Streetlights

Two individuals lost their lives while attempting to steal solar streetlights at Ogobiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to a community source, the thieves were electrocuted after one of the poles they were attempting to steal fell on nearby high-tension wires. “They had already loosened four solar poles, and they […] The post Bayelsa: Thieves Electrocuted To Death While Stealing Solar Streetlights appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

6 hours ago Factory Closure: Northern Industrialists, SMEs’ Operators Ask FG, States To End Power, Security Crises

Industrialists and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operators in Northern Nigeria have appealed to the federal and state governments to implement business-friendly policies and programmes to keep their organisations afloat and avert the closure of more firms in the incoming year. They particularly asked the two tiers of government to address the lingering electricity  crisis […]

Culture

29 hours ago If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole

Tribune Online If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Mr Gbenga Olayiwole, the National Programme Coordinator for Rotary International’s Polio Plus Programme in Nigeria and a member of the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at a symposium organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget, the National Guild of Editors and the Diamond Award for […] If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Tribune Online

Science

2 hours ago “Someone Who Should Act Like Elder Statesman Has Reduced Himself To Partisanship” – Wike’s Aide Knocks Odili

A war of words has erupted between the camp of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili. Odili had commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for preventing Wike from turning Rivers State into his private estate. According to Odili, Fubara showed unusual fortitude in confronting the challenge posed […] The post “Someone Who Should Act Like Elder Statesman Has Reduced Himself To Partisanship” – Wike’s Aide Knocks Odili appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 hours ago Troops Neutralize 148 Terrorists, Arrest 256 Suspects, Recover Weapons In One Week – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops conducting internal security operations have neutralized 148 terrorists within one week. They also arrested two ammunition couriers linked to terrorists and detained 256 other suspects. In a statement released on Saturday, DHQ spokesperson Edward Buba said the military also rescued 291 hostages, arrested 51 suspected oil thieves, […] The post Troops Neutralize 148 Terrorists, Arrest 256 Suspects, Recover Weapons In One Week – DHQ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

34 hours ago We’re addressing a critical need while empowering homeowners – CAP Plc

Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP PLC), one of Nigeria’s leading premium coatings and innovative building solutions, has said that read more We’re addressing a critical need while empowering homeowners – CAP Plc

Culture

2 hours ago Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos

Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has dismissed reports of a ₦160 million fraud involving well-known social media activist, Verydarkman (VDM). The rumours began after VDM alleged in a video that his NGO’s website had been hacked, resulting in the loss of funds meant for charitable projects. He further claimed that he was going to Jos to […] The post Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

2 hours ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Rustled Cows

Two suspected armed robbers and cattle rustlers have been arrested by operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command, in conjunction with other security agencies. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Nasarawa command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement obtained by DAILY POST on Saturday. He stated that the command had received information on Friday […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Rustled Cows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

2 hours ago Osun Monarch Advocates For Sharia Law In South West, Says It’s Muslims’ Right

The Oluwo of Iwo, in Osun State, King Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has drummed support for the introduction of Sharia law in South-West states. The monarch insisted that the practice has been existing in Yoruba land for very long time, adding that it is the right of every muslims in the region to enjoy the law. Speaking […] The post Osun Monarch Advocates For Sharia Law In South West, Says It’s Muslims’ Right appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 hours ago Troops kill 148 terrorists, arrest 258 others, rescue 291 hostages in one week –DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), said its ongoing counter-terrorism and other security operations across the country led to the killing of 148 terrorists and arrest of 258 others in the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Director Edward Buba, who made this known, said troops in the Niger […] The post Troops kill 148 terrorists, arrest 258 others, rescue 291 hostages in one week –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 hours ago Anambra: “Constant Killing Of Nigerians By Unknown Assailants Is Heartbreaking” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned killings of some Nigerians across the country by unknown gunmen. Obi’s statement is coming, after a Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, was murdered along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Anambra State, on Thursday. Speaking in a statement shared via his X […] The post Anambra: “Constant Killing Of Nigerians By Unknown Assailants Is Heartbreaking” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

16 hours ago Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto

Pays condolence visit to Namadi in Jigawa over demise of mother, son From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the families and people of Sokoto for the death of some villagers who reportedly lost their lives on December 25, 2024, when the military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent […] The post Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

2 hours ago ‘We’re Sorry’ — VP Shettima Apologizes For Civilian Casualties In Sokoto Airstrike

Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended his condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State over the killing of about 10 civilians in an airstrike targeted at the Lakurawa terrorist group. The incident occurred on December 25, 2024, at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area. Shettima, in a statement on […] The post ‘We’re Sorry’ — VP Shettima Apologizes For Civilian Casualties In Sokoto Airstrike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

22 hours ago Lawyer Alleges Burna Boy Using Influence To Prolong Speed Darlington’s Detention Despite Court Order

Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing rapper Speed Darlington, has accused singer Burna Boy of leveraging his influence to keep his client in police detention, despite a court order for his release. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Alieke alleged that powerful individuals were involved in the case. He argued that if Burna Boy believed […] The post Lawyer Alleges Burna Boy Using Influence To Prolong Speed Darlington’s Detention Despite Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

2 hours ago Vandalism Hindered FG’s 6,000mw Power Generation Target – Minister Reveals

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the country’s failure to meet its 6,000 megawatts power generation target to vandalism of critical power transmission equipment. According to Adelabu, the government had implemented measures to reach the milestone and was on track until multiple incidents of vandalism to electricity towers disrupted the plan. Bolaji Tunji, […] The post Vandalism Hindered FG’s 6,000mw Power Generation Target – Minister Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

23 hours ago South Korea Prosecutors Say Yoon Authorised ‘Shooting’ During Martial Law Bid

An anti-Yoon crowd was gathered nearby holding signs such as: "A new leader for the new year" and "Arrest Yoon Suk Yeol", with many singing along to K-pop songs and John Lennon's "Imagine". The post South Korea Prosecutors Say Yoon Authorised ‘Shooting’ During Martial Law Bid appeared first on Channels Television.

Events

2 hours ago Wike Would’ve Turned Rivers To His Private Estate But For Fubara – Odili Commends Governor

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been praised by former Governor Peter Odili for preventing Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from turning the State into his private estate. Odili, who governed Rivers from 1999 to 2007, commended Fubara in a statement on Saturday for his “fortitude and sterling leadership qualities” since […] The post Wike Would’ve Turned Rivers To His Private Estate But For Fubara – Odili Commends Governor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

26 hours ago Police arrest officers demanding money to investigate missing girl in Ogun

Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Although he did not reveal the Read More

Events

3 hours ago Larger budget deficit could depreciate naira, stoke prices – Fitch Ratings

Nigeria must stay through with its N13 trillion budget deficit as larger deficits may further depreciate the naira, stoke inflation read more Larger budget deficit could depreciate naira, stoke prices – Fitch Ratings

Politics

26 hours ago Report Misconduct Of Police Officers To Their Superiors, NPF Tell Public

The Nigeria Police Force assured all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The post Report Misconduct Of Police Officers To Their Superiors, NPF Tell Public appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 hours ago Nigeria’s sovereignty is threatened by internal crises — Ambassador Sheni

Tribune Online Nigeria’s sovereignty is threatened by internal crises — Ambassador Sheni Ambassador Danjuma Nanpon Sheni, a career diplomat who retired as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served Nigeria as ambassador in some foreign countries, is currently the National President, Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of Natives (PIDAN). In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, Ambassador Sheni speaks on Nigeria’s foreign policy, relationship […] Nigeria’s sovereignty is threatened by internal crises — Ambassador Sheni Tribune Online

Politics

28 hours ago Police arrest officers for demanding money to facilitate tracking of missing Ogun girl

By John Ogunsemore The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said some policemen in Ogun State have been arrested for demanding money before facilitating the tracking of a missing seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande. Adejobi disclosed this on Saturday. Akande is the daughter of a female Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator reported missing after being allegedly […] The post Police arrest officers for demanding money to facilitate tracking of missing Ogun girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

5 hours ago Domestic, Foreign Portfolio Equities Transactions Hit N4.91trn In 11Months

The total domestic and foreign portfolio transactions in Nigeria’s equity market amounted to N4.913 trillion from January to November 2024. This was revealed in the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment report. Monthly, NGX polls trading figures from market operators on their Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) flows. The report revealed that strong market […]

Politics

29 hours ago Secondary explosion, not military airstrike killed Sokoto villagers –DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said its airstrike in Sokoto State on Christmas Day, targeted  only the Lakurawa terrorists group and its logistics base, leading to secondary explosion that allegedly killed some villagers. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this known, explained that the location was […] The post Secondary explosion, not military airstrike killed Sokoto villagers –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

6 hours ago Philosophy: Retired oil engineer blames Nigeria’s endemic corruption on ‘false need for immediate gratification’

…Says a wise society is where old men plant trees they have no plan to harvest When Anthony Akpan, a read more Philosophy: Retired oil engineer blames Nigeria’s endemic corruption on ‘false need for immediate gratification’

Politics

7 hours ago NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has responded to recent claims suggesting that its employment practices and leadership appointments are influenced by ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. This is in response to an article by Farooq Kperogi, which raised concerns about the impact of ethnicity on the leadership structure of NNPC. […] The post NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 hours ago Tinubu media chat: Nigerians won’t trust reforms until there is succour –Sani, ex

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Following the media chat by President Bola Tinubu penultimate week where he, among other issues, announced that he never regretted removing fuel subsidy, the former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani has said that as long as the succour is yet to be experienced, most Nigerians would conclude […] The post Tinubu media chat: Nigerians won’t trust reforms until there is succour –Sani, ex-ACF Scribe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago This war is not for the extermination of the Igbos, it is for the federal unity of Nigeria and the happiness and prosperity of its people

Tribune Online This war is not for the extermination of the Igbos, it is for the federal unity of Nigeria and the happiness and prosperity of its people CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK Broadcast by Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Nigeria’s Commissioner for Finance and Vice Chairman of the Federal Executive during the Biafran War. The speech was delivered on 1st October, 1967. With regard to the first line of approach, it will interest you to know that, ever since the launching of the military […] This war is not for the extermination of the Igbos, it is for the federal unity of Nigeria and the happiness and prosperity of its people Tribune Online

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8 hours ago Affordable health checks everyone needs to do in 2025 –Dr Femi Olofinshawo

By Enyeribe Ejiogu   For the great mass of Nigerians who were deeply challenged by the economic hardship in the country, the outgoing year was hectic, tasking and took a heavy toll on their health. Alongside, the cost of basic healthcare kept going up as drugs and other medicaments are simply imported and always responded […] The post Affordable health checks everyone needs to do in 2025 –Dr Femi Olofinshawo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago Insistence on integrity, value engineering cost me clients who wanted to cut corners –Adedo

By Enyeribe Ejiogu   At various times, there have incidents of building collapse, often traceable to use of substandard materials, poor structural engineering, greed and sharp practices, whereby the developers/clients and the contractors hired by them collude and cut corners while executing the projects. In this interview, Engr Olalekan Adedo, chief executive of Black Diamond […] The post Insistence on integrity, value engineering cost me clients who wanted to cut corners –Adedo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 hours ago 2025: Economy will face sluggish growth, create tension, food shortage

Tribune Online 2025: Economy will face sluggish growth, create tension, food shortage Primate Elijah Ayodele is the founder and spiritual head of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos. In this interview, the popular seer speaks on what Nigeria and the world should expect in 2025 and beyond. LET’S start with your general outlook for 2025. What do you foresee? The year 2025 will be a critical one for […] 2025: Economy will face sluggish growth, create tension, food shortage Tribune Online

Politics

10 hours ago How alternative dispute resolution can reduce burden on formal court processes

In recent years, the strain on judicial systems worldwide has reached critical levels, with courts in many jurisdictions grappling with backlogs and prolonged case durations. Nigeria is no exception, as the growing demand for legal resolutions often overwhelms the limited resources of its justice system. This situation has ignited discussions about the efficacy of Alternative Read More

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10 hours ago Sweet poison: How local producers mix detergent, soda with fufu to maximise profit

In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling food markets, fufu – a beloved staple enjoyed by millions – has long been a symbol of tradition and nourishment. But a disturbing new trend is emerging, one that could threaten both public health and the integrity of this cherished dish. TESSY IGOMU unveils a shocking and dangerous practice, Read More

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