5 h. ago 2026: Osun West agitators unveil Oyebamiji as gov’ship candidate

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The agitation for the zoning of Osun State Governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally been unveiled as a sociopolitical group, Falex Foundation, unveiled the former Commissioner for Finance and current Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji popularly called AMBO, for the 2026 […] The post 2026: Osun West agitators unveil Oyebamiji as gov’ship candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release and safe return of six Nigerian tourists who were recently detained in Cape Verde. read more Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

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20 h. ago 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Fifteen people who were abducted in Ibagwa-Agu community, Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State, have regained their freedom after spending five days in captivity. The victims, who were released early yesterday, April 17, were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony when they were ambushed within a farm settlement by  kidnappers and taken […] The post 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old boy who captured national attention during the 2023 presidential election when he bravely stood before Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after spending months at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre on what his lawyers described as a “diabolical frame-up” by the Nigeria Police. Human […] The post Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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41 h. ago Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial

Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative ahead of his June 2025 trial in Finland. The new legal representative was identified as Kaarle Gummerus. According to BBC Pidgin, the embattled Biafra agitator recently changed his legal counsel due to the retirement of his former lawyer. His new legal representative, Kaarle Gummerus, […] The post Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Simon Ekpa to appear in Finnish court over terrorism charges

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025, BBC pidgin reported on Wednesday. The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Read More

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53 h. ago Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa Gets New Lawyer Ahead June Trial In Finland

Controversial pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative for his trial in Finland, which is scheduled for June 2025. BBC Pidgin disclosed that Ekpa changed his lawyer because the previous one had “retired from service”. Ekpa’s new lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus, said he had received his client’s pre-trial file and is “currently checking […]

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54 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has debuted a new look after regaining freedom from prison custody. The singer was arrested on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petition filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The petition alleged that Portable made defamatory and inciting statements, as well as threats that could damage Osupa’s reputation and incite […] The post Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Mr. Umoru Imokha Abdulahi, whose wife’s medical bills was allegedly offset by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH’s) detention has denied receiving any help from the governor. Recall that after media report of the detention of Abdullahi’s wife and child for the family inability […] The post UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has been appointed to the Fundraising Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Ahmed Shekarau, the move is part of a broader initiative by IPI Nigeria to strengthen press freedom and promote responsible journalism […] The post Mohammed Idris joins IPI Nigeria’s fundraising committee with media heavyweights appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago IPI Appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, Ohwahwa, 25 Others To Committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has appointed prominent media personalities to its standing committees to promote press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed, the institute revealed that the appointees will serve on four key committees: Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and […]

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4 d. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, 27 others to committees

The International Press Institute Nigeria has named several leading figures in journalism to key committees aimed at strengthening press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in the country. The appointments span four strategic committees: “Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership.” Each is composed of experienced media professionals from across the country’s media landscape. This was contained in Read More

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5 d. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the ban placed on a song by veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Soyinka described the development as a return to culture of censorship and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The controversial song, titled: ‘Tell Your Papa’s, was said to have been directed to President […] The post ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Court orders EFCC, others to file defence in Aisha Achimugu’s suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other respondents in a suit filed by socialite and businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to refrain from proceeding with her arrest and detention. The respondents named in the fundamental human rights enforcement suit include the Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices and Read More

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6 d. ago FoI Act: Editors, NUJ, Lawyers Laud Supreme Court’s Inclusion Of States

Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark judgement affirming the applicability of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in all states of the federation. In a unanimous decision, the apex court  affirmed that the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) 2011 applies to all tiers of government, including […]

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7 d. ago Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris

Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement on Thursday, Amnesty International criticised the ban as “unlawful, […] The post Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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