52 m. ago Kebbi LG Boss Urges Residents To Extend Lessons Beyond Ramadan

The chairman of Birnin Kebbi local government area in Kebbi State,  Hon. Muhammad Dahiru Ambursa has urged people in the local government to sustain the virtues and lessons learnt during the last Ramadan period. The chairman made the appeal when he spoke with journalists at his residence in Ambursa in commemoration of Sallah celebrations. According […]

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53 m. ago Southern Kaduna Christian Elders Felicitate Muslims At Sallah

The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has congratulated Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan and the celebration of Sallah. A statement by the chairman of the association, Apostle (Dr) Emmanuel Nuhu Kure said the sacred period of devotion, sacrifice, and prayer as exemplified during the Ramadan period is a time of […]

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2 h. ago Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

Tope Dare, a key figure in Africa’s digital banking sector, turns 50 years old on Wednesday. Over the years, he read more Tope Dare at 50: Celebrating a legacy of innovation in Africa’s digital banking sector

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2 h. ago Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement

President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. Tinubu also dissolved NNPCL’s board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President removed all other board members appointed with […] The post Tinubu Sacks NNPCL CEO Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As Replacement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has pledged to sponsor the education of a girl seen in a viral video helping her mother with a cleaning job in Lagos. This followed a viral video of a woman sweeping a street in Ikoyi with her 11-year-old daughter. Human rights activist JustAdetoun criticised the woman for engaging her […] The post Onakoya Pledges Scholarship To Minor In Viral Video Helping Mother Clean In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. The decision included the removal of the current group chief executive officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and the NNPCL Board chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO of […]

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2 h. ago From Marinho to Ojulari: History of NNPCL’s leadership from inception

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as his replacement, effective April 2, 2025. The President also dissolved the company’s board, including its chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and reconstituted an 11-member board. The announcement was made in Read More

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3 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement

In a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board, President Bola Tinubu has removed the chairman, Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective from April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the Read More

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Governor Namadi Gives Lifetime Support To Majiya Explosion Victims

After months of sorrow and heartbreak, Friday, March 28, 2025, marked a moment of joy and renewed hope for the families of over 140 victims who lost their lives, as well as the more than 70 others who sustained injuries. In the Majiya Tanker explosion, Governor Malam Umar Namadi delivered long-awaited financial support from various […]

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6 h. ago Collaboration key to advancing pharmacy practice, says ACPN chair

The Chairman, Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, Tolu Ajayi, has said the future of pharmacy depends on embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritising sustainability. A statement on Tuesday by ACPN said at the 2025 Continuing Education Conference in Lagos, themed “Transforming Community Pharmacy Practice through Collaboration, Research and Innovation,” Ajayi revealed Read More

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9 h. ago Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, a monarch truly worth celebrating

By Ifetayo Adeniyi and Ikenna Ukwa As the sun rises over the historic Warri Kingdom, the air thrums with anticipation. Drums echo, voices rise in song, and the vibrant hues of traditional attire paint the streets in celebration. Today marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, a day […] The post Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, a monarch truly worth celebrating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago EPL: Elanga’s Early Strike Helps Nottingham Forest Beat Man Utd

Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga haunted former side Manchester United after racing up the pitch in the first half to score the only goal in the 1-0 victory at the City Ground. The ex-United winger flooded forward from his own penalty area in the fifth minute, covering 85m in the space of just nine seconds, […] The post EPL: Elanga’s Early Strike Helps Nottingham Forest Beat Man Utd appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and rescued two Federal University of Lafia students. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Nansel Ranham, on Tuesday, disclosed that Sarawak State Police Command received a distress call on the 1st of April, 20225, reporting an attack by suspected kidnappers at a student […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Putin Orders Massive Military Call Up, Enlists 160,000 Troops Amid Rising Tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the largest military call-up in recent history, enlisting 160,000 new troops as tensions continue to rise on multiple fronts. This latest conscription drive, announced on April 1, 2025, significantly expands Russia’s military presence amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical struggles. According to official statements from Russian authorities on Tuesday, it […] The post Putin Orders Massive Military Call Up, Enlists 160,000 Troops Amid Rising Tensions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu

Philip Shaibu, former Edo State Deputy Governor, revealed he never had faith in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership, even before they took office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu’s skepticism would later prove prophetic, as their relationship deteriorated over time. In 2024, Shaibu’s ambition to succeed Obaseki led to a bitter fallout, resulting in his impeachment and […] The post “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a shocking allegation that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, plotted to kill her. This recent allegation follows her previous claims against Yahaya Bello, whom she accused of orchestrating an attack on her during the March 2023 senatorial election. Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Bello’s […] The post Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I Tore My Son’s British Passport” – Solomon Buchi, Plan Relocation To Nigeria, Vows To Endure Hardship

Nigerian writer and life coach Solomon Buchi has announced his decision to relocate permanently to Nigeria with his wife and son, declaring his commitment to the country’s progress. Taking to X on Tuesday, Buchi shared that he had gone as far as tearing his son’s British passport and ordering a Nigerian passport instead, emphasising his […] The post “I Tore My Son’s British Passport” – Solomon Buchi, Plan Relocation To Nigeria, Vows To Endure Hardship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I Tore My Son’s British Passport” – Solomon Buchi, Wife Plan Relocation To Nigeria, Vow To Endure Hardship

Nigerian writer and life coach Solomon Buchi has announced his decision to relocate permanently to Nigeria with his wife and son, declaring his commitment to the country’s progress. Taking to X on Tuesday, Buchi shared that he had gone as far as tearing his son’s British passport and ordering a Nigerian passport instead, emphasising his […] The post “I Tore My Son’s British Passport” – Solomon Buchi, Wife Plan Relocation To Nigeria, Vow To Endure Hardship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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