53 m. ago Stocks rise as stability returns, autos lifted by exemption hope

Equities mostly rose Tuesday as some stability returned to markets after last week’s rollercoaster ride. Donald Trump’s possible compromise over steep tariffs on the sector boosted auto firms. However, the US president’s unorthodox approach to trade diplomacy continues to fuel uncertainty among investors, with speculation over new levies on high-end technology and pharmaceuticals dampening sentiment. Read More

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57 m. ago Delta Community Banishes Pastor Over Alleged Homosexual Practice

The Otovwodo (Agbassa) Community, Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, has warned a 33-year-old pastor, Onome Imoniruvwe,  to stay away from the community and its surrounding areas over alleged homosexuality. In a public notice dated April 10, 2025, jointly signed by the traditional prime minister (Oghwuvwie) of Otovwodo Agbassa, Hon. Jerry Ope […]

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62 m. ago CSOs Launch Energy Transition As Gas Flaring, Others Threaten Communities

A civil society organisation (CSO) committed to poverty and environmental risk reduction has expressed concerns over widespread gas flaring, methane emissions, environmental degradation and carbon pollution in the Niger Delta. Towards this end, the Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPPDRR) has rallied global agencies including Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) and Oilwatch […]

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71 m. ago Rescind State Of Emergency In Rivers Now, James Ebri Tells Tinubu

Ex- National Vice Chairman South-South, Democratic Front for People’s Federation (DFPF), comrade James D. Ebri, has charged  President Bola Tinubu, to end the state of emergency   in Rivers State and the suspension of the state governor  Similaye Fabura and his deputy. Ebri gave the charge while commenting on the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers […]

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2 h. ago Contributions To 6,000MW Target: NDPHC MD Gets Young Achiever Award

The managing director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has been recognised as the Young Achiever of the Year at the 2025 Energy Times Awards for her dedication to achieving the sector-wide goal of 6,000 megawatts in power generation. Organisers of the award noted that Adighije was […]

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3 h. ago Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR

Political conversations or arguments involve discussions that can range from casual exchanges to heated debates often driven by personal beliefs, values, experiences or interests. The 13th day of April 2025, being Palm Sunday witnessed the “highest fall-out “of lmo Charter of Equity conversations at a lunch reception in Lagos organized for the award wining Governor […] The post Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has warned that the party will collapse if the presidential ticket is given to Atiku Abubakar in 2027. George made the remark on Monday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said that if the former vice president was a true leader of the […] The post PDP will collapse if Atiku is given presidential ticket – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu: Desist From Recycling Allegations, Aduwo Tells Politicians

Foremost human rights activist and Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political rivals to desist from recycling allegations against the President, noting that Tinubu has never been indicted, prosecuted, or convicted by any court in the United States on drug-related or […]

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4 h. ago Delta Community, Police Command Trade Blames Over Death Of 2 Protesters

The leadership of the Edjekota-Ogor community, Ogor Kingdom in Ughelii north local government area of Delta State, has indicted the Nigeria police and local hunters for the killing of Mr Amakashi Martins from the Edjekota community and Mr Victor Akpojarho from the Ewu community. While the community said the killings of members of both Edjekota […]

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8 h. ago Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis

Itsekiri leaders in Delta State have kicked against ward delineation of it constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court and called on the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent panel to scrutinise the work of the delineation committee in a bid to correct the anomaly. They also called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […] The post Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians

Former presidential candidate and elder statesman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has delivered a sharp rebuke to opposition politicians employing ethnic rhetoric to gain political advantage, describing such tactics as obsolete and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and development. In a statement yesterday, he warned that the continued deployment of ethnic sentiments in political discourse was a distraction […] The post Ethnic blackmail is dead strategy, Hashim to opposition politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue

By Chinelo Obogo Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the politicisation of his efforts, saying that his planned visit to Benue was to support school and displaced families in the state. In a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra governor narrated his ordeal while trying to get […] The post How Governor Alia blocked my support for IDP’s, schools in Benue -Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Delta gov fires back at Ned Nwoko over defection allegations

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described as laughable the claim that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress. He challenged the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, who made the defection claim, to provide the evidence to prove the claim. Nwoko had, at the weekend, Read More

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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12 h. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago “My Trip To Benue Was Canceled Due To Political Reasons” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, recently addressed the cancellation of his scheduled visit to Benue State. In a statement issued on Monday, Obi shed light on the events surrounding the unexpected halt of his trip, which was part of his ongoing efforts to engage with communities, particularly internally displaced […] The post “My Trip To Benue Was Canceled Due To Political Reasons” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago PDP’s 2023 Cross River Deputy Governorship Candidate, Emana, Moves To APC

Dr. Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe, the former deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections in Cross River State, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Her defection is the latest in a series of high-level political realignments in the state, Known for her strong political base in the southern […] The post PDP’s 2023 Cross River Deputy Governorship Candidate, Emana, Moves To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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