44 m. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 m. ago Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks

By Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has announced plans to send more troops to troubled Plateau communities. He aims to stop the constant attacks in the state. However, he stressed that peace depends on the people. They must choose tolerance, forgiveness, and unity. Speaking to reporters at a […] The post Army chief to deploy more troops in Plateau following recent attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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83 m. ago ‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change” Read More

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94 m. ago Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa

Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will not leave the party. Speaking on Monday, via Channels Television, Mr. Tanko debunked viral reports by Social Democratic Party’s chieftain, Adewole Adebayo, who has recently claimed that Obi and ex- vice president, […] The post Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

A six-member squad representing Team Nigeria has departed for the 2025 World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China, read more Team Nigeria set for medal hunt at World Junior Fencing Championships

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2 h. ago Israel Adesanya advised to reduce training intensity to regain form

Yoel Romero believes former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya needs to reduce the intensity of his training to allow his read more Israel Adesanya advised to reduce training intensity to regain form

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4 h. ago China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has called for trade cooperation among nations, read more China wants trade cooperation, says trade war benefit no nation

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5 h. ago Kaduna rep secures N1bn for theatre classroom, hostel rehabilitation

The lawmaker representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon. Dan Amos, says he has secured N1 billion in the 2025 national budget for the construction of a theatre classroom and the rehabilitation of hostels at the Kaduna State College of Nursing, Kafanchan. Amos, who chairs the House Committee on House Services, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking Read More

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6 h. ago Netanyahu meets Trump, seeks tariffs truce, Gaza, Iran support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the US capital since the “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement sent global markets Read More

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6 h. ago Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday morning fired tear gas at protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and read more Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

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7 h. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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8 h. ago JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge

An accident around the Otedola Bridge area in Lagos sent a vehicle plunging into the canal on Monday morning, with other cars affected by the incident. A video sent by a Daily Sun reporter captures the aftermath of the accident, with pedestrians and passersby checking for casualties. The development has led to a slow but […] The post JUST IN: Vehicle plunges into canal after accident on Otedola bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago World Health Day: Aid cuts threaten progress on ending maternal deaths, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that recent cuts in global health aid could reverse decades of progress in reducing maternal deaths, even as a new report shows fewer women are dying during pregnancy and childbirth than in the early 2000s. In a report released to mark World Health Day on Sunday, the UN revealed that Read More

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9 h. ago “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG

Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to act fast on the ongoing unrest in some parts of Plateau State. The group expressed sadness over recent attacks by gunmen which resulted in the tragic deaths of several villagers, including children in some communities of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Oando Foundation to digitally empower one million children by 2027

as it enhances literacy, numeracy, and digital learning in public schools In its effort to enhance literacy, numeracy, and read more Oando Foundation to digitally empower one million children by 2027

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10 h. ago Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewale Adebayo, has revealed that high-level discussions are underway with representatives read more Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

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11 h. ago Internet registration association appoints Onasanya as new Chief Operating Officer

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association has announced the appointment of Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer, with effect from April 1. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that NiRA is a not-for-profit, non-governmental entity responsible for managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), “.ng”. The organisation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Read More

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11 h. ago NNPC Board: ‘Petroleum Ministry Representative’s Appointment Violates PIA Provision’

The appointment of a level 14 officer from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources on the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been described a violation of the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Recall that President Bola […]

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14 h. ago Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

…Fingers Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The ongoing crisis in the Labour Party (LP) is far from being over read more Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

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15 h. ago Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

The ultimate paradox is unravelling in Nigeria as banks declare record profits at a time when several businesses are reporting read more Explainer. How banks defied odds to make record profits in 2024

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