74 m. ago We Defected To APC In Delta People’s Interest, Say Gov Oborevwori, Okowa

Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described his defection alongside his cabinet and other stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a movement” rather than a mere political shift. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Monday while addressing a large crowd at the welcome rally to formally receive him […]

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91 m. ago Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (MKAN), also known as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, has urged the government to foster trust and inclusivity in policy implementation. MKAN’s National President, Abdul Roqib Akinyemi, said Nigerians often reject policies due to poor public engagement and a lack of transparency. Speaking at the 51st […] The post Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex

Former national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has concluded that ‘nothing good can ever come out from President Bola Tinubu’s led administration’. Mr. Lukman noted that he does not believe the President will achieve anything significant before May 2027. Speaking during on Sunday, during an interview on Channels TV, the […] The post “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Low Disposable Income, High Interest Loans Cripple MSMEs In Q1

Despite the stability of Naira and FX interactions in Q1, 2025, the micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) in the country continues to glitch on dwindling purchasing power, double-digits price hike, low disposable incomes of consumers, high production cost and harsh business fundamentals that put strains on household budgets. LEADERSHIP Checks revealed that MSMEs experienced a […]

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6 h. ago Insurance Meets Tech Lauds Insurers For Strategic Fintech Collaboration

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) has applauded insurance companies under the auspices of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) for collaborating with financial technology (fintech) firms to significantly enhance the speed and transparency of insurance claims payment. IMT is West Africa’s foremost conference and collaborative platform dedicated to fostering the intersection of insurance and technology. Recently, the […]

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7 h. ago Heritage Bank: NDIC Begins ₦46.6bn Payout To Depositors Above Insured Limit

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank who have balances exceeding the insured limit of ₦5 million. In a statement issued by the acting head of communication and public affairs, Hauwa Gambo, the […]

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7 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

Kano State Government said it has uncovered irregularities on its payroll involving 240 employees receiving double payments and 217 others read more 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

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8 h. ago Kano Judicial Commission Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges 

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four court officials, suspending two registrars and issuing formal warnings to two judges of the Upper Sharia Court over misconduct. This was made known in a statement released by the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim. Ibrahim disclosed that the decisions were reached during the Commission’s […]

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8 h. ago Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

… As Federal Govt College Ikot Ekpene wins with 8 gold medals The Rivers State government has applauded the old read more Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

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9 h. ago 21,000 Out Of 60,000 Workers In Kano Indebted To Private Loan Vendors

The standing committee on Pay Parade, which verifies the payment of workers in Kano state, has revealed that 21,000 civil servants out of the total of 60,000 workers in the state are indebted to private loan Vendors. This indebtedness, under which most are from the teaching sector, results in not receiving anything when the salary […]

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9 h. ago Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Ademu Adaji, has lambasted the Kogi State government for the decay in public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass on April 27 at Saint Boniface Cathedral, […] The post Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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10 h. ago Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo

MUHAMMAD BELLO WAZIRI DOGO-MUHAMMAD, FRSC, mni, is the Chief Medical Director of Baze University Hospital (BUH). A UK-trained consultant general read more Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo-Muhammad

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14 h. ago NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors

Soothing news came the way of anxious depositors affected by the closure of Heritage Bank as the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has commenced the payment of N46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends. The payment, which began on Friday, April 25, 2025, is targeted at depositors whose balances exceeded the […] The post NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries

The Kano State Government has uncovered payroll anomalies, revealing 240 employees receiving double salaries and 217 with duplicate Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). These issues were discovered during a verification exercise that also led to the suspension of salaries for over 2,000 civil servants who failed to attend the process. Secretary to the Kano State Government, […] The post Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states this year due to read more NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

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19 h. ago Kano Emirate Crisis Festers As Emir Bayero Appoints Rival ‘Galadima’

In a move likely to further escalate the Kano emirship tussle, embattled Emir Aminu Ado Bayero has appointed his older brother and Wamban Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero, as the Galadiman Kano, days after Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had appointed Alhaji Mannir Sanusi into the same prestigious position, reserved for Kano Emirate Prince. The latest […]

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