2 h. ago Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf

Usman Yusuf, the former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to suppress dissent and silence critics. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Yusuf alleged that his detention earlier this year was part of a larger effort to intimidate opposition voices. Yusuf, who was charged with […] The post Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ribadu To Succeed Tinubu After Second Term, Primate Ayodele Predicts

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will emerge as the next president of Nigeria after the two-term tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2031. Speaking in an interview with Daily Sun newspaper, Ayodele forecasted that Ribadu would take […]

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5 h. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2027: Tompolo Endorses Tinubu, Declares Fubara Will Return In Rivers

High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has rallied support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel on Saturday, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement 2027, described Tinubu as a seasoned leader with the experience to […]

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14 h. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s Human Capital Devt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to position human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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26 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one

APC’ll soon pay dearly for it From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He warned that this move would backfire, predicting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon […] The post Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one-party state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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34 h. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri

…As Monarch Alloy opens plant in Lagos By Kehinde Aderemi President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs and adding value in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the disclosure in Lagos during the commissioning of Monarch Alloy Limited Oil and Gas Pipe Coating […] The post Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis

By John Ogunsemore Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Easter Monday, April 21, and is due for burial on Saturday. Other members of the Nigerian delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu include Minister of State […] The post Akpabio, Ojukwu, Kukah, others land in Rome for burial of Pope Francis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation in Rome, Italy to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Senate President Godswill Akpabio will be leading the five-member delegation on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu […] The post Senate President Leads Bishops To Pope Francis’ Funeral In Rome appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices amid growing economic challenges in the country. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known at the inaugural Quadrennial Delegates Conference […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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