2 h. ago Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity

By Lukman Olabiyi The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has extended warm Easter greetings to Oro Kingdom residents and the broader Christian community. In a statement issued on 20 April 2025, the monarch described Easter as a pivotal moment marking the culmination of […] The post Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Bring Nigeria Down From Cross Of Suffering,’ Kukah Tells Tinubu In Easter Message

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah appealed to President Tinubu, “to step […]

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5 h. ago Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Southern Taraba Youth Coalition for Peace (STYCOP) on Sunday, April 20, condemned Governor Agbu Kefas’s decision to rename the Taraba State Government House in Jalingo and the governor’s lodges in Abuja, Wukari, and Takum after General T.Y. Danjuma. In a statement issued to TheSun.ng, STYCOP National President Amb. Rikwense Muri […] The post Southern Taraba youths condemn renaming of government lodges after T.Y. Danjuma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago MTN Nigeria, Digital Encode Partner To Inspire Next Generation Of Female Tech Leaders

MTN Nigeria and cybersecurity firm Digital Encode have joined forces with eBusiness Life Communication Limited to support the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day campaign. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Lagos, is part of a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at bridging the gender gap in Information and […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of Nigeria’s escalating security issues. In a public statement issued on Saturda, Atiku accused Tinubu of lacking both the competence and the necessary ideas to tackle the country’s growing security crisis. His remarks […] The post Tinubu’s Leadership Lacks Will, Ideas To Tackle Insecurity – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lagos Rotaract Club To Use Fashion To Raise Awareness On Sickle Cell, Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Polio

One of the Rotaract Clubs in Lagos State, the Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, will on April 25 and 26, hold series of events to raise awareness of the public to health issues like sickle cell disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS and polio. The two-day programme titled “Catwalk for a Cause: Fashioning Awareness” will focus on raising […]

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21 h. ago Gospel Music Icon Big Bolaji Dies After Short Battle With Illness

Nigerian gospel musician, Bolaji Olarewaju, famously known as Big Bolaji, has passed away. His family confirmed his death in a statement issued on Saturday, explaining that he died after a brief illness. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as ‘Big B,’ a beloved father, husband, brother, […] The post Gospel Music Icon Big Bolaji Dies After Short Battle With Illness appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu immediately return from Europe to address Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In a statement by its Protem National Coordinator, Obinna Nwachukwu, the PDP pressure group warned that Tinubu’s failure to return promptly would be seen as […] The post PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed to those behind violent attacks and killings across Nigeria to respect the sanctity of human life and abandon their evil ways, saying peace is essential for the nation’s progress. In his Easter message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme […] The post Easter: Akpabio urges perpetrators of violence to embrace peace, calls for unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a decisive move to address decades-old challenges in land administration, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has constituted Vetting Teams to accelerate the regularisation of land allocations in Abuja’s six Area Councils and Mass Housing schemes. Announcing the initiative at the inauguration of the teams, FCT Director of Land […] The post FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor

Renowned content creator and activist Mr Macaroni has criticised Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Buhari, for his remarks directed at Rahama Saidu, the TikToker who condemned the Kano governor after her shop was demolished and subsequently set on fire. The issue arose when the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) tore down part […] The post Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Claims of Shettima being barred from villa, fabricated – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has vehemently denied allegations that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa, dismissing the claims as “totally fabricated” and part of a “deliberate orchestration of falsehood” aimed at sowing discord in the administration. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday by Senior Special Assistant […] The post Claims of Shettima being barred from villa, fabricated – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Imo Police Apprehend Three Suspected ESN Members, Recover AK

The Imo State Police Command has apprehended three suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) members in Okigwe Local Government Area. The suspects were captured by the command’s tactical section in coordination with local vigilante groups, according to Henry Okoye, the state police spokesperson, in a statement issued on Friday. Okoye stated that the suspects, identified as […] The post Imo Police Apprehend Three Suspected ESN Members, Recover AK-47, N10.3m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Presidency Debunks Alleged Villa Access Denial To VP Shettima

The Presidency has strongly refuted media reports in some quarters suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima was recently denied access to the Presidential Villa, describing the claim as “totally fabricated” and “a wild expression of wishful thinking.” In a statement issued on Saturday, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of […]

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39 h. ago “PDP Is Repeating Mistakes Of 2023, 2027 Loss Likely” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that ongoing disunity and insincerity among party leaders may once again cost them victory in the next general elections. Wike, who spoke during a media interaction in Abuja, criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar […] The post “PDP Is Repeating Mistakes Of 2023, 2027 Loss Likely” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Easter: Rededicate yourselves to good ideals, Ododo urges Kogi residents

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has enjoined residents of the state to reflect deeply on the true meaning of Easter and rededicate themselves to the ideals that bind them together as one people. In a statement he personally issued on Friday to commemorate this year’s Easter, the governor joined Christians across the world to […] The post Easter: Rededicate yourselves to good ideals, Ododo urges Kogi residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Three Nigerian girls rescued from human traffickers in Ghana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three Nigerian girls, aged between 17 and 19, have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Ghana and repatriated to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed in a statement. According to a statement issued by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the girls, […] The post Three Nigerian girls rescued from human traffickers in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Adebayo to address issues around tech, trade prospects, others in GWU Confab

Adewole Adebayo, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, will read more Adebayo to address issues around tech, trade prospects, others in GWU Confab

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45 h. ago Three Nigerian girls rescued from Human trafficking in Ghana as repatriation efforts intensify

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Three Nigerian girls, aged between 17 and 19, have been rescued from a human trafficking ring in Ghana and repatriated to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed in a statement. According to a statement issued by Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the girls, […] The post Three Nigerian girls rescued from Human trafficking in Ghana as repatriation efforts intensify appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illicit crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe area of Abuja. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale. Seven people connected to the illicit production and distribution of crude oil were also confirmed to have been […] The post NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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