16 m. ago 2Baba, Mother Reconcile Following Natasha Osawaru Relationship Controversy

Veteran Nigerian singer, 2Baba Idibia, has reportedly reconciled with his mother, Rosemary Idibia, following speculations surrounding his alleged marriage to Natasha Osawaru. Speculations about 2Baba’s mother disapproving of his relationship with Natasha grew stronger after the family issued a statement claiming the singer was missing. However, a viral video, spotted by Information Nigeria on Saturday, […] The post 2Baba, Mother Reconcile Following Natasha Osawaru Relationship Controversy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 22 Nigerians linked to a sextortion network that has contributed to the deaths of more than 20 teenagers in the United States since 2021. In a statement issued on Saturday, the FBI disclosed that the arrests resulted from Operation Artemis, a global effort launched almost two years […] The post FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 52 individuals during a late-night clean-up operation focused on clearing Lagos Island of criminal elements. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday via X. Wahab stated that the taskforce began its enforcement operation around 12:35 a.m. […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide

The Obidient Movement has introduced an online portal aimed at registering its members both in Nigeria and abroad, along with issuing official identity cards. In a statement released on Saturday by the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and its Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure, the organization said the new identity card […] The post Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a storage facility where dangerous weapons are being kept and recovered some firearms in the Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Timfon John, on Saturday, disclosed that a joint operation led by security agents resulted in the […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community

At least 50 houses, belonging to residents of Mahanga community have been destroyed following a windstorm on Friday night in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Mr. James Arthur, one of the village leaders disclosed this to newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday. He appealed to the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule  and other political office […] The post Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 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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3 h. ago Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the completion of emergency repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had earlier closed the airport after a critical rupture was discovered on a vital part of the runway. The sudden […] The post Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century

Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome, outside the Vatican at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s principal basilicas, marking a departure from a century-old Church tradition. Santa Maria Maggiore is a basilica that Pope Francis had a strong connection to and frequently visited for prayer. He had stated […] The post Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century-Old Tradition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey

Nigerian singer Davido has reflected on the challenging experiences he endured as a teenager while chasing his music dreams against his father’s wishes. Speaking during an appearance on the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, shared on Instagram on Friday, the award-winning artist shared how he secretly built a recording studio inside his family’s 16-bedroom mansion before […] The post “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

ALX recently launched its 2025 Ventures Incubator cohort, an elite group of startup founders handpicked from across the country, in read more ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

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6 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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9 h. ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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