48 m. 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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3 h. ago Cleric Alleges Collusion Of Locals With Herdsmen In Plateau Killings

A Christian cleric, Isa El-Buba, has alleged that foreign terrorists are colluding with some local herders to violently displace communities and occupy their ancestral lands in Plateau State. “These are not the local herders that we used to know, these are Fulani terrorists who target communities. When these terrorists come in, they connive with some […]

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4 h. ago Planned Defection: Kano APC Rules Out Special Treatment For Kwankwaso

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the speculations of the alleged defection plan by the factional leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Musa Kwankwaso, to the ruling party as a welcome development. It, however, said that Kwankwaso would not be given any special treatment if he decamped […]

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4 h. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria Faces Economic Uncertainty Amid Global, Domestic Challenges – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Nigeria’s economic future remains uncertain, even as the country implements broad reforms aimed at stabilizing its fiscal and monetary systems. After concluding its 2025 Article IV Consultations with Nigerian authorities, the IMF acknowledged progress in areas such as halting Central Bank deficit financing, eliminating fuel subsidies, and […] The post Nigeria Faces Economic Uncertainty Amid Global, Domestic Challenges – IMF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 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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12 h. ago Police Witness Testifies Against Oak Homes CEO Olusanya In Court Over Alleged Fraud

Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has heard how a businessman and hosuing developer, Mr Olukayode Olusanya, collected money from a United States-based client, Engr. Anthony Ugbebor, for a property in Victoria Island, Lagos, which was never delivered. In the police charge sheet before the court, Olusanya, who is the […]

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12 h. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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18 h. ago Netizens React As ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Ihuoma Faces Fresh Allegations From Tiktoker

Social media has erupted with frenzy after TikToker Amaka made fresh allegations against her former best friend, Ihuoma Nneji, accusing her of deceit, blackmail, and hiding past marriages. Ihuoma Nneji is the daughter of popular transporter and owner of ABC Transport Service. In a viral video, Amaka dubbed Ihuoma “Madam Five Husbands,” claiming she’s been […]

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18 h. ago Kwankwaso, associates will not be welcomed as a group in APC, says APC party chairman

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has cautioned that the factional leader of the New Nigeria People Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and associates would not be welcomed as a group or a cult – like political association within the APC.  The party spoke against the backdrop of the speculations […] The post Kwankwaso, associates will not be welcomed as a group in APC, says APC party chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer, Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Professor Ezemagu, 50, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was […] The post University professor arraigned for giving false information to Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones

Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly using sick persons to beg for financial support from members of the public. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted building located at Isu Village, Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

23 h. ago Kaduna Court Remands Four Vigilante Operatives Over Killing Of Secondary School Student

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kabala Doki, Kaduna State has remanded four personnel of Kaduna State Vigilance Service in prison over murder of a secondary school student in the state. It was gathered that the local security agents, identified as Timothy Abba, Joseph Ogoni, Bulus Adamu, and Francis Adamu, allegedly killed one Ahmed Musa, an […] The post Kaduna Court Remands Four Vigilante Operatives Over Killing Of Secondary School Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams has warned bloggers, content creators and social media users, causing disunity between Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other traditional rulers in South West. He told exercise restraint in their reportage and cautioned them in developing content for their various platforms, without heating up the polity. Mr. […] The post “Stop Causing Rift Between Ooni Ife, Yoruba Monarchs” – Gani Adams Warns Bloggers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG, Kaduna Govt Partner To Reduce Maternal, Neonatal Mortality

The national coordinator of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), Dr Dayo Adeyanju, has disclosed that the Initiative is working around the clock in collaboration with the state governments to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in 172 local government areas in the country. Dr Adeyanju, speaking with newsmen in Kaduna yesterday shortly […]

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26 h. ago Netizens Call For Fairness As Cyberstalking Allegation Lands David Nwokorie In Police Custody

Amid growing public concern over the impartiality of law enforcement agents in high-profile cases, calls have emerged for a fair hearing in the ongoing legal tussle involving David Nwokorie and Genevieve Okpara, daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hilary Okpara. Nwokorie was arrested last week by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department […]

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27 h. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

• Plateau govt faults claims From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State as the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around Tafi Gana Junction area […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as herders allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago FG partners Kaduna govt to crash maternal, neonatal mortality

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Coordinator of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, has disclosed that the Federal Government, in collaboration with state governments, is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality across 172 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. Speaking in Kaduna yesterday, shortly after a […] The post FG partners Kaduna govt to crash maternal, neonatal mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Boy who stood before Obi’s convoy demands N100m after release

A teenager, Alabi Quadri, who was freed on Thursday after being incarcerated for three months following his arraignment by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of armed robbery, has demanded N100m in compensation from the police. Quadri became an internet sensation after standing in front of the convoy of the 2023 Labour Read More

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