5 h. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Transport

10 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

Politics

11 h. ago Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

A new United Nations report has raised fresh concerns about the global spread of organized cybercrime, warning that Asian-led scam read more Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

Politics

11 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians For Sextortion Scam Linked To 20 Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a sextortion ring blamed for the suicides of more than 20 teenagers across the United States since 2021. In a statement published late Friday, April 24, the agency revealed that the arrests were the result of Operation Artemis, a […]

Events

12 h. ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

12 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

13 h. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

Events

15 h. ago BAT Marketing Nigeria Gets Award For Commitment To Diversity, Equity

BAT Marketing Nigeria has been recognised with an award for its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its operations and workplace culture. The award was received from Commonwealth Businesswomen Africa (CBW-Africa) held at the 2025 CBW-Africa Summit, which took place in Lagos. Head of Business Communication and Sustainability, BAT West and Central […]

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’

By Okorie Uguru The General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel, Mr  Christoph Schleissing has said the relative stable business climate in Nigeria is creating a conducive environment for top hospitality outfits like  the Lagos Continental Hotel to thrive.  He explained that in the last few months between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the […] The post ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Command has confirmed the abduction of twelve passengers in a boat from Calabar in Cross River State to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. The incident occured early this week along the Calabar estuary. Sources say the travellers boarded a boat in Calabar at the weekend and were […] The post Cross River: Police confirm abduction of twelve passengers by sea pirates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

26 h. ago Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

 Receives 2.5 million doses of Novel Oral Polio vaccine(NOPV) Engages 160 Monitors From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  and partners  on Friday flagged off the 2025  polio Immunization Campaign slated for April 24 to 30, 2025 to vaccinate all  zero-dose children under the age of […] The post Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

26 h. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some individuals, suspected to be terrorists in the state. In a statement on Friday, by Spokesman for the command, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that security agents from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Bello Currency, and four others. Ahmed identified the remaining suspects […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

27 h. ago Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs

…empowers 4,000 constituents in Imeko-Afon LGA Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, has restated his calls against the killing of residents of communities bordering the Republic of Benin by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service. The senator, who bemoaned […] The post Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

27 h. ago HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary

…Says country at the precipice By Henry Uche The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has in its latest special report identified cracks and loopholes in the Nigerian Judiciary. The cracks has in recent time manifested in lack of independence, corruption, delays in dispensing justice, bias and discrimination, as well as erosion of […] The post HEDA’s report spotlights cracks, loopholes in Nigeria’s judiciary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

Science

33 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

Politics

36 h. ago Cyberattack hits MTN, user data exposed in some regions, Nigeria untouched

By Chinenye Anuforo A cybersecurity incident has targeted MTN Group, leading to unauthorized access of personal information belonging to some customers across certain markets. The telecom giant, however, assures that its main operational structures, including network, billing, and financial platforms, are secure and fully functioning. The company also confirmed that its Nigerian operations were not […] The post Cyberattack hits MTN, user data exposed in some regions, Nigeria untouched appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

37 h. ago Our goal is to grow guests’ loyalty beyond reasoning at Lagos Continental Hotel – Schleissing

In August 2024, the management and staff members of Lagos Continental Hotel were happy to welcome a new member in read more Our goal is to grow guests’ loyalty beyond reasoning at Lagos Continental Hotel – Schleissing

Politics

37 h. ago SA Security Urges State Support For Repentant Boko Haram Members

The special adviser on security to the governor of Sokoto State, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has called on the state government to strengthen its support mechanisms to complement military efforts in ongoing counterinsurgency operations. This appeal aims to ensure the full reintegration of 390 repentant Boko Haram members. In an interview with newsmen on security […]

Politics

37 h. ago Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) in the 2024 financial year recorded a Gross Written Premium of $ 1.214 billion, read more Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

Economics