48 m. ago Jim Iyke Faces Setback As YouTube Deletes His Movie ‘Light In The Dark,’ Calls For Support

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has raised an alarm after YouTube removed the original version of his movie ‘Light in the Dark’ from his channel, JIMIYKE TV. In a post on Instagram on Monday, the actor revealed that the platform deemed one of the scenes inappropriate based on feedback received. Despite the setback, he assured fans […] The post Jim Iyke Faces Setback As YouTube Deletes His Movie ‘Light In The Dark,’ Calls For Support appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Federal Gov’t Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms

  The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments to the sector. This appeal comes after significant reforms aimed at improving regulatory stability and fiscal competitiveness in the oil and gas industry. Minister of State for Petroleum […]

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80 m. ago APC chieftain urges Tinubu to reform pension scheme, end pensioners hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges facing retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyintiloye decried the hardship pensioners endure due to delayed or non-payment of benefits, inadequate funding, and alleged corruption within the scheme. Read More

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2 h. ago Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights, a Non- Governmental Organisation, has condemned the extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in read more Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

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4 h. ago 2027 election: How opposition coalition can defeat Tinubu – Ex

The Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party in the 2015 general election, Martin Onovo, has revealed what the opposition parties can do to unseat President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 presidential election. Onovo, who is an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Changes, said only unity and the emergence of Read More

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5 h. ago C’River commends church as commissioner inspects solar project

The Cross River State Government, through the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, has commended the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star for its commitment to sustainable energy following a pre-commissioning inspection of a 245 kW solar-powered system at the church’s headquarters. Leading the inspection on Monday in Calabar, the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Read More

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6 h. ago Ruto’s $150,000 church donation fuel political tension in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption. Ruto’s pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protesters gathering there a week later, demanding the return of what they called “stolen tax money”, only to Read More

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7 h. ago Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

Equinor has announced significant changes to its investment strategy, reducing investments in renewables over the next 2 years by 50% read more Equinor to cut renewables investment by 50%, boost oil output

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10 h. ago Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru, has distributed farm inputs, equipment and other items to 100 women and young farmers in the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda on agricultural projects and food security of the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs Nwifuru, who distributed […] The post Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At Sixth International Conference on Development and Communication in Africa, themed, “Japa: Communicating Migration, Diaspora and Africa’s Development,” Andrea Stäritz, a Berlin-based activist with borderline-europe, delivered a powerful critique of the European Union’s border policies, calling them the root cause of migrants’ deaths in the Sahara and Mediterranean. Speaking virtually, at […] The post EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edo killings: Islamic cleric warns Yobe Muslims against reprisals

The Chief Imam of the Goni Muktar Islamic Centre, Prof. Musa Tukur, has called on the authorities to look into the Edo massacre and warned the Muslim ummah against taking laws into their hands. The don gave this warning during his sermon after the two rakaat prayers, which emphasised the significance of the Eld el-fitir Read More

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15 h. ago Gombe emir urges peaceful coexistence between farmers, herders

The Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, has made a heartfelt appeal for peace and harmony among farmers and herders in Gombe State. Arewa PUNCH reports that Abubakar made this call during a mini Sallah durbar, also known as Jafi. He urged the two groups to co-exist peacefully, emphasising the importance of preventing conflicts Read More

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16 h. ago Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has called for collective efforts from all segments of society to combat banditry in the state. He made the call during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at his palace. Governor Aliyu highlighted the progress made by his administration in the fight against insecurity, […] The post …Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West has called on his colleagues to take inspiration from Nigerian Afrobeats artists, Jewish investors, and tech experts from China and India. The rapper made this known in a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, shared on X Monday. West argued that many American rappers fail to grasp the legal and business side […] The post “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Agro businessman tells Nigerians to embrace moringa fertilizer for healthy foods, bumper harvest

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Nigerians have been advised to embrace organic fertilisers produced from moringa plant to enable them produce healthy foods, have bumper harvest, nourish the soil and increase foreign revenue earnings.   The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eden e-Moringa Productions and Marketers Limited, Dr Ashimashiga Akoloaga made the call […] The post Agro businessman tells Nigerians to embrace moringa fertilizer for healthy foods, bumper harvest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers

…Calls for improved community policing   By Oluseye Ojo   The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has strongly condemned the horrific lynching of 16 travelers who were, on transit, and were accused of possessing dane guns, known as local firearms.     Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of Oyo State House […] The post Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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23 h. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha  

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja   Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to halt what it called unjust persecution of socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu.   This is also as the group faulted the manner of the raid carried out by the commission on […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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