94 m. ago Eleme Kingdom mourns one year passing of HRH Queen Njideka Appolus Chu

By Christy Anyanwu April 11 marked the first anniversary of the passing of HRH Queen Njideka Eugenia Appolus Chu, Owa-Emere Do-Owe, wife of HRM King Appolus Chu, The Oneh Eeh Nchia X, and The Egbere Emere 1 of Eleme Kingdom, Rivers State. A ceremony was held at the palace in Ogale, Eleme, to commemorate her […] The post Eleme Kingdom mourns one year passing of HRH Queen Njideka Appolus Chu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ponzi scheme: Court seizes N6.6bn Livingtrust shares, N42.4m linked to Cititrust

Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of shares in Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc, formerly known as Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, valued at N6,674,356,932.69. The court also ordered the forfeiture of N42,461,096.66 and $26.44, all traced to Cititrust Holdings Plc and Read More

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2 h. ago Tinubu Prioritising IDPs’ Welfare Ahead Kampala Convention Domestication, Kalu Tells UN

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has assured the United Nations (UN) that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was taking deliberate and effective steps to address the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. He gave the assurance during a high-level United Nations Special Online event on […]

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3 h. ago Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, April 15. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, reported that items recovered included three cars, eight power generating sets, one Hisense air conditioner, two […] The post Niger: EFCC seizes cars, fetish beads from 40 suspected internet fraudsters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Tuesday, April 15, Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc shares, valued at N6,674,356,932.69, along with N42,461,096.66 and $26.44 in funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced these assets to Cititrust Holdings […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sokoto approves N100m for IDPs shelter, N6b in road projects

Governor of Sokoto State has approved the purchase of a N100 million property to provide permanent shelter for Internally Displaced Persons, alongside a massive N6.47 billion investment in key road infrastructure across the state. The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, marking a significant stride in the administration’s effort Read More

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6 h. ago How Warner Music Africa supports Nigeria’s $2bn music industry

Warner Music Africa (WMA) has established operational offices that signal a new approach for international labels in Nigeria’s booming creative read more How Warner Music Africa supports Nigeria’s $2bn music industry

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7 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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7 h. ago Kogi pledges crackdown on illegal tax collectors, extortionists

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act or face the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Enehe, gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists regarding the activities of the revenue Read More

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7 h. ago We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into the alleged N1.3tn stolen through a digital investment platform, Crypto Bank Exchange. EFCC assured Nigerians that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with International Criminal Police Organisation and other international partners are currently investigating the incident. Recall that many Nigerians lamented over sudden crash of the ponzi […] The post We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services

  Bauchi State Government has reinforced its commitment to primary healthcare with the approval of N872.3 million as counterpart funding for the state’s Primary Healthcare Basket Fund. The announcement was made during a strategic health sector meeting held in the state capital on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who disclosed the development, said the […] The post Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Alert Microfinance Bank enhances customer experience with innovative products

Alert Microfinance Bank has contributed in reshaping Nigeria’s microfinance banking landscape with the launch of several cutting-edge products designed to read more Alert Microfinance Bank enhances customer experience with innovative products

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8 h. ago Gabon’s Striker Boupendza Dies After Falling From Building’s 11th Floor In China

Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” […]

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9 h. ago China’s Cooperation With The International Atomic Energy Agency: New Developments For Global South Countries

On April 9, 2025, China’s National Atomic Energy Agency signed the “Framework for Technical Cooperation National Programs” and “Practical Arrangements for Cooperation in Education and Training in the Field of Safe and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology” with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Beijing. This cooperation marks a new phase in China’s collaboration […]

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10 h. ago Football mourns as Gabon striker Boupendza dies in tragic fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” Read More

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10 h. ago FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns

By Gabriel Dike The National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, over the exclusion of the union in renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. In a protest letter signed by NAMDA National President, Dr. Nosa Orhue and the acting Secretary General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, warned that […] The post FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Illegal revenue collections has no place in Kogi — KGIRS Chairman

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act to avoid facing the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists […] The post Illegal revenue collections has no place in Kogi — KGIRS Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NELFUND: NANS condemns withholding of student loans, threatens protests

The National Association of Nigerian Students has voiced concern over the alleged non-disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, despite claims that funds have already been released. PUNCH online reports that an investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, Read More

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12 h. ago Theatre broadway style comes to Lagos “The Jewel” brings futuristic musical theatre to Eko Hotel this Easter

Eko Hotel and First Bank have partnered to dazzle theatre enthusiasts this Easter weekend as the hotel’s convention center transforms read more Theatre broadway style comes to Lagos “The Jewel” brings futuristic musical theatre to Eko Hotel this Easter

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13 h. ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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