71 m. ago Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the gas pipeline destroyed by criminal elements in Bayelsa state, vowing that the Federal Government will go after the perpetrators.  The Lagos- Gbene 18-inch Tebidaba- Brass gas pipeline in Opuama clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government, which supplies crude to […] The post Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. ago Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, today launched Phase 1 of the Kugbo International Market, built by the Abuja Investment Company Limited (AICL). She said the market will boost local and national economies through trade and commerce. It will also raise government funds via taxes and […] The post Mahmoud: Kugbo market set to drive local, national economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “A Colleague Raped Me Six Years Ago, I Get Panic Attacks Whenever I See Him” – Lolo 1

Nigerian on-air personality (OAP) Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely known as Lolo 1, has opened up about her experience with sexual abuse. During a recent appearance on the Say My Piece podcast, shared on X on Saturday, Lolo 1 opened up about being raped by a colleague six years ago. She revealed that the individual is now […] The post “A Colleague Raped Me Six Years Ago, I Get Panic Attacks Whenever I See Him” – Lolo 1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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9 h. ago Police disown, arrest man threatening reprisal over Edo killings

The Kaduna State Police Command has disowned an impostor, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was spotted wearing a police uniform and making inciting comments on social media. The PUNCH Online reports that Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, who posed as a police officer, had threatened reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal Read More

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11 h. ago Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel Company MD

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, stated this in a statement on Friday. Imohisen stated that Abdulsalam’s appointment takes effect from April Read More

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11 h. ago We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Shi’ites Islamic group has threatened to take legal actions against the federal government and the Nigerian Army if their members, including no fewer than 60 minors, allegedly arrested and detained are not released. The group disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, at a press briefing anchored by its lawyers, Bala […] The post We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m

A 26-year-old man, Ogechukwu Anayo, who allegedly stole iPhone screens worth N4.5 million, on Friday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Anayo is standing trial before Magistrate L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the […] The post Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness

•As friends, family celebrate The Sun deputy editor, Omipidan Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, Dr Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, has emphasised the importance of humility and gratitude, among other virtues, noting that life should be about making impacts. The rector spoke on Thursday at a lecture commemorating the 50th birthday of the Deputy […] The post Rector stresses importance of humility, gratitude, selflessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed Federal government’s efforts to monitor suicide cases on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. The Minister, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday disclosed that closed-circuit television, also known as surveillance cameras have been installed on the popular bridge. He added that security agencies have been positioned to […] The post FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Court to hear suit seeking Rivers’ sole administrator removal April 10

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 10 as the date to hear a case asking for the removal of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The case, which lists President Bola Tinubu as the first defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho. Other defendants include the Read More

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17 h. ago Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

The Nigerian Federation contributed N247 billion to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, in 2024. This read more Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

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18 h. ago Wike blasts UniAbuja over undeveloped land, threatens reallocation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the large area of land given to the University of Abuja that remains undeveloped. Wike said the lack of progress is not acceptable. Wike stated this on Friday while speaking to reporters during a visit to the road leading to the EFCC Read More

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18 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako also restricted all lawyers involving in the case to stop parading media outlets over the […] The post FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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