74 m. ago Restoring Nigeria’s National Theatre: Between cultural legacy and economic imperatives (2)

Nigeria’s National Theatre, a monument once vibrant with the echoes of the nation’s artistic soul, for a long time stood read more Restoring Nigeria’s National Theatre: Between cultural legacy and economic imperatives (2)

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8 h. ago Nigerian gender advocate Omowumi Ogunrotimi named 2025 Global Citizen Prize winner

Nigerian lawyer and gender advocate Omowumi Ogunrotimi has been honoured as one of the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Global read more Nigerian gender advocate Omowumi Ogunrotimi named 2025 Global Citizen Prize winner

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9 h. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Court Clears Boy Who Stood Before Obi’s Convoy Of Armed Robbery Charge

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court on Thursday struck out an armed robbery charge filed against 17-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, who gained attention ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The Magistrate, Adetola Olorunfemi freed Quadri following the legal advice […]

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12 h. ago Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Apostles’ College of Nursing Science, Jos, Plateau State. Obi made the donation on Monday, April 14. The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) described the college as a remarkable institution deeply committed to shaping the future of healthcare […] The post Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has raised alarm over the relentless killings in Benue and Plateau states, lamenting the rising number of mass burials as a result of incessant attacks by armed bandits and criminal gangs. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Convener of the group, James Paul Adama, described the spate of violence in […] The post We’re tired of mass burials — Christian youths lament rising killings in Benue, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign

The legal representative who once represented the family of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, Mr. Taiwo Odumosu, has distanced himself from the GoFundMe campaign set up to support an investigation into the singer’s death. In a statement sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, Odumosu clarified that he had no involvement in any […] The post Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old boy who captured national attention during the 2023 presidential election when he bravely stood before Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after spending months at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre on what his lawyers described as a “diabolical frame-up” by the Nigeria Police. Human […] The post Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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20 h. ago PPDC, US Agency Train 40 Law Undergraduates Of Anchor Varsity

The Public Private Development Centre (PPDC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has trained forty law undergraduates of Anchor University on how to facilitate access to justice for indigent detainees through the establishment of a law clinic. Speaking at the capacity development training, the CEO […]

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21 h. ago Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the northern traditional rulers for speaking out against renewed killings in parts of the region. Daily Sun reports that the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council held its 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday. The traditional rulers came […] The post Killings: Peter Obi hails northern traditional rulers over stance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Chinese, Nigerian face trial for illegal wildlife possession

The Nigeria Customs Service has arraigned a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong (also known as Zheng Gaopeng), and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, over illegal possession of 7,200 kilogrammes of pangolin scales. The duo were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful Read More

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25 h. ago Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial

Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has appointed a new legal representative ahead of his June 2025 trial in Finland. The new legal representative was identified as Kaarle Gummerus. According to BBC Pidgin, the embattled Biafra agitator recently changed his legal counsel due to the retirement of his former lawyer. His new legal representative, Kaarle Gummerus, […] The post Terrorism: Simon Ekpa appoints new lawyer ahead of June trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Tinubu’s France retreat sparks backlash amid rising insecurity

President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and security experts amid a surge in violent attacks and killings across the country. The 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party,  Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other opposition parties urged the President to return immediately, Read More

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34 h. ago Kaduna boy, 7, loses legs after father’s hot water punishment for biscuit theft

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government, through its Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, has rescued 7-year-old Abubakar Sani, whose father, Sani Tanimi Maishago, allegedly poured hot water on his legs as punishment for stealing biscuits in Lere Local Government Area. The father reportedly tied Abubakar’s legs before the act and, with […] The post Kaduna boy, 7, loses legs after father’s hot water punishment for biscuit theft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Controversies have continued to trail the statement from the Benue State government in which the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, banned unscheduled visits to the state as well as the IDP camps. Since the statement hit the media, the Governor has been tongue-lashed by many residents and concerned citizens who accused […] The post Alia’s ban on Benue visits, IDP camps draws fire, blocks Obi’s aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Kaduna boy’s leg to be amputated after father’s hot water punishment

The Kaduna State Government has rescued a 7-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani, from his abusive father, who allegedly tied his legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits. The horrific incident, which occurred in Lere Local Government Area, has left the boy’s legs severely damaged, necessitating a double amputation below the knee. Read More

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35 h. ago Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, called on the federal government read more Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

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36 h. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 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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