75 m. ago UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Mr. Umoru Imokha Abdulahi, whose wife’s medical bills was allegedly offset by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH’s) detention has denied receiving any help from the governor. Recall that after media report of the detention of Abdullahi’s wife and child for the family inability […] The post UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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93 m. ago PENGASSAN shuts down Newcross operations over suspension of union executives

…Alleges casualisation, intimidation, breakdown of CBA negotiations From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has directed its members to embark on a total withdrawal of services at all operational locations of Newcross Exploration and Production Limited, following what the union described as “arbitrary queries and […] The post PENGASSAN shuts down Newcross operations over suspension of union executives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago BGB Token Update & PEPE Price Moves Shake Up The Market While 1 Million Users Are Mining on BlockDAG’s X1 App!

The crypto world is seeing some major shifts, with new developments keeping everyone on their toes. From the recent BGB read more BGB Token Update & PEPE Price Moves Shake Up The Market While 1 Million Users Are Mining on BlockDAG’s X1 App!

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

Being the text of a policy report by Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) titled: ‘OAL GOVERNANCE and ECONOMIC ANALYSIS and FORECAST 2025: read more ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

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2 h. ago Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has issued a stern warning against unscheduled visits to the state, particularly those likely to spark political gatherings, as the Easter period approaches. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia emphasized that he is not expecting any high-profile visitors, stating, […] The post Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

13 h. ago European stocks rise over 2% after US tech tariff exemptions

European stock markets rose sharply Monday after the United States announced exemptions from sweeping tariffs for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products, tempering trade war fears. Despite US President Donald Trump suggesting that the exemptions could be short-lived, European stocks rallied around two percent at the start of the week, tracking gains in Asia Read More

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13 h. ago From Crypto to Cash in Minutes: Breet 3.0 Redefines Selling Digital Assets

Remember when converting your cryptocurrency to cash felt like an odyssey? The endless waiting, the unpredictable rates, the complicated processes—all just to access your own money. That reality is now officially outdated. With the launch of Breet App 3.0, Africa’s leading cryptocurrency exchange has revolutionized how users convert cryptocurrencies to local currency, making the entire Read More

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26 h. ago Borno gov offers house, scholarship to boy assaulted in viral video

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged a fully furnished house and full educational scholarship to Bashir Gaji, a minor who was physically assaulted in a viral video that sparked outrage on social media. Zulum made the announcement on Sunday when he received the boy at the Government House in Maiduguri. The video showed one Read More

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28 h. ago 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

Some 46 new communities have been reached in fresh sensitization scheme launched by the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the read more 46 new Rivers communities reached in LIFE ND agric sensitization scheme funded by IFAD/NDDC

Politics

33 h. ago Withdraw bill to regulate bloggers, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to reverse what it terms as “repressive bill” to regulate the activities of bloggers in Nigeria. In a letter dated April 12 2025, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation asked the legislative body to withdraw the bill Read More

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42 h. ago Invisible illness: How wrong diagnosis compound woes of lupus patients

From agonising misdiagnoses and delayed treatments to the devastating emotional and financial burden, Idowu Abdullahi writes about the heart-wrenching, invisible war faced by Nigerians living with lupus – an unpredictable, life-shattering disease in which the body turns against itself In October 2023, the world of Mary (not her real name) came to a sudden halt. Read More

Science

51 h. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

Politics

54 h. ago VIDEO: Pastor Tobi Adegboyega responds to allegations of using AI to fake luxury lifestyle

Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, has responded to claims that he used Artificial Intelligence to fabricate a video portraying a life of luxury. The allegations emerged after TikTok user #ihatebenn_ accused the pastor of digitally manipulating footage to create the illusion of affluence. The claims followed reports that Adegboyega had Read More

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54 h. ago Tyson Fury’s return to training sparks Anthony Joshua fight talk

Tyson Fury has returned to training, reigniting speculation that a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua may finally be on the read more Tyson Fury’s return to training sparks Anthony Joshua fight talk

Politics

54 h. ago Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs

President Bola Tinubu’s led administration has constituted a committee to review the effects of international tariff regimes and shifts in global commodity prices. The Economic Management Team chaired by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, inaugurated the sub-committee to handle the assignment sparked by US imposition of a 14 percent […] The post Tinubu’s Govt Set Up Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

55 h. ago VIDEO: TikToker alleges Pastor Tobi Adegboyega used AI to fake Lamborghini video

A TikTok user has sparked controversy online after accusing the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a false image of wealth and affluence. The allegations surfaced shortly after Adegboyega reportedly acquired a Lamborghini Revuelto valued at £580,000. The pastor was seen in Read More

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58 h. ago Edo Fraudster Turns Himself In To EFCC, Confesses To Romance Scams

The criminal activities of a 28-year-old internet fraudster from Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State have been renounced. The remorseful cybercriminal claimed that his fear of being arrested was the reason he gave up his illegal lifestyle. In a statement released on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that the Edo […] The post Edo Fraudster Turns Himself In To EFCC, Confesses To Romance Scams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

63 h. ago Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Friday Read More

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65 h. ago Workers Stall States’ Implementation Of Contributory Pension Scheme

Efforts by some state governors to pass the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) bills into law have been resisted by workers in the public sector. This has largely contributed to the inability of 25 states of the federation to pass their bills and implement the CPS which the federal government introduced through the Pension Reform Act […]

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