3 d. ago ‘Deal with social media as terrorist organisation,’ Sultan tells security agencies

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has declared social media a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, urging security agencies to address its dangers. In the remarks, captured in a video posted by News Central, the prominent Nigerian traditional leader criticised the platform for spreading false narratives that can destabilise society. “What Read More

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5 d. ago Meta Faces Landmark Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta Platforms Inc. headed to court on Monday in a major antitrust trial that could force the company to separate from Instagram and WhatsApp, two platforms it bought over a decade ago and transformed into global social media giants. The lawsuit, first filed in 2020 under President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC), claimed Meta […]

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5 d. ago I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem

By Seyi Babalola Eedris Abdulkareem, a Nigerian artist and rapper, has stated that he did not attack Seyi Tinubu with his new song, “Tell Your Papa.” He claimed he was merely responding to the president’s son’s declaration that his father, Bola Tinubu, is Nigeria’s best-ever president. Abdulkareem revealed this on Channels Television’s ‘Rubbin’ Minds’ broadcast […] The post I didn’t attack Seyi Tinubu with my song – Eedris Abdulkareem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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8 d. ago CBN: Nigeria’s economy on recovery path as PMI hits 52.3 index points

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s economic outlook appears to be on a path of gradual recovery as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a steady improvement in the country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which rose to 52.3 index points in March 2025, up from 51.4 index points recorded in February. The rise signals the third […] The post CBN: Nigeria’s economy on recovery path as PMI hits 52.3 index points appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Stop Dragging Ijaw Nation Into Your Political Feud With Wike, Eradiri Tells Diri

A former governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has told the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, to stop dragging the entire Ijaw nation into his fight for political survival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eradiri, a former president, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, said Diri should […]

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1 week ago Tackle iron deficiency with fortified foods, nutritionists tell Nigerians

Health and nutrition experts have called for urgent action to tackle malnutrition and improve dietary habits across every stage of life, citing iron deficiency, poor food choices, and low nutrition awareness as major threats to public health in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the “Nutrition for All Life Stages Workshop”, an event hosted by Read More

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1 week ago Alleged Fraud: I Left Sick Bed To Attend EFCC Interrogation – Ex

A former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has said that he left his sick bed to honour the invitation of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for interrogation over allegations of fraud levelled against him by the commission. In a video clip played in the open court during his trial, Mamman […]

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1 week ago Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop his incessant foreign trips and focus on fixing domestic realities that would revitalise Nigeria’s struggling economy, which has been repelling investors. CUPP, in a statement by its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, lamented that since assumption of […] The post Your foreign trips costly quest with little returns, CUPP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington

Nigerian singer Portable has kicked off intensive training in preparation for his upcoming boxing showdown with Speed Darlington, following a growing feud between the two musicians. The rivalry between the two began when Speed Darlington invited Portable to perform at his April concert. However, a dispute over performance fees soon escalated into a war of […] The post “Come Watch Me Win” – Portable Tells Burna Boy Ahead Of Fight With Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Speed limits legal, must be complied with – Lagos govt tells motorists

By John Ogunsemore Amid public concerns over enforcement of speed limits on selected roads, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the legality of these regulations and urged motorists to comply with them for the safety of all road users. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi cited Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector […] The post Speed limits legal, must be complied with – Lagos govt tells motorists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC

Tribune Online Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have issued a fresh demand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court

A suspected businessman, identified as Okorie Sunday, who was arrested on 19, 3,2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, with $578,000 in cash suddenly collapsed in court during his trial. It was gathered that Mr. Okorie appeared before the Federal High Court on Wednesday, where his trial had begun earlier in the […] The post Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Work with stakeholders to tackle insecurity, COAS tells Army commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army commanders to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to effectively tackle insecurity across the country. Oluyede gave the charge on Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, at the opening of a four-day Senior Command and Leadership Seminar, organised by the 4 Special Forces Command in Read More

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3 w. ago Recruit more Amotekun personnel with necessary gadgets to fight criminals in Ondo, Group tells Aiyedatiwa

A socio-political group, ‘Sunshine Advancement Advocacy Ambassadors’, has called on the Ondo State Government under the leadership of Governor Lucky read more Recruit more Amotekun personnel with necessary gadgets to fight criminals in Ondo, Group tells Aiyedatiwa

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3 w. ago CBN Manages Project Account On Behalf Of OAGF, Witness Tells Court In Trial Of Ex

A staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Okoroafor Chinyere, who is also one of the witnesses in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, that the apex bank managed the project account on behalf of the Office […]

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4 w. ago Russian drone kills family in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire talks

A Russian drone killed a family of three in southern Ukraine, triggering uproar in Kyiv 48 hours before both countries hold talks with the US on halting the three-year war. Russian and Ukrainian delegations will hold separate negotiations with United States officials in Saudi Arabia on Monday, with a senior Ukrainian official telling AFP it Read More

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court

Tribune Online BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court The IPOB leader pleaded for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration of his trial. BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court Tribune Online

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4 w. ago UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court

Tribune Online UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court The IPOB leader pleaded for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration of his trial. UPDATED: Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court Tribune Online

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