3 h. ago Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference

From Idu Jude Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue Interference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Monday, April 28, Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years in prison for multiple investment fraud. Amos was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited, on 30-count charges prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the […] The post Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago New Pope: 2 Catholic Cardinals To Miss Conclave Due To Illness — Vatican

Two Catholic cardinals will miss next week’s conclave to elect a new Pope because of health issues, bringing the number of electors expected to 133, the Vatican anounced on Tuesday. Though the Vatican declined from mentioning their names, a source at the archdiocese of Valencia, however, confirmed that archbishop emeritus, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, would not […]

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5 h. ago Seyi Tinubu Dismisses NANS’ President Allegations, Says ‘Enough Is Enough’

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has firmly debunked allegations made by the newly elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, who accused him of leading thugs to disrupt the NANS inauguration in Abuja and threatening his life. Isah had alleged in a phone interview with an […]

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7 h. ago Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has attributed the recent wave of defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress to the need for protection over alleged corruption cases. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television, Dalung said that only Nigerians can decide such if an elected officeholder should defect to a […] The post Defectors Joining APC To Escape EFCC’s Prosecution — Ex Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa

By John Ogunsemore Barely a week after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa said President Bola Tinubu must complete eight years in office for the sake of Nigeria’s stability. The former Delta governor stated this during an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday. Elected in 2023, Tinubu is eligible for another […] The post Nigeria’s stability depends on Tinubu completing eight years – Okowa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has regretted his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Okowa admitted that the idea contradicted zoning and wishes of his people. The former chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party added that his state […] The post “I Regret Running With Northern Candidate In 2023 Presidential Election When It Was South’s Turn” – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Convicted Italian Cardinal Becciu Opts Out Of Conclave For Pope Election

A cardinal who was convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican, Giovanni Angelo Becciu, on Tuesday, said that he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new Pope. Becciu, formerly one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the “rights and […]

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11 h. ago Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Centre (GPIC) has launched new courses focused on rice milling and optical sorting, for individuals read more Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

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13 h. ago Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference 

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Chieftain and former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly called Fadojoe, has said that the 2027 general elections will be decided by the masses who are going through socioeconomic hardship in the country, and not by politicians who are defecting to the ruling All Progressive […] The post Suffering Nigerians will decide 2027 elections, not defecting politicians, says LP Chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Mark Carney declares Canada election win: ‘Trump will never break us’ he says

Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney said that Donald Trump will “never break us” as his Liberal Party stormed to victory read more Mark Carney declares Canada election win: ‘Trump will never break us’ he says

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23 h. ago New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT

By Chinyere Anyanwu                                   neveralonewitu@gmail.com The introduction of four new, high-yielding tomato and pepper varieties by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) is rekindling optimism of huge harvests among farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The Executive Director, NIHORT, Prof. Mohammed […] The post New tomato, pepper varieties to boost farmers’ earnings, food security –NIHORT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Society

23 h. ago Wema Bank shareholders to receive 2024 dividends electronically

By Chinwendu Obienyi Wema Bank Plc has confirmed that the payment of its approved 2024 dividend to its shareholders will commence on May 22 and will be made exclusively through electronic channels. The bank in a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by its company secretary, Johnson Lebile, stated that a final […] The post Wema Bank shareholders to receive 2024 dividends electronically appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Culture

24 h. ago DisCos Must Be Accountable For 112 Electricity Deaths In 2024 – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the judiciary to hold electricity distribution companies (DisCos) accountable for the 112 electricity-related deaths and 95 injuries recorded in 2024. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 National Seminar on Regulations in the Electricity Power Sector for Judicial Officers—organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory […]

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32 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

35 h. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has once again criticized the conduct of the last general elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating the process. Speaking during an interview with news men on Sunday, Okonkwo alleged that the votes declared for the Labour Party candidate were not […] The post INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the South East to make strategic political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against continued isolation from the national mainstream. The former Abia State governor emphasised the need for unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region to maximize political opportunities. In a statement on […] The post 2023 Election: Tinubu Unhappy With 4% Vote In Abia – Orji Kalu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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