2 h. ago Oyo government averts fire disaster at Bola Ige business complex

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State government successfully prevented a major fire disaster at the Bola Ige International Business Complex (BIIBCO), Gbagi, Ibadan, on Sunday, April 20. Security officers on duty noticed smoke coming from Shop 332 and, upon investigation, found it was caused by an electrical spark from an improperly installed solar energy […] The post Oyo government averts fire disaster at Bola Ige business complex appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Fire Sparked By Gas Cylinder Guts Shops, Vehicles, Classrooms In Kano

A fire outbreak triggered by gas cylinders being offloaded from a Peugeot J5 vehicle razed shops, vehicles, and several classrooms in the Rijiyar Zaki area of Kano on Sunday. Kano State Fire Service disclosed this on Monday, April 21, 2025, through a statement signed by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi. The incident […]

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6 h. ago Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has urged parents to register the birth of newborn babies, as many children in the state have not been documented with authentic birth certificates from the National Population Commission. Speaking during the empowerment programme for multiple birth […] The post Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tunde Onakoya Sets New Chess Marathon Record Of 64 Hours, Secures Guinness World Certification

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums, has officially received certification from Guinness World Records (GWR) for setting a new chess marathon record of 64 hours. Onakoya, together with his chess partner Shawn Martinez from Puerto Rico, broke the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds, which […] The post Tunde Onakoya Sets New Chess Marathon Record Of 64 Hours, Secures Guinness World Certification appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago After a Pope dies, here is the sequence of what happens next

When a Pope dies, an ancient and strictly regulated process begins — it’s called Sede Vacante (“the seat is vacant”). read more After a Pope dies, here is the sequence of what happens next

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9 h. ago CSOs Praise Tinubu, Matawalle, NSA, Security Forces ‘For 90% Drop’ In Insecurity

A coalition of 774 civil society organisations has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security forces for their “remarkable progress” in curbing insecurity across the country, claiming a 90% reduction in violence and unrest. In a statement issued on Friday, the coalition’s publicity […]

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9 h. ago Siemens Project: Past Governments Failed To Improve Power Sector, Adelabu Insists

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has maintained his stance that previous Nigerian administrations failed to make tangible progress in the power sector, particularly with the much-heralded Siemens Project, until the advent of the Bola Tinubu administration. Adelabu emphasised that it was only after President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 that the Presidential Power Initiative […]

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12 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64

  Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of the nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest chess marathon.   Onakoya accomplished the 64-hour marathon feat in New York City’s Times Square alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez. He played non-stop  from April 17 to April […] The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64-hour chess marathon   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As Christians in Benue and all over the world celebrate the 2025 Easter,  Commissioner of Police, Benue State command, Steve Yabanet has ordered the deployment of adequate security around public places especially worship centres. The CP, in a statement  by Benue  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),CSP Catherine Anene, felicitated  with […] The post Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

Jimoh Ibrahim, senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and chairman/chief executive officer of Global Fleet Group has been named among read more Jimoh Ibrahim makes list of speakers at Cambridge Africa Business Conference

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35 h. ago Politicians Using 2027 To Distract Nigerians From Failures – CSOs, Lawyers

Some key civil society organisations (CSOs) and lawyers have accused politicians of using permutations, debates and even campaigns for the 2027 general election to distract Nigerians attention from their failures in office. They bemoaned the worsening insecurity in the country which has resulted into killings, kidnapping and maiming of innocent and hapless Nigerians, as well […]

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35 h. ago North Central Can’t Be Intimidated In Quest For Presidency – NCRM

North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a coalition leading the agitation for presidency to be ceded to the North Central geopolitical zone, has said the region can not be intimidated in its quest to occupy either of two highest political offices in the country. Chairman and convener of the movement, Professor K’tso Nghargbu, who said this […]

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41 h. ago Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up

…Former Rivers governor, ex-minister opens up on life after office • Reveals why he took up another law degree in London   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up on his life since his exit from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosing […] The post Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Tinubu’s administration on track despite challenges – Presidency

By May 29th, the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will have spent two years in office. The administration, read more Tinubu’s administration on track despite challenges – Presidency

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43 h. ago ‘They Slapped Me Until I Lost My Hearing’, Woman Tells Story Of Abuse, Assault By Katsina Hisbah

A young woman, Hauwa’u Lawal Sulaiman, has alleged that she was brutally assaulted and abused by operatives of the Katsina State Hisbah Board following an altercation with the officer-in-charge of operations, identified as Nafiu, at their Command’s headquarters. The incident reportedly occurred on April 15, shortly after Hauwa closed her cold drinks stall at the […]

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43 h. ago ‘They Slapped Me Until I Lost My Hearing’, Woman Tells Story Of Alleged Abuse, Assault By Katsina Hisbah

‘They Slapped Me Until I Lost My Hearing’, Woman Tells Story Of Alleged Abuse, Assault By Katsina Hisbah By Hafsat Bello Bahara A young woman, Hauwa’u Lawal Sulaiman, has alleged that she was brutally assaulted and abused by operatives of the Katsina State Hisbah Board following an altercation with the officer-in-charge of operations, identified as […]

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44 h. ago FCTA Sets Up Vetting Teams On Regularisation Of Area Council, Mass Housing Land Allocations 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the constitution of Vetting Teams to fast-track the process of regularisation of land allocations by the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The FCT Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated this while inaugurating the […]

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44 h. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 4 Fabricated AK

The Kaduna State Police Command said on April 17, 2025, at about 1520hrs, credible intelligence was received from a reliable source regarding the presence of a suspected kidnapper taking refuge at Gida Abe in the State. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division immediately mobilised a surveillance team to […]

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46 h. ago Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects

Byline: Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerian farmers have urged the federal government and the National Assembly to allocate constituency project funds to provide high-quality seeds, particularly TELA maize, to reduce maize imports. Smallholder farmers, facing challenges accessing improved seeds, criticise the misuse of lawmakers’ constituency allowances on infrastructure with minimal impact on food security. Shehu Usman, […] The post Farmers urge National Assembly to fund TELA maize with constituency projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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