61 m. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 m. ago Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community

At least 50 houses, belonging to residents of Mahanga community have been destroyed following a windstorm on Friday night in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Mr. James Arthur, one of the village leaders disclosed this to newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday. He appealed to the state Governor, Abdullahi Sule  and other political office […] The post Residents Call For Govt’s Support As Windstorm Destroys Over 50 Houses In Nasarawa Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Abia govt revokes Enyimba Shoe Company’s land titles, assets

The Abia State Government has revoked the land title granted to Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO). This move, it says, read more Abia govt revokes Enyimba Shoe Company’s land titles, assets

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8 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

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16 h. ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

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20 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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21 h. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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24 h. ago Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded N800 million worth of banned agrochemical products from shops in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday. NAFDAC said it targeted shops found to be distributing banned agrochemical […] The post Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

 Receives 2.5 million doses of Novel Oral Polio vaccine(NOPV) Engages 160 Monitors From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  and partners  on Friday flagged off the 2025  polio Immunization Campaign slated for April 24 to 30, 2025 to vaccinate all  zero-dose children under the age of […] The post Polio: Bauchi govt, UNICEF, partners flag off 2025 immunisation campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

In a strategic meeting with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Minister of read more Oyetola calls for unity in Osun APC, charges leaders to focus on common political goal

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38 h. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

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38 h. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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39 h. ago Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him

…says allegation lacks evidence, bemoans social media incitement against the accused, govt Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has decided not to press charges against the proprietor of Perfect Life School, Igode-Remo, Mr. Ashafa Samson Adelaja, over allegations of defilement. According to the state Ministry of Justice, following its findings after a thorough investigation […] The post Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

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40 h. ago Insecurity: Northerners should wake up to recolonization attempt, says Makinde

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, has called on the Northerners to wake up to the attempt to recolonise the region by some external influence. He said the earlier they realise the truth and stop reading blame on leadership, the better for the peace of the […] The post Insecurity: Northerners should wake up to recolonization attempt, says Makinde appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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