29 m. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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80 m. ago ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a 34-year-old daughter of Frank Nneji, the owner of ABC Transport, has claimed that the Nigeria Police Force declared her wanted without ever inviting her, notifying her, or informing her of any petition filed against her. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja recently released a Special Police Gazette […] The post ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex-Fiancé’s Blackmail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Rev. Nashon Azaki, Senior Pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Wuse II, Abuja, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them baseless and accusing aggrieved church members of pursuing personal interests. In a phone interview on April 27, Azaki stated, “The members were asked to present evidence, but they couldn’t. […] The post ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs. Natasha, in a letter shared on Sunday, via her official Facebook page, adopted a tone  with sarcasm, apologised for what she described as ‘grievous crime of maintaining […] The post “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Insurance Meets Tech Lauds Insurers For Strategic Fintech Collaboration

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) has applauded insurance companies under the auspices of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) for collaborating with financial technology (fintech) firms to significantly enhance the speed and transparency of insurance claims payment. IMT is West Africa’s foremost conference and collaborative platform dedicated to fostering the intersection of insurance and technology. Recently, the […]

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8 h. ago Kano Judicial Commission Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges 

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four court officials, suspending two registrars and issuing formal warnings to two judges of the Upper Sharia Court over misconduct. This was made known in a statement released by the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim. Ibrahim disclosed that the decisions were reached during the Commission’s […]

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15 h. ago Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U

The quarterfinals of the Pastor Umo Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup, popularly known as the Arise Cup, delivered a thrilling day of football marked by dramatic finishes, nerve-racking penalty shootouts, and heroic performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. At the center of the day’s drama was the clash between De Ark […] The post Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Happy Boy wins N1m at GOtv Boxing Night 33 as Badoo defeats Coffi

Super bantamweight boxer, Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke was the biggest winner at GOtv Boxing Night 33, which held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Saturday. Adeleke claimed N1m cash prize attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for Best Boxer after a third-round technical knockout of […] The post Happy Boy wins N1m at GOtv Boxing Night 33 as Badoo defeats Coffi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu

The South West Stakeholders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic National Secretary of the party, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the contested position. The group, led by Alhaji Kola Ajayi, issued a statement on Sunday strongly supporting Anyanwu’s claim to the role, dismissing […] The post South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Defections To APC: Stop Whining, Fix Your Parties, Presidency Hits Opposition

  The Presidency, on Sunday, lashed out at opposition parties over recent defections of key figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them to “stop whining” but rather fix their internal problems. Reacting to claims by opposition elements and some human rights activists that democracy was under threat and that Nigeria drifting towards […]

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29 h. ago 2Baba, Mother Reconcile Following Natasha Osawaru Relationship Controversy

Veteran Nigerian singer, 2Baba Idibia, has reportedly reconciled with his mother, Rosemary Idibia, following speculations surrounding his alleged marriage to Natasha Osawaru. Speculations about 2Baba’s mother disapproving of his relationship with Natasha grew stronger after the family issued a statement claiming the singer was missing. However, a viral video, spotted by Information Nigeria on Saturday, […] The post 2Baba, Mother Reconcile Following Natasha Osawaru Relationship Controversy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

Canon, a major player in the optical imaging industry, has empowered and developed youths in Africa with in-demand photography and read more Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

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32 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago ‘Japa’ wave declining despite harsh economy, heightening insecurity

Experts blame prohibitive travel cost Growing spate of visa denials New visa/immigration policies Considering the pace at read more ‘Japa’ wave declining despite harsh economy, heightening insecurity

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35 h. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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