43 m. ago Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command said it has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr. Hope Georgewill, the Chief Executive Officer of HMG Attitude Ltd. Late Georgewill was abducted alongside two others on March 26, 2025, along the Cotton Channel, Bakana […] The post Police gun down 4 killers of Rivers businessman, after collecting N2m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Harvard Varsity Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2bn Funding Freeze

Harvard University sued several United States agencies and top officials for freezing billions of dollars in federal funding, significantly intensifying a high-stakes showdown with the President Donald Trump-led administration. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Trump administration accused the nation’s oldest and richest university of failing to combat anti-semitism on campus. Trump escalated his fight with Harvard […]

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5 h. ago ‘Did We Sign Any Agreement?’ – Speed Darlington Reacts To Trolls After Knockout Loss To Portable

Controversial artist Speed Darlington has fired back at those dragging him for losing to Portable, expressing his frustration over their reactions. It’s worth noting that Portable knocked out Speed Darlington in the first round of their boxing match. There’s growing demand for a rematch, as many believe the two should face off again to balance […] The post ‘Did We Sign Any Agreement?’ – Speed Darlington Reacts To Trolls After Knockout Loss To Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop

By Chinenye Anuforo The transition to clean energy is paramount for Nigeria’s sustainable development, offering a pathway to energy security, environmental preservation, and economic growth. Recognizing this critical need, the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), a non-profit committed to consumer rights and empowerment, is set to host a significant Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Stakeholders’ […] The post Stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s clean energy future at CADEF’s workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria 

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Ex minister of Education,  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, PhD in collaboration with the  Young Nigerian Voices  has distributed over 5,000 bags of rice and 2,000KG of corn as Easter palliatives to churches across Nigeria. It would recall that the Group also did the same  during the ramadan fasting period to Muslims across […] The post Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ed Sheeran Gifts Declan Rice A Signed Guitar Celebrating Stunning Free Kicks

Declan Rice has revealed that he received a signed guitar from Ed Sheeran, which pays tribute to his remarkable free kicks during Arsenal’s Champions League quarterfinal victory over Real Madrid. In the first leg at home, Rice scored two stunning free kicks—his first in a competitive match—which played a crucial role in Arsenal’s impressive 5-1 […]

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8 h. ago Transfer: Osimhen Missing As Chelsea Shortlist 3 Strikers For Summer Signing

Chelsea have drawn up a three-man striker shortlist for the summer, according to The Athletic. Multiple reports have suggested that Chelsea are interested in Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen but the Nigerian international was not mentioned in Athletic’s David Omstein’s list. Ornstein reports that the Blues are keen on bolstering their attacking options after the season. […]

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10 h. ago Pandemonium As Truck Hits Easter Celebrants, Kills 5 In Gombe

There was pandemonium in the Billiri local government area of Gombe State as a driver of a heavy-duty truck popularly known as ‘trailer’ on Monday lost control, ran into some Christians on the street, celebrating Easter. It was said that the trailer transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe lost control due to brake failure […]

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13 h. ago FG Generates N6.96bn From Mining Fees in Q1 2025 — Dele Alake

The Federal Government has reported significant progress in the mining sector, with revenues from mining fees hitting N6.96 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This was disclosed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, during the second Annual Mining Conference hosted by BusinessDay newspaper in Abuja. According to a statement from […] The post FG Generates N6.96bn From Mining Fees in Q1 2025 — Dele Alake appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu There was jubilation in Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obele Agu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday, as some less privileged, numbering over 500 benefited from a free medical care and food support by Adani Care Foundation. Bags of rice and other food items were distributed to the […] The post Celebration as foundation brings free medical care, food relief to Enugu community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Fiscal pressure mounts as FG slashes spending, deficit expands

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) recorded a significant decline in expenditure and revenue in January 2025, as fresh data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed a deepening fiscal deficit and falling receipts from both oil and non-oil sources. According to provisional figures from the apex bank’s economic report for […] The post Fiscal pressure mounts as FG slashes spending, deficit expands appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments

From Jude Owuamanam Jos Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau State Chapter hae expresses surprise and concern over being excluded from a security meeting held by the Plateau State Government on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, New Government House. The association, in a statement signed by the MACBAN Chairman, […] The post Plateau Killings: We’re excluded from peace parley, MACBAN laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago CPPE kicks, says raw material bill detrimental to exports, manufacturing

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has called for a withdrawal of the Raw Materials Research and read more CPPE kicks, says raw material bill detrimental to exports, manufacturing

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22 h. ago ‘I’d Rather Prefer A Collabo Than Your N20m Gift’, Portable Tells Burna Boy

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has expressed a preference for a musical collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy over the latter’s N20 million gift he received from him. Over the weekend, Portable revealed that Burna Boy rewarded him with the generous sum following his victory in a celebrity boxing match against fellow singer […]

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23 h. ago Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has defended Nyesom Wike’s membership of the Body of Benchers, asserting it was earned through significant contributions to legal education infrastructure, not courtroom achievements. In a statement responding to criticism from […] The post Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago PICTORIAL: Pandemonium As Truck Hits Easter Celebrants, Kills 5 In Gombe

There was pandemonium in Billiri local government area of Gombe State as a driver of a heavy-duty truck popularly known as ‘trailer’ on Monday lost control and ran into some Christians celebrating Easter. It was gathered that the truck which was transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe State lost control as a result of […]

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24 h. ago “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him

Nigerian singer Portable has taken a swipe at Burna Boy, accusing the Grammy winner of snubbing him even after reportedly gifting him N20 million for knocking out Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. In a video posted on social media on Monday, Portable expressed disappointment that Burna Boy has failed to respond to his […] The post “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

When Yakubu Gowon, a retired General and former Nigeria head of state who ruled Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, celebrated read more Nigeria celebrates Gowon while his Plateau kinsmen suffer decades of massacres

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26 h. ago Pope Francis: World Has Lost A Voice For Justice, Peace — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Pope Francis as a great loss to the world, saying humanity has lost one of its most powerful voices for justice, peace, and compassion. In a statement personally signed by him on Monday, the President joined Catholics and Christians across the world in mourning the revered spiritual […]

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