7 h. ago Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has introduced a free bus and ferry transportation service for residents in celebration of Easter. The initiative aims to ease transportation burdens and ensure everyone can enjoy the festive season. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, flagged off the service […] The post Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Netizens React As ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Ihuoma Faces Fresh Allegations From Tiktoker

Social media has erupted with frenzy after TikToker Amaka made fresh allegations against her former best friend, Ihuoma Nneji, accusing her of deceit, blackmail, and hiding past marriages. Ihuoma Nneji is the daughter of popular transporter and owner of ABC Transport Service. In a viral video, Amaka dubbed Ihuoma “Madam Five Husbands,” claiming she’s been […]

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17 h. ago Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs’ Plight And Kampala Convention Domestication

On April 16, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON featured as one of the panelists in a high level United Nation event in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons. The invitation extended to the Deputy Speaker by the highly esteemed international […]

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18 h. ago Let’s Remember Our Fallen Comrades, Others’ Sacrifices – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to remember fallen members of the armed forces and serving comrades who embody the spirit of selfless service through dedication to duty and loyalty to Nigeria. General Musa stated this in a goodwill message felicitating with Christians on the occasion of the Easter […]

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19 h. ago Kaduna Court Remands Four Vigilante Operatives Over Killing Of Secondary School Student

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kabala Doki, Kaduna State has remanded four personnel of Kaduna State Vigilance Service in prison over murder of a secondary school student in the state. It was gathered that the local security agents, identified as Timothy Abba, Joseph Ogoni, Bulus Adamu, and Francis Adamu, allegedly killed one Ahmed Musa, an […] The post Kaduna Court Remands Four Vigilante Operatives Over Killing Of Secondary School Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Fire Guts Popular TikToker’s Shop Hours After Demolition In Kano

A mysterious fire has razed the shop of popular TikTok star Rahama Sa’idu, just hours after officials of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished the front shed of the building during an operation to clear structures encroaching on public pathways along UDB Road in Kano. The incident, which occurred late Thursday […]

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21 h. ago ChessMasters – Set to be Africa’s Largest Annual School Chess Tournament to Launch in Lagos this May

First ChessMasters Tournament to Include 500+ Young Players from 100+ Schools The initiative with Lagos-based KEY academy and Eko Hotels read more ChessMasters – Set to be Africa’s Largest Annual School Chess Tournament to Launch in Lagos this May

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22 h. ago 4 Suspects Remanded In Correctional Centre Over Murder Of SS2 Student

Four suspects who are security personnel of Kaduna State vigilance service (KADVIS), have been remanded in a correctional centre over the murder of Ahmed Musa, an SS2 student of Government Technical College Malali in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna State, who was brutally killed and his body found within the school premises. It […]

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22 h. ago Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted

By John Ogunsemore Ihuoma Julia Nneji has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a retraction, within 48 hours, of a “Wanted Person” declaration made on her by the Nigerian Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre, Abuja (NPF-NCCC). Nneji, daughter of ABC Transport founder Frank Nneji, also demanded a written apology […] The post Julia Nneji petitions IGP, demands retraction, apology for declaring her wanted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Tighten your sanctions compliance framework, CBN orders banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a fresh regulatory directive to banks, payment service banks, and fintech companies, warning them to tighten their sanctions compliance frameworks or face enforcement actions. In a circular dated April 17, 2025, signed by Amonia Opusunju for the Director, Compliance Department, the apex bank reminded all financial institutions of Read More

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26 h. ago Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday

By Damiete Braide The heart of Lagos Island will once again vibrate with colour, rhythm and cultural pride, as Lagos Fanti Carnival stages a comeback on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. With roots tracing back to 1890, the carnival is more than a festive gathering, it’s a living testament to the enduring ties between Nigeria […] The post Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Welfare: Akwa Ibom Poly ASUP, NASU, SSANIP Set For Strike April 22

Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AkwaPoly), Ikot Osurua in the Ikot Ekpene local government area have expressed concerns that the ongoing semester examinations could be shelved and the school calendar truncated unless the government addresses the grievances of academics and other workers‘ unions, which have set April 22, 2025, to call their members out […]

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28 h. ago Tinubu working remotely from overseas, returns after Easter – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu continues to direct the affairs of state from Europe, despite being outside the country for nearly two weeks. It also said the President will return on Monday, April 21, after the Easter holidays. In a statement signed Thursday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained Read More

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28 h. ago Plateau crisis: Govt probes alleged cattle poisoning, urges calm

The Plateau State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 16, 2025, involved cattle belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar Ward. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Read More

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29 h. ago 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Fifteen people who were abducted in Ibagwa-Agu community, Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State, have regained their freedom after spending five days in captivity. The victims, who were released early yesterday, April 17, were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony when they were ambushed within a farm settlement by  kidnappers and taken […] The post 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Intreensic launches new payment courses, opens admissions to empower African professionals

Intreensic, a leading payments education and advisory group dedicated to bridging the talent gap in Africa’s burgeoning payments and fintech sectors, announced the launch of its extensive suite of courses. These programs are meticulously designed to equip both individual professionals and organizations with the crucial skills and in-depth knowledge required to thrive in the rapidly […] The post Intreensic launches new payment courses, opens admissions to empower African professionals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago PICTORIAL: Funeral service for late Ajimobi’s daughter, Abisola, holds in Lagos

The funeral service for Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter the late former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Tower, in Victoria Island, Lagos State. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was among the dignitaries present at the funeral service on Thursday. Read More

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35 h. ago Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Apostles’ College of Nursing Science, Jos, Plateau State. Obi made the donation on Monday, April 14. The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) described the college as a remarkable institution deeply committed to shaping the future of healthcare […] The post Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Kaduna Court Remands 4 Security Guards Over Death Of SS2 Student

Four personnel of Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS) have been ordered to be remanded in a correctional centre by a Chief Magistrate Court over the murder of one Ahmed Musa. Musa, a Senior Secondary School 2 student of Government Technical College Malali in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna State was brutally murdered on […]

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