25 h. ago Gospel Music Icon Big Bolaji Dies After Short Battle With Illness

Nigerian gospel musician, Bolaji Olarewaju, famously known as Big Bolaji, has passed away. His family confirmed his death in a statement issued on Saturday, explaining that he died after a brief illness. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as ‘Big B,’ a beloved father, husband, brother, […] The post Gospel Music Icon Big Bolaji Dies After Short Battle With Illness appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago “She Deserves A Break” — Davido Says He And Chioma Are Pausing On Having More Kids

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that he and his wife, Chioma, are putting a pause on having more children to allow her time to focus on her career. The singer made this known during a recent episode of Ride Along With Darryl, shared on X Saturday, where he explained that after having three kids, […] The post “She Deserves A Break” — Davido Says He And Chioma Are Pausing On Having More Kids appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

Among Nigeria’s top-tier banks—First Holdco, Access Holdings, UBA, Zenith Bank, and GTCO—Access Holdings posted the lowest net income in 2024. read more Explainer: Why Access Bank has the lowest profit among its peers

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52 h. ago “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike

In a recent media appearance in Abuja on Friday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, explained his decision to back Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, while withholding support for Peter Obi of the Labour Party. Wike revealed that his decision to support Tinubu was driven […] The post “I Backed Tinubu Because Obi Wasn’t A Serious Contender” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 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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3 d. ago 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has claimed that 150 million Nigerians now have access to uninterrupted electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, Adelabu explained that the country  is making significant progress in power generation and distribution. He attributed the feat to […] The post 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) issued a statement on Wednesday explaining its call for Southern Nigerian governors to act swiftly on President Bola Tinubu’s security directive. Signed by Chairman Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary Shedrack Onitsha, the statement called on governors, as chief security officers, to prioritise protecting lives and […] The post Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects during […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1m bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Some officers from the Katsina State police command have arrested two suspected car thieves after declining to collect N1 million cash bribe from the hoodlums over a stolen vehicle. A statement on Wednesday from the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, explained that the police apprehended the suspects […] The post Katsina: Police reject N1 million bribe, arrest suspected car thieves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Senator Neda Imansuen, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. He explained that he decided to meet his constituents and consult with various groups in Edo […] The post Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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4 d. ago Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has defended the sweeping land reforms in the nation’s capital, emphasising that it would curb speculation and accelerating development. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects yesterday, Wike explained that the reforms would discourage speculative landholding by mandating timely development and payments to ensure efficient land use. […] The post Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended recent land reforms, stating they aim to curb land speculation and speed up development in the FCT. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike, through a statement by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye, explained that the […] The post Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “I Couldn’t Even Buy A Phone Without Jude’s Permission” — Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother

Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic duo P-Square, testified on Monday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, revealing how his older brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, secretly established a new company in his wife’s name. He went on to explain that Jude used this company to divert royalties that were rightfully owed […] The post “I Couldn’t Even Buy A Phone Without Jude’s Permission” — Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EXPLAINER: Understanding Trump’s tariff policy — and what it means for Nigeria

In a 1988 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Donald Trump, then a 42-year-old real estate mogul with no formal political role, shared a vision that has shaped his presidency decades later. “I’d make our allies pay their fair share,” Trump said, accusing countries like Japan and Kuwait of taking advantage of the United States. Read More

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6 d. ago TCN restores power to Bayelsa, Rivers after vandalised line repair

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has restored bulk electricity supply to Bayelsa and parts of Rivers State following the repair of its vandalised 132kV Owerri–Ahoada transmission line TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the line was connected to the grid on April 11 at Read More

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6 d. ago Palm Sunday: Archbishop Ndagoso Tasks Politicians On Sacrificial Leadership

The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has tasked politicians with leadership by example. The Archbishop noted with concern that Nigeria is in dire need of servant leadership. Ndagoso said this during his sermon on Palm Sunday at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Kaduna. He explained that Jesus Christ led by example […]

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6 d. ago My song not an attack on Seyi Tinubu, says Eedris Abdulkareem

Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has clarified that his new song was not aimed at attacking Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Instead, he explained that the song was simply a reply to something Seyi said earlier. Seyi Tinubu had in March, during a visit to Yola in Adamawa State, said that Read More

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7 d. ago EXPLAINER: How Liverpool could clinch Premier League title next weekend

Liverpool could be crowned Premier League champions as early as Sunday, April 20, following Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday. This development has opened the door for Arne Slot’s side to secure the title with time to spare. The result at the Emirates means the Reds, who currently sit 10 points clear at the Read More

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7 d. ago Supplements, herbal cleansers may worsen kidney disease – Nephrologists

Nephrologists have warned against the use of unregulated supplements and herbal cleansers as treatments for kidney disease, cautioning that such substances not only lack scientific evidence but may also cause further harm to health. The specialists explained that many of such products contain undisclosed or harmful ingredients, including analgesics, alcohol-based solvents, and various chemicals, which Read More

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