45 m. ago Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice 

 Calls for state creation top lists From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Northeast team of the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has promised to uphold the inputs of the citizens in the constitution amendment and not impose its views in the outcome of the exercise. Leader of the team and Senate Chief Whip, Sen Mohammad Tahir […] The post Constitution review: Northeast team pledges to uphold citizens’ voice  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 m. ago “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain

A member of the house of representatives and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress Leke Abejide has said that ongoing coalition efforts within the party, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 are doomed to fail. The lawmaker, who is representing Yagba federal constituency in Kogi State described himself as the face and financier of […] The post “People I Never Expected To Join Us Are Here, Their Plans Against Tinubu Will Fail” – ADC’s Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 m. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 m. ago “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, and a chieftain of the coalition group, Rotimi Amaechi, to stop deceiving Nigerians. Wike said that the coalition under the leadership of Mark, Amaechi and others in the party would not return to power in 2027. […] The post “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticised Interim Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, accusing him and his allies of greed and selfishness that contributed to the misfortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

Internet usage in Nigeria surged to a new all-time high of 1,043,431.98 terabytes (TB) in May 2025, surpassing the previous read more Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

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2 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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2 h. ago API Architecture: The invisible engine powering modern banking

Banking has evolved far beyond the days of paper ledgers and long queues. Today, it’s a dynamic force driving Nigeria’s read more API Architecture: The invisible engine powering modern banking

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2 h. ago Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Indigenous Tiv communities in Nasarawa State have raised the alarm over what they describe as systemic killings, violent displacement, and illegal occupation of their ancestral lands, allegedly carried out with the backing of the state government. The communities raised the alarm in a statement issued on its behalf by the Senior Advocate […] The post Tiv indigenes allege genocide in Nasarawa, demand FG, NBA intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am on […] The post Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

As Africa’s most populous nation seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and drive industrialisation, cassava crop has been read more How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

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3 h. ago Bangladesh textile success offers roadmap for Nigeria’s drying mills

Nigeria’s population is 50.8 million larger than Bangladesh’s. Both countries are poor and blessed with mineral resources and exportable cash read more Bangladesh textile success offers roadmap for Nigeria’s drying mills

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3 h. ago Stocks gain N377bn in one week investors position for interim dividend

In the trading week ended July 4, Nigeria’s equities market rose by N377billion despite mixed sessions of positive and negative read more Stocks gain N377bn in one week investors position for interim dividend

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3 h. ago “Your Legacy Soars Higher Than Any Trophy” – Tinubu Mourns Peter Rufai

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, saying that his legacy remain higher than any trophy. Tinubu led this out in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, while paying tribute to the football icon. Rufai who was popularly known as […] The post “Your Legacy Soars Higher Than Any Trophy” – Tinubu Mourns Peter Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison for human trafficking. The verdict, delivered on June 27, 2025, by Justice Peace Otti, followed her conviction for buying and selling human beings, in violation of Section 21 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement […] The post Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Soybeans can play crucial role in tackling Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis – USSEC

The ‘Nigeria: NOW Conference’ was recently hosted in Lagos by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), bringing together leading U.S. read more Soybeans can play crucial role in tackling Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis – USSEC

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4 h. ago Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination

To shut down illegal movie camps, seeks govt support   From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Anambra state chapter has geared up plans towards turning Anambra State as the hub of film making, entertainment and Nollywood destination in Nigeria. State Chairman of AGN Lady Esther Chinyelu Anyaegbunam stated this during an […] The post Actors Guild moves to reposition Anambra as Nollywood destination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah at the opening ceremony of the State House Press Corps two-day capacity-building retreat and workshop with the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism, has charged the media to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance journalism while upholding their sacred duty […] The post Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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