33 h. ago FG Declares April 18, 21, As Public Holidays For Easter Celebrations

The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, 2025, as public holidays in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday. This announcement, made by Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, is part of the government’s recognition of the Christian holiday that commemorates the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ. […] The post FG Declares April 18, 21, As Public Holidays For Easter Celebrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to Read More

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33 h. ago FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to Read More

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65 h. 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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5 d. ago JUST IN: Crude Oil reserves hit 37bn barrels, gas soars to 210.54TCF – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has declared the country’s official petroleum reserves position, revealing a staggering 37.28 billion barrels of crude oil and condensate alongside an eye-popping 210.54 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. This was disclosed on Friday in a press release titled “The Declaration of Annual National Petroleum Reserves Position as of Read More

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9 d. ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu,” die in fatal Ogun accident

Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The Read More

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1 week ago Shelve planned April 7 nationwide protest – Police to organizers

Organizers of the Take it Back Movement (TIB) have been advised by the Nigeria Police Force to shelve the planned nationwide protest on Monday, April 7, 2025. The warning was issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Sunday. The development comes after the National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon […] The post Shelve planned April 7 nationwide protest – Police to organizers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration

Tribune Online South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration The ruling, delivered unanimously on Friday, follows the National Assembly’s decision more than three months ago to impeach Yoon.  South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate to consider tax reform bills, constitution amendment after Easter – Bamidele 

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Thursday assured all that the Senate is looking into all issues of public concern relating to the Tax Reform Bills, 2024, which will be addressed immediately after the Eid-el-Fìtr and Easter holidays. The lawmaker representing Ekiti Central also revealed that the review of the 1999 Constitution Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For 89th Regular Recruits Intake

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of online registration for its 89 Regular Recruits Intake Exercise for trades, non-tradesmen and women. The recruitment exercise which was made public on Monday via the Army’s official X handle, aimed at enlisting qualified candidates for the positions. According to the Army, the registration period will run from […]

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2 w. ago Kogi LG chair imposes curfew ahead of Natasha’s constituency visit

The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council area, citing security concerns following a ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings. In a statement personally signed by the chairman on Monday, he declared that the curfew was necessary to maintain peace and order Read More

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2 w. ago South Korea court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment Friday

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Friday, months after he was suspended for declaring martial law. Yoon’s December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule plunged South Korea into political chaos, after he sent armed soldiers into parliament. Lawmakers defied the troops to vote the measure down Read More

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2 w. ago Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process

Aisha Achimugu, CEO and managing director of Felak Concept Group, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare her wanted over alleged money laundering. On Friday, the EFCC called on the public to report any information regarding Achimugu’s whereabouts. The EFCC stated Achimugu was declared wanted in a “case of […] The post Achimugu Responds To EFCC’s Wanted Notice, Insists On Due Process appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Homeless residents, street urchins frustrate Lagos efforts to end open defecation

..Shun public conveniences Allegations of unhygienic nature of public toilets fuel practice Dateline was Monday, March 25, 2025; time 9.30am, read more Homeless residents, street urchins frustrate Lagos efforts to end open defecation

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2 w. ago Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption

Tribune Online Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human Rights Community on Friday declared a loss of confidence in the senator representing the area, Senator Neda Imasuen, over alleged failure, corruption, abuse of office, and betrayal of public trust. Edo constituents move to recall Senate panel chairman, Imasuen, over alleged corruption Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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3 w. ago Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Arising from the deplorable state of schools across the state, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared a state of emergency on public schools throughout Edo State. The Governor, who was accompanied on an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, […] The post Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Management mourns as 5 students of UNIOSUN die in road accident 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   The Management of Osun State University, Osogbo, has expressed sadness over the death of five students of the university in a road accident.     A statement released by the Institution’s Public Relations ‘Officer, Ademola Adesoji, on Monday, stated that the incident happened on Sunday, around Balogun Area, before Unity […] The post Management mourns as 5 students of UNIOSUN die in road accident  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Supreme Court denies claims Justice Agim accompanied Wike to UNICAL convocation

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to a convocation ceremony at the University of Calabar. In a statement on Monday, the apex court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event Read More

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