3 h. ago Lagos probes death of pregnant woman denied hospital care during labour

The Lagos State Government has vowed to hold accountable all parties involved in what it described as “tragic and shocking death” of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was rejected by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online reports that the private healthcare facility she sought help from denied her Read More

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3 h. ago I’ll promote institutions to drive sustainable growth – Alaafin

By Oluseye Ojo and Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has pledged to build strong institutions through collaboration and partnership to ensure sustainable growth in Oyo Kingdom. He shared this vision in his acceptance speech after being crowned the 46th Alaafin on Saturday in Oyo town. Oba Owoade, […] The post I’ll promote institutions to drive sustainable growth – Alaafin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lagos Gov’t Probes Pregnant Woman’s Death In Private Hospital, Vows Justice

The Lagos state government has launched an immediate and full-scale investigation into the tragic and avoidable death of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who died in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki in the State, after being allegedly denied emergency care at a private healthcare facility due to her inability to pay an upfront deposit. The incident, which has […]

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6 h. ago Ushbebe Calls For National Prayers For 2Face, Urges Singer To Break Free From Natasha’s Grip

Comedian and actor, Justice Nuagbe, also known as Ushbebe, has appealed for national prayers for music icon 2Face, hinting that there may be more to his relationship with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, than what is visible. He specifically criticised how the music icon seems to follow the Edo State lawmaker around like a “schoolboy.” […] The post Ushbebe Calls For National Prayers For 2Face, Urges Singer To Break Free From Natasha’s Grip appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Huawei unveils energy storage system, targets Nigeria’s power challenges

Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced an innovative product, the LUNA2000-215 Series, the world’s first hybrid air and liquid cooling commercial and industrial energy storage solution. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape. Read More

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9 h. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs 

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   The Chinese Government, has called on the United States Government to correct its wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs.           The United States had in an executive order issued on April 2, 2025, announced that it will impose reciprocal tariffs on its major trading partners, including 34-percent […] The post China asks US to reverse wrongful imposition of reciprocal tariffs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) reaches new frontiers in the treatment of advanced cancer in Nigeria

Nigeria faces a significant challenge with cancer, as it has one of the highest cancer rates in Africa, with a read more Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) reaches new frontiers in the treatment of advanced cancer in Nigeria

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12 h. ago MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections

Finding a life partner within the guidelines of Islam can be challenging in today’s digital age. MuslimDate, a halal matchmaking app, is revolutionizing how Muslim singles in Nigeria connect by offering a faith-centered, culturally aware, and privacy-focused approach to marriage. Unlike conventional dating apps, MuslimDate is designed exclusively for Muslims seeking genuine, marriage-focused relationships in […] The post MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nasarawa trains staff on PPPs to tackle infrastructure deficit

The Nasarawa State Government has trained management staff of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state in tools to implement climate-smart Public Private Partnership projects, to address infrastructure deficit and boost the state’s economy. The capacity building workshop was anchored by the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency in collaboration with the United Kingdom Nigeria Read More

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13 h. ago At Senegal’s 65th Independence Day, Nigeria Backs Deeper Regional Cooperation

The Nigerian government has described its relationship with Senegal as a strategic partnership built on a foundation of shared history, democratic values and economic interdependence. This followed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presence at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar on Friday. VP Shettima had represented President Bola […]

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14 h. ago Georgia man admits aiding Nigerian con men in sextortion scheme

A Georgia man admitted he was part of a five-person money laundering conspiracy that took at least $150,000 from sextortion victims, then sent proceeds of the scheme to a Nigerian criminal group. The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Andrew Birge, said on Thursday that Johnathan Demetrius Green, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Read More

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16 h. ago Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II recovered nearly 400,000 gallons of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Furthermore, over 30 illegal refinery sites were shut down, and numerous suspects involved in arms smuggling and oil bunkering were apprehended by the operatives. Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, […] The post Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigeria receives over 1m vaccine doses from Gavi to tackle meningitis

Nigeria’s Ministry of Health has received over 1,000,000 pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) doses from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to read more Nigeria receives over 1m vaccine doses from Gavi to tackle meningitis

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23 h. ago How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse – Grieving husband

A farmer, Akinbobola Folajimi, shares his painful experience with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how a hospital in Lagos refused to attend to his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition, because he could not immediately pay a deposit of N500,000 Where are you from? I grew up in Lagos and currently live in Lakowe, but I’m Read More

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23 h. ago I didn’t call out Funke Akindele to chase clout — Ijoba Lande

Comedian and content creator, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, has said that the report of him claiming that popular filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, paid him the sum of N90,000 after one month on set was misconstrued. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he claimed that the video was tampered with. He stated that although Read More

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23 h. ago Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown —Retired generals

Retired military generals have provided insights into why kidnappers have remained ruthless despite the spirited efforts of security operatives in the country. The security experts attributed the unabated kidnapping activities to the compromise of some security operatives and community leaders, and insufficient collaboration among security agencies. Kidnapping is a major security threat in the country, Read More

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25 h. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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29 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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29 h. ago FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

FairMoney, a leading provider of innovative financial services and digital lender in Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the successful raising read more FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

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