4 h. ago NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites

Nigeria Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pledged to enforce its legal obligations to combat online intellectual property infringement and urged commercial music users to obtain proper licences from rights holders or their representatives. The Commission stated that this ensures creators are fairly compensated, supporting the music industry’s sustainable growth. In a […] The post NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027: Tompolo Endorses Tinubu, Declares Fubara Will Return In Rivers

High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has rallied support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel on Saturday, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-2-Door Movement 2027, described Tinubu as a seasoned leader with the experience to […]

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5 h. ago Don’t Wear Military Uniforms Without Joining Service, Army Warns Nigerians

The Nigerian Army has appealed to citizens to avoid wearing military uniforms illegally, emphasising that respecting the uniform is an important part of strengthening national security and building trust between the military and the public. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, stated this while speaking during a media chat with Defence […]

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5 h. ago Appointments by Rivers Sole Administrator so far add fuel to fire – Atedo Peterside

…Says Solad must explain how he came about the people he is appointing since he is not from Rivers State read more Appointments by Rivers Sole Administrator so far add fuel to fire – Atedo Peterside

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5 h. ago RHOLagos Season 3 Reunion: Friendships Fractured, Boss Moves Reaffirmed

They say reunions are where the real drama begins, and The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3 Reunion — now streaming on Showmax — certainly delivered. Split into two explosive parts, the reunion brought all the elements fans have come to expect from the franchise: jaw-dropping fashion, raw emotional moments, and piping-hot tea served with […]

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5 h. ago Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh

From Sunday Ani The Etsako East Local Government Chair in Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh, has revealed that Nigeria loses over 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with the figure steadily rising. Speaking at the 4th anniversary and roundtable on sustainable development organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, […] The post Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 5 Killed As Explosion Rocks Illegal Petroleum Storage In Rivers

Five persons have been killed following an explosion that occurred at a facility where illegally refined petroleum products were stored at Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday morning, said the incident occured on Saturday morning. The […]

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8 h. ago Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has appealed to civilians to refrain from wearing military uniforms illegally, warning that such actions undermine national security and enable criminal activities. Major-General Gold Chibuisi, Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, made the call during a media briefing with defence correspondents in Abuja on April 25. Chibuisi described the misuse […] The post Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 22 Nigerians linked to a sextortion network that has contributed to the deaths of more than 20 teenagers in the United States since 2021. In a statement issued on Saturday, the FBI disclosed that the arrests resulted from Operation Artemis, a global effort launched almost two years […] The post FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage

An explosion in a residential area of Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, claimed the lives of five people, including four women, on Saturday. Reports indicate that the explosion took place in one of the rooms of a residential building, which was being used to store illegally refined petroleum products. […] The post Five Dead In Rivers Explosion Linked To Illegal Petroleum Storage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have busted a storage facility where dangerous weapons are being kept and recovered some firearms in the Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, Timfon John, on Saturday, disclosed that a joint operation led by security agents resulted in the […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Raid Storage Facility, Nab One Suspect, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago House of Reps presents N18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

As Mbah extols Speaker Abbas’ compassionate leadership style Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker, House of Representatives, has presented a cheque of N18 read more House of Reps presents N18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

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11 h. ago Nigeria, Morocco Creates Joint Venture Firm To Manage $25bn Gas Pipeline

Nigeria and Morocco have agreed to unveil a joint venture to manage a long-planned $25 billion pipeline which will ship gas to Europe, a Moroccan minister has said. Morocco’s minister of energy transition and sustainable development, Leila Benali, told Morocco’s parliament that a floating gas storage terminal would also be installed at Nador on the […]

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24 h. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has appealed to Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara, to remain with the party amid talks of a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, George stressed that the PDP remains strong despite facing internal challenges, and urged Fubara to stay committed to […] The post “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

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