41 m. ago “Cancel Your Mischievous Planned Nationwide Protest” – Police Warn Organisers

Nigeria Police Force has called on organisers of a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, to shelve the plan, saying that it is ill-timed and mischievous. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the movent being championed by the social group identified as Take It Back Movement, is expected to hold in various states, including Federal Capital Territory. […] The post “Cancel Your Mischievous Planned Nationwide Protest” – Police Warn Organisers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘It’s mischievous,’ police warn organisers to shelve April 7 protest

The Nigeria Police Force has advised organisers of a planned protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, to call it off, describing it as “ill-timed and mischievous.” The protest, being championed by the “Take It Back Movement,” is expected to hold in various states, including the Federal Capital Territory. However, it coincides with the maiden Read More

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4 h. ago Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden To Visit Nigeria On Official Tour

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden will be in Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Throughout her visit, the Crown Princess will […] The post Crown Princess Victoria Of Sweden To Visit Nigeria On Official Tour appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. 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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6 h. ago 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The death of Aliyu Modibbo Yola, son of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Alhaji Mai Borno, has raised the number of New Nigerian Newspaper (NNN) beneficiaries awaiting payment from the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) to 110. Modibbo Yola passed away on Sunday, 6 April 2025, at the Federal Medical […] The post 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Southern Kaduna celebrates as Senator Katung aids widows, orphans

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna Southern Kaduna buzzed with excitement over the weekend as Senator Sunday Marshall Katung marked his 64th birthday by donating food items and N11 million in cash to orphans, widows, and vulnerable people across Kaduna South Senatorial District. The event, held on Saturday, 5 April 2025, coincided with his mother’s birthday. Katung, […] The post Southern Kaduna celebrates as Senator Katung aids widows, orphans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria to host Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on official visit

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, will be visiting Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday. During her visit, the Crown Princess will engage in Read More

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11 h. ago 2025 Basketball Africa League season tip off April 5 in Morocco

The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season is scheduled to tip off Saturday, April 5 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah read more 2025 Basketball Africa League season tip off April 5 in Morocco

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23 h. ago Nigeria in one week: From NNPCL leadership changes to rising petrol prices

This past week in Nigeria has been marked by significant developments across various sectors, including major leadership changes, economic challenges, political confrontations, and social incidents. Here are the key events that shaped the nation from March 30 to April 4, 2025: 1. Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Mele Kyari in major shake-up President Bola Tinubu removed Read More

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29 h. ago Two Chinese expatriates, police inspector killed in Abia ambush

Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Read More

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31 h. ago One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

A tragic explosion occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the Taiwo Street area of Idi-Araba, Lagos State, resulting in read more One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

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32 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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34 h. ago “Speak Against Me At My Church Gate In Auchi If You Want To Die” – Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has sparked controversy after issuing a chilling warning to anyone who insults him near his church in Auchi, Edo State. In a viral video shared on X on Friday, April 4, 2025, the outspoken cleric stated that anyone who criticises him at the church […] The post “Speak Against Me At My Church Gate In Auchi If You Want To Die” – Apostle Suleman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures 3 Others In Lagos

Pandemonium broke out Idi-Araba in Lagos State when a grenade exploded, killing one man with three other persons severely injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Taiwo Street, in Idi Araba community in Lagos, resulted in the instant death of a yet-to-be identified scavenger and severely injured three others. The Lagos […]

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56 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago FCT FA Gives N720,000 To Area Councils As Inaugural Women’s Football Tourney Kicks Off April 10

The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has allocated a total of N720,000 to the six Area Councils in the Territory in preparation for its inaugural Inter-Area Councils Women’s Tournament, set to commence on April 10, 2025. The funding announcement was made in a press statement signed by the head of media committee, FCT […]

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64 h. ago Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window

Tribune Online Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window The Nigerian naira faced mixed fortunes on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, depreciating at the official market while remaining stable on the parallel window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the local currency closed at N1,552.53 per US dollar, down from Tuesday’s rate of N1,531.25/US$. However, at the parallel market, the naira held firm […] Naira depreciates at official market, holds steady on parallel window Tribune Online

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67 h. ago After LEADERSHIP Report, Kaduna Electric Restores Power In Kakuri

The residents of Kakuri Hausa, Makera constituency, Kaduna State, are excited that the electricity supply was restored to their community following a report by LEADERSHIP. It was gathered that electricity was restored at the midnight of April 2, 2025. LEADERSHIP reported on March 31, 2025, that the community had been in darkness since April last […]

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