42 m. ago LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives member for Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State, has dismissed his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) as a “non-issue”. In a statement on Wednesday, Ogah reaffirmed his loyalty to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, stating, “I want to make it […] The post LP lawmaker Ogah dismisses Abure faction’s suspension as irrelevant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service

By Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke commissioned three fire trucks donated to the Osun State Fire Service in Osogbo, bringing the total to seven trucks and one water tanker procured under his administration. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Adeleke reiterated his commitment to providing at least one fire truck to each […] The post Adeleke donates three fire trucks to Osun State Fire Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago No Pope From First Conclave Ballot As Black Smoke Seen At Sistine Chapel Chimney

After a lengthy wait, black smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney Wednesday evening, meaning that the cardinals were unable to choose a new Catholic Pontiff, who will succeed Pope Francis. Recalls that Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, March April 21, 2025, following ill-health. Crowds were gathered in their tens of thousands in St […]

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2 h. ago Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake

By John Ogunsemore The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has warned that excess intake of salt can cause health challenges, including high blood pressure, stroke and heart failure. The ministry stated this in a Wednesday statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun. The ministry was reacting to […] The post Viral video: FG counters Oyakhilome’s advocacy on salt intake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. The suspension was confirmed following the conclusion of an internal investigation by the party’s disciplinary committee. The panel was […] The post Labour Party Suspends Gov Otti, Senator Kingibe, Others Over Anti-Party Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised concerns over an alleged plot aimed at destabilizing the state and orchestrating his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing in Makurdi on Wednesday, the governor accused unnamed individuals of engineering a campaign of misinformation, sponsored protests, and legal […] The post Benue Remains Stable Despite Sabotage Attempts — Governor Alia Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Reps Seek US Support For Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms, Gender Equity

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has advocated partnership with the United States government to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity and electoral reforms. Kalu made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the US Embassy in Nigeria led by David Frost, a political counsellor and Cassandra Carrony, […]

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4 h. ago RCCG Overseer Adeboye In Plateau, Condoles State Gov’t Over Violent Attacks

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to […]

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7 h. ago COAS Oluyede Visits Yobe As Gov Buni Seeks Enhanced Synergy To Combat Insecurity

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has called for an enhanced synergy between the Nigerian Army and Air Force in the fight against terrorism and other crimes in the country. He made the call on Wednesday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who paid him a courtesy call […]

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9 h. ago US Transport Agency Reveals Cause Of Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the helicopter in which former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe died was due to spatial disorientation. Wigwe’s wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and three other pilots were also killed in the […]

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9 h. ago Wigwe Copter Crash: US Report Blames Pilot Error, Safety Failures

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the helicopter in which former Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe died was due to spatial disorientation. Wigwe’s wife, Doreen; their first son, Chizi; former Group Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and three other pilots were also killed in the […]

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10 h. ago Gov Zulum Restates Ban On Alcohol Sale, Consumption In Borno

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has reiterated that the ban on sale and consumption of alcohol through an Act enacted by the State House of Assembly is still operational in the state. As a result, the Governor announced further enforcement of the ban and accused serving and dismissed military, police and other security agents […]

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10 h. ago Gov Zulum Accuses Security Personnel Of Promoting Insecurity In Borno

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has accused military and other security personnel of promoting insecurity in Maiduguri and its environs. Governor Zulum insisted that former and current serving personnel of Nigerian security forces have played a significant role in influencing civilian into criminality, radicalism, prostitution and other vices, heightening terrorism threats in the state. […] The post Gov Zulum Accuses Security Personnel Of Promoting Insecurity In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Anambra Guber: No party can displace APGA – Onunkwo, Anambra South Senatorial aspirant

Says No vacancy in Anambra government house From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha As the preparation for the Anambra governorship election gets underway, frontline APGA Senatorial aspirant for Anambra South District bye election, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has stated that there is no vacancy in Awka government house as the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has performed creditably […] The post Anambra Guber: No party can displace APGA – Onunkwo, Anambra South Senatorial aspirant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Gov Soludo Launches Free Digital Skills Scheme To Empower 1m In Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to democratise access to digital education. The initiative targets provision of free, high-quality digital skills training to over one million Anambra residents and indigenes. At the heart of the initiative is the SID […]

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15 h. ago Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja In a bold stride towards transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has launched the One Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative empowering one million people through the Solution Innovation District (SID) The ground-breaking programme aims to democratize access […] The post Soludo empowers 1 million Anambra digital tribe with tech skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted the earlier press conference where allegations were made against former governor of Zamfara State and serving minister of state for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, saying they were misled. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, said he discovered that the information […]

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19 h. ago Insecurity: Army raises the alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau

Major Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has decried the influx of large numbers of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Oyinlola, who doubles as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, said this on Tuesday during an engagement with […] The post Insecurity: Army raises the alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the ruling party might consider welcoming former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into its fold to help revive his dwindling political relevance. Ganduje made the remarks on Tuesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, after a closed-door meeting with the Minister […] The post APC Will Consider Kwankwaso’s Return To Safeguard His Political Career – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago More Defections Hit PDP As Six Delta Reps Dump Party For APC

No fewer than six Delta State Peoples Democratic Party’s House of Representatives members have officially defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that their defection was made public by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday. Recall that former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and his successor, Governor […] The post More Defections Hit PDP As Six Delta Reps Dump Party For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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