68 m. ago Delta Police Command, Activist Trade Words Over Death Of Artiste

Young Nigerian Rights Organisation (YNRO) and the Delta State Police command have been trading words over the death of 24-year-old upcoming artist, Paul Obukohwo. While the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered a thorough investigation into the death, vowing to punish any police officer found culpable, the director-general, YNRO, Victor Ojei, said Obukowho was […]

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2 h. ago Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials

By Oluseye Ojo Federal Government has been told that the current spiralling high cost of building materials has been widening the gap of 17 million housing deficit in Nigeria. The alarm was raised by Fendini Group, a frontline estate developer at the unveiling of Rayfield Gardens City Estate,  Ibadan, Oyo State, comprising a new range […] The post Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS officials

Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were arrested for assaulting officers of the Department of State Services during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologised to the service. The Assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Babatunde Ottun, had invited Read More

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12 h. ago Big banks lead as Nigerian lenders boost shareholder returns

Nigeria’s biggest banks are setting the pace in delivering value to investors, outpacing smaller rivals in shareholder returns. BusinessDay analysed read more Big banks lead as Nigerian lenders boost shareholder returns

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13 h. ago Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

Stakeholders the agric-business value chains have launched the Nigerian food systems transformation alliance to drive sustainable agriculture and food security read more Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria’s food security

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13 h. ago Police rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom, arms

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 21 kidnapped victims and recovered N4.8 million ransom, arms, and ammunition in a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal syndicates across the country. The operations, carried out in Taraba and Kano states, led to the arrest of six suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms, Read More

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13 h. ago Managing the rising cost of living, tailored wealth building plans for Nigerian millennials and Gen Z

If you’re a millennial like me, all you want is to tackle today’s money problems and still come out on read more Managing the rising cost of living, tailored wealth building plans for Nigerian millennials and Gen Z

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14 h. ago Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures)

At least one herder and 12 cows have been killed by lightning in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking with newsmen on Monday, the Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, disclosed that the incident  occurred around 4:30 pm on Sunday. READ MORE: Nasarawa Police Arrest Two […] The post Lightening Kills Young Herder, Cows In Kaduna Community (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West

American rapper Kanye West has called on his colleagues to take inspiration from Nigerian Afrobeats artists, Jewish investors, and tech experts from China and India. The rapper made this known in a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, shared on X Monday. West argued that many American rappers fail to grasp the legal and business side […] The post “Until Rappers Handle Business Like Nigerians Do, They’ll Struggle” – Kanye West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NITDA, Doballi ink deal to boost job placement for Nigerian tech talent

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Afrovision Technologies Limited (Doballi) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to read more NITDA, Doballi ink deal to boost job placement for Nigerian tech talent

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17 h. ago Electricity consumption up, production growth down in Q4 – CBN report

The Nigerian electricity sector slowed in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the electricity production index declining by 1.64% year-on-year. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria says this marks a reversal from the 5.55% growth recorded in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3 2024). Average estimated electricity generation, according to a Channels TV report Read More

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18 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC seizes truck with 70,000 litres of stolen fuel

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has impounded a long container truck containing 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products hidden in an inbuilt storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a post on Monday via X, the NSCDC noted that the operation was carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Read More

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19 h. ago TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

TikTok removed 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policies, the read more TikTok removes 2.4m Nigerian videos amid global content crackdown

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19 h. ago Wizkid Clears Instagram Page, Unfollows Everyone, Sparks Speculation

Nigerian music star Wizkid has wiped his Instagram account clean, deleting all posts and unfollowing everyone. His page, with over 18 million followers, is now empty, sparking curiosity about his next move. A check by Information Nigeria on Monday confirmed the purge, fuelling speculation about his plans. READ MORE: “Mo’Hits Already Had A Platform” – […] The post Wizkid Clears Instagram Page, Unfollows Everyone, Sparks Speculation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Desmond Elliot’s Public Image Suffers Due To Poor PR – Femi Branch

Nigerian actor Femi Branch has defended Desmond Elliot, stating that the lawmaker’s contributions as a politician often go unnoticed due to poor publicity. Elliot, who represents Surulere in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has faced frequent criticism on social media over his political remarks and actions. Speaking in an interview on Nollywood on Radio, […] The post Desmond Elliot’s Public Image Suffers Due To Poor PR – Femi Branch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC seizes container truck with 70,000 litres stolen petroleum in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has impounded a long container truck containing 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products hidden in an inbuilt storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a post on Monday via X, the NSCDC noted that the operation was carried out by the NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Read More

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19 h. ago Why American rappers should learn from Nigerian artists – Kanye West

By Seyi Babalola American rapper Kanye West has urged his colleagues to learn from Nigerian afrobeats musicians, Jewish investors, and Chinese and Indian technology experts. In a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, West criticized American rappers, alleging that they frequently lack understanding of the legal and commercial elements of music and rely on outsiders for […] The post Why American rappers should learn from Nigerian artists – Kanye West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of Killers Of Travellers In Edo

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute those behind the gruesome murder of the 16 Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechukwu Ezechi, made the call in an exclusive telephone interview with LEADERSHIP in Enugu. He said it […]

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20 h. ago Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria

Endorses Tinubu for second term From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Foremost Nigerian labour leader and Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, over their recent comments that democracy was dying in Nigeria and Africa. Aremu […] The post Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

TREXM Holdings is on a mission to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s youth through impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives read more TREXM Holdings Launches CSR Initiative To Impact 100 Nigerian Students

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