8 h. ago Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Abbas praises Tinubu, Sani for support, distributes empowerment items in Kaduna

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu supported his bid to become Speaker even without knowing him personally. Abbas, who made the disclosure while distributing empowerment materials to his constituents in Zaria, Kaduna State, said the President’s support was based solely on what he had read about Read More

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14 h. ago How Online Gambling Boosted Nigerian Revenue In The Last Quarter of 2024

Nigeria’s gross gaming revenue reached €675.1 million by the end of 2024, with the final quarter accounting for a significant portion of this total. The increase in revenue stemmed primarily from the growth of online gambling, supported by improved internet accessibility, mobile platform functionality, and streamlined digital payment solutions. These factors created an environment in […]

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15 h. ago Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago “Don’t Enter Benue Without My Knowledge, I Can’t Guarantee Your Safety” – Governor Hyacinth Alia To Visitors

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a clear warning to individuals or groups planning to visit the state without prior notice. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary on Monday, Tersoo Kula, the governor stated that he cannot guarantee the safety of anyone who enters Benue without his knowledge. He stressed […] The post “Don’t Enter Benue Without My Knowledge, I Can’t Guarantee Your Safety” – Governor Hyacinth Alia To Visitors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Gov Alia Issues Stern Warning Against Unscheduled Visit To Benue

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has issued a strong warning against unscheduled visits to the state, stating that the safety of any individual or group arriving without prior notice cannot be guaranteed. The warning, which was contained in a statement released on Monday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, was titled “Notice […]

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19 h. ago Collaborative approach key to Africa’s $10bn fintech success— Flutterwave CEO

Payment regulators in Nigeria and other African countries are supportive of innovation but expect accountability and strong consumer protection from fintech operators, the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, said on Monday. Agboola, who leads Africa’s largest payments technology firm, made this disclosure at the ongoing GITEX Africa’s tech summit in Morocco, dismissing claims Read More

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20 h. ago PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has dismissed calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State over insecurity, labelling them unconstitutional. PAPSD’s Executive Director, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, in a statement on 13 April 2025, accused “faceless groups” and “desperate politicians” of pushing the agenda to […] The post PAPSD rejects emergency rule calls in Zamfara, backs Lawal’s progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Presidency unruffled by US court’s order on Tinubu’s records

• Describes it as nonsense From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has responded to a US court ruling directing the FBI and DEA to release documents related to President Bola Tinubu’s past investigations. The release of the documents is expected in the coming weeks, following the court’s directive. In a statement posted on X on […] The post Presidency unruffled by US court’s order on Tinubu’s records appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu, Atiku differs

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed any notion of fresh revelations emerging from a United States court order directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release files on President Bola Tinubu’s past investigation. It insisted that the records, which date back to a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago from the early Read More

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32 h. ago UBA launches upgraded PoS, MONI App to boost digital payments in Africa

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched an enhanced Point of Sale (PoS) terminal alongside a revamped UBA MONI App, in its efforts to transform the digital payment landscape and empower small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The upgraded platforms form part of the bank’s ongoing campaign with the theme: Innovation for Progress: […] The post UBA launches upgraded PoS, MONI App to boost digital payments in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Portable arrested over defamation allegations by Fuji star Osupa

Controversial street-hop artist, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been arrested by operatives of the Kwara State Police Command following a petition filed by veteran fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly called Osupa. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition accused Portable of several serious offences including Read More

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34 h. ago Presidency dismisses US court order as ‘nothing new’, accuses opposition of ‘feasting’

The Presidency has chided the opposition and critics of President Bola Tinubu for ‘feasting’ on the recent United States order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release records relating to his criminal investigation for alleged drug trafficking. Speaking on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Special Adviser Read More

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37 h. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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37 h. ago Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

Nigeria’s award-winning artist Kizz Daniel has kicked off his upcoming album with the release of first single tited, ‘Police’, featuring read more Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

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38 h. ago US court order: Nothing new in FBI, DEA records on Tinubu — Presidency

The Presidency has said that there is nothing new in the records the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration have been ordered to release concerning President Bola Tinubu. This followed a ruling by a Washington DC judge directing the two agencies to release non-exempt files linked to past investigations involving Tinubu. Read More

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38 h. ago Presidency Reacts To US Court Order Over Dossiers On Tinubu, Says There’s Nothing New To Be Revealed

The Presidency has reacted to the ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, which ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records relating to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, saying there was nothing new to be revealed to the public. Special Adviser to […]

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41 h. ago US court orders FBI, DEA to release records on Tinubu’s alleged drug case

A US District Court in Washington, D.C., has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration read more US court orders FBI, DEA to release records on Tinubu’s alleged drug case

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45 h. ago Circular Road: Property Owners Hail Oyo Govt On Compensation

Property owners affected by the construction of the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road have lauded Oyo State government for commencing the payment of the first tranche of compensation to landowners in Ajota-Alaago axis of the project. Reacting to the payment of compensations, some of the property owners in their separate responses, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde […]

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53 h. ago Gospel artiste Adenuga returns with new song, ‘As you can see’

Popular gospel act, Gbenga Adenuga, has released a single titled, “As you can see.” The song welcomed the Olekoko exponent who has been a little quiet on the musical scene lately. The single, which comes with a video, is an energetic, danceable song that celebrates the faithfulness of God. According to a statement on Sunday, Read More

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