39 m. ago FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government has appointed Mrs Edith Anih as the Acting Director of Administration for David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, announced the appointment in a statement on April 27. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved […] The post FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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7 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 52 individuals during a late-night clean-up operation focused on clearing Lagos Island of criminal elements. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday via X. Wahab stated that the taskforce began its enforcement operation around 12:35 a.m. […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 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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8 h. ago “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey

Nigerian singer Davido has reflected on the challenging experiences he endured as a teenager while chasing his music dreams against his father’s wishes. Speaking during an appearance on the American podcast Bagfuel Brigade, shared on Instagram on Friday, the award-winning artist shared how he secretly built a recording studio inside his family’s 16-bedroom mansion before […] The post “My Father Sent Army After Me When I Disappeared” – Davido Reflects On Musical Journey appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

…Father says kidnappers of his 12-year-old daughter have been traced to kingpin allegedly operating from Enugu Correctional Centre Preamble: The read more Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

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8 h. ago Nigeria Has Exited Turbulent Economic Period – Cardoso, Edun

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and the minister of Finance and Coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have declared that Nigeria has exited its most turbulent economic period and is now firmly on the path to growth and stability. Speaking on Friday night at a joint press conference at […]

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8 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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10 h. ago Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims

From Okwe Obi, Abuja    Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has boasted that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has exceeded the expectations of Nigeria in the area of food security.  Kyari stated this when he hosted board chairmen of the research institutes and colleges of agriculture, yesterday in Abuja.  He said: “We […] The post Food security: We’ve exceeded expectations, Agric Minister claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Food Security: Minister Charges Institutes To Breed Improved Seeds

Minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, has charged the leadership of agricultural research institutes and colleges to refocus their efforts on developing improved seed varieties that can bolster national food security amidst growing climate challenges. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the new chairmen and chief executive officers of agencies and institutions under […]

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14 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Toyin Belawu Adisa is the daughter of the late Major General AbdulKarim Adisa, former military administrator of Oyo and Imo states, who also served as Minister for Works and Housing. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, life without her father, his unfulfilled dreams and most especially, her grandmother’s foundation […] The post Insecurity: Nigerians should appreciate sacrifices made by soldiers –Toyin, General Adisa’s daughter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 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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21 h. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 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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21 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 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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24 h. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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27 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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28 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians For Sextortion Scam Linked To 20 Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a sextortion ring blamed for the suicides of more than 20 teenagers across the United States since 2021. In a statement published late Friday, April 24, the agency revealed that the arrests were the result of Operation Artemis, a […]

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