42 m. ago Nigerian Politicians Now Fight For Positions, Not The Masses – Bafarawa

Former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has criticized the current state of Nigerian politics, saying it is now dominated by selfishness rather than service to the people. Speaking during an interview with news men on Monday Bafarawa lamented that politicians are only fighting for positions instead of working for the masses. “There is no […] The post Nigerian Politicians Now Fight For Positions, Not The Masses – Bafarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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96 m. ago Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners 

Declares allegiance to governor  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Executive Council of Osun State Government has denied the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared their loyalty to his government. Speaking at a press conference organised by 25 commissioners and 10 special advisers on Monday, […] The post Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB

Demand his unconditional release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri As the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resumes on Tuesday, the group has slammed the Federal Government describing the resumption as “declaration of war on injustice” as well as an “act of judicial terrorism.”  Speaking on the matter in a statement […] The post To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Global South nations to unite in addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Third South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, he called for stronger cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience to move beyond mere words. Akpabio leads a Nigerian delegation of eight senators: Peter Nwaebonyi, […] The post Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is hosting the first cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduates Orientation Programme (FPGOP), organized by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Speaking in Nsukka on Monday during the flag-off of the orientation, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, […] The post UNN hosts PCN recertification programme for foreign pharmacy graduates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that, from January 1, 2026, all local airports and airstrips operating without valid permits will face sanctions. Speaking at the maiden Airstrip Owners/Operators Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos on Monday, Godwin Balang, Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, said only a few of Nigeria’s 92 […] The post FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Okeke Chika-Jerry, the BOOT Party candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has urged Anambra voters to spark a revolution with their ballots by electing the right leader. Speaking in Onitsha on Monday, Chika-Jerry criticised career politicians for deceiving Nigerians since the return of civilian rule in 1999, leaving the […] The post Anambra guber: Revolt with your votes, says BOOT Party candidate Chika Jerry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Headies 2025: Mohbad’s Wife Delivers Emotional Speech As He Wins Best Street

Omowunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, moved many to tears with her heartfelt speech at the 17th Headies Awards. The ceremony, which took place on Sunday, April 27th, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, brought together numerous celebrities to celebrate musical excellence. Mohbad, a former […] The post Headies 2025: Mohbad’s Wife Delivers Emotional Speech As He Wins Best Street-Hop Artiste appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “You Contributed To Nigeria’s Poverty, Your Behaviour Disturbing – Sanwo

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has berated Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking moral authority to speak on poverty issues in Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, titled: ‘Factually Addressing Mr. Peter Obi’s Criticism of Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University’, Sanwo-Olu faulted Obi’s remarks during a lecture at the American […] The post “You Contributed To Nigeria’s Poverty, Your Behaviour Disturbing – Sanwo-Olu Knocks Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has once again criticized the conduct of the last general elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating the process. Speaking during an interview with news men on Sunday, Okonkwo alleged that the votes declared for the Labour Party candidate were not […] The post INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (MKAN), also known as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, has urged the government to foster trust and inclusivity in policy implementation. MKAN’s National President, Abdul Roqib Akinyemi, said Nigerians often reject policies due to poor public engagement and a lack of transparency. Speaking at the 51st […] The post Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex

Former national vice chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Salihu Lukman, has concluded that ‘nothing good can ever come out from President Bola Tinubu’s led administration’. Mr. Lukman noted that he does not believe the President will achieve anything significant before May 2027. Speaking during on Sunday, during an interview on Channels TV, the […] The post “Nothing Good Can Come Out From Tinubu’s Govt, I’ve Lost Faith In Him” – Ex-APC Vice Chair appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Headies 2025: Emotional Moment Late Mohbad’s Wife, Son Accept Posthumous Award For ‘Best Street Artist’

Late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly called Mohbad, was honoured with the ‘Best Street Artist’ award at the prestigious Headies 2025 ceremony held on Sunday night at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. In one of the most emotional highlights of the night, Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi and his young son, Liam, walked onto the stage to […]

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12 h. ago Professors’ Monthly Earnings Of Less Than N1 m, Ridiculous – CONUA

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has decried the current state of academic remuneration, describing it as ridiculous and not motivating for a Nigerian professor to earn less than a million naira monthly. Speaking to journalists at the just-concluded 1st Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria in Abuja, the national […]

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12 h. ago Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, Anthony Ademu Adaji, has lambasted the Kogi State government for the decay in public primary and secondary schools, where students sit on bare floors to learn and write exams despite substantial monthly allocations. Speaking at a Chrism Mass on April 27 at Saint Boniface Cathedral, […] The post Catholic Bishop Adaji slams Kogi govt over public school decay appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Abia 2027: Ukwa Ngwa leader disowns call for Deputy Speaker Kalu’s guber bid

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A publication titled “Abia 2027: Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu, urged to run for governorship position”, attributed to Ukwa la Ngwa leadership, has been denounced by stakeholders from the Ukwa la Ngwa Nation as false and misleading. On Monday, April 28, Dr Kassarachi Enyinna, a former Young Progressive Party (YPP) Vice Presidential […] The post Abia 2027: Ukwa Ngwa leader disowns call for Deputy Speaker Kalu’s guber bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community

At least two children have died, following a measles outbreak in Unguwar Kanawa community, located in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that misconceptions surrounding immunisation, responsible for the outbreak in the village. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Head of Unguwar Kanawa, Nasiru Yunusa, said that two children from the same family […] The post Two Children Killed As Measles Outbreak Hits Kaduna Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf

Usman Yusuf, the former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to suppress dissent and silence critics. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Yusuf alleged that his detention earlier this year was part of a larger effort to intimidate opposition voices. Yusuf, who was charged with […] The post Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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