13 h. ago Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is set to swap the football pitch for the octagon, making his mixed martial arts debut next month. The 43 year old Frenchman will compete at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris event on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Bercy. Evra, known as a defender on the football […] The post Man United Legend Patrice Evra Set For MMA Debut, Picks Luis Suarez As Opponent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago CWAY Water signs influencer sensation Chef T – Diary of A Kitchen Lover as brand ambassador

CWAY Water Lagos has formally unveiled popular influencer and food content creator, Chef Tolani Tayo-Osikoya, widely known as Chef T read more CWAY Water signs influencer sensation Chef T – Diary of A Kitchen Lover as brand ambassador

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21 h. ago Holy water from Ethiopian well almost causes cholera outbreak in Europe

At least seven cases of cholera in Germany and the United Kingdom have been linked to the use of water from a popular “holy well” in Ethiopia, which happened to be contaminated with Vibrio Cholerae bacteria. In February of this year, European authorities were on high alert regarding a cholera outbreak after three people in […] The post Holy water from Ethiopian well almost causes cholera outbreak in Europe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago LALIGA EA SPORTS has five Champions League spots for next season

Thanks to the great performances of Spanish clubs in Europe this season, at least five LALIGA EA SPORTS clubs will enter the 2025/26 Champions League. All three of this season’s UEFA competitions will have a Spanish representative in the semi-finals. FC Barcelona have made it all the way to the semi-finals of the Champions League, […] The post LALIGA EA SPORTS has five Champions League spots for next season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago EU Slams Apple, Meta With €700m Fines Under New Digital Market Laws

The European Union (EU) has handed out its first significant fines under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), slamming Apple with a €500 million penalty and Meta with €200 million. These sanctions, announced on Wednesday, marked a new era in Europe’s crackdown on Big Tech dominance. The fines followed rising trade tensions, especially with United […]

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4 d. ago NAHCON, State Pilgrims Welfare Boards Fix May 9 For Inaugural Hajj Flight

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a meeting with State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board Executive Secretaries and agreed that the airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land should commence on May 9, 2025 and end May 24. The meeting was also convened to assess the level of preparedness of the State […]

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4 d. ago Hisbah Dismantles ‘Holy Site’ Over Claims Of Prophet’s Footprint In Kano 

The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled an emerging makeshift pilgrimage site, following unverified claims that the location bore the footprint of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The site, located around the Dakata Industrial Area which was cleared for railway development recently, gained public attention after a muddy imprint was spotted on the ground.   […]

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4 d. ago Zulum Approves N850m For Rehabilitation, Upgrade Of Boreholes In Flood

Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories, and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes in Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September […]

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5 d. ago Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of four workers at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant during routine maintenance on April 20. In a statement issued on April 21 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor extended condolences to […] The post Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘He Dared To Walk Where No One Has Gone’, Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning, saying the Catholic Pontiff was a trailblazer who ‘dared to walk where no one has gone’. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, extended his deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic […]

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5 d. ago Fire Sparked By Gas Cylinder Guts Shops, Vehicles, Classrooms In Kano

A fire outbreak triggered by gas cylinders being offloaded from a Peugeot J5 vehicle razed shops, vehicles, and several classrooms in the Rijiyar Zaki area of Kano on Sunday. Kano State Fire Service disclosed this on Monday, April 21, 2025, through a statement signed by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi. The incident […]

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5 d. ago Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Four workers died at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi State during a routine sludge cleaning operation on April 19, in what police described as a preventable tragedy. The Bauchi State Police Command blamed inadequate safety measures as a key factor. Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil said the workers entered a […] The post Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Guala Closures opens Lagos plant in key West Africa expansion plans

Guala Closures, one of the world’s biggest producers of closures for spirits, wine and water has inaugurated its new greenfield read more Guala Closures opens Lagos plant in key West Africa expansion plans

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6 d. ago Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to save Nigerians from the cross of pain, hunger and insecurity challenge in the country. Speaking during Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to Christ’s crucifixion. The cleric also described the current climate as marked […] The post Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Yobe Philanthropist, Tumsah, Plans More Water Projects In Communities

Yobe State philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has announced plans for more water projects for communities across the state to complement Governor Mai Mala Buni‘s efforts at addressing water shortage in the state. In a post on his social media handle, he said the next phase of water projects through solar-powered boreholes was being put together […]

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7 d. ago Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke

Byline: Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has urged couples to safeguard their marriages from social media’s negative effects. Speaking at the 2025 Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 17, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity during Holy Week, Okeke delivered his Lenten Pastoral Message, titled “And […] The post Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has demanded that President Bola Tinubu immediately return from Europe to address Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In a statement by its Protem National Coordinator, Obinna Nwachukwu, the PDP pressure group warned that Tinubu’s failure to return promptly would be seen as […] The post PDP group urges Tinubu to return from Europe to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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