57 m. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items

The Ogun State Government has cautioned all intending pilgrims preparing for the 2025 Hajj exercise to refrain from carrying banned items, including kolanuts, blades, scissors, knives, and shaving sticks, as they embark on their journey. This advisory was delivered on Monday by Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, during the […] The post Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

…first tranche coming after April salaries The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited N35,000 monthly wage award read more Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

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10 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 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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12 h. ago Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal read more Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

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16 h. ago ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Rev. Nashon Azaki, Senior Pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Wuse II, Abuja, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them baseless and accusing aggrieved church members of pursuing personal interests. In a phone interview on April 27, Azaki stated, “The members were asked to present evidence, but they couldn’t. […] The post ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a woman, Adeola Adewale, in relation to the murder of a 65-year-old man, Mr. Adebayo, at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area of the state. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. Hundeyin stated that […] The post Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

Kano State Government said it has uncovered irregularities on its payroll involving 240 employees receiving double payments and 217 others read more 240 Kano workers receive double payments, 217 share same BVN – Govt

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21 h. ago 21,000 Out Of 60,000 Workers In Kano Indebted To Private Loan Vendors

The standing committee on Pay Parade, which verifies the payment of workers in Kano state, has revealed that 21,000 civil servants out of the total of 60,000 workers in the state are indebted to private loan Vendors. This indebtedness, under which most are from the teaching sector, results in not receiving anything when the salary […]

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23 h. ago Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo

MUHAMMAD BELLO WAZIRI DOGO-MUHAMMAD, FRSC, mni, is the Chief Medical Director of Baze University Hospital (BUH). A UK-trained consultant general read more Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo-Muhammad

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28 h. ago NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has disowned a circular purportedly issued by an “Acting State Secretary” of its Edo State Council, describing it as “duplicitous and unauthorized” and warning workers to disregard the directive to attend a government-organized parade on May 1st, 2025. In a statement issued yesterday, and signed by the […] The post NLC disowns circular on Edo May Day celebration, warns workers against intimidation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family

Human rights activists, including prominent figures such as Femi Falana, Lanre Arogundade, and Edetaen Ojo, have raised alarms over threats directed at the family of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Their concern stems from the construction of a four-storey hotel situated dangerously close to the boundary of the Fawehinmi residence in Ikeja GRA, […] The post Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries

The Kano State Government has uncovered payroll anomalies, revealing 240 employees receiving double salaries and 217 with duplicate Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). These issues were discovered during a verification exercise that also led to the suspension of salaries for over 2,000 civil servants who failed to attend the process. Secretary to the Kano State Government, […] The post Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised Workers’ Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states this year due to read more NLC cancels central workers’ day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states

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31 h. ago UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the scheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as “insensitive”. This is contained in a Sunday statement jointly signed by NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Samson […] The post UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issue an apology within seven days for what it called disparaging remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. VeryDarkMan, in a trending video, criticised the Senate President for travelling to Rome despite the ongoing insecurity in the country. […] The post APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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