74 m. ago Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft

Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, in response to the recent sentencing of 15 of her domestic staff. The staff members were imprisoned for over six years due to their alleged involvement in the theft of Mrs. Jonathan’s jewelries, reportedly worth over N750 million. […] The post Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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80 m. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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80 m. ago FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has barred parties in the suit filed by suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio from granting press interviews on issues relating to the case. Justice Binta Nyako also restricted all lawyers involving in the case to stop parading media outlets over the […] The post FCT Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio, Others From Addressing Newsmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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83 m. ago Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti

A 33-year-old man, Oluwatuyi Bidemi, has been sentenced to 84 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and rape. Justice Adeniyi Familoni delivered the judgment after finding him guilty on all four charges brought against him. Bidemi was initially arraigned on July 21, 2021, for […] The post Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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83 m. ago FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication

Federal Government has officially reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State following emergency repair works. Speaking at the reopening ceremony on Friday, Minister of Works, David Umahi, said that the closure was prompted by a structural failure involving the approach slab of the bridge, which caved in due to a faulty design. Umahi noted that […] The post FG Reopens Independence Bridge, Begs Lagosians Over Lack Of Proper Communication appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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84 m. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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89 m. ago Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman

  The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s […] The post Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Mahmoud pushes for sustainable, inclusive, resilient economy

• inaugurates first green solar-powered market in Abuja From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud has reiterated the need for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy that would support local farmers, empower small-scale agribusinesses, and ensures that quality produce is readily accessible to every resident of the territory. According […] The post Mahmoud pushes for sustainable, inclusive, resilient economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologising for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan Unveiled: Entering the Gen Beta Era of AI with NOTE 50 Series and AIoT Family

Empowering the Next Generation with AI: One-Tap Infinix AI∞, Fun AI, and Ultimate Gaming Performance Infinix, a trendy tech brand for young consumers, has officially unveiled its “Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan” alongside the launch of the brand-new NOTE 50 Series and AIoT family, marking a significant step into the wave of the AI-powered Gen Beta […] The post Infinix AI∞ Beta Plan Unveiled: Entering the Gen Beta Era of AI with NOTE 50 Series and AIoT Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

FairMoney, a leading provider of innovative financial services and digital lender in Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the successful raising read more FairMoney’s Commercial Paper Oversubscribed – Raises N5.3 billion, A Testament to Strong Financial Performance and Investor Confidence

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3 h. ago Supreme Court ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretations

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling on the leadership dispute within the Labour Party has sparked confusion, with both Senator Nenadi Usman and Abure interpreting the verdict differently as it suits them. In the wake of the crisis, a factional National Working Committee of the party and the top echelon of […] The post Supreme Court ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Supreme Court Ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretation

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling on the leadership dispute within the Labour Party has sparked confusion, with both Senator Nenadi Usman and Abure interpreting the verdict differently as it suits them.   In the wake of the crisis, a factional National Working Committee of the party and the top echelon […] The post Supreme Court Ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Okpebholo felicitates with Sen. Oshiomhole on birthday, says his contributions left indelible mark on Edo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin   The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has felicitated with ex-Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole on his birthday, saying that his contributions during his tenure has left indelible mark on the history of the State.    The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said “Former […] The post Okpebholo felicitates with Sen. Oshiomhole on birthday, says his contributions left indelible mark on Edo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu’s security infrastructure has failed to secure the lives and property of Nigerians. According to him, Nigerians are being forced to get get to news of wanton killings across the country on a daily basis. Atiku said this in a statement shared on X […] The post Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings – Atiku tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Edo killings: Shops shut in Sokoto amid fears of retaliation

There is palpable tension in Sokoto State as rumours of protest over the recent killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State of Nigeria, by local hunters in the state. Our correspondent in the state who monitored the incident on Friday gathered that most business areas occupied by non-indigenes, especially the Igbos, are under lock Read More

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5 h. ago First Lady Remi Tinubu Flags Off 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Championship

Top women’s volleyball clubs in Africa have begun battle for the top prize at the 2025 Africa Women’s volleyball club championship in Abuja after it was declared open by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu. While charging participants to compete clean, the First Lady, in a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday, […]

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