26 m. ago Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape rearrested in South Africa

Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian pastor who was recently acquitted of rape charges, was rearrested by South African police on Saturday. Per the latest reports, Omotoso was apprehended over immigration offences, as revealed by police in South Africa. The clergyman was released in April, nine years after his imprisonment following his trial on charges of raping […] The post Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape rearrested in South Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 m. ago Keturah: Leveraging Resilience, Innovation To Succeed In Entrepreneurship

Ten years ago, Ovio Keturah, returned to Nigeria with a vision—to build a business from the ground that would redefine how small enterprises operate across Africa. Today, as the founder and CEO of Dukka, a leading technology company, she reflects on a decade of resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned lessons in entrepreneurship. Keturah’s goal with Dukka […]

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93 m. ago Owerri Airport Records Maiden Foreign Flight As Air Peace Airlifts 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

History was made on Friday May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State capital, witnessed its first-ever international flight since its inception. The event was the departure of the inaugural 2025 Hajj flight, operated by Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace. Making the feat even more remarkable was the deployment […]

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99 m. ago NNPC, Dangote To Promote Healthy Competition For National Prosperity

As part of ongoing efforts to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and foster healthy competition, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) have pledged to deepen collaboration aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s energy security and advancing shared prosperity for Nigerians. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the […]

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1 hour ago ‘Nigeria First’ Policy Will Boost GDP By 56% – Manufacturers

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has described the federal government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy directive as a long-awaited relief to the nation’s manufacturers, adding that, if well implemented, it would scale investments, and potentially boost GDP by 56 per cent, reduce unemployment by 37 per cent, and increase firms’ willingness to employ from 1.5 percent to […]

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2 h. ago Pascal Dozie: A life of vision, service, and quiet greatness

In the serene village of Emekuku in Imo State, Nigeria, a light was born in 1939 a boy named Pascal read more Pascal Dozie: A life of vision, service, and quiet greatness

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2 h. ago EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for allegedly involving in illegal mining activities in Ogere area, Ogun State. In a statement on Friday by the commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, identified the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “We’ll Survive Defection Crisis Affecting Our Party” — PDP’s Chieftain Insists

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has insisted that the major opposition party is well positioned to face current defection crisis currently affecting the party. Mr. Sowunmi’s statement is coming, following some political big names, leaving PDP for ruling All Progressives Congress. The Ogun State’s based politician questioned the panic surrounding the […] The post “We’ll Survive Defection Crisis Affecting Our Party” — PDP’s Chieftain Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago AMVCA 2025 Begins With Glitz, Glamour As Cultural Day Steals Spotlight

The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) commenced on Friday with the Cultural Day event, officially launching the series of activities leading up to the Award Night on Saturday. Guests at the event showcased their stunning traditional outfits, offering a captivating fusion of African culture and the glitz of the film awards. On Friday, […] The post AMVCA 2025 Begins With Glitz, Glamour As Cultural Day Steals Spotlight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has authorised Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late artist Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), to legally challenge the Director of Public Prosecutions’ advisory that cleared Naira Marley (Azeez Fashola) and others of any alleged role in his son’s passing. On Friday, Justice Taiwo Olatokun, who oversaw the proceedings, […] The post Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana

Ghanaian singer Charles Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, has had his discrimination case against his home country dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Osborne, Lagos State. Judgment was delivered by the court in case number ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24. The lawsuit was brought by the musician against the Republic of Ghana and its Gaming […] The post ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Meaningful youth empowerment is the most effective tool for tackling insecurity in Nigeria, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Mr. Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, has said. Speaking at the Imo State Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit held in Owerri on Friday, Shoga emphasized that equipping young people with skills, financial access, […] The post Youth empowerment key to Nigeria’s security – Shoga tells Imo stakeholders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Chinese govt expresses regret over Nigerian Athletes’ inability to participate in Guangzhou World Athletics Relays

…Says statement issued by AFN clearly inconsistent with facts From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Embassy of China in Nigeria has expressed regret over the inability of Nigerian athletes to participate in the Guangzhou World Athletics Relays from May 10 to 11, 2025 as a result of issuance of visas. This was even as the Embassy […] The post Chinese govt expresses regret over Nigerian Athletes’ inability to participate in Guangzhou World Athletics Relays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The first batch of 420 pilgrims from Kebbi State to this year’s Hajj departed the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, with a direct flight to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims were onboard Flynas Airline, Airbus A380-900 series, and all the pilgrims were in possession of their Basic Travel […] The post Hajj 2025: First batch of 420 Kebbi pilgrims departs to Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago I won’t run for office, accept any govt appointment in Nigeria again – Utomi

By John Ogunsemore A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi said he is past the stage of running for public office or gunning for government appointment or contract. Utomi, 69, stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday. He said, “Let me state clearly: I will not run for public […] The post I won’t run for office, accept any govt appointment in Nigeria again – Utomi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired a fellow blind man to impersonate him for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who spoke at a press briefing on Friday, disclosed that the blind impersonator is an undergraduate. Oloyede stated that the board […] The post How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Xabi Alonso set to take three Bayern Leverkusen staff to Real Madrid

By John Ogunsemore Xabi Alonso will take three members of his staff at Bayern Leverkusen with him to Real Madrid. On Friday, the Spanish tactician announced he would leave the German side at the end of the current season. He will replace Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti is expected to depart with his […] The post Xabi Alonso set to take three Bayern Leverkusen staff to Real Madrid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FMACTCE unveil plans to boost Nigeria’s tourism, Detty December festivities

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), following the  success of Detty December 2024, is rolling read more FMACTCE unveil plans to boost Nigeria’s tourism, Detty December festivities

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5 h. ago Bridging Innovation And Agriculture: Hack4Livestock Invites Nigerians To Reimagine The Future Of Livestock

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, in collaboration with AI Collective, is proud to announce the launch of Hack4Livestock, a groundbreaking national hackathon aimed at revolutionizing Nigeria’s livestock sector through technology and innovation. This initiative comes at a critical time when Nigeria’s livestock industry, which contributes over 5% to the nation’s GDP […]

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5 h. ago 10 Nigerian employment laws every worker and employer should know

Understanding your rights and responsibilities in the workplace is essential for both employers and employees in Nigeria. Several important laws read more 10 Nigerian employment laws every worker and employer should know

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