57 m. ago Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke has charged the inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre to live a life centered on love so as to overcome all challenges and experience a new lease of life. Speaking on Sunday while celebrating Easter with the inmates, Archbishop Okeke who delivered a […] The post Easter: Archbishop Okeke gives hope to inmates of Onitsha Correctional Centre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 m. ago SERAP Sues NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song ‘Tell Your Papa’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse the ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). SERAP is urging the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning […]

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63 m. ago Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has felicitated with Christian faithful on the occasion of 2025 Easter. In a message to Christian community in the state on Sunday, the governor described the season as a period of sober reflection. It could be recalled that Easter was […] The post Easter: Kebbi Gov felicitates with Christians, says occasion season for sober reflection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service

Reaffirms commitment to a reformed and secure Anambra From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has extended his warm felicitations to the good people of Anambra State on this year’s Easter celebration, describing the season as a sacred period of […] The post Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison

No fewer than two persons, said to be actors have been confirmed dead after consuming rice, wine, and calypso at a house party in Owerri, Imo State. It was gathered that the deceased actors whose names were not disclosed and others attended a house party after filming a movie on Friday. A source, identified as […] The post Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’

Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has turned down the prospect of a rematch with Speed Darlington, while also confirming that Burna Boy gifted him ₦20 million. The singer directed the organisers to find another opponent for the fight. In a viral post shared on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter), Portable made it clear he was not […] The post Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour 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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1 hour ago Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP’s chieftain noted that this is the only way to uphold people’s mandate and restore peace in the state. Recall that President Tinubu in March, suspended Governor Fubara, his Deputy, […] The post Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed in 20 sets of religious books going to Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the cocaine consignment consisting of 20 parcels with a total weight of 500grams and buried in the pages of religious books was exposed at a courier […] The post NDLEA Intercepts 500g Cocaine Concealed In Religious Books Being Transported To Saudi Arabia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “Something Drastic Has to Come to Play” – Alia Cries Out After Benue Killings

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appealed for immediate intervention from the Federal Government following a deadly series of attacks on rural communities in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas. The tragic events, which took place on Friday, saw over 50 individuals killed and many others injured in what has been described as one of […] The post “Something Drastic Has to Come to Play” – Alia Cries Out After Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Bishop of Kaduna Anglican Communion, Timothy Yahaya, has said that for Nigeria to attain enviable and corruption-free political leadership, its leaders and followers must be ready to make supreme sacrifices for its development and progress. He noted that the country’s leaders are selfish and greedy people who cannot die for it. […] The post Easter: Leaders, followers must be ready to die for Nigeria – Anglican Bishop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EPL: Arsenal thrash Ipswich to delay Liverpool’s title celebration

Liverpool’s title celebration was delayed on Sunday by Arsenal as Leandro Trossard was the inspiration for Mikel Arteta’s side’s 4-0 win over Ipswich. It was Arsenal’s first victory in three league games, with Trossard netting twice while other goals came from Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. The win puts Ipswich on the brink of relegation […] The post EPL: Arsenal thrash Ipswich to delay Liverpool’s title celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu has raised the alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against her son and the pro Biafra group. In an open letter to the Nigerian public and the International community, titled, “Stop the false narratives and media manipulation […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ekiti 2026: Oluyede urges unity in Easter message to Christians

Byline: Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Dr Wole Oluyede, a 2026 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Ekiti State, has congratulated Christians worldwide, especially in Ekiti, on Easter 2025. In a message delivered on Sunday, April 20, through his spokesperson, Gani Salau, Oluyede urged embracing love, peace, and unity for sustainable development. He described Easter as […] The post Ekiti 2026: Oluyede urges unity in Easter message to Christians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Easter is Christianity’s focal point – Archbishop Aladekugbe

Byline: Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Most Rev. Dr Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, has described Easter as the focal point of Christianity. In his 2025 Easter message, shared with the press on Sunday, April 20, by Diocesan Communicator Chief Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Archbishop stressed Easter’s significance. […] The post Easter is Christianity’s focal point – Archbishop Aladekugbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement

Byline: Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Ekiti State for endorsing Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The APC’s endorsement occurred at a special caucus meeting in Iyin-Ekiti on April 18. In a statement on Sunday, April […] The post Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed her free medical outreach as a beacon of compassion, health, and hope. Speaking at the 6th edition, launched at Obudu German Hospital in Obudu Local Government Area on 19 April 2025, she noted its impact. She said, […] The post Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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