93 m. ago Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid

From Sunday Ani Rev Canon Lumenkristy Eboh, a prominent cleric of the Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s candidacy for the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, declaring him unrivalled. Eboh, who leads the God In Action Adoration Ministry in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, made the announcement during his weekly […] The post Anambra 2025: Anglican cleric backs Soludo’s second term bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FA Cup: Man City beat Forest to play Crystal Palace in final

Manchester City overpowered Nottingham Forest 2–0 at Wembley on Sunday to book their place in the FA Cup final against read more FA Cup: Man City beat Forest to play Crystal Palace in final

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16 h. ago FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians against the growing threat of cyber slavery within the West African sub-region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted with grave concern the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, […] The post FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun

…distributes laptops to 700 secondary pupils, mulls establishment of special ICT Centre Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, on Sunday, gave scholarship and bursary awards to 3,881 students of tertiary institutions across the state. The senator, otherwise known as Yayi, also distributed laptop computers to 700 secondary […] The post Senator Adeola awards scholarships, bursaries to 3,881 students in Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government has appointed Mrs Edith Anih as the Acting Director of Administration for David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, announced the appointment in a statement on April 27. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved […] The post FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps

From John Bassey More than 100 villages in Zamfara State have been deserted due to relentless banditry, displacing over 300,000 people, yet the state government has not established official Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Previously operational camps in Gusau, Anka, Maradun, and Mada were closed, leaving IDPs to fend for themselves. Many squat with relatives […] The post Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 52 individuals during a late-night clean-up operation focused on clearing Lagos Island of criminal elements. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday via X. Wahab stated that the taskforce began its enforcement operation around 12:35 a.m. […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century

Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome, outside the Vatican at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s principal basilicas, marking a departure from a century-old Church tradition. Santa Maria Maggiore is a basilica that Pope Francis had a strong connection to and frequently visited for prayer. He had stated […] The post Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century-Old Tradition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Ike Odoeme Foundation commemorated 2025 World Malaria day in Imo State with the distribution of ten thousand insecticide-treated nets and medications at no cost to vulnerable communities in Imo State at the weekend. The Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Ministry of Health with other partners of the latter, […] The post Malaria day : Foundation distributes 10,000 Free mosquito nets, medications in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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48 h. ago Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral

By John Ogunsemore US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders present at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 266th Catholic pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be buried today at the […] The post Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago MC Awilo Brings Laughter, Joy To ‘The King Of Street Joke’ Event

Nigeria’s comedy sensation, MC Awilo, lit up the stage with his signature humour and energy, delivering a spectacular performance at the “King of Street Joke” event, reigniting the nation’s laughter quotient. Held at the RickRex Event Center in Benin City on Easter Sunday, the show was a masterclass in humor, entertainment, and unforgettable moments. It […]

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56 h. ago Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, scheduled for today. Leading the five-member Nigerian delegation is Senate President Godswill Akpabio.     According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the delegation also […] The post Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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64 h. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him

…says allegation lacks evidence, bemoans social media incitement against the accused, govt Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has decided not to press charges against the proprietor of Perfect Life School, Igode-Remo, Mr. Ashafa Samson Adelaja, over allegations of defilement. According to the state Ministry of Justice, following its findings after a thorough investigation […] The post Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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