46 m. ago Army Probes Alleged Extortion Of Farmers, Motorists By Personnel In Kwara

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA), Sobi Cantonment in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday said that has begun investigation into allegation of extortion levied against its personnel on road blocks in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of the state. A statement released by acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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92 m. ago Freesami Media Founder Joseph Ikyobo Set To Wed Fiancée Stephanie Kenti

Joseph Ikyobo, the founder of Freesami Media and talent manager at Red Nation Records, has captured the hearts of many with his recent engagement to his girlfriend, Stephanie Kenti. The proposal, which took place on April 10 — coinciding with Stephanie Kenti’s birthday — was a romantic surprise that quickly went viral, sending waves of […]

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2 h. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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2 h. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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3 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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3 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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4 h. ago Barrister Raised Me But I Didn’t Learn Fuji Music From Him, Says K1 De Ultimate

  rominent Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, who is known in the music world as K1 De Ultimate, has clarified his relationship with the late music legend, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, maintaining that their relationship was that of a father and son and not master-servant. K1 De Ultimate stated this in a viral video during […]

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4 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians For Sextortion Scam Linked To 20 Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the arrest of 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a sextortion ring blamed for the suicides of more than 20 teenagers across the United States since 2021. In a statement published late Friday, April 24, the agency revealed that the arrests were the result of Operation Artemis, a […]

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4 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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4 h. ago World bids Pope final farewell as body leaves for St. Mary Major

World leaders and thousands of Catholic faithful on Saturday paid a final farewell to Pope Francis, as body leaves St. read more World bids Pope final farewell as body leaves for St. Mary Major

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4 h. ago Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Ayiri Emami, a prominent Itsekiri leader, businessman, and philanthropist, for his outstanding peace building contributions as he marks his 50th birthday on April 26. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended Emami’s unwavering commitment to nation-building, highlighting his […] The post Tinubu praises Emami’s peacebuilding, protection of Niger Delta oil infrastructure on 50th birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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5 h. ago Group Raises Alarm Over AI Smear Campaign Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has accused one Sandra Duru of spearheading a desperate campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to discredit the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Teddy Onyejuwe, the group raised the alarm over a trending online video allegedly featuring the female Senator. Onyejuwe […]

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5 h. ago Umar Education Group Empowers Nigerians With Foreign Varsity Study Opportunities

  Umar Education Group (UEG), a UK-based leading study-abroad consultancy, has offered Nigerian students the opportunity to pursue world-class education abroad in top-ranked universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Australia. In a bid to democratise global education, UEG stated that it’s offering free consultations across the UK, Canada, US and Australian institutions […]

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6 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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6 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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6 h. ago Funke Akindele, Chimamanda, Pastor Jerry To Headline Chude’s Talk Concert In Lagos

A star-studded line-up of creatives, thought leaders and and cultural influencers is set to grace the stage at the highly anticipated three-day Talk Concert in Lagos. Top actors and musicians – including the dynamic Funke Akindele, Falz the Bahd Guy, Bobby Ray, Pastor Jerry, and renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – are set to bring […]

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6 h. ago Bauchi Govt, UNICEF Target 2.5m Children For Polio Vaccination

Bauchi State government in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a campaign to vaccinate over 2.5 million children against polio, including those in hard-to-reach and security-compromised areas. At the flag-off campaign in Bauchi on Friday, the executive chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, revealed that of the 13 zero-dose […]

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6 h. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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6 h. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

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