52 m. ago Skales Reflects On Fresh Start As Hit Song “Shake Body” Gains Global Popularity

Nigerian musician Skales is relishing a career boost as his 10-year-old hit song “Shake Body” makes a notable return to the spotlight. The unexpected resurgence of the song is attributed to Barcelona’s emerging talent, Lamine Yamal, who was filmed dancing to “Shake Body” in a viral video, sparking renewed global interest in the track. In […] The post Skales Reflects On Fresh Start As Hit Song “Shake Body” Gains Global Popularity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Court of Appeal in Calabar, on Wednesday, April 30, upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud committed during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, was convicted in 2021 by the Akwa Ibom State High Court […] The post Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun

…holds capacity building workshop for health workers in two LGAs Laide Raheem, Abeokuta As part of efforts to combat the spread of cancer disease in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has donated basic cancer screening equipment and consumables to health facilities in Ogun State. Handing over the screening equipment […] The post NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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84 m. ago Customs Seizes N921bn Drones, Fake Drugs, Others At Lagos Port

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, announced the seizure of drones, fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The contraband valued at over N921 billion also includes expired food items and other controlled security equipment such as drones and walkie-talkies, among others. Details of the […]

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1 hour ago Fire service’s faulty trucks blamed as fire destroys 500 shops in Jos

.As Plateau government pledges support to affected traders The inability of Plateau State Fire Service to respond promptly to a read more Fire service’s faulty trucks blamed as fire destroys 500 shops in Jos

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2 h. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

As Nigeria seeks to bolster its national security and reduce economic dependence, a new push is emerging to prioritise local read more Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

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2 h. ago Presidency To Sanction Tertiary Institutions Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, has initiated a crackdown measure on tertiary institutions reportedly implicated in fraudulent activities related to student loans. Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Student Engagement, Comr. Asefon Sunday Dayo, stated this in a press statement […]

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2 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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4 h. ago Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List]

Nigeria has ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States (U.S) between 2020 and 2025, according to data from The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the U.S. during this period, with many facing deportation […] The post Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List] appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Flying Eagles Aim For Victory Against Junior Carthage Eagles In U20 AFCON Opener

Today marks the beginning of Nigeria’s quest for an unprecedented eighth Africa U20 title, as the Flying Eagles take on the Junior Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the opening match of Group B at the 30 June Stadium. Historically, the Flying Eagles have had the upper hand against their North African rivals. In a memorable […]

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5 h. ago New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on corps members to use social media responsibly and contribute positively to national development. Speaking to the 2025 Batch ‘A’ (Stream I) corps members at the temporary orientation camp located at Government College, Kurmi […] The post New NYSC DG to corps members: Don’t use social media to insult anyone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ijaw Youths Commend DSS On Arms Seizure, UK Army Major’s Arrest

The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Delta State. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK Army Major and others in connection with gunrunning reinforces public trust and confidence […]

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6 h. ago Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

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7 h. ago 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

Forthcoming tax reforms in Africa’s top oil producer could exclude as much as a third of the country’s working population read more 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

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8 h. ago Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help read more Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

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8 h. ago Prioritise Trade Facilitation To Boost Productive Sector, Manufacturers Urge Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the government to prioritise improved trade facilitation measures to address the current constraints hindering the optimum peformance of the productive  sector. The Association stated this, while expressing deep concerns over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service to reintroduce the four per cent Free-on-Board Levy. They […]

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8 h. ago Lafarge Africa Shareholders Approve N19.33bn Final Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc have approved N19.33 billion final dividend, representing N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 They gave their approval at the Company 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In the 2024 financial result, Lafarge Africa announced a remarkable revenue of N696.76 billion for the 2024 financial […]

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8 h. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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8 h. ago Investors Advocate Increased Capital In Critical Sectors To Drive Economic Growth

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has emphasised the need for increased capital deployment in essential sectors to stimulate economic growth and development. This call was made during the ongoing 21st Annual Africa Venture Capital Association Conference in Lagos, themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” which runs from April 28 to May 2, 2025. […]

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