5 h. ago Delta family petitions police over son’s alleged torture to death

The family of late Paul Obukohwo, an upcoming artiste from Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission alleging unlawful torture to death of their 24-year-old son in police custody in Asaba, the State capital. The family similarly dispatched copies Read More

Events

6 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago CCYM Asks Federal Gov’t To Reign In TikToker Seaking For Insulting Christian Clerics

The President of the Concerned Christian Youth Movement (CCYM), Dr. Paul Adama, has called on the relevant authorities to urgently curtail a TikToker, known as Seaking, from insulting respected Christian leaders, warning that if left unchecked, it could escalate into a religious crisis. In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Adama emphasised the importance of […]

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22 h. ago ‘Dereliction of duty’, Wabara slams Tinubu, Shettima’s simultaneous foreign travels

A former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over the simultaneous foreign trips embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, describing it as “the height of executive rascality”. Wabara commented on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s trip to France for a two-week working visit and Shettima’s trip to Read More

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22 h. ago ‘Imagine if I had done any of these,’ Obama slams Trump over media crackdown

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over Read More

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39 h. ago 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The death of Aliyu Modibbo Yola, son of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Alhaji Mai Borno, has raised the number of New Nigerian Newspaper (NNN) beneficiaries awaiting payment from the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) to 110. Modibbo Yola passed away on Sunday, 6 April 2025, at the Federal Medical […] The post 110 NNN staff die as Northern governors fail to pay their entitlements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago “I’m A Muslim, My Fans Should’ve Invited An Islamic Singer” – Liz Anjorin Slams Tope Alabi For Refusing To Perform At Her Birthday

Renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi reportedly turned down an invitation to perform at Nigerian actress Liz Anjorin’s birthday celebration. It was gathered that the singer refused to step out of her car after realising that the event was being hosted by Liz Anjorin. Reports also indicated that Anjorin’s fans abroad were the ones who arranged […] The post “I’m A Muslim, My Fans Should’ve Invited An Islamic Singer” – Liz Anjorin Slams Tope Alabi For Refusing To Perform At Her Birthday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Rape: S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor

Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor alongside his co-defendants, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho, was discharged and acquitted of rape, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking by Gqeberha High Court on Wednesday. Omotoso Read More

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55 h. ago I fainted after my teenage son was killed by neighbour’s child – Farmer

Farmer and father of nine, Paul Odeh, speaks to AJIBADE OMAPE about the circumstance that led to the killing of Moses, his 19-year-old son by his neighbour’s son How are you related to Moses Odeh?  I am his father, and his mother is my second wife. I am an indigene of Benue State. I am Read More

Society

59 h. ago Liz Anjorin slams Tope Alabi for snubbing her birthday performance

Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has allegedly refused to perform at the birthday of Nigerian actress, Liz Anjorin. PUNCH Online gathered that the singer declined to come down from her car upon discovering that the celebrant was Anjorin. It was also learned that fans of Anjorin secured the services of Alabi in the diaspora. Although Read More

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63 h. ago Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles”

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Government has dismissed recent reports claiming the state’s debt rose from ₦122.5 billion to ₦187.5 billion between September and December 2024, calling these claims false. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, made this clear in a statement released to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. He […] The post Benue govt slams debt profile claims as lies by “bitter exiles” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has denied claims that he resigned from the party. Atiku reaffirmed his status as a “bona fide and loyal member” of the PDP, rejecting the rumors circulating about his resignation. He accused certain desperate politicians of being behind the false reports, which were spread […] The post Atiku Slams Baseless Resignation Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty To PDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Supreme Court ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretations

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling on the leadership dispute within the Labour Party has sparked confusion, with both Senator Nenadi Usman and Abure interpreting the verdict differently as it suits them. In the wake of the crisis, a factional National Working Committee of the party and the top echelon of […] The post Supreme Court ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Supreme Court Ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretation

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Supreme Court’s Friday ruling on the leadership dispute within the Labour Party has sparked confusion, with both Senator Nenadi Usman and Abure interpreting the verdict differently as it suits them.   In the wake of the crisis, a factional National Working Committee of the party and the top echelon […] The post Supreme Court Ruling: Confusion as Abure, Nenadi give different interpretation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Science

3 d. ago Soft Nation Targets Global Music Domination With ‘Sinner Man’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, a new star is rising. Soft Nation, the son of a preacher from Ubegun, Nor Wa, Esan Central, Edo State, Nigeria, is poised to take the world by storm with his unique sound. Born Paul Osaro Isikhuemen, Soft Nation’s love affair with music began at a tender […]

Politics

4 d. ago Dunamis Founder Paul Enenche, Wife Mark 31 Years Of ‘Pressure

The founder and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja, Dr. Paul Enenche, has proudly declared that his marriage has remained free of pressure for 31 years, attributing this remarkable stability to the preservation of Jesus Christ. As the cleric and his wife, Dr. Becky Paul-Enenche, a distinguished medical director, prepared to celebrate […]

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4 d. ago Rivers Sole Administrator slams all businesses executed since Supreme Court verdict

It is ride back in Rivers State as all procurement transactions executed or ongoing since February 28, 2025, have been read more Rivers Sole Administrator slams all businesses executed since Supreme Court verdict

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4 d. ago Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it is worse than military rule. George, who spoke on the current crisis in Rivers State and the controversy surrounding suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cited historical precedents, adding that they led to the collapse of the First […] The post Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take regulatory action against international airlines operating in Nigeria that engage in the practice of denying boarding or deporting Nigerian passengers due to visa or travel restrictions. This decision comes after the NCAA received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, […] The post NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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