97 m. ago Meta threatens exit from Nigeria after $290m data privacy fines

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1 hour ago Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies

Emmanuel Yamai Bakam, a native of Fadia Tudun Wada community in Kajju Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has raised alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plot by certain individuals, allegedly aided by the security agencies, to violate the age-old customs and traditions of the Bajju people. Bakam made […] The post Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Court remands 6 men over alleged breach of peace, unlawful gathering

A Grade A Customary Court at Mapo in Ibadan has remanded six men standing trial for alleged breach of public peace, following their inability to meet their bail conditions. The defendants are Ismail Oladipupo, Ridwan Raji, Biodun Gbadamosi, Usman Mohammed, Samuel Olowu, and Sunday Akande Due to their inability to meet bail, the court president, […] The post Court remands 6 men over alleged breach of peace, unlawful gathering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Glitz, glamour of Oba Elegushi’s 15th coronation anniversary

By Funsho Arogundade   With a spectacular blend of glitz, glamour and elegance, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, the monarch of Ikateland, a ritzy Lagos coastal community, hosted a double celebration of his 49th birthday and 15th coronation anniversary on Sunday April 27. The atmosphere was electric as the memorable occasion brought together a […] The post Glitz, glamour of Oba Elegushi’s 15th coronation anniversary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A family of Allahmagani of Fadia Tudun Wada in Bajju chiefdom in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has expressed sadness that almost two years after the death of their mother, her burial rites have become controversial with the remains in a mortuary all the while. The eldest son […] The post Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Coalition Slams ‘Faceless Critics’ Spreading Lies Against Defence Minister Matawalle

The association of six geopolitical zones comprising retired security officers, paramilitary personnel, and community security professionals, has issued a strong warning against what it described as “faceless and desperate” individuals spreading false narratives to undermine the efforts of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr […]

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16 h. ago VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account

Martins Vincent Otse, a popular Nigerian social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. His arrest followed his public complaints about unauthorized debits from his mother’s bank account, at the request of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of VeryDarkMan, confirmed the arrest to […] The post VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago $290m Fine: Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media professionals to critically assess the state of press freedom in the country, particularly in light of the rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […] The post Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief

…As Top Nigerian Leaders Call for National Rebirth at Peace Summit From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A powerful coalition of Nigerian leaders including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu have called for a national rebirth to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges […] The post Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kaduna APGA former governorship candidate, Polycarp Gankon dumps Party, says it has lost national outlook

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Kaduna State, Polycarp Gankon has dumped the party, saying that it has lost national spread and outlook. Gankon who was a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) also noted that APGA has become regional party, failing to make […] The post Kaduna APGA former governorship candidate, Polycarp Gankon dumps Party, says it has lost national outlook appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Friday stormed a branch of a major commercial bank in the company of his mother, whose account with the bank has allegedly been subjected to inexplicable deductions. VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, shared a video of the visit to the bank on Facebook. The […] The post VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Arewa youths faults call for emergency rule in Zamfara state

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Arewa Youth Vanguard (AYV) in a statement released by its coordinator ,lawal Dantala Mani, has condemned the call for emergency rule in Zamfara state. According to the statement,the recent improvements in security across many parts of Northern Nigeria, including the Kaduna-Abuja highway, where citizens can now travel without the paralyzing […] The post Arewa youths faults call for emergency rule in Zamfara state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Workers In Bayelsa Demand Stronger Protection, Civic Freedom

Workers in Bayelsa State, under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have called for better protection of their rights and welfare, especially in the face of growing insecurity and shrinking civic freedoms. The demand was made during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at Peace Park, Yenagoa. This year’s event […]

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25 h. ago Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The small village of Ungwan Kanawa, Tankaru in Dutsen-Abba Ward in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State reeled from the devastation of a measles outbreak recently, with heartbreaking stories emerging from families who rejected life-saving vaccinations due to deep-seated myth, mistrust and misinformation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan; Noah Ebije, Kaduna; Tony Osauzo, Benin; Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi; Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki; Emmanuel Uzor, Awka; and  Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As workers in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Workers’ Day yesterday, state governors praised the civil servants for their commitment to duties in […] The post May Day: Govs Diri, Okpebholo, Makinde, Nwifuru, Uba Sani, Otu, Idris eulogise workers, make promises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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34 h. ago World’s Oldest Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Lucas, Dies After Remarkable 116 Years

Inah Lucas, a Brazilian nun who was recently acknowledged as the oldest living person in the world, has died at 116, only months after earning the title. Her passing was officially confirmed on Wednesday by both her religious community and experts in longevity research. Lucas died in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and the Congregation of Teresian […] The post World’s Oldest Person, Brazilian Nun Inah Lucas, Dies After Remarkable 116 Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago May Day: No Worker Earning Below N70,000 In Kaduna — Gov. Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has stated that in compliance with the National Minimum Wage Act, no civil servant in the state is earning less than N70,000. The Governor who reiterated his antecedents as a human rights activist, further said that the least paid worker in Kaduna State is being paid N72,000 in view […]

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