4 h. ago Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FG Launches Capacity Building Workshop For Kano Social Workers

The federal government has launched a two-day capacity-building workshop in Kano State to equip social workers with the tools needed to address various social and humanitarian challenges. The workshop, organised by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled Persons, Kano State, […]

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6 h. ago Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Giwa, has reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on extortion, illegal arrests and other forms of corruption in the police force, warning that officers found culpable will face severe disciplinary action. Speaking during a parade drill for officers and men of the State Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Drugs, Arms In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 157 suspects and recovered a large cache of drugs, firearms, and stolen property in a major crackdown on criminal activities across the state. The operation which spanned four weeks was part of the intensified efforts of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori who assumed office on […]

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13 h. ago Osun secures $100 Million investment as Governor Adeleke meets UK investors

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has secured a $100 million investment deal during a five-day working visit to the United read more Osun secures $100 Million investment as Governor Adeleke meets UK investors

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14 h. ago “Peace Is Path To Progress” – Eniola Badmus Subtly Addresses Drama With Laide Bakare At Owambe Thieves Premiere

Nollywood actress and Nigeria’s first daughter, Eniola Badmus, has shared a cryptic message on social media days after her tense encounter with Laide Bakare at the premiere of Eniola Ajao’s movie, Owambe Thieves. Videos from the event showed the two actresses in what appeared to be a mild confrontation, sparking different narratives online. While neither […] The post “Peace Is Path To Progress” – Eniola Badmus Subtly Addresses Drama With Laide Bakare At Owambe Thieves Premiere appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police dismantle gun smuggling ring in Kano, seize 19 rifles

The Kano Police Command has arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery, thuggery and other violent crimes within the last one month. The state police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori made the disclosure during a news conference on Wednesday where he noted the achievements recorded since he assumed duty as CP in Kano State. He stated that Read More

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19 h. ago Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago UPDATED: Dangote refinery slashes petrol price again, now N835/litre

Fresh from implementing a ₦15 price reduction in its loading cost for Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, the Dangote Refinery has again slashed its refined product prices to make them cheaper, cutting its ex-depot rate to ₦835 per litre. The new price represents a ₦30 reduction from ₦865 per litre implemented six days Read More

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19 h. ago Suspend France trip, Nigerians dying, Peter Obi tells Tinubu

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend his retreat in France and return home to address the ongoing communal clashes and killings across the country. Obi made the appeal in a statement posted via his official X account. The plea comes four days after Read More

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19 h. ago Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and Read More

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20 h. ago Inside Kano’s N14bn power plant that hasn’t switched on in a decade

Ten years after its ground-breaking ceremony, the Independent Power Plant (IPP) in Kano State—designed as a strategic intervention to address read more Inside Kano’s N14bn power plant that hasn’t switched on in a decade

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22 h. ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, cattle transportation

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has vowed that the killers and their sponsors responsible for the attacks in Bassa communities and other parts of the state will not go unpunished. In a state broadcast on Wednesday morning, Mutfwang described the attacks as “coordinated acts of terror” aimed at displacing residents and undermining their right to Read More

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22 h. ago Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in Lafia Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death following a disagreement over a business deal. Two days before the tragic incident, Ali, a 20-year-old worker at Angwan Maina Park in […] The post Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Bauchi Partners With Canadian Firm To Launch Cybersecurity Training

The Bauchi State Government has partnered with Protexxa Inc, a rapidly growing Canadian organisation dedicated to enhancing digital safety by helping businesses identify and address cyber vulnerabilities, to deliver the Cyber Nations Initiative Cybersecurity Training Programme. Protexxa will now extend its expertise to Bauchi through this strategic alliance. The initiative aims to empower youths and […]

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29 h. ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Court reserves ruling as Ganduje challenges $413,000 bribery charges

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday reserved its ruling on preliminary objections raised in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds filed against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The Kano State Government filed eight counts, bordering on bribery to the tune of of $413,000 and N1.38bn, against Ganduje, Read More

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30 h. ago Endangered but edible: How poverty fuels marine wildlife exploitation in Nigeria

In this report, DAYO OYEWO writes about how economic hardship and a lack of awareness have fuelled the relentless exploitation of marine wildlife On January 15, a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing a leatherback sea turtle being dragged from the trunk of a car by two men, assisted by a third. The massive Read More

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31 h. ago NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation displayed  its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed a remarkable haul of five gold, […] The post NSC applauds Team Nigeria on success at ITTF Word Para Future tourney in Jordan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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