3 h. ago Adeyanju To Close Accounts, Take Legal Steps Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest

Prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights advocate Deji Adeyanju has declared his intention to take legal action against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). He accused the financial institution of being complicit in the recent arrest and alleged mistreatment of social media activist VeryDarkMan and his associate, C-Park. In a post shared via his Facebook page on […] The post Adeyanju To Close Accounts, Take Legal Steps Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EFCC Launches Probe Into NNPCL Over Alleged $2.96bn Refinery Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun probing several former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), including ex-managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. The investigation concerns the alleged diversion of about $2.96 billion meant for refinery repairs. A senior EFCC source confirmed on Saturday, “The investigation […] The post EFCC Launches Probe Into NNPCL Over Alleged $2.96bn Refinery Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Mr Macaroni, has received an exciting birthday gift from Mikano Motors. Taking to Facebook on Saturday to share his joy, Mr Macaroni revealed that he has renewed his ambassadorship deal with the company, which now includes the luxury All-New Changan CS95. Expressing his excitement, the entertainer shared, “I’m so […] The post Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Zamfara: Troops neutralize notorious bandit kingpins, recover arms

From John Bassey, Gusau Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized several notorious bandit kingpins and recovered a cache of arms in a major operation across parts of Zamfara State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Suleiman Omale. According to the statement, the operation […] The post Zamfara: Troops neutralize notorious bandit kingpins, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Military foils N168m oil theft, destroys 22 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military has intensified its crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, successfully foiling illegal activities and oil read more Military foils N168m oil theft, destroys 22 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

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8 h. ago Federal Gov’t Gets $191m Gavi Grant To Strengthen Health Systems, Boost Immunisation

  The Nigerian Government has received the sum of $191 million health systems strengthening (HSS) grant from the Global vaccine alliance, Gavi to reach 1.8 million children that have never received a single vaccine. This is targeted at increasing national immunisation coverage to 84 per cent by 2028. Gavi Director of Health Systems and Immunisation […]

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11 h. ago Tinubu vows Nigeria will never surrender to terrorists, charges military to end insecurity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts to end terrorism and banditry, describing the current security challenges as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history.  Speaking directly to soldiers of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Commander-in-Chief urged them to intensify efforts to end terrorism, banditry, […] The post Tinubu vows Nigeria will never surrender to terrorists, charges military to end insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Mark Your Birthdays With Tree Planting, NCF DG Tells Nigerians

Director-general of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has advised Nigerians to organise tree planting events during birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw parties. According to him, this will go a long way to reduce the effect of climate change. Dr Onoja, who spoke at the maiden edition of the Abuja Garden Festival […]

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13 h. ago N80bn Discovered In Sacked Refinery MD’s Accounts Amid $2.96bn Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered a staggering N80 billion in multiple bank accounts belonging to one of the recently sacked managing directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) refineries. The discovery was part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $2.96 billion for refinery rehabilitation. LEADERSHIP recalls […]

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14 h. ago Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of electoral reform by pushing for changes to the country’s electoral laws. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) on Friday. Atiku called on the younger generation to demand the implementation of electronic collation of election results […] The post Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank

Nigerian social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, accusing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of aiding in the influencer’s arrest. According to Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended after publicly […] The post EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Champions League: PSG suffer injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

By Seyi Babalola Paris Saint-Germain has suffered a big setback ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match against Arsenal. This comes after the French Ligue 1 winners stated on Friday that their star attacker, Ousmane Dembele, suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s Champions League victory against Arsenal. “Ousmane Dembele has strained his […] The post Champions League: PSG suffer injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Sport

18 h. ago Kiki Iriafen: WNBA star showcasing Nigerian heritage at Washington Mystics

When Kiki Iriafen heard her name called as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the read more Kiki Iriafen: WNBA star showcasing Nigerian heritage at Washington Mystics

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18 h. ago PICTORIAL: Interior Minister Decorates 3rd Substantive Controller

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, decorated Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the third substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). In his remarks, the Minister urged the new CG of Corrections to build on the successes of his predecessors in areas of transformative reforms. While […]

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20 h. ago Burna Boy, Mr Eazi To Feature In F1: ‘The Movie – The Album’

The duo of Nigerian music stars, Burna Boy and Mr Eazi, have been named among the featured artistes on F1: The Movie – The Album. The album’s tracklist was unveiled on Wednesday, along with its first single, ‘Lose My Mind ‘by Don Toliver featuring Doja Cat. Also featured in the album are British-Nigerian stars Darkoo […]

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26 h. ago Vested interests behind recent fake stories on NiMet – Rights activist

By Sunday Ani A Lagos based human rights activist, Ogunniyi Afeez Moshood, has described as unpatriotic and reckless, the recent media publications aimed at tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and its management led by Prof Charles Anosike. He spoke to some journalists in Abuja while reacting to a report by an […] The post Vested interests behind recent fake stories on NiMet – Rights activist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the newly proposed tax reform bills are structured to deliver tangible economic relief to Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Friday, Oyedele emphasised that the reforms aim to increase the disposable income of citizens and reduce […] The post Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

27 h. ago “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account

Nigerian singer Portable, also known as Habeeb Okikiola, took to social media on Friday to express frustration with his First Bank Nigeria account. In a video shared on platform X, the singer revealed that for over a month, he has been unable to transfer funds or withdraw money from his account, despite regularly receiving deposits. […] The post “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Plans To Replace Kemi Badenoch Underway, Says Senior Conservatives

Senior Tories are plotting to remove its Nigerian British conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, after the party’s disastrous local election results. The possibility of the Tories getting their fourth leader in less than four years seems likely as the party lost hundreds of council seats across England and nearly been eliminated in their traditional strongholds. The […]

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30 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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