74 m. ago Group sets for nationwide protest Monday over Rivers emergency rule

The Take-It-Back movement has said there is no going back on the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Monday, April 7. This is even as the Lagos State Police Command issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to the protest. Take-It-Back had called for a nationwide demonstration to address what Read More

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1 hour ago Anambra Nov 8 guber: Soludo, Moghalu, emerge APGA, LP candidates

Chukwuma quits APC, Okonkwo withdraws from party’s guber primary • Cites ethical, security concerns as reason   By Chinelo Obogo (Lagos), Romanus Ugwu (Abuja) and Aloysius Attah (Onitsha)   Ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with Dr George […] The post Anambra Nov 8 guber: Soludo, Moghalu, emerge APGA, LP candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity.  Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that […] The post Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to the Lagos State Government and relevant authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge after uncovering critical safety threats, including severe structural damage caused by dredging activities during a recent inspection of major bridges in the state. During his inspection of […] The post Structural safety: Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Quincy Ayodele clears the air on Iluyomade’s removal as City of David pastor

A socialite and natural medicine practitioner, Quincy Ayodele, has said that contrary to speculations, the former pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God (City of David Chapel) on Victoria Island, Lagos, Idowu Iluyomade, did not “rebel” against the church, adding that he served his suspension term at the Ebute Metta branch of Read More

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3 h. ago RCCG to hold Governing Council meetings on the moon, says Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that God revealed to him that the church’s Governing Council meetings would one day be held on the moon. Adeboye, who spoke during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday, expressed Read More

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5 h. ago Umahi orders closure of Eko Bridge waterway over safety concerns

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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6 h. ago Umahi urges immediate waterway closure due to Eko Bridge damage

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called for immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to damage on Eko Bridge by dredging activities. Umahi made the call during an inspection tour of some bridges in Lagos State. He urged Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enforce the closure to Read More

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6 h. ago Lagos probes death of pregnant woman denied hospital care during labour

The Lagos State Government has vowed to hold accountable all parties involved in what it described as “tragic and shocking death” of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was rejected by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online reports that the private healthcare facility she sought help from denied her Read More

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6 h. ago LaLiga: Vinícius misses penalty as Real Madrid suffer defeat at home to Valencia

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 home loss to Valencia on Saturday, with Vinícius Júnior missing a penalty and conceding an injury-time goal, putting the defending champion behind in the La Liga title race. Hugo Duro came off Valencia’s bench and headed home the winner that silenced Santiago Bernabeu Stadium deep in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Giorgi […] The post LaLiga: Vinícius misses penalty as Real Madrid suffer defeat at home to Valencia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns

By Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works David Umahi has called on the Lagos State Government and authorities to close the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge due to serious safety risks. He found severe structural damage from dredging during a Saturday inspection of major bridges in Lagos. Umahi highlighted damage to key bridge parts, […] The post Umahi urges closure of waterway near Eko, Carter bridges over safety concerns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Lagos Gov’t Probes Pregnant Woman’s Death In Private Hospital, Vows Justice

The Lagos state government has launched an immediate and full-scale investigation into the tragic and avoidable death of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who died in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki in the State, after being allegedly denied emergency care at a private healthcare facility due to her inability to pay an upfront deposit. The incident, which has […]

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10 h. ago Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the gas pipeline destroyed by criminal elements in Bayelsa state, vowing that the Federal Government will go after the perpetrators.  The Lagos- Gbene 18-inch Tebidaba- Brass gas pipeline in Opuama clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government, which supplies crude to […] The post Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

A tragic explosion occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the Taiwo Street area of Idi-Araba, Lagos State, resulting in read more One dead, three injured in Lagos explosion after scavenger dismantles grenade

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17 h. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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19 h. ago EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, arraigned two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe read more EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

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19 h. ago Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others

A military-grade grenade exploded near Idi-Araba in Lagos State’s Mushin neighbourhood, killing an unidentified scavenger. According to PUNCH Online, three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. Reports indicate that some scavengers at a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle a grenade in their possession. During the process, the device […] The post Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m

A 26-year-old man, Ogechukwu Anayo, who allegedly stole iPhone screens worth N4.5 million, on Friday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Anayo is standing trial before Magistrate L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, told the court that the […] The post Man, 26, arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone screens worth N4.5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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