87 m. ago 5 Killed As Explosion Rocks Illegal Petroleum Storage In Rivers

Five persons have been killed following an explosion that occurred at a facility where illegally refined petroleum products were stored at Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday morning, said the incident occured on Saturday morning. The […]

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2 h. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

Canon, a major player in the optical imaging industry, has empowered and developed youths in Africa with in-demand photography and read more Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

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3 h. ago NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

…To promote intellectual, digital development The Nigeria leading cultural agency, the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and The read more NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

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4 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has apprehended 52 individuals during a late-night clean-up operation focused on clearing Lagos Island of criminal elements. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a statement issued on Saturday via X. Wahab stated that the taskforce began its enforcement operation around 12:35 a.m. […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nabs 52 Suspects During Nighttime Island Clean-Up appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago BoI, Sage Grey Finance Partner To Expand Access To MSME Financing

Sage Grey Finance Limited has partnered with the Bank of Industry (BoI) to provide accessible and affordable financing options to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership, announced in Lagos, supports the federal government’s MSMEs Fund and is designed to foster business growth, job creation, and economic development by offering tailored financing solutions to […]

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5 h. ago UBA Approves N171.3bn Dividend Payout For 2024, Celebrates 75th Anniversary

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) marked its 75th anniversary on a high note on Friday as shareholders unanimously approved a total dividend payout of N171.3 billion for the 2024 financial year at the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. The dividend, which translates to N5.00 per share—comprising an interim dividend of N2.00 […]

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8 h. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a major step towards strengthening grassroots security, the Neighbourhood Enlightenment and Safety Organisation (NESO) South West zone held its first official appointment and decoration ceremony at Chosen International Secondary School, Festac Town, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in NESO’s mission to build safer communities, drawing newly decorated officers from […] The post Police, NESO unite to strengthen grassroots security in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NEMSA Eyes Partnership With Customs Against Fake Electrical Products

Managing director and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir, is pressing for a strong collaboration between his organization, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to rid the country of substandard electrical products used in the country’s power value chain. Tahir, […]

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11 h. ago Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation

By Olakunle Olafioye The death of a pregnant woman in Lagos State after she was allegedly rejected by a private hospital owing to the inability of her husband to pay the deposit demanded by the hospital where she was rushed to recently has once again underscored the need for an effective and affordable health insurance […] The post Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele

Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Ribadu, Soludo, Ambode, Uzodimma’s wife too • Calls for urgent, fervent prayers   By Olakunle Olafioye The leader of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in the North and other parts of the country to avoid major security breach. […] The post Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Chairman, Sifax Group to mark 63rd birthday with football match

Going by his love for grassroots football, Chairman, Sifax Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi will on Sunday, May 4, celebrates his 63rd birthday with a grassroots football tourney billed for Abati Barrack Mini Stadium, Ojuelegba, Lagos. The celebrant, whose birthday was originally scheduled for April 29th, shifted all celebration to the final of his annual Taiwo […] The post Chairman, Sifax Group to mark 63rd birthday with football match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago YPP: Chukwuma unveils Okagbue as running mate for Anambra poll

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Paul Chukwuma, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has unveiled Uzo Okagbue as his running mate. Okagbue, from Umunnachi in Dunukofia Local Government Area, previously served as Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Obiano. At the unveiling […] The post YPP: Chukwuma unveils Okagbue as running mate for Anambra poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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25 h. ago Barrister Raised Me But I Didn’t Learn Fuji Music From Him, Says K1 De Ultimate

  rominent Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, who is known in the music world as K1 De Ultimate, has clarified his relationship with the late music legend, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, maintaining that their relationship was that of a father and son and not master-servant. K1 De Ultimate stated this in a viral video during […]

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25 h. ago JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A truck has fallen off the Pen Cinema fly-over bridge and crushed two mini-buses popularly known as ‘korope’ in Agege area of Lagos. The accident occured inward Old Abeokuta Road on Saturday morning. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 am. The agency said, “A truck fell off […] The post JUST IN: Trailer falls off bridge, crushes two buses in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Gov Radda Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Religious Intolerance

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has warned newly registered members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to steer clear of cultism, political activities, and religious intolerance throughout their service year. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir, during the Batch A, Stream 1 orientation exercise, Governor Radda […]

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26 h. ago Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese syndicate

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has ordered the interim forfeiture of 73 properties and thousands of read more Court orders interim forfeiture of 73 properties linked to Chinese syndicate

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