6 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

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10 h. ago Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice

By Oluseye Ojo The Archbishop of Ibadan, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Most Rev’d Olugbenga Fafeyinwa, has told President Bola Tinubu that the time has come to end insecurity, hike in prices of petroleum and gas products, injustice, corruption, religious fanaticism, banditry, and Boko Haram insurgency in country. He made the disclosure in his address at […] The post Archbishop to Tinubu: It’s time to end insecurity, social injustice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

Nigeria’s persistent power sector woes are worsening, with fresh data showing that Geregu and Transcorp Power now owe gas suppliers read more Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as Geregu, Transcorp gas debts hit N216bn

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12 h. ago Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is heightened tension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the state. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential […] The post Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa George Turnah, the lead convener of the NEW Associates, a pro-Tinubu grassroots group, has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the venue of the mega rally and official inauguration of the group slated for today. Turnah, who spoke at a stakeholder meeting ahead of the mega rally to appreciate President Bola […] The post Bayelsa mega rally: Organisers warn troublemakers to steer clear of venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri

…As Monarch Alloy opens plant in Lagos By Kehinde Aderemi President Bola Tinubu is committed to creating jobs and adding value in the oil and gas sector of Nigeria. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made the disclosure in Lagos during the commissioning of Monarch Alloy Limited Oil and Gas Pipe Coating […] The post Tinubu committed to creating jobs, value in oil, gas sector – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director

…Be rest assured of our support -NUJ Chair From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Acting Zonal Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Bawa Usman Kaltungo on Friday visited the Executive Officials of Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) along with his management team on courtesy call. Kaltungo who […] The post Visa racketeering, cybercrimes, illegal mining alarming in Kaduna – EFCC Director appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG

The Federal Government has vowed to continue to encourage the development and sustainability of oil and gas local content production. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this on Thursday during the launch of Monarch Alloys 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. According to Lokpobiri, the […] The post Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance

By Bolaji Okunola In a remarkable blend of sports and finance, no fewer than eight former Super Eagles players paid a courtesy visit to Spring Sky Finance Company on Monday as part of a business engagement initiative. The football legends, who visited the bank’s headquarters in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, also took the […] The post Friday Ekpo, Agali, other former Super Eagles players visit Spring Sky Finance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago N/Delta Oil Communities Facing Extinction From Gas Flaring, Spills, NGOs Warn

As Nigeria joined the rest of the international community to commemorate the World Earth Day (WED), a coalition of non governmental organisations (NGOs) have drawn the attention of the federal government and other subnational authorities to the plights of residents of oil communities in the Niger Delta region. The Network Advancement Program for Poverty and […]

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32 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Captain Jibrin cautions FG against decentralising NCAT, cites loss of training synergy

Says Keyamo is destroying the aviation sector From Paul Orude, Bauchi Former Director in the Ministry of Aviation, Captain Muhammad Bala Jibrin, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision to decentralise the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. In an open letter to the President, shared with journalists in Bauchi, […] The post Captain Jibrin cautions FG against decentralising NCAT, cites loss of training synergy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Benue: Alia appoints 2Face TA on entertainment, community outreach

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has appointed Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Governor Alia made the appointment yesterday when Mr Idibia paid him a sympathy visit at the Government House, Makurdi. The governor, who described 2Face as a worthy ambassador of […] The post Benue: Alia appoints 2Face TA on entertainment, community outreach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed the Nigerian Army to clear bandits from Kwara State’s Barutein and Kaiama local governments, as well as from the Kainji Forest in Niger State, within the next month. Oluyede gave this order on Wednesday during a visit to the 22 Armoured Brigade at Sobi Cantonment […] The post COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund

By Steve Agbota The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has pledged full legislative support to overhaul Nigeria’s maritime legal framework and promote indigenous vessel ownership. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. […] The post Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Obolo clan in Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated its demand for a pipeline surveillance contract promised by Sterling Global/Natural Oil Field Services. In a communiqué issued in Uyo on Wednesday, following a meeting to inaugurate new operational chapters, the IYC, led by Chairman Michael Jaja, […] The post Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago PDP crisis: Turnah vows to reposition Bayelsa PDP, promises reforms

Party secretariat deserted From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman, caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State, George Turnah, has vowed to reposition the party towards cohesion. Turnah, who also doubles as the South-South zonal secretary, stated this while accepting his role as the caretaker committee chairman, promising to implement substantial reforms, including […] The post PDP crisis: Turnah vows to reposition Bayelsa PDP, promises reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Heavy Downpour Wreaks Havoc In Lagos Communities, Destroys Trees, Disrupts Traffic

Vehicular movement has been disrupted in some parts of Lagos State on Wednesday, following an heavy downpour. It was gathered that the rainstorm which occurred on Tuesday night, affected some streetlights and caused damages to trees around Asolo, inward Majidun, Ikorodu and  Alexandra, Parkview Estate. This was contained in a statement shared via X page […] The post Heavy Downpour Wreaks Havoc In Lagos Communities, Destroys Trees, Disrupts Traffic appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has named renowned Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as the Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the musician’s visit to the Government House, expressing appreciation to 2Face for backing his 2027 ambition. He added that the popular singer […] The post Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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