2 h. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Women Protest Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands By Firm In Ekiti

Some women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in Ikole local government area of Ekiti State on Monday trooped to the streets to peacefully protest alleged destruction of their farmlands by an agriculture firm. The protesting women in their numbers matched round the community with placards accusing the firm, Agbeyewa Farms of destroying their sources of livelihood which […]

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4 h. ago INEC Chairman Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead 2027 Elections

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for continuous reform of the electoral legal framework ahead of future elections. Prof. Yakubu made call the during his opening remarks at a two-day retreat between the Commission and members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters in Lagos […]

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6 h. ago Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt

The United States government has fingered corruption as the major stumbling block to trade and investment in Nigeria. Speaking in the latest 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said corruption and lack of transparency in tender processes are major concerns to U.S. companies. “U.S. […] The post Corruption major barrier to trading, investing in Nigeria – US govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a satirical swipe at Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, posting a mock apology over allegations of sexual harassment. Mrs. Natasha, in a letter shared on Sunday, via her official Facebook page, adopted a tone  with sarcasm, apologised for what she described as ‘grievous crime of maintaining […] The post “I Became Senator Through Elections Not Erection” – Senator Natasha Mocks Akpabio In Sacarstic Apology Letter To Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago How firm tapped into Ramadan windfalls to deepen presence in Nigeria

From sharing meal packs at mosques and markets in the north to creating memorable Iftar moments, Onga, a seasoning brand, read more How firm tapped into Ramadan windfalls to deepen presence in Nigeria

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8 h. ago Insurance Meets Tech Lauds Insurers For Strategic Fintech Collaboration

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) has applauded insurance companies under the auspices of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) for collaborating with financial technology (fintech) firms to significantly enhance the speed and transparency of insurance claims payment. IMT is West Africa’s foremost conference and collaborative platform dedicated to fostering the intersection of insurance and technology. Recently, the […]

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8 h. ago Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a woman, Adeola Adewale, in relation to the murder of a 65-year-old man, Mr. Adebayo, at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area of the state. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. Hundeyin stated that […] The post Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kano Judicial Commission Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges 

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four court officials, suspending two registrars and issuing formal warnings to two judges of the Upper Sharia Court over misconduct. This was made known in a statement released by the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim. Ibrahim disclosed that the decisions were reached during the Commission’s […]

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Future Hinges On Embracing AI, Says ICT Expert, Aguene

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BildUp, Chibuike Aguene, has said. Nigeria cannot afford to lag in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), During unveiling the country’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu, Aguene said AI has come to stay, highlighting the global dominance of AI and its transformative potential. He said indigenous technology would […]

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10 h. ago Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

…Investors approve sourcing of more capital Firms in the waste management industry seem to target a boost as new opportunities read more Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

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11 h. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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15 h. ago Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

Nigerian businesses must strengthen their corporate governance structures to boost investor confidence and secure the much-needed capital, experts have said. read more Nigerian firms urged to improve governance to access capital

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20 h. ago UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the scheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing it as “insensitive”. This is contained in a Sunday statement jointly signed by NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Samson […] The post UTME: NANS condemns early morning schedule, demands urgent review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have rescued ten victims, said to have been kidnapped by bandits along Funtua-Gusau highway in the state. This was disclosed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday. Adejobi noted that the effort underscore Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combat crime and ensure the […] The post Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds

From Christopher Oji The Delta State Police Command neutralised five suspected kidnappers, including gang leader Bello Abubakar, in a fierce gun battle on April 21. The command recovered three AK-47 rifles and 140 rounds of ammunition from the notorious gang terrorising Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba, and environs. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Edafe Bright stated, […] The post Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago SERAP Urges Meta To Pay $220m Fine Or Face Legal Action Over Privacy Breaches

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on tech giant Meta and its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, to immediately pay the $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) or risk facing legal action. The call followed last Friday’s ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, […]

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25 h. ago NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has appointed Air Vice Marshal (AVM) OC Ubadike as Professor of Aerospace Engineering, marking him as the first serving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer to achieve this rank. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame described […] The post NAF’s first serving AVM promoted to professor, reaffirms R&D commitment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Federal Government has appointed Mrs Edith Anih as the Acting Director of Administration for David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Agwu Nwogo, announced the appointment in a statement on April 27. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved […] The post FG appoints new Director of Administration for David Umahi Teaching Hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps

From John Bassey More than 100 villages in Zamfara State have been deserted due to relentless banditry, displacing over 300,000 people, yet the state government has not established official Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Previously operational camps in Gusau, Anka, Maradun, and Mada were closed, leaving IDPs to fend for themselves. Many squat with relatives […] The post Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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