1 hour ago Afenifere Charges Govs To Unite In Defence Of National Integrity

Pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has called on Nigerian governors to unite in defence of the national integrity of the country. Afenifere also frowned at what it called “increasingly calculated manoeuvres by certain political elements intent on imperilling the cohesion of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and discrediting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, both […]

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3 h. ago Presidency slams AfDB’s Adesina on claims of Nigerians better off in 1960s

The presidency has rebuffed claims made by the outgoing president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, who asserted read more Presidency slams AfDB’s Adesina on claims of Nigerians better off in 1960s

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3 h. ago “Voice Of The Voiceless Is Missing” — Cubana Chief Priest Decries VeryDarkMan’s Arrest

Popular Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken out against the arrest of outspoken social media activist VeryDarkMan, calling for his immediate release. The activist was reportedly arrested by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja last Friday. His legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest via a post on X (formerly Twitter). Taking to his […] The post “Voice Of The Voiceless Is Missing” — Cubana Chief Priest Decries VeryDarkMan’s Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake scholarships

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to read more NDDC warns Nigerians against scammers offering fake scholarships

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4 h. ago Presidency refutes Adesina’s GDP per capita claims, cites data inaccuracies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Presidency has rejected claims by outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina that Nigerians are worse off economically than in 1960, calling his figures inaccurate. Adesina claimed Nigeria’s GDP per capita was $1,847 in 1960, falling to $824 today, indicating declining living standards. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga […] The post Presidency refutes Adesina’s GDP per capita claims, cites data inaccuracies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Kyari’s Record At NNPCL One Of The Most Transparent’, Lawyers Dismiss EFCC Probe

A legal advocacy group, Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, has described the record of former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, as “one of the most transparent” in the company’s history, dismissing the ongoing probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as an attempt to tarnish his […]

Society

6 h. ago Positive Corporate Earnings Trigger N239bn Stock Market Gains In April

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalisation which represents the market value of all listed companies gained N239 billion in the month of April, 2025 as a result of positive corporate Earnings declared by some listed entities in the country. The overall market performance measure All-Share Index (ASI), which tracks the general market movement of all […]

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6 h. ago Presidency Faults AfDB’s Adesina’s Claim Of Nigerians Better Off In 1960s

The Presidency has rejected a recent assertion by the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who claimed that Nigerians were better off economically at the time of independence in 1960 than today. Responding via a post on his verified X handle, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and […]

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7 h. ago Dania Named Among MIPAD’s 2025 ‘Top 50 Most Influential Africans’

Nigerian entrepreneur and social impact advocate, Oluwaseun Dania, has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) for 2025, under the Philanthropy & Social Impact category. The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is a global civil society initiative that celebrates individuals of African descent under 40 (in […]

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7 h. ago Court Jails Man 6 Months For Failing To Declare £8,020, $704 At Lagos Airport

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a businessman, Agudosi Okechukwu to six-month imprisonment for refusing to declare the sums of £8,020 and $704 to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) at Lagos Airport. Justice Bogoro sentenced Okechukwu after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge bordering on money […]

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8 h. ago Mayor of Housing, on World Press Freedom Day, points to resilience as way to go for Nigerian journalists

The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, says resilience has become the only way to go for Nigerian journalists, especially in read more Mayor of Housing, on World Press Freedom Day, points to resilience as way to go for Nigerian journalists

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9 h. ago The Nigerian power sector: A review of the Nigeria integrated resource plan (NIRP) part one

This article attempts to review the Nigerian Integrated Resource Plan 2024 (NIRP 2024), which can be described as the core read more The Nigerian power sector: A review of the Nigeria integrated resource plan (NIRP) part one

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9 h. ago Group Slams Factional NANS President Over Allegation Against Seyi Tinubu

Civil society organisation, Education for Accelerated Development (EAD), has described the recent allegations made by the factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as a hoax and a piece of fabrication. The factional NANS president had accused Seyi Tinubu of […]

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11 h. ago End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. […] The post End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigerian crude falls below FG’s $65 benchmark as OPEC boosts output

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigerian crude prices have slumped below the federal government’s benchmark of $65 per barrel. This comes as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) continues to raise production despite growing geopolitical uncertainties. Cargoes loaded with Nigerian crude recently remain unsold, highlighting a lack of interest from buyers and sellers in the […] The post Nigerian crude falls below FG’s $65 benchmark as OPEC boosts output appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Fraud probe: Immigration on high alert as NNPC officials, contractors allegedly plot escape

By Adewale Sanyaolu To prevent contractors and former officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) fingered in the ongoing fraud probe from evading accountability, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), at the weekend, ramped up surveillance on them. To this end, immigration officials are on red alert to ensure those accused of plotting […] The post Fraud probe: Immigration on high alert as NNPC officials, contractors allegedly plot escape appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship

By Chukwuma Umeorah The National President of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB), Jimoh Oyibo, has called on Nigerian workers to reclaim their civic space and demand greater accountability from leadership amid growing economic hardship in the country. In a message to mark Workers’ Day 2025, Oyibo decried the persistent inflation, currency […] The post MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tinubu Celebrates Chief Imam Of Ibadanland Sheikh Agbotomokekere At 90

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy AbuBakr Agbotomokekere, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Grand Imam of Oyo State, and Grand Patron of the League of Imams and Alfas of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, on his 90th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, extolled Sheikh […]

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17 h. ago SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to channel the recently approved N50 billion earned allowances directly to universities, rather than distributing the funds through labour unions. Speaking on Sunday, SSANU’s National President, Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim, raised concerns over potential bias in the allocation process, warning that favouring […] The post SSANU Demands Direct Disbursement Of N50bn Earned Allowances To Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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