40 m. ago CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said its attention has been drawn to recent media reports/publications on the activities of read more CBEX, affiliates not registered to operate as Digital Assets Exchange -SEC

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58 m. ago Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health

Veteran Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has debunked viral rumours claiming he is dead, confirming in a new video that he is alive, strong, and in good health. On Tuesday, the legendary singer shared a video on social media to address the fake news, delivering his response with a lively musical performance in Yoruba, English, and […] The post Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 m. ago PDP sacks Bayelsa SWC, appoints Turnah as caretaker Chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has sacked the Solomon Agwanana-led State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in Bayelsa State and has appointed the zonal secretary, George Turnah, to oversee the party as caretaker Chairman for three months. Also affected in the shake-up announced by the party’s South-South Zonal Working Committee […] The post PDP sacks Bayelsa SWC, appoints Turnah as caretaker Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project

By John Ogunsemore The presidency’s planned N10 billion expenditure on solar power installation at the State House, Abuja, has elicited scathing criticism from Nigerians on social media. Daily Sun reports that N10 billion was allocated in the 2025 Appropriation Act for installing a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, following increased energy bills and unreliable […] The post Angry netizens blast presidency over N10bn solar power project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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9 h. ago Top Sports, Business, Govt Officials For Maiden Sports Meet Nigeria Conference In Abuja

The inaugural Sports Meet Nigeria Conference is set to hold on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the prestigious Cubana Hotel in Jabi, Abuja. This high-impact event aims to bring together sports business professionals, investors, marketers, broadcasters, media and public relations experts, as well as sports and social entrepreneurs, administrators, and leaders from key industries to […]

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13 h. ago Petrol war unsettles downstream market as NNPC drops price to N880/litre

By Adewale Sanyaolu A price war is currently disrupting Nigeria’s downstream fuel market, as intense competition among petrol retailers drives aggressive price cuts, creating instability across the sector. The disruption, which started with a price reduction announcement by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery last week, from N920 per litre to N890 among its partners, which included […] The post Petrol war unsettles downstream market as NNPC drops price to N880/litre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death

  The Vatican on Monday officially announced that Pope Francis has passed away following a severe stroke that resulted in a coma and ultimately led to heart failure. The 88-year-old pontiff died peacefully in his private quarters at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican at 7:35 a.m. local time . According to the death […] The post Pope Francis Suffered, Died Of Stroke — Vatican Confirms Cause Of Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge

Veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem has initiated the ‘Tell Your Papa’ challenge on social media, brushing aside the federal government’s ban. Information Nigeria had previously reported that the Nigerian government banned Eedris Abdulkareem’s newly released anti-Tinubu song, “Tell Your Papa,” from being aired on all radio and television stations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), through a […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

The Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) recently convened a strategic dialogue with leading Media Houses and Agricultural Journalists in read more Presidency engages media to boost agric reporting, food security

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20 h. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Pope Francis Bridged Islam, Christianity, Fought For The Weak — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said Christians in […]

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21 h. ago Firm moves to scale opportunities across Africa for next generation talents

The Bolaji Junaid Mentorship Programme (The BJuMP) has announced plans to transition from a seasonal initiative into a fully institutionalised read more Firm moves to scale opportunities across Africa for next generation talents

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22 h. ago Leadway Group boosts journalists’ capacity on financial reporting 

By Henry Uche Leadway Group, one of Nigeria’s leading non-banking financial services group, has provided an upskill for insurance, pension, and brand journalists in Lagos, pursuant to its commitment to enhancing understanding of financial inclusion and wellness. The training was designed to improve the quality, depth, and accuracy of media reportage of non-banking financial services […] The post Leadway Group boosts journalists’ capacity on financial reporting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of four workers at the Gubi Dam Water Treatment Plant during routine maintenance on April 20. In a statement issued on April 21 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, the governor extended condolences to […] The post Bauchi governor mourns death of four workers of Gubi Water Treatment Plant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has defended Nyesom Wike’s membership of the Body of Benchers, asserting it was earned through significant contributions to legal education infrastructure, not courtroom achievements. In a statement responding to criticism from […] The post Wike earned body of benchers membership on merit, not courtroom theatrics, aide replies Falana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him

Nigerian singer Portable has taken a swipe at Burna Boy, accusing the Grammy winner of snubbing him even after reportedly gifting him N20 million for knocking out Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. In a video posted on social media on Monday, Portable expressed disappointment that Burna Boy has failed to respond to his […] The post “I Need A Feature, Not Just N20m” — Portable Calls Out Burna Boy For Ignoring Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reacts To Being Linked To Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding After Previous Negative Prediction About Her Marriage

Controversial activist and social media personality, VeryDarkMan, has responded to the circulation of an old video in which he predicted that Priscilla Ojo’s marriage wouldn’t last. The video, which resurfaced online recently, was shared by reality TV star Deeone, who urged VeryDarkMan to take a more positive approach in his commentary. In the clip, originally […] The post VeryDarkMan Reacts To Being Linked To Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding After Previous Negative Prediction About Her Marriage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating read more 135 of 252 Catholic Cardinals eligible to choose Pope Francis successor

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29 h. ago Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has urged parents to register the birth of newborn babies, as many children in the state have not been documented with authentic birth certificates from the National Population Commission. Speaking during the empowerment programme for multiple birth […] The post Akwa Ibom First Lady Coordinator urges parents to register new born babies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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