3 h. ago HWH Walidation Meeting Seeks Swift Implementation Of Workplace Harassment Policies

HEIR Women Hub (HWH), a social enterprises leading advocacy against workplace sexual harassment, has reiterated urgent need for implementation of sexual harassment policies in workplaces across the country. This was the core of discussions at the Virtual Validation Meeting on Examining the Adoption of Sexual Harassment Policies in Organisations and Proposing Strategies for Implementation, convened […]

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4 h. ago Tinubu praises Adenuga’s vision, impact on banking, oil and gas, telecom on his birthday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu in a glowing tribute to Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., on the occasion of his birthday, lauded his monumental contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and nation-building. In a statement he personally signed and released on April 28, 2025, ahead of Adenuga’s birthday on April […] The post Tinubu praises Adenuga’s vision, impact on banking, oil and gas, telecom on his birthday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Mainasara Liman Habibi, a prominent Islamic preacher based in Zaria, who passed away at the age of 67 over the weekend. Sheikh Habibi was the National Chairman of the Preachers Committee of the Fityanul Islam under the Tijjaniyya Muslim […] The post Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has launched investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and 200 Euros confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […] The post EFCC launches investigation into $86,500, 305,150 Riyals intercepted at Kano Airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tinubu Hails Mike Adenuga’s Impact On Telecoms, Oil Sectors At 72

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., for his transformational contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications and oil sectors as he marks his 72nd birthday. In a tribute issued on Monday, President Tinubu described Adenuga’s life as a testament to vision, resilience, and hard work, noting that the business […]

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7 h. ago Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics

As University of East London Alumni hail gov’s performance, pledge collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also […] The post Gov Mbah: My special interest in education driven by deep purpose, not politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of $86,500, 305,150 Saudi Riyals, and €200 confiscated by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The funds were discovered in an unaccompanied bag suspected to have been smuggled into […]

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Suspected CBEX promoter Abiodun surrenders to EFCC

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja One of the suspected promoters of the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Adefowora Abiodun, who was recently declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has voluntarily surrendered to the commission to aid the investigation. Abiodun, one of the four individuals earlier declared wanted by the EFCC […] The post BREAKING: Suspected CBEX promoter Abiodun surrenders to EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal read more Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

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11 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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11 h. ago Access Bank Admits Staff Privacy Breach, Says Incident Under Investigation

Access Bank has confirmed that an incident involving a former Contact Centre Agent, accused of filming colleagues in the bathroom, was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. In a statement, the bank said it was cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, emphasising its zero-tolerance stance on harassment and violations of privacy. “Our attention has been […]

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12 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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12 h. ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Stakeholders engaged by the Abia State Government have convened in Umuahia to review the draft Abia State Startup Act, aiming to align it with the federal Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) of 2022. The one-day engagement seeks to foster a legal framework to support tech-driven entrepreneurship in the state. Commissioner for Science, […] The post Stakeholders review Abia Startup Act Draft to align with Nigeria Startup Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Forum Lauds NUPRC Over Petroleum Reforms Via PIA Implementation

The Nigeria Oil and Gas Integrity Forum has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for what it described as its “critical and patriotic role” in steering the successful implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a law many now consider the nation’s saving grace in the oil and gas sector. President of the […]

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17 h. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Political Scientists Seek Funding Of Political Parties By FG

Political scientists in the country yesterday asked the federal government to fund political parties in order to make them effective and accountable. They posited that the roles of political parties are so critical to the survival of democracy and its growth, adding that money bags should not be allowed to hijack them. The president of […]

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17 h. ago Ondo: Group Seeks Tinubu, Ganduje’s Intervention Over Plot To Alter Rotation Plan

A socio-political group, Ilaje Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance, has alleged a plot by the Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to impose a House of Representatives candidate from his hometown in Ugbo Ward 4 on Ugbo Kingdom against the agreed turn of Ugbo 2, 5 or 6 to produce the Reps candidate in 2027. IIYA therefore […]

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19 h. ago Public Projects: CSO Tasks BudgIT On Proper Investigations To Prevent Misinformation

The African Leadership Strategy, Transparency Development Initiative (ALSTDI) has urged civic organisation BudgIT to conduct thorough investigations and ensure proper verification before publishing reports on public projects. In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, ALSTDI’s executive director, Nelson Ossaieze, cautioned against disseminating inaccurate reports, warning that such actions could mislead the public and […]

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