99 m. ago Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64

  Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of the nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest chess marathon.   Onakoya accomplished the 64-hour marathon feat in New York City’s Times Square alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez. He played non-stop  from April 17 to April […] The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64-hour chess marathon   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has decried the spate of insecurity in the country, blaming it on exclusive politics, which has continued to ignore a large segment of the population. NPSA President,  Hassan Saliu, in a statement on behalf of the association titled:‘’The Alarming State of Insecurity in Nigeria’’, stated […] The post NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ndidi Suffers Relegation With Leicester City As Liverpool Move Closer To EPL Title

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has suffered relegation from the Premier League with Leicester City for a second time after the Foxes lost 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. The Nigerian international was making his 24th appearance and has bagged four assists for the Foxes this ongoing season. The Reds dominated proceedings at the King Power Stadium […] The post Ndidi Suffers Relegation With Leicester City As Liverpool Move Closer To EPL Title appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to save Nigerians from the cross of pain, hunger and insecurity challenge in the country. Speaking during Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to Christ’s crucifixion. The cleric also described the current climate as marked […] The post Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago EPL: Arsenal thrash Ipswich to delay Liverpool’s title celebration

Liverpool’s title celebration was delayed on Sunday by Arsenal as Leandro Trossard was the inspiration for Mikel Arteta’s side’s 4-0 win over Ipswich. It was Arsenal’s first victory in three league games, with Trossard netting twice while other goals came from Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. The win puts Ipswich on the brink of relegation […] The post EPL: Arsenal thrash Ipswich to delay Liverpool’s title celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu has raised the alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against her son and the pro Biafra group. In an open letter to the Nigerian public and the International community, titled, “Stop the false narratives and media manipulation […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ‘Save us from this cross’: Kukah urges Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from suffering

Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has called on President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly and save read more ‘Save us from this cross’: Kukah urges Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from suffering

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16 h. ago EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS) registered over 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) between February and April 17, according to Managing Director Dr Tony Ikpasaja. He shared this during a courtesy visit by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City. […] The post EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone

Nigerian chess maestro Tunde Onakoya has set his sights on a 70-hour chess milestone after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon of 61 hours. Onakoya passed the 62-hour mark on Sunday alongside United States chess master Shawn Martinez. The chess marathon, which took place at Times Square in New York City, […] The post Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago ‘Bring Nigeria Down From Cross Of Suffering,’ Kukah Tells Tinubu In Easter Message

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah appealed to President Tinubu, “to step […]

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21 h. ago Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match

Portable has been given N20 million for defeating Speed Darlington in their boxing match to win the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ title. The disclosure was made by Portable, who took to social media to share that Grammy award-winning star Burna Boy gifted him the aforementioned sum. Portable was declared the winner of the boxing match […] The post Burna Boy rewards Portable with N20 million for beating Speed Darlington in boxing match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

32 h. ago Lagos Rotaract Club To Use Fashion To Raise Awareness On Sickle Cell, Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Polio

One of the Rotaract Clubs in Lagos State, the Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, will on April 25 and 26, hold series of events to raise awareness of the public to health issues like sickle cell disorder, cancer, HIV/AIDS and polio. The two-day programme titled “Catwalk for a Cause: Fashioning Awareness” will focus on raising […]

Science

34 h. ago Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke

Byline: Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, has urged couples to safeguard their marriages from social media’s negative effects. Speaking at the 2025 Chrism Mass on Thursday, April 17, at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity during Holy Week, Okeke delivered his Lenten Pastoral Message, titled “And […] The post Social media misuse threatens marriages, warns Archbishop Okeke appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Kogi clarifies security operations in western senatorial districts

The Sun The Kogi State government has provided details on recent security operations in Mopamuro, Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, and Lokoja Local Government Areas. The operations, conducted by a combined team of security agencies, targeted criminal elements threatening the state’s peace. Security forces engaged bandits in intense gunfire, disrupting their activities. “The camps of the bandits suffered […] The post Kogi clarifies security operations in western senatorial districts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Easter: Secondus calls for divine intervention in Nigeria’s leadership crisis

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Prince Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians to pray fervently for divine intervention in the country’s affairs. In an Easter message released through his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, Secondus highlighted Nigeria’s blessings but lamented ongoing suffering due to poor leadership. Secondus […] The post Easter: Secondus calls for divine intervention in Nigeria’s leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Man City boost Champions League hopes with late win at Everton

Manchester City took a crucial step towards securing Champions League qualification with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison read more Man City boost Champions League hopes with late win at Everton

Politics

38 h. ago Minister, Bauchi Deputy Gov ‘Fight’ In Presence Of VP Shettima

Bauchi State deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, engaged themselves in a heated altercation that degenerated into fisticuffs on Friday. The development occurred in a bus conveying both political office-holders to Bauchi city from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi State on Friday. LEADERSHIP learnt that […]

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40 h. ago FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a decisive move to address decades-old challenges in land administration, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has constituted Vetting Teams to accelerate the regularisation of land allocations in Abuja’s six Area Councils and Mass Housing schemes. Announcing the initiative at the inauguration of the teams, FCT Director of Land […] The post FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Portable Must’ve Used Juju To Disclocate My Arm, Defeat Me In ‘Street King’ Boxing Match – Speed Darlington

Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has broken his silence following his defeat to Portable in their highly publicised celebrity boxing match tagged Chaos in the Rings. In a fresh statement made after the fight on Saturday, Speed Darlington claimed he suffered a dislocated shoulder mid-match and suggested that Portable may have used juju to secure […] The post Portable Must’ve Used Juju To Disclocate My Arm, Defeat Me In ‘Street King’ Boxing Match – Speed Darlington appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Portable Triumphs Over Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match To Claim ‘Street King’ Title

Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has defeated fellow musician Speed Darlington in a boxing match to claim the ‘Street King’ title. The bout, which took place at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos on April 18, 2025, has sparked widespread attention, particularly with videos of the match circulating online. The feud between the two artists began […] The post Portable Triumphs Over Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match To Claim ‘Street King’ Title appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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