9 h. ago Air Peace celebrates first female flyer from remote Abia community

The founder of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has celebrated the first woman to travel by air from Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Ms. Gold Chinyere-Ike. The airline made this known through a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communication, Ejike Ndiulo, and made available to The PUNCH on Read More

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9 h. ago ‘Stop Tribalism, It’s Opportunity For Resumption Of Oil Exploration In North’, Shehu Sani Tells Critics Of NNPCL Boss Pick

A one-time Senator representing Kaduna Central, Comrade Shehu Sani, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the appointment of Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), dismissing claims that his selection was an ethnic favouritism towards the Yorubas by President Bola Tinubu. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Mo Abudu on making Time’s 100 Most Influential People list

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, for her inclusion in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People list. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Abudu’s work as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador. “Mo Abudu’s recognition […] The post Tinubu congratulates Mo Abudu on making Time’s 100 Most Influential People list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance

Nigerian rapper Mi Abaga has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of innocent lives in Zike Village, Bassa, Plateau State. The attack on Sunday night left several people dead—young and old alike—intensifying the grief in a state still mourning the earlier tragedy in Bokkos. Mi Abaga, who is from Plateau State, shared a […] The post Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa

Nigerian singer, Portable, has issued a strong warning to his critics, threatening legal action against anyone defaming him online. In a video shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday, the controversial musician declared that he would not hesitate to arrest those tarnishing his reputation on social media. “To those people defaming me, spoiling my name, […] The post “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anaele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anaele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Cautions Artistes Against Public Fight

Veteran actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has called for harmony, professionalism and mutual respect among Nigerian actors as concerns mount over the rising trend of online feuds within the film industry. The popular actor also known as Jide Babs, directed his appeal particularly at female Yoruba actors, who have gained a reputation for airing their personal […]

Culture

31 h. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago BlockDAG’s 600% Golden Ticket Fuels Its Top 10 Crypto Goal! Bitcoin Cash Strengthens & Polkadot Holds Steady

Activity in the crypto space is beginning to show signs of revival, and two familiar names—Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Polkadot read more BlockDAG’s 600% Golden Ticket Fuels Its Top 10 Crypto Goal! Bitcoin Cash Strengthens & Polkadot Holds Steady

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39 h. ago Assaulted female driver will get justice, says Lagos NURTW chair

The chairman, Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Mustapha Adio, popularly known as Tafa Sego, on Monday, said the assaulted female driver, Yetunde Amole, in the state would get justice. Adio made this disclosure when he received the lady during a meeting at the union’s office in Oko Oba, Agege Read More

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43 h. ago “I Couldn’t Even Buy A Phone Without Jude’s Permission” — Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother

Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic duo P-Square, testified on Monday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, revealing how his older brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, secretly established a new company in his wife’s name. He went on to explain that Jude used this company to divert royalties that were rightfully owed […] The post “I Couldn’t Even Buy A Phone Without Jude’s Permission” — Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West

We’ll benefit more from inclusive government – Deputy gov From Sola Ojo, Abuja The first female Majority Leader in the Kaduna State House of Assembly (KSHA) and North-West assemblies, Hon Munira Suleiman Tanimu has said women in politics are not there to work against men politicians. She said rather, they are there to offer their […] The post We’re not against men in politics – Munira first female majority leader in N/West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Lagos NURTW Chair Sego Receives Assaulted Female Driver, Absolves Union From Unruly Conduct

The chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, popularly known as Tafa Sego, on Monday, received in his office Miss Yetunde Amole, the female driver who was seen in a viral video assaulted by a tout in the Ajah area of the state […]

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62 h. ago Baby, woman die in Ebonyi auto crash involving burial guests

Two passengers, including a nine-month-old baby and a female adult, have lost their lives in a road accident that occurred on Sunday at the Uduma Junction area of the Uburu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to community sources, the bus, which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost Read More

Events

63 h. ago PICTORIAL: Blue Origin Completes Spacelight With Historic All

Blue Origin has completed its latest spacelight Monday with a historic all-female crew. The mission, NS-31, was the 11th human flight for Jeff Bezos’s space tourism company and 31st overall. It included six women: aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe; activist Amanda Nguyen; CBS Mornings host Gayle King; pop singer Katy Perry; film producer Kerianne Flynn; and […]

Politics

65 h. ago “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris

Veteran Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has cleared the air regarding the intent behind his latest track, ‘Tell Your Papa’, saying it was not a personal attack on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The musician said the track was simply a response to comments made by Seyi, who in March, during […] The post “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Hundreds facing witchcraft accusations in Ghana need protection – Amnesty

Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the government to criminalise accusations and ritual attacks. In 2023, the Ghanaian parliament passed a bill making it a criminal offence to declare, accuse, name, or label someone as a witch but Read More

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69 h. ago Otti Has Written His Name In Gold, Chair Abia Monarchs, Says

The Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers chairman, Eze Linus Mba, said that the governor, Alex Otti, had written his name in gold and endeared himself to the people. Eze Mba spoke to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of the inauguration of the newly reconstructed Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Abiriba Road by former president Olusegun Obasanjo at Uzuakoli. He said […]

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69 h. ago Becoming a Solana (SOL) Millionaire Took 7–10 Months Last Cycle, But This Altcoin Will Do It 2x Faster

Early Solana (SOL) investors were turned into millionaires during the historic last crypto market cycle in just seven to ten months. Solana’s explosive climb from under $2 to an all-time high of $260 demonstrated how quickly blockchain innovation and great acceptance might create unheard-of wealth. Though at a far higher speed, history is set to Read More

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