77 m. ago Boko Haram Kills 18 Fishermen, Scores Missing In Borno Terrorists’ Rivalry Battle

Boko Haram terrorists have slaughtered 18 fishermen and several others missing after attack in Mobbar local government area in Northern part of Borno State, near the border with Niger Republic, sources said. The sources said the attack was carried out by the Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday around 2:30 pm in the Fadana-Garuwa River, located […]

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10 h. ago Niger To Transition From Keke, Okada To Electric Cars – Gov Bago

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has announced a major shift in the state’s transport system, aiming to replace motorcycles and tricycles with electric vehicles. Speaking during the 2025 International Labour Day celebration in Minna on Thursday, Bago indicated that the government is partnering with Chinese investors to set up an electric vehicle assembly plant […] The post Niger To Transition From Keke, Okada To Electric Cars – Gov Bago appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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16 h. ago CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to urgently investigate alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court in Minna. In a statement issued on […] The post CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Kwara Assembly Recommends Drug Test For Okada, Tricycle Operators

The Kwara State House of Assembly has asked the state government to collaborate with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in order to conduct a drug integrity test for all registered commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state. It also asked the state government to direct the Ministry of Transportation to register and […]

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19 h. ago Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 18 Fishermen As Scores Missing In Rivalry Battle With ISWAP

Boko Haram terrorists have killed 18 fishermen with scores other missing after an attack in Mobbar local government area in Northern part of Borno State, near border with Niger Republic. Sources said the attack was carried out by the Boko Haram terrorists around 2:30 pm on Sunday in the Fadana-Garuwa River, located in the Duji […]

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22 h. ago Bolt’s electric tricycles aim to lower transport costs for Lagosians

Bolt has officially launched its electric tricycles in Lagos in a bid to expand low-cost urban transport. This move is read more Bolt’s electric tricycles aim to lower transport costs for Lagosians

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22 h. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago DisCos Record N191.75bn Revenue In February As Collection Efficiency Rises

The 12 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country collected total bills of N191.75 billion in February 2025, according to the latest Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) factsheet. The NERC Factsheet for February 2025 released on Wednesday, showed that collection efficiency rose to 77.97 per cent , marking a 6.56 per cent increase compared to […]

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25 h. ago Delta Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Nine, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has rescued several abducted victims and apprehended nine suspects. The officers also seized a cache of weapons from the suspects, including three pump-action rifles, a mix of double and single-barrel guns, locally crafted firearms, and several cartridges. SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, confirmed […] The post Delta Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Nine, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago With Cleaner Energy, Africa Can Unlock Significant Economic Opportunities – CILT

The International Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), Ibrahim Jibril, on Wednesday, said by transiting to a cleaner and more efficient transport system, Africa can unlock significant economic opportunities while safeguarding the environment for future generations. Jibrin, who disclosed this during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2025 Africa Forum […]

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30 h. ago Nigeria’s over 70m contactless cards unused over trust concerns

Most debit cards in Nigeria are contactless-enabled, but trust issues and lack of awareness continue to hold back the adoption read more Nigeria’s over 70m contactless cards unused over trust concerns

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group charges Tinubu to legalise firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja To resolve the recurring clashes between electricity distribution companies (DisCos) staff and the military, the federal government has relaunched a large-scale metering initiative across military barracks nationwide. The project has so far generated over N769.1 million in revenue between August 2024 and April 2025, highlighting its operational success. The project, designed […] The post FG rolls out mass metering in military barracks to curb clashes with DisCos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu   It was a day of joy and celebration at Amube Evuazu autonomous community in Obeleagu Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, as over 500 less privileged residents benefited from a free medical outreach and food support initiative organized by the Adani Care Foundation. The event, which was held […] The post Adani Care Foundation lights up Ezeagu with free medical care, food aid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Skales Reflects On Fresh Start As Hit Song “Shake Body” Gains Global Popularity

Nigerian musician Skales is relishing a career boost as his 10-year-old hit song “Shake Body” makes a notable return to the spotlight. The unexpected resurgence of the song is attributed to Barcelona’s emerging talent, Lamine Yamal, who was filmed dancing to “Shake Body” in a viral video, sparking renewed global interest in the track. In […] The post Skales Reflects On Fresh Start As Hit Song “Shake Body” Gains Global Popularity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Heavy Downpour Wrecks Havok In Cross River Community As Falling Trees Destroy Cars, Properties

Some residents of Atimbo community, located in Calabar, Cross River, have decried over rising case of falling trees during rainfalls in the state. It was gathered that a Nissan Xterra Jeep was destroyed in a recent rainfall that occurred in one of the communities. Speaking with News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Samuel Ekpenyong, said […] The post Heavy Downpour Wrecks Havok In Cross River Community As Falling Trees Destroy Cars, Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Piqued by the spate of insecurity, the Arewa Grassroots Leaders Assembly (AGLA), has charged President Bola Tinubu, to legalize the use of firearms, specifically for rural communities to defend themselves. It condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara States, lamenting that the carnage was becoming […] The post Insecurity: Northern group blows hot, charges Tinubu to legalize firearms’ use appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025

By Lukman Olabiyi In a major push to modernize and expand its transportation infrastructure, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence operations of waterway taxi services and deploy 70 electric ferries by the third quarter of 2025. The initiative is part of the broader “Omi Eko” project aimed at transforming Lagos’ inland waterways […] The post Lagos to launch waterways taxi services, introduce 70 electric ferries by Q3 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds UNICAL Prof Ogban’s Conviction For Electoral Fraud In Akwa Ibom North

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has upheld the conviction and three-year prison sentence of Professor Peter Ogban, a University of Calabar (UNICAL) academic, for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election, in favour of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and current Senate President, Godswill […]

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