30 m. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, 27 others to committees

The International Press Institute Nigeria has named several leading figures in journalism to key committees aimed at strengthening press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in the country. The appointments span four strategic committees: “Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership.” Each is composed of experienced media professionals from across the country’s media landscape. This was contained in Read More

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31 m. ago Excited Netizens React As Prophet Fufeyin Draws Massive Crowd At Cameroon Crusade

A wave of spiritual revival is sweeping across Cameroon, and at the center of it is none other than Nigeria’s renowned televangelist and billionaire philanthropist, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry based in Warri, Delta State, stormed the Central African nation with a series of miracle-packed crusade that have […]

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66 m. ago Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has said recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. NOA, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Communications and Media, Paul Odenyi, […] The post Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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80 m. ago Court remands 4 for banishment, forcing windows to drink dead body water

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki An Abakaliki Magistrate Court has remanded four suspects at the Abakaliki Correctional Centre for evolving a jungle justice of trial by ordeal on two widows and a man. The suspects; Egwuonwu Jonah, Sunday Obasi, Ogonnaya Eze, Godwin Nwokoro-Obi and others at large were arraigned on 10 count charges bothering on conspiracy, […] The post Court remands 4 for banishment, forcing windows to drink dead body water appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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86 m. ago Chinese firm plans $1bn investment in Nigeria, lauds Sugar Master Plan

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SINOMACH, a Chinese conglomerate, for read more Chinese firm plans $1bn investment in Nigeria, lauds Sugar Master Plan

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91 m. ago Guinea invites Nigerian businesses to invest in $20bn mega projects

The Republic of Guinea is inviting Nigerian businesses to participate in a series of ongoing mega projects worth an estimated $20bn. The call was made by the Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, while speaking with journalists at the Guinean Embassy in Abuja, on Sunday. Cissoko urged Nigerian companies to explore sectors where they have Read More

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96 m. ago IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced the appointment of prominent media personalities to its standing committees, aimed at promoting press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by the secretary of the institute, Ahmed I. Shekarau on Sunday. The committees include Fundraising, Programming, Advocacy, and Membership, each […] The post IPI Nigeria appoints Idris, Garba Shehu, Egbemode, others to committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Sprint stars shine as MTN CHAMPS Lagos ends with youthful brilliance

Nigeria’s brightest young athletic talents thrilled fans with electrifying performances and dramatic sprint finishes on the final day of the read more Sprint stars shine as MTN CHAMPS Lagos ends with youthful brilliance

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2 h. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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3 h. ago Alabi claims Nigeria’s first gold at ITTF World Para in Jordan

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games bronze medallist, Olufemi Alabi, delivered Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing ITTF World Para Future read more Alabi claims Nigeria’s first gold at ITTF World Para in Jordan

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3 h. ago Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

Nigeria’s award-winning artist Kizz Daniel has kicked off his upcoming album with the release of first single tited, ‘Police’, featuring read more Kizz Daniel to feature Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille in new single ‘Police’

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3 h. ago Seyi Tinubu’s Boasting About His Father Led To My New Single – Eedris Abdulkareem

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has said that his latest single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, was inspired by a viral video of son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, boasting that his father was Nigeria’s best-ever president. The rapper clarified that the song was not a personal attack on Seyi, but a response to the comments […]

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3 h. ago Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police 

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja   The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 17, 2025 for judgment in the N1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji,6 against the Nigeria Police and several others. In the fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/ABJ/152/2025, Akanji is seeking […] The post Court fixes May 17 for judgment in N1bn rights violation suit against police  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Plateau, Benue govs must unite to defeat rampaging terrorists – MBF

The Middle Belt Forum has called on the governors of Plateau and Benue states to unite and develop strategies to defend their people against rampaging terrorists. This is even as a former Military Governor of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Bitrus Atukum (retd.) has criticised the federal government’s approach to addressing insecurity in the state, saying Read More

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4 h. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra

A 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for the brutal murder of his 68-year-old mother, Dorathy Anyaji, during a dispute over money. The tragic incident took place on April 11, 2025, in Amudo Village, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The police investigation revealed that the […] The post Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Presidency Reacts To US Court Order Over Dossiers On Tinubu, Says There’s Nothing New To Be Revealed

The Presidency has reacted to the ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, which ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records relating to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, saying there was nothing new to be revealed to the public. Special Adviser to […]

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4 h. ago Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu

…says Minister of Information’s dismissal of Gov. Zulum’s outcry reckless …252 attacks recorded in Borno since last year …100 soldiers, 238 civilians killed   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Amid rising insecurity and the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state […] The post Declare State of Emergency in Borno, Sen. Ndume urges Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck

By Oluseye Ojo Operatives of Oyo State Police Command have arrested three persons, suspected ro be members of a criminal syndicate that masterminded the hijacking and diversion of a DAF truck, loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The suspects reportedly had hands in the hijacking of the tanker at a spot on […] The post 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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