50 m. ago “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed confidence that more governors currently in opposition parties will soon defect to the ruling APC. Ganduje made the statement on Monday during a special event in Asaba, Delta State, organized to officially welcome Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa into […] The post “More Governors Will Join APC After Oborevwori’s Defection” – Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 m. ago Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items

The Ogun State Government has cautioned all intending pilgrims preparing for the 2025 Hajj exercise to refrain from carrying banned items, including kolanuts, blades, scissors, knives, and shaving sticks, as they embark on their journey. This advisory was delivered on Monday by Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, during the […] The post Ogun Govt Warns Hajj Pilgrims Against Travelling With Prohibited Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 m. ago My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has clarified the reasons behind his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking on Monday, Okowa revealed that the decision was motivated by the need to strengthen Delta State’s connection to the federal government’s resources and goodwill, which he believes are essential for […] The post My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 m. ago Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that his decision to leave ruling All Progressives Congress is based on the need to build a platform free from godfatherism. Speaking in Kano State on Monday, during a visit to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, El Rufai noted that Nigeria needs a credible political […] The post Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 m. ago My Political Loyalty Is To Nigeria, Not Any Party Or Individual – El Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has asserted that his political decisions have always been driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than any individual or political party. Speaking on Monday, April 28, 2025, during a visit to Kano, where he met with Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), […] The post My Political Loyalty Is To Nigeria, Not Any Party Or Individual – El Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 m. ago Tinubu Congratulates Remo Stars Over Historic League Victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title. Tinubu described the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management. This was […] The post Tinubu Congratulates Remo Stars Over Historic League Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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84 m. ago PenCom moves to recover N1.3bn unpaid pension contributions for Journalists from newspaper organisations

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has stated that newspaper organisations owe over N1.3 billion in unpaid pension contributions for journalists. This was disclosed by the Director General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, who led a delegation to the Nigerian Press Council in Abuja. According to a statement from the Commission on […] The post PenCom moves to recover N1.3bn unpaid pension contributions for Journalists from newspaper organisations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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89 m. ago 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu

….. intending pilgrims vaccination kicks off From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera who is also State Amirul Hajj has disclosed that the state government has taken possession of passports and visas of 3,800 intending pilgrims from the state who are planning to depart to Saudi Arabia for the […] The post 2025 Hajj: Kebbi govt takes possession of 3,800 Pilgrims passports, visas — Emir Argungu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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92 m. 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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1 hour ago Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola

…says nation’s economy on steady growth Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Monday, declared that the nation’s affairs, particularly the economy, are no longer in the hands of the cabal. Adeola, otherwise known as Yayi, said that various reforms introduced […] The post Tinubu’s economic reforms have liberated Nigeria’s economy from control of ‘cabal’, says Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago CBN revises documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revision to the documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. In a circular on Monday, which was signed by its Ag. Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, the apex bank said the review is part […] The post CBN revises documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has struck out a N1 billion suit filed against former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, over the hardships that trailed the 2023 Naira redesign policy. The judge dismissed the suit filed by […]

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3 h. ago Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru el Rufai, Monday, offered insights into the ongoing conversation among political groups and interests opposed to the present administration of power in Nigeria. In a chat with the media in Kano, Rufai explained that the present conversation is intended to bring together opposition political groups, […] The post Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act

From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused the Committee of Federal Rectors (COFER) of meddling in union affairs through what it described as a deliberate misinterpretation of the Trade Union Act. Speaking with journalists in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Monday, the zonal coordinator, ASUP ZONE […] The post ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago UTME: Ekiti Governor commends JAMB, assures people with disabilities of more support as over 30 write exam

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended the Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board(JAMB) for providing candidates with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Governor hailed the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for coming up with the Jamb Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) an inclusive education […] The post UTME: Ekiti Governor commends JAMB, assures people with disabilities of more support as over 30 write exam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago My Political Loyalty To Nigeria, Not Individuals Or Parties, Says El

Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has declared that his political decisions have always been driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than personal interests, individuals, or political parties. Speaking during a visit to Kano, where he met the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), El-Rufai explained […]

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3 h. ago Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged his full backing for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At a rally held in Asaba on Monday, Oborevwori explained that the move to the APC was necessary to ensure Delta State’s alignment with the federal government. He argued […] The post Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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