53 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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2 h. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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2 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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2 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 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 ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the read more ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

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4 h. ago “My Father Had Five Wives, Having Just One Feels Unfair” – RMD

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, fondly called RMD, has shared his candid thoughts on polygamy, revealing he doesn’t believe it’s fair for a man to stick to one wife. The movie star made the comment during his appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask, a show hosted by Isbae U and posted on X on Sunday. […] The post “My Father Had Five Wives, Having Just One Feels Unfair” – RMD appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the ban placed on a song by veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Soyinka described the development as a return to culture of censorship and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The controversial song, titled: ‘Tell Your Papa’s, was said to have been directed to President […] The post ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gombe correctional service denies blocking remanded activist’s visitors

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command, has denied allegations that it denied members of the Take-It-Back Movement access to remanded state coordinator, Thomas Umar. Our correspondent reports that Umar, 32, was remanded on April 10, 2025, at the Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre on the order of the Federal High Court, Gombe. He is Read More

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6 h. ago FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti A group of over 50 members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), led by figures like J.T. Aborisade and Wale Owasanoye, has distanced itself from a proposed industrial action by the university’s SSANU chapter and the SSANU Western Zone. The threatened strike, […] The post FUOYE SSANU faction rejects planned strike, backs governing council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Beiersdorf shows confidence in Nigerian market, launches Eucerin product to deepen presence

Beiersdorf, a globally renowned skincare company and maker of NIVEA, has once again reinforced its status as one committed to read more Beiersdorf shows confidence in Nigerian market, launches Eucerin product to deepen presence

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7 h. ago Tech Expert Pushes For Innovation In Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion

In the dynamic world of digital banking and financial technology, Nigerian fintech strategist and product innovator, Ayomide Olupitan, has emerged as one of the leading voices in financial inclusion and technological disruption. As the co-founder leading product and operations at Loma Bank, Olupitan is redefining how financial services are delivered to underserved communities and businesses […]

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8 h. ago Hope rises for hospitality industry as IDS Next headlines HMCA 2025 with expert discussions, solutions

Commits to sector growth with event’s 2nd sponsorship Once again, the Nigerian hospitality industry is set to be on global read more Hope rises for hospitality industry as IDS Next headlines HMCA 2025 with expert discussions, solutions

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8 h. ago “The Man Who Discovered Me, Believed In Me First” – Chief Priest Celebrates Obi Cubana At 50th

Nigerian socialite and barman, Cubana Chief Priest, celebrated his friend and former boss, Obi Cubana, on his 50th birthday. The two have been close for many years, and Cubana shared a heartfelt tribute to commemorate the special occasion. On his Instagram, Cubana posted a series of photos capturing their journey together over the years. READ […] The post “The Man Who Discovered Me, Believed In Me First” – Chief Priest Celebrates Obi Cubana At 50th appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts Malaysian Returnee With Meth Consignment Concealed In Loud Speakers

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu (a.k.a Richard) with two giant music speakers used to conceal four large parcels of methamphetamine weighing 2.700kilograms for distribution in Yola and Mubi, in Adamawa State, and across the border into the neighbouring Cameroon. A statement […]

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8 h. ago NDLEA seizes methamphetamine hidden in speakers, arrests Malaysia returnee

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Ndubuisi Udatu, a 41-year-old ex-convict also known as Richard, with 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in two large music speakers. The arrest occurred on Monday, April 7, at an NDLEA checkpoint in Namtari along the Ngurore-Yola road, Adamawa State. Udatu, a returnee […] The post NDLEA seizes methamphetamine hidden in speakers, arrests Malaysia returnee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

Three major unions in Nigeria’s aviation sector have threatened to resume a suspended industrial action, accusing the Nigerian Meteorological Agency read more Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

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10 h. ago Tinubu, Trump’s Africa adviser discussed deeper US, Nigeria partnership in Paris – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with a Senior Advisor for Africa to United States President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, in Paris to explore deeper economic and security partnerships between Nigeria and the United States. The meeting, according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Read More

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10 h. ago VIDEO: ‘I almost sold rechargeable lamps under Lagos bridge,’ Fireboy DML opens up on struggles before fame

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has shared details of his difficult past, revealing that he was close to selling rechargeable lamps under Ajah Bridge in Lagos before gaining recognition in the music industry. The Afrobeats star made the revelation during a recent interview on the 90s Baby Show in Read More

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11 h. ago Wole Soyinka slams NBC for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, describing the development as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka criticised the action Read More

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