48 m. ago Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Farah Dagogo, former House of Representatives member and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and commitment to nation-building as they mark International Workers’ Day 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dagogo described workers in public and private sectors as the backbone of Nigeria’s […] The post Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation-building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 m. ago Women participation in democratic processes, key to inclusion

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Active participation of women, particularly women journalists, in Nigeria’s democratic processes has been described as vital to building an inclusive and accountable society. This was the consensus at the end of a two-day workshop on “Capacity Building of Women Journalists for Participation in Democratic Processes in Nigeria,” organised by Humint Development […] The post Women participation in democratic processes, key to inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 m. 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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61 m. ago Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Court of Appeal in Calabar, on Wednesday, April 30, upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud committed during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, was convicted in 2021 by the Akwa Ibom State High Court […] The post Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos has convicted a blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe, for cyberbullying and libelling the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty to the charges following a plea bargain agreement he entered into with the police. He, […] The post Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. 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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64 m. ago Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cult members, said to have involved in several killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025. Hundeyin identified the suspects […] The post Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 m. ago NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun

…holds capacity building workshop for health workers in two LGAs Laide Raheem, Abeokuta As part of efforts to combat the spread of cancer disease in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has donated basic cancer screening equipment and consumables to health facilities in Ogun State. Handing over the screening equipment […] The post NICRAT donates cancer screening equipment, consumables to Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago “Something Needs To Be Fixed” — Small Doctor On Decline Of Fuji Music

Nigerian artist Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has voiced his concerns about the present condition of the widely loved Yoruba music genre, fuji. The singer stated that fuji music is “dying” and emphasised the need for immediate efforts to revive and sustain the genre. He noted that since the rapid rise of Remi […] The post “Something Needs To Be Fixed” — Small Doctor On Decline Of Fuji Music appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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70 m. ago Despite 15 Years Shaping Nigerian Music, I Still Don’t Get My Flowers – Davido

Renowned singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has stated that he is often not given enough recognition for his contributions to the Nigerian music industry. He pointed out that even after maintaining a consistent presence in the music industry for 15 years, he still doesn’t receive the recognition he deserves. During a recent chat […] The post Despite 15 Years Shaping Nigerian Music, I Still Don’t Get My Flowers – Davido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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75 m. ago “I Have No Plans To Rejoin APC” – Atiku Restates Lotalty To PDP Amid Political Realignments

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has maintained his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the recent defection of his former running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move by Okowa has triggered speculations regarding Atiku’s own political future, but his camp has swiftly dismissed any notions of a defection. […] The post “I Have No Plans To Rejoin APC” – Atiku Restates Lotalty To PDP Amid Political Realignments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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81 m. ago Customs Seizes N921bn Drones, Fake Drugs, Others At Lagos Port

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, announced the seizure of drones, fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The contraband valued at over N921 billion also includes expired food items and other controlled security equipment such as drones and walkie-talkies, among others. Details of the […]

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1 hour 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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1 hour ago Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has pledged to connect Anambra State to the center if elected governor in the November 8 poll. Speaking in an interview at his Umueri country home, Chukwuma expressed admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, particularly those aimed at empowering […] The post Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has revealed that Nigeria has been considered a key partner under the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), by the German Development Corporations (GIZ). Dangiwa made the revelation in a meeting in Abuja with the delegation from the German Development […] The post Nigeria to partner with Germany in energy efficiency in building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

As Nigeria seeks to bolster its national security and reduce economic dependence, a new push is emerging to prioritise local read more Local defence firms urge FG’s support to boost security, economy

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2 h. ago Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his recent appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, describing the recognition as well-deserved and timely. The lab is a high-level advisory body focused on promoting private investment and job creation in emerging economies. In a […] The post Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment, hails his transformative impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigerian couple Izy, Ibukun Olabode team up for ‘Ayobami’ short film

In a cinematic couple collaboration Olabode Izy, Nigerian filmmaker has teamed up with his wife, Ibukun Olabode, to bring their read more Nigerian couple Izy, Ibukun Olabode team up for ‘Ayobami’ short film

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2 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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