26 m. ago Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja

Operatives of Nigeria Police Force have rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian nationals and arrested some suspects, operating across international borders. It was gathered that the development is coming, following a report filed with the National Central Bureau in Abuja on April 27, 2025, over the kidnap of one Anastasia Arthur aka Baidoo, a 48-year-old Ghanaian national. […] The post Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 m. ago Diddy Opts For Trial After Rejecting Plea Deal In Racketeering, Sex Trafficking Case

American music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has declined a plea offer from U.S. federal prosecutors, choosing instead to face trial on serious criminal charges. During a court hearing on Thursday, Combs—also widely recognized as P. Diddy—confirmed to Judge Arun Subramanian that he was turning down the proposed deal that could have significantly reduced […] The post Diddy Opts For Trial After Rejecting Plea Deal In Racketeering, Sex Trafficking Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 m. ago Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement

Some angry women at a venue of the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme, organized by First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, staged a walkout while the event was ongoing. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the event, which held on Friday, was aimed at distributing empowerment items to 500 women across the […] The post Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 m. ago Expert’s research provides roadmap for greener oil & gas industry

By Chinenye Anuforo A groundbreaking scientific study spearheaded by chemical and environmental engineer Olufemi Oni offers concrete pathways for developed nations to mitigate the environmental consequences of sulphur dioxide (SO ) emissions through improved fuel management. This research delivered practical insights aimed at bolstering global energy sustainability and air pollution control initiatives. Published in the Journal […] The post Expert’s research provides roadmap for greener oil & gas industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 m. ago “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP

Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, on Friday responded to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, accusing him of betrayal and misrepresenting the party’s leadership. Speaking to newsmen after an emergency National Executive Council meeting in Abuja, Abure reminded Otti that his rise to power was only possible because of the Labour Party’s support and sacrifices. […] The post “We Made You Governor” – Abure Fires Back At Otti’s Claim Over Control Of LP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 m. ago “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account

Nigerian singer Portable, also known as Habeeb Okikiola, took to social media on Friday to express frustration with his First Bank Nigeria account. In a video shared on platform X, the singer revealed that for over a month, he has been unable to transfer funds or withdraw money from his account, despite regularly receiving deposits. […] The post “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 m. ago CBN Posts ₦165bn Surplus In 2024, Boosts External Reserves To $38.8bn

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recorded a strong turnaround in its financial performance for 2024, posting a surplus of ₦165 billion compared to a deficit of ₦1.3 trillion in 2023. That is according to the apex bank’s 2024 financial statement released on Friday, which highlighted improved operational efficiency, a stronger external reserve position, […]

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59 m. ago Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A family of Allahmagani of Fadia Tudun Wada in Bajju chiefdom in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has expressed sadness that almost two years after the death of their mother, her burial rites have become controversial with the remains in a mortuary all the while. The eldest son […] The post Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 m. ago Tribunal’s judgment on Meta’s $220m fine to protect rights of Nigerians – NPAN

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) says the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT)’s judgment which upheld the $220 read more Tribunal’s judgment on Meta’s $220m fine to protect rights of Nigerians – NPAN

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74 m. ago Defection: Osun PDP’s pain, other party’s gain – Odeyemi, NNPP Chair

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, Dr Tosin Odeyemi has declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is no more relevant in the state, hence the defection by the members of the party to other political parties. Odeyemi in a statement made available to our correspondent […] The post Defection: Osun PDP’s pain, other party’s gain – Odeyemi, NNPP Chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Linda Uneze, managing partner at Maurice Xandra Solutions, builds ecosystem for purposeful dialogue at 5th edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference

The 2025 edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference (DBNC) held at Landmark event centre, 26th April, 2025 further read more Linda Uneze, managing partner at Maurice Xandra Solutions, builds ecosystem for purposeful dialogue at 5th edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference

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2 h. ago Rivers Women Walk Out On Administrator Ibas’ Wife During Empowerment Programme By First Lady Remi Tinubu

Hundreds of women, on Friday, staged a walk-out on Mrs. Theresa Ibas, wife of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), as she mounted the rostrum to speak during an empowerment programme organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (TRHI) in Port Harcourt, the State capital. RHI is the brainchild of Nigeria’s First […]

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3 h. ago FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

The federal government has empowered Federal Colleges of Education to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education and Bachelor’s Degrees read more FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

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3 h. ago What Green Card holders should know in preparing to travel outside the U.S.

The Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration has fueled anxiety at airports, border crossings and other U.S. ports of entry, with read more What Green Card holders should know in preparing to travel outside the U.S.

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3 h. ago Plans To Replace Kemi Badenoch Underway, Says Senior Conservatives

Senior Tories are plotting to remove its Nigerian British conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, after the party’s disastrous local election results. The possibility of the Tories getting their fourth leader in less than four years seems likely as the party lost hundreds of council seats across England and nearly been eliminated in their traditional strongholds. The […]

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4 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Herder To 10 Years Jail For Violating Anti

An Ondo State Magistrate Court, siting in Ondo State has ordered one Dab Bello, to either pay a N20 million compensation for allegedly destroying farmland or serve a 10-year jail sentence. It was gathered that Bello, who is said to be herder, was found guilty on all five counts filed against him, including conspiracy, unlawful […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Herder To 10 Years Jail For Violating Anti-Open Grazing Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account

Martins Vincent Otse, a popular Nigerian social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. His arrest followed his public complaints about unauthorized debits from his mother’s bank account, at the request of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of VeryDarkMan, confirmed the arrest to […] The post VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Atiku: You Can’t Decide For Nigerian Youth, Adnan Tells Baba

A former candidate for Kano State House of Assembly seat in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, Adnan Mukhtar Tudun Wada, has berated the former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters in the office of the Vice President, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, to step aside and keep mute over the affairs of young […]

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4 h. ago “No Weapons Found With Nnamdi Kanu During Arrest In 2015” – DSS Witness Confesses To Court

A witness of the Federal Government, has admitted at the Federal High Court in Abuja, that no weapon of terrorism was recovered from Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos State. The witness who is an operative of the Department of the State Service, (name withheld) also informed […] The post “No Weapons Found With Nnamdi Kanu During Arrest In 2015” – DSS Witness Confesses To Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago $290m Fine: Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings […]

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