80 m. ago JAMB delists 5 CBT centres, arrests 27 impersonators, warns against unauthorized restrictions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted the five computer-based test (CBT) centres that failed to meet the read more JAMB delists 5 CBT centres, arrests 27 impersonators, warns against unauthorized restrictions

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1 hour ago At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. read more At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

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2 h. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Future of Payments Conference: Charting Nigeria’s next leap through contactless innovation

For four decades, Nigeria’s payment journey has been a story of transformation, one driven by resilience, vision, and technology. From read more Future of Payments Conference: Charting Nigeria’s next leap through contactless innovation

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2 h. ago Niger: Arewa Think Tank backs Bago’s executive order to curb crime

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Think Tank (ATT), a northern advocacy group, has expressed strong support for Niger State Governor Umar Bago’s executive order to combat crime and insecurity in the state. The group stated that the governor’s actions are lawful and necessary to address the rising violence in Minna, the state capital, where […] The post Niger: Arewa Think Tank backs Bago’s executive order to curb crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, has credited President Bola Tinubu with preventing Nigeria’s economic collapse through the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. Adeola, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, claimed that the previous administration borrowed heavily to fund subsidies and […] The post Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Experts call for shift from politics to governance at Advocate annual lecture

From Philip Nwosu On Friday, April 25, leaders from governance, academia, civil society, and media gathered at Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Delta State, for the second Advocate Publication Ltd Annual Lecture Series. Themed “Between Governance and Politics: The Delicate Balancing to Ensure Growth and Development,” the event explored Nigeria’s growing divide between politics and governance. […] The post Experts call for shift from politics to governance at Advocate annual lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has appealed to Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara, to remain with the party amid talks of a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, George stressed that the PDP remains strong despite facing internal challenges, and urged Fubara to stay committed to […] The post “Don’t Abandon PDP, We Have Better Structures” – Bode George Appeals To Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges

A high court in Ikoyi has ordered the detention of Nigerian singer Terry Apala at the Ikoyi correctional center over alleged abuse of naira notes. In a statement on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that Apala was arraigned on a one-count charge of naira mutilation. The commission alleged that the singer […] The post Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction

Forensic psychologist Uwom Eze has rejected allegations that Mohbad’s death was caused by drug abuse. On September 12, 2023, Mohbad passed away following an injection given by a nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe. He was buried the next day, but on September 21, 2023, the police exhumed his body for an autopsy. The pathologist overseeing the autopsy, […] The post Forensic Review Rules Out Drug Abuse In Mohbad’s Death, Points To Allergic Reaction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity

As part of efforts to end killings across the country, hunters and farmers have called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to empower them in flushing out terrorists hiding in forests. The groups, identified as Nigerian Forest Security Service, Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria, Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria, and the Oodua Peoples Congress, noted that […] The post Hunters Seek FG’s Physical, Spiritual Support Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex

Former minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has demanded that Nigerians should be allowed to acquire firearms to defend themselves against terrorist attack. Mr. Dalung believes that the approval would put an end to the incessant killings going on in Benue, Plateau, Kwara and other places in the country. Addressing newsmen on Friday, the […] The post “Legalize Guns, Allow Nigerians Protect Themselves Against Terrorists” – Ex-Minister Tells NASS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Abiodun awarded on foreign investment drive, says Ogun is Nigeria’s industrial hub

…to showcase Ogun economic potentials in Oman …plans to host Ogun Economic Summit The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a United read more Abiodun awarded on foreign investment drive, says Ogun is Nigeria’s industrial hub

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4 h. ago Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a strict crackdown on unregistered hospitals and unqualified medical practitioners following the tragic death of Chekwube Chinagorom, a 35-year-old pregnant woman, at an unregistered facility in Abuja. Chinagorom died after a Caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital in Durumi, which […] The post Wike orders crackdown on unregistered Abuja hospitals after maternal death at illegal facility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago PDP: We’ve seen it before, defectors came back – Bode George

Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed concerns about the recent defection of members to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State ahead of the 2027 election. In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today,’ George said the party has witnessed such defections, and members always […] The post PDP: We’ve seen it before, defectors came back – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one

APC’ll soon pay dearly for it From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He warned that this move would backfire, predicting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon […] The post Defections: Wabara accuses Tinubu of turning Nigeria into one-party state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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