4 h. ago End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. […] The post End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines commits to boosting Nigeria’s travel, tourism sector

Ethiopian Airlines has pledged to continue supporting tourism, entertainment and cultural events in Nigeria. The airline, which connects over 60 African cities, said supporting Nigeria was a strategic decision as its economy is fast emerging as Africa’s leading hub for such events. According to Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, the newly appointed Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines […] The post Ethiopian Airlines commits to boosting Nigeria’s travel, tourism sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.428 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. The agency also intercepted 942 explosives en route to Zamfara State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi detailed […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the arrest of social media influencer Martin Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), urging greater respect for the rule of law and human rights. In a statement on X on Sunday, May 4, Obi criticised the manner of Otse’s arrest, describing […] The post Peter Obi condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calls for rule of law respect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the heads of security agencies to focus their attention on tracking and arresting individuals and groups allegedly financing insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye condemned the recent brutal attacks in Benue […] The post APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Zamfara APC Condemns Political Manipulation Of Judiciary By Governor Lawal

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to halt the judicial harassment of state lawmakers who have opted to form a parallel assembly. The statement was made available to newsmen on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The APC emphasised that this move was made to foster peace […] The post Zamfara APC Condemns Political Manipulation Of Judiciary By Governor Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago The Fashion Games 2025: Fashion Future Program Graduates 2,000 Youths in a Dazzling Showcase of Creativity and African Excellence

On April 30, 2025, Aba’s iconic Enyimba Stadium became a vibrant stage for colour, culture, and commerce as the Fashion read more The Fashion Games 2025: Fashion Future Program Graduates 2,000 Youths in a Dazzling Showcase of Creativity and African Excellence

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16 h. ago UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Unite Nigeria Group (UNG) has urged the Federal Government and state governors to replicate Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s security model to address rising insecurity nationwide. The UNG stated that Anambra’s Homeland Security architecture, which targets the arrest and prosecution of criminal gang sponsors and financiers, has significantly reduced crime […] The post UNG urges FG to replicate Soludo’s security model for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Sokoto Gov To Intervene In Worker’s Unremitted Loan Deductions

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has pledged to intervene into the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks. Governor Aliyu made the commitment while responding to an appeal by the Sokoto State Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu, who urged the state […]

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17 h. ago Conference highlights need to promote good corporate governance in Nigeria

The urgent need to promote good corporate governance practices in Nigeria was one of the major issues discussed at the read more Conference highlights need to promote good corporate governance in Nigeria

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18 h. ago Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Gombe State Police Command have arrested one Joseph Babari, contracted to cause mayhem in Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspect, confessed that he had been hired by one Isah to fight in Bokos Local Government Area of Plateau State for a fee of N180,000 over two months. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Lawmaker Lauds Release Of Kidnapped Reverend Sisters, Others

The member representing Nsukka/ Igbo-Eze South federal constituency of Enugu State, Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, has praised security agencies in the state for the prompt release of nine persons kidnapped at the Eburumiri area of Ibagwa-Aka community in Igbo-Eze South local government area about a week ago. Two reverend sisters and seven others were reportedly […]

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22 h. ago Abia hosts para badminton championships, Otti inaugurates committees

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State is set to host the 1st Abia State Para Badminton International Championship and the All African Para Badminton Championship from Tuesday, September 30, to Thursday, October 16, 2025. Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee the events. At the […] The post Abia hosts para badminton championships, Otti inaugurates committees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark, Bode George Urges Tinubu

Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement the report of the 2014 National Conference in memory of the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and the late Chief Edwin Clark whom he said contributed immensely to the conference debates, in a bid to […]

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26 h. ago FG, CSOs Urge States To Domesticate Women’s Empowerment Policy

The federal government in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on state governments to prioritise the domestication and implementation of the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) policy to advance inclusive growth and gender equality. The call was made yesterday at a stakeholders’ retreat on the Kano Women’s Economic Empowerment (Kano WEE) Policy, supported by […]

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27 h. ago Insecurity: Your time is up, Tinubu dares bandits, terrorists, kidnappers

…Storms Katsina, says Nigeria will not bow to terror, treachery • Urges soldiers to be resolute From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian military to intensify efforts at ending terrorism and banditry, describing the current security challenges as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history. According to a statement issued by his […] The post Insecurity: Your time is up, Tinubu dares bandits, terrorists, kidnappers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons, including two Reverend Sisters, who were kidnapped in Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 8pm and 9pm, by suspected armed men who stormed the area and whisked them away. Confirming […] The post Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago $220m Fine: Quitting Nigeria Won’t Absolve Meta Of Liability – FCCPC

Meta’s claim that it may be forced to exit Nigeria due to FCCPC’s recent order appears to be a calculated move aimed at inducing negative public reaction and potentially pressuring the FCCPC to reconsider its decision, the commission has said. A statement from its director, corporate affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu yesterday said it investigated Meta Platforms […]

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28 h. ago Africa Demands Monetary Independence As Activists Protest Against CFA Franc In Mali

On May 3, 2025, Bamako, the capital of Mali, hosted a conference of pan-Africanists, ANTI-CFA FRONT, organised by the non-governmental organisation, Urgences Panafricanistes. The event brought together activists, economists and civil society representatives opposed to the use of the CFA franc, a currency considered by many to be a symbol of neo-colonialism and an obstacle […]

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30 h. ago “Exiting Nigeria Won’t Erase Your Liabilities” – FCCPC To Meta

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Meta Platforms Inc. that any threat to withdraw its services from Nigeria will not exempt it from ongoing legal obligations and regulatory consequences. In a statement released on Saturday by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs at the FCCPC, the commission described Meta’s position as […] The post “Exiting Nigeria Won’t Erase Your Liabilities” – FCCPC To Meta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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