70 m. ago Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised that gunmen who killed many in Plateau State communities will face severe punishment under the law once caught. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he offered condolences to families of victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai in Bokkos Local […] The post Tinubu vows severe punishment for Plateau attackers, condoles with victims’ families appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “A Colleague Raped Me Six Years Ago, I Get Panic Attacks Whenever I See Him” – Lolo 1

Nigerian on-air personality (OAP) Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely known as Lolo 1, has opened up about her experience with sexual abuse. During a recent appearance on the Say My Piece podcast, shared on X on Saturday, Lolo 1 opened up about being raped by a colleague six years ago. She revealed that the individual is now […] The post “A Colleague Raped Me Six Years Ago, I Get Panic Attacks Whenever I See Him” – Lolo 1 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Burna Boy, Tyla Lead As African Artists Earned $58m On Spotify In 2024

Nigeria and South Africa’s music industries hit new heights in 2024, earning a combined $58 million in royalties from Spotify alone, according to the streaming giant’s latest report. Spotify, in a statement released on Thursday, revealed that African music genres—particularly Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano—have seen “extraordinary growth across Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industries,” with […]

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9 h. ago MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections

Finding a life partner within the guidelines of Islam can be challenging in today’s digital age. MuslimDate, a halal matchmaking app, is revolutionizing how Muslim singles in Nigeria connect by offering a faith-centered, culturally aware, and privacy-focused approach to marriage. Unlike conventional dating apps, MuslimDate is designed exclusively for Muslims seeking genuine, marriage-focused relationships in […] The post MuslimDate: The Halal Matchmaking App Helping Nigerian Muslims Find Meaningful Connections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Rapper Eminem Becomes Grandfather As Daughter Hailie Welcomes First Baby

American rapper Marshall Mathers, famously known as Eminen, is now a grandfather as his daughter Hailie Jade announced she and her husband Evan McClintock have welcomed their first baby, a boy named Elliot Marshall McClintock. In a post on Instagram, she wrote, “Happy due date,”featuring a photo revealing their son arrived in mid-March, “3 weeks […]

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10 h. ago Georgia man admits aiding Nigerian con men in sextortion scheme

A Georgia man admitted he was part of a five-person money laundering conspiracy that took at least $150,000 from sextortion victims, then sent proceeds of the scheme to a Nigerian criminal group. The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Andrew Birge, said on Thursday that Johnathan Demetrius Green, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Read More

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10 h. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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19 h. ago FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed Federal government’s efforts to monitor suicide cases on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State. The Minister, during an interview with Channels Television on Friday disclosed that closed-circuit television, also known as surveillance cameras have been installed on the popular bridge. He added that security agencies have been positioned to […] The post FG Installs CCTV Cameras To Monitor Suicide Cases On Third Mainland Bridge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Cheap Foodstuffs: How Fake Charity Organisation ‘Scammed’ Kano Residents

Some residents of Kano metropolis in Kano State, mostly women, on Friday, were dazed, having invested their money into a food procurement organisation that has allegedly scammed them. The organisation named Food Access, which is barely two weeks into operation, promised its customers reduced food prices after payment in its bank accounts. Subscribers to the […]

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20 h. ago Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup

Despite a brief misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations reveal that the issue stemmed from misinformation and has since been resolved. Athletes, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the situation was quickly addressed, allowing the festival to proceed without further disruption. The incident occurred […] The post Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion despite minor hiccup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Court to hear suit seeking Rivers’ sole administrator removal April 10

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 10 as the date to hear a case asking for the removal of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The case, which lists President Bola Tinubu as the first defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho. Other defendants include the Read More

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21 h. ago Umahi defends Lagos bridge closure, to probe state controller’s action

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the controversial closure of the Independence Lagos bridge, attributing the decision to a potential safety hazard that could have led to loss of life. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV on Friday, Umahi expressed frustration with the State Controller who authorised the closure but acknowledged her Read More

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26 h. ago Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his […]

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30 h. ago “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed the cause of his conflict with renowned rapper and music executive Olamide. Portable disclosed that his feud with Olamide arose from his belief that the rapper could have offered him more support during his early career, rather than simply featuring on the remix of his […] The post “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault In UK

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault related to four separate women between 1999 and 2005. The comedian was interviewed multiple times by police since an investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023 revealed numerous serious allegations against him. […]

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31 h. ago Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines

From Paul Orude, Bauchi   Bauchí State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is is set to vaccinate no fewer than 556,000 unvaccinated children in the state in the forthcoming 2025 nationwide Polio Vaccination campaign slated for April 24.     UNICEF is supporting.the campaign in Bauchi with 2.5m doses of […] The post Polio vaccination: Bauchi, UNICEF collaboration targets 556,000 children with 2.5 million doses of vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago UNIBEN to commence planting of 10,000 trees to combat climate change

As institution assures adequate partnership with Edo NUJ     From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin     The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, has said that the institution will soon flag off the campaign of the planting of 10,000 trees to help combat the effects of climate change.   “University has […] The post UNIBEN to commence planting of 10,000 trees to combat climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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