23 m. ago Tinubu congratulates Mo Abudu on making Time’s 100 Most Influential People list

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, for her inclusion in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People list. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Abudu’s work as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador. “Mo Abudu’s recognition […] The post Tinubu congratulates Mo Abudu on making Time’s 100 Most Influential People list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 m. ago Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan

Team Nigeria has bagged 14 medals in para table tennis, at the just concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan. The team made an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, ranking among the top three teams in the tournament. Nigeria battled for honours alongside host Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Egypt, […] The post Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Atiku Abubakar-led 2027 political coalition has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of acting as agents for President Bola Tinubu by opposing a broad-based coalition to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rescue Nigerian democracy. In a statement titled “Rescuing Nigerian Democracy,” issued on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, by […] The post Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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81 m. ago Bagudu chairs committee as FG moves to conduct population census

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-level Committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census chaired by Atiku read more Bagudu chairs committee as FG moves to conduct population census

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2 h. ago FG consoles CBEX victims, calls for collective fight against ponzi schemes

The Federal Government on Wednesday sympathised with victims of the digital investment platform CBEX, stressing that Nigerians must work together to put an end to the rise of Ponzi schemes in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the appeal in his keynote address at the Read More

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2 h. ago Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has emphasized that Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges. This was made known in a statement signed by SA Media and Communication to the Minister, Nneamaka Okafor on Wednesday. The minister stated that boosting local production […] The post Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, called on the federal government read more Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

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4 h. ago Social Media Is Now A ‘Terrorist Organisation’, Sultan Of Sokoto Raises Alarm

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” that must be urgently dealt with to preserve national security. Speaking during the 17th executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held in Maiduguri, […]

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4 h. ago Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance

Nigerian rapper Mi Abaga has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of innocent lives in Zike Village, Bassa, Plateau State. The attack on Sunday night left several people dead—young and old alike—intensifying the grief in a state still mourning the earlier tragedy in Bokkos. Mi Abaga, who is from Plateau State, shared a […] The post Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that 51 people were killed after gunmen invaded Kimakpa village, Miango district, in Bassa Local Government on Monday. The attack came barely two weeks after […] The post Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa

Nigerian singer, Portable, has issued a strong warning to his critics, threatening legal action against anyone defaming him online. In a video shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday, the controversial musician declared that he would not hesitate to arrest those tarnishing his reputation on social media. “To those people defaming me, spoiling my name, […] The post “If You Talk Bad About Me, I’ll Write Petition Against You” – Portable Warns Defamers Amid Feud With Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele

Urges spokespersons to embrace knowledge, calm, and national interest at NIPR Summit From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed how the debates that trailed the four sweeping tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in October 2024, turned out to be […] The post How tax reforms debates became blessing in disguise – Oyedele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 2027: My Father Must Avoid Becoming PDP’s Scapegoat, Says Bauchi Gov’s Son

The eldest son of Bauchi State governor, Engr. Shamsudeen Bala, has charged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to strategise to win the 2027 presidential election and prevent a repeat of history by scapegoating his father, Bala Mohammed, after the polls. LEADERSHIP recalls that Governor Mohammed-led PDP Governors’ Forum recently resolved after their meeting in […]

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5 h. ago Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Senator Neda Imansuen, has emphasized the importance of transparency in governance during a town hall meeting in Idogbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. He explained that he decided to meet his constituents and consult with various groups in Edo […] The post Senator Imasuen meets constituents in Edo South, calls for transparency in governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

The House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator read more Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

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7 h. ago FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns

By Gabriel Dike The National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, over the exclusion of the union in renegotiation of the 2009 agreement. In a protest letter signed by NAMDA National President, Dr. Nosa Orhue and the acting Secretary General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu, warned that […] The post FG committee’s exclusion of NAMDA in renegotiation, threat to peace in varsities, union warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price To N835 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol from N865 to N835 per litre. The price slash came after the recent decline in global crude oil prices, which have dropped to $64 per barrel from over $70 per barrel in recent weeks. […]

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9 h. ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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12 h. ago FAAC Disbursement To FG, States, LGAs Drops To N1.578trn In March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.578 trillion to the Federal Government, states, and local government areas (LGAs) from the March 2025 revenues, marking a decline from previous months. The March disbursement, was about N25 billion lower than the N1.678 trillion shared for February 2025, representing a decrease of approximately […]

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13 h. ago Akpabio To MDAs: Legislative Resolutions Binding, Not Optional

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said compliance with legislative resolutions by government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is not optional but binding. Akpabio stated this at the 2nd National Workshop, organised by the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance in Abuja, on the theme “Consolidating Strategies for Strengthening Legislative Compliance by MDAs.” Akpabio, represented by the […]

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