8 m. ago Edo court jails nine for cybercrime, orders assets forfeiture

A High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has convicted and sentenced nine internet fraudsters for offences bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, and possession of fraudulent documents. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Benin Zonal Directorate, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the convictions were secured between Read More

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90 m. ago Professional Counselling: Experts Urge Nigerians To Seek Guidance

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and all Nigerians have been advised to engage professional counsellors for effective guidance in their daily lives. This call was made by the National President of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) and President of the Counselling Practitioners Council, Professor Malami Umar Tambawal, shortly after the council’s inauguration […]

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91 m. ago Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa

By Seyi Babalola Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), claims he is the most constitutionally qualified person to lead the party amid its leadership crisis. Apapa stated this on ARISE TV’s News Night on Thursday, citing Article 14 of the party’s constitution as the basis for his opinion. He said that […] The post Labour Party: Why I’m most qualified for National Chairman – Lamidi Apapa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Again, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Allegations Of Lopsided Political Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favouritism in federal appointments, reaffirming the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national unity. In a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social […]

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2 h. ago “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris

Renowned controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, has pledged to finance the video shoot for Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned the song on Thursday, deeming it inappropriate and offensive. In a surprising […] The post “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF

Arewa Consultative Forum has berated Nigeria politicians that are paying more attention to early campaigns for 2027 general elections than crisis facing the Nation. The group urged them to divert their energies on pressing issues, such as insecurity, hardship, economic challenge facing the country. Speaking at its National Executive Committee meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, […] The post “Nigerian Politicians More Concerned With Premature 2027 Campaign Rather Than Important Issues” – ACF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Prophecies On National Disunity, Insecurity Fulfilled – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has once again called for the unconditional release of their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021. The group highlighted that many of Kanu’s predictions, made long before his incarceration, have now materialized, further supporting their demands for his release. According to IPOB, Kanu’s foresight […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s Prophecies On National Disunity, Insecurity Fulfilled – IPOB appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Slams NBC For Banning His Song, Accuses Government Of Silencing Truth

Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has hit back at the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) following the ban of his new single “Tell Your Papa,” accusing the body of trying to silence the truth and hinder constructive criticism. This followed a memo issued by NBC on April 9, 2025, which banned “Tell Your Papa” from airplay, citing […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Slams NBC For Banning His Song, Accuses Government Of Silencing Truth appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has harshly criticized former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George, accusing him of introducing violence and ethnic politics to the state. Olayinka challenged Ada George to identify any meaningful development or positive legacy he left in Rivers State, aside […] The post Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Group Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

A civil advocacy group, The Action Collective, has called for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following renewed allegations of sexual harassment that the group said were damaging both the credibility of the National Assembly and Nigeria’s international reputation. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday and signed by its National Coordinator, […]

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3 h. ago NDLEA Cracks Down On Kano Drug Hotspots, Arrests 22 Suspects

The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested 22 suspects and confiscated a range of illicit substances following a series of coordinated raids across drug hotspots in the state. Led by the State Commander, CN AI Ahmad, the operation was carried out in Dan’agundi Construction Site, Gwangwazo […]

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4 h. ago Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   The Aso Villa home of Abia-North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday evening played host to Top stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the state on the behest of the Party’s National Welfare Officer of the party, Hon. Donatus Nwankpa, in collaboration with the state leadership. […] The post Abia 2027: Party bigwigs attend Sen Kalu’s unity meeting, reaffirm APC’s readiness for elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Fundamentally  flawed decision,’ poll respondents clapback at  Rivers’ state of emergency

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State ignited a heated national debate. The directive includes read more ‘Fundamentally  flawed decision,’ poll respondents clapback at  Rivers’ state of emergency

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5 h. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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5 h. ago Edo unveils diaspora agency to boost potential for economic growth

Edo State Diaspora Agency on Thursday said it is determined to ensure that the potential of Edo indigenes in the Diaspora is harnessed to boost the economic, social and cultural development of the state. The Director General of the Agency, Loretta Ogboro-Okor who stated this during her maiden press conference in Benin, Edo State, also Read More

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5 h. ago NBC ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song unconstitutional – Amnesty

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, labelling the move a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Amnesty International described the Read More

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6 h. ago Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas

By Chinelo Obogo Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged the Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to halt the appointments of Local Government Administrators and reconstitution of state boards.    The rebuke follows a Federal High Court order by Justice Adamu Muhammed, barring Ibas from […] The post Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Prolonged crisis ‘ll destroy LP, Ngogbehei warns aggrieved members

…Preaches peacerlaf. From Okwe Obi, Abuyja Director General of Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilization and Integration, Marcel Ngogbehei, has warned aggrieved members that the ongoing internal wranglings would consume the party, if not addressed. He called on members of the party to remain united and steadfast in the face of ongoing internal challenges rocking the […] The post Prolonged crisis ‘ll destroy LP, Ngogbehei warns aggrieved members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation

By Sunday Ani  A political and civil advocacy pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to immediately step down or resign from office, following allegations of sexual harassment that have not only tainted the integrity of the National Assembly but also embarrassed Nigeria before the international community.  The group insisted […] The post Alleged sexual harassment: Group demands Akpabio’s resignation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Revocation Of Illegally Acquired Farmlands

Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has vowed that all illegally acquired farmlands by some companies in the state would be revoked. Idahosa, who stated in Benin on Friday when he received members of the Association of Cocoa Farmers, noted that some farmlands were acquired through proxies. In a statement by his Chief […]

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