57 m. ago Faure Gnassingbé sworn in as Togo’s top executive amid controversial constitutional overhaul

Faure Gnassingbé, Togolese leader in a major political shift has been sworn in as the country’s first “President of the read more Faure Gnassingbé sworn in as Togo’s top executive amid controversial constitutional overhaul

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2 h. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “PDP Is Transitioning From Major Party To Minor Party” – Osita Okechukwu

Osita Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed grave concerns about the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Sunday,  Okechukwu lamented that the PDP is “dangerously sliding from major to minor political party” due to what he called self-induced impunity. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, he criticized the […] The post “PDP Is Transitioning From Major Party To Minor Party” – Osita Okechukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago East Africans clear elite prizes in first Enugu International Marathon

As Mbah promises continuous improvement Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu State, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International read more East Africans clear elite prizes in first Enugu International Marathon

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4 h. ago Educationists slam factional NANS President over allegation against Seyi Tinubu

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Educationists under the umbrella of the Education for Accelerated Development (EAD) have described the recent allegation by the factional president of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu, as hoax and piece of fabrication. The factional NANS president had accused Seyi […] The post Educationists slam factional NANS President over allegation against Seyi Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Leadership tissule: Atiku Isah was never screened nor participated in election processes — Ladoja, NANS President

Atiku, Sowore, 2 others behind his ‘frustration’ From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Olusola Oladoja, has asked Nigerians to disregard the claims by Atiku Abubakar Isah, that he was the duly elected president of the association in the last convention in February, 2025. Ladoja told journalists at […] The post Leadership tissule: Atiku Isah was never screened nor participated in election processes — Ladoja, NANS President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Fireworks over INEC’s delineation of electoral wards in Delta

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent delineation and re-delineation of electoral wards by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Warri, Delta State, has sparked outage. This is because a Warri-based lawyer and the Egogo of Warri Kingdom, Chief Robinson Ariyo, has described the action as a ‘fraud’. Ariyo, in a statement on Sunday, claimed […] The post Fireworks over INEC’s delineation of electoral wards in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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8 h. ago Chido Obi makes history as youngest Man United player to start in Premier League

Rising youngster Chido Obi made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player to start a Premier League match for read more Chido Obi makes history as youngest Man United player to start in Premier League

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8 h. ago Oppression of young voices dangerous, says Peter Obi amid VDM, NANS controversies

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has raised concerns over what he read more Oppression of young voices dangerous, says Peter Obi amid VDM, NANS controversies

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8 h. ago Abia Warriors’ Ijoma aims for Super Eagles and European clubs

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Abia Warriors’ star striker Anthony Ijoma has revealed his ambitions to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles and join top European football clubs. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media office, Ijoma noted his exceptional skills, expressing confidence in his potential to excel beyond Nigeria’s borders. “Anthony Ijoma, the young […] The post Abia Warriors’ Ijoma aims for Super Eagles and European clubs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has joined the growing list of public figures calling for the release of popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The activist was reportedly arrested on Friday in Abuja by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development via his […] The post Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian singer, has weighed in on the controversial arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan, suggesting that the arrest is linked to a larger power struggle involving influential religious figures. Kuti, who claimed to have spoken with VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, stated in a video shared on social media on Saturday that he […] The post Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 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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10 h. ago Methodist Bishop Denies Assault, Abuse Of Priest In Cross River

The presiding Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Atamunu, Rt. Rev. Otuekong Ukut has dismissed allegation of verbal abuse and physical assault on a priest, Rev. Victor Uloh. Rev. Oloh, a priest serving under in the diocese had accused the bishop of inhuman treatment and oppression. Reacting to the allegation in an interview with […]

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10 h. ago Ladoja Accuses Opposition Parties Of Fueling Faction In NANS  

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Ladoja has accused opposition political parties of orchestrating ‘false’ factions within the student body to destabilise its leadership. Ladoja made this known while speaking with journalists to clarify recent developments within the education sector and to state the official position of the NANS […]

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12 h. ago Skales Joins Outcry Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Recounts Late Mother’s Ordeal

Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has lashed out at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), branding it the “worst bank in Nigeria.” His criticism comes amid mounting backlash against the bank following the controversial arrest of social media influencer VeryDarkMan. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Skales […] The post Skales Joins Outcry Against GTBank Over VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Recounts Late Mother’s Ordeal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food

Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly been denied access to food by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among his friends and associates. It is important to note that VDM’s legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, issued a statement claiming he was arrested by […] The post Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Gov Mbah runs 10km as East Africans clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon

    Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics  represented by […] The post Gov Mbah runs 10km as East Africans clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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