5 m. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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2 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Minister reopens Lagos’ Independence Bridge, promises permanent fix

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. The minister stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. He acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island Read More

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8 h. ago 56% Of Cyberattacks Bypass Security With Legitimate Logins — Report

More than half of cyberattacks in 2024 bypassed traditional security defenses by using legitimate login credentials, rather than exploiting system vulnerabilities, a newly released 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report revealed. The report, which analysed over 400 cases of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident Response (IR), revealed that 56 percent of cyberattacks were executed […]

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8 h. ago FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba

Tribune Online FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba The Namnai bridge along Wukari Jalingo highway which is linking Calabar to Maiduguri collapsed in 2024 due to flood. FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba Tribune Online

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10 h. ago 60% Of Corruption Cases In LGAs Linked To Healthcare, Infrastructure — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local government level were linked to diversion of public funds intended for critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The ICPC chairman stated this during a […]

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15 h. ago After LEADERSHIP Report, Kaduna Electric Restores Power In Kakuri

The residents of Kakuri Hausa, Makera constituency, Kaduna State, are excited that the electricity supply was restored to their community following a report by LEADERSHIP. It was gathered that electricity was restored at the midnight of April 2, 2025. LEADERSHIP reported on March 31, 2025, that the community had been in darkness since April last […]

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17 h. ago CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied a viral claim circulating on social media, saying that it has introduced two new denomination, N5,000 and N10,000 notes. In a statement on Thursday, CBN described the report as fake. The purported Whatsapp message quoted one Deputy CBN Governor, Ibrahim Tahir Jr., saying that the move is aimed […] The post CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Obi of Onitsha rejects report on northern youths, calls for harmony

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe has denied issuing any warning to northern youths over the killing of hunters in Edo state. In a statement on Thursday by his chief of staff, Osita Anionwu said the monarch has not made any statement concerning the incident in Edo State. The statement came after claims of the Read More

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26 h. ago Olmo, Victor given green light to finish season with Barcelona

Spain’s sports council said on Thursday Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be able to play for Barcelona until the end of the season after a case between the club and La Liga. The Spanish league had said Barca failed to register Olmo and Victor before a deadline at the end of December, when the Read More

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30 h. ago AMCON receives huge boost, as Arik Air airlifts 2.2m passengers in 2024, operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report

Arik Air in 2024, airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the read more AMCON receives huge boost, as Arik Air airlifts 2.2m passengers in 2024, operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report

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34 h. ago Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report

Corporates charged to explore opportunities We want to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse- Remita By Henry Uche Poised to make Nigeria Africa’s fintech powerhouse, Remita Payment Services Limited (RPSL), in a report from a survey titled Unlocking the Power of AI in Nigeria’s Fintech Sector, said Nigeria’s AI market is projected to reach USD $434.4 […] The post Nigeria’s AI market projected to hit USD $434.4 million by 2026 – Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago ‘Financial Instability, Social Media Addiction Trigger Mental Imbalance In Youths’

Forty four per cent of young adults (18-24) currently suffer from mental health conditions, with excessive use of social media and financial instability being major contributing factors, according to AXA Mind Health Report 2025. Additionally, the report disclosed that work-related stress, including excessive workload, tight deadlines, and a lack of work-life balance, remain a significant […]

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36 h. ago Real Madrid, Barcelona set for El clasico Copa dey Rey final

Barcelona qualified for the Copa del Rey final after beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Wednesday night. The first leg of the semi-final tie ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw. Ferran Torres, who was picked to start the second leg ahead of Robert Lewandowski, scored the only goal of the game. Barca’s 5-4 aggregate win has […] The post Real Madrid, Barcelona set for El clasico Copa dey Rey final appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Police dismiss report on herdsmen invasion of Enugu community

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has refuted claims of  herdsmen invasion of  Eha-Amufu, describing the reports as baseless, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to mislead the public and instill fear. Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Daniel Ndukwe in a statement  yesterday,clarified that,”no community in Eha-Amufu or any part of Enugu […] The post Police dismiss report on herdsmen invasion of Enugu community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Arik Air flew 2.2m passengers, operated 10,699 flights in 2024 –Report

• AMCON lauded Arik Air successfully airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1 and December 31, 2024, according to a report confirmed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The airline, which has been under the receivership of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) since 2017, despite its challenges, also operated 10,699 flights within the year […] The post Arik Air flew 2.2m passengers, operated 10,699 flights in 2024 –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco

• Diri extends tenure, warns errant chiefs Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has received the interim report of the steering committee on resolution of the protracted crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the State. The chairman, Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (retd), yesterday, presented the report during the 158th session of the […] The post Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report

Tribune Online Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report A report that examined the implications of privatisation reforms advocated by international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank, has revealed a pattern of systemic failures that continued to compromise water access for millions of Nigerians. The report, ‘Big Debt, Big Thirst: A Case Study of World Bank Supported Projects in Ekiti, Rivers and Bauchi States’ […] Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Osimhen Scores Brace As Galatasaray Knocks Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Out Of Turkish Cup

Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen on Wednesday scored two goals as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in a dramatic Turkish Cup quarter-final clash. Turkey international Baris Yilmaz provided an for Osimhen to get the opening goal after 10 minutes. The Nigerian striker then doubled his tally in the 27th minute from the penalty spot, giving his […] The post Osimhen Scores Brace As Galatasaray Knocks Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Out Of Turkish Cup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Osimhen’s brace knocks Mourinho’s Fenerbahce out of Turkish Cup

Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning performance on Wednesday as his brace secured Galatasaray a 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the final stage of the Turkish Cup, eliminating José Mourinho’s side from the competition. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 10th minute, putting Galatasaray ahead with a well-taken shot from the edge of the box. The Read More

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