24 m. ago Akpabio, Eno, IGP, Others Bag Police Excellence Service Awards

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaette; Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno; the inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and other eminent Nigerians have been bestowed with excellent service awards by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Azare, who doled out the awards, explained that […]

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9 h. ago Pastor Abioye opens new church after retirement from winners chapel

By Seyi Babalola Pastor David Abioye has established a new church following his retirement from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel. Abioye stated on Monday evening via his official X handle that he would begin Sunday morning services on May 4. “Exciting news! By the grace of God, starting next […] The post Pastor Abioye opens new church after retirement from winners chapel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago David Abioye Opens New Church 7 Months After ‘Retiring’ From Oyedepo’s Winner’s Chapel

Former vice-president of Living Faith Church, Pastor David Abioye, is set to begin Sunday morning services at his new church on May 4, 2025. Abioye disclosed this at the end of an evening fellowship on Sunday. He noted that his ministry will now hold services by 8am every Sunday morning. “Very important information. From next […]

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17 h. ago American Pastor, T.D. Jakes Steps Down From Mega Church, Hands Leadership To Daughter, Son

Popular American cleric, T.D. Jakes has announced that the position of senior pastor of the Potter’s House in Dallas, U.S.A, will be transferred to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and son-in-law, Pastor Touré Roberts. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following few months after Pastor Jakes suffered a heart attack while preaching at […] The post American Pastor, T.D. Jakes Steps Down From Mega Church, Hands Leadership To Daughter, Son-In-Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Bishop Abioye Starts Own Church Seven Months After Leaving Winners Chapel

Renowned Bishop and former deputy Head of Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, David Abioye has started his own church. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Bishop Abioye who recently retired from Winners, under the leadership of Bishop David Oyedepo, announced the commencement of Sunday morning service at his church. The cleric, alongside Thomas Aremu, retired from […] The post Bishop Abioye Starts Own Church Seven Months After Leaving Winners Chapel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Meet Nigerians who were part of Pope Francis’ inner circle at the Vatican

In the Catholic Church — the Vatican — a select group of Nigerian clerics rose to positions of extraordinary influence read more Meet Nigerians who were part of Pope Francis’ inner circle at the Vatican

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22 h. ago ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Rev. Nashon Azaki, Senior Pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Wuse II, Abuja, has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them baseless and accusing aggrieved church members of pursuing personal interests. In a phone interview on April 27, Azaki stated, “The members were asked to present evidence, but they couldn’t. […] The post ECWA pastor denies sexual misconduct claims, members demand probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, honoring the brightest talents in the music industry. Major winners of the night included Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido. The glamorous event welcomed notable personalities from the worlds of entertainment and politics, […] The post Lagos Lights Up For 17th Headies Awards: Full List Of Winners appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Headies 2025: Davido Presents Odumodublvck With ‘Next Rated Artist’ Award

Nigerian music sensation, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly called Odumodublvck, has won the coveted ‘Next Rated Artist’ award at the Headies held on Sunday night at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The award was presented by Davido, who visibly was excited and proud, shared a heartfelt message before announcing the winner. “I won this award about […]

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34 h. ago Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U

The quarterfinals of the Pastor Umo Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup, popularly known as the Arise Cup, delivered a thrilling day of football marked by dramatic finishes, nerve-racking penalty shootouts, and heroic performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. At the center of the day’s drama was the clash between De Ark […] The post Drama, nerve as quarterfinal battles light up Pastor Eno Easter U-16 Unity Cup appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Happy Boy wins N1m at GOtv Boxing Night 33 as Badoo defeats Coffi

Super bantamweight boxer, Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke was the biggest winner at GOtv Boxing Night 33, which held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Saturday. Adeleke claimed N1m cash prize attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for Best Boxer after a third-round technical knockout of […] The post Happy Boy wins N1m at GOtv Boxing Night 33 as Badoo defeats Coffi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Ribadu To Succeed Tinubu After Second Term, Primate Ayodele Predicts

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, will emerge as the next president of Nigeria after the two-term tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2031. Speaking in an interview with Daily Sun newspaper, Ayodele forecasted that Ribadu would take […]

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51 h. ago MCO honours six retirees for contributions to national growth

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has honoured six retirees and a former director for their significant contributions to the agency’s mandate and their commitment to excellence. The ceremony, held at the MCO conference hall in Abuja, recognised their role in advancing national growth through the mining sector. MCO Director-General, Engr. […] The post MCO honours six retirees for contributions to national growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century

Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome, outside the Vatican at the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s principal basilicas, marking a departure from a century-old Church tradition. Santa Maria Maggiore is a basilica that Pope Francis had a strong connection to and frequently visited for prayer. He had stated […] The post Pope Francis Laid To Rest At Santa Maria Maggiore, Breaking Century-Old Tradition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi     Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.  Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, […] The post Bishop Okoye lays Louis Carter Education foundation in Nnewi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele

Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Akpabio, Ribadu, Soludo, Ambode, Uzodimma’s wife too • Calls for urgent, fervent prayers   By Olakunle Olafioye The leader of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in the North and other parts of the country to avoid major security breach. […] The post Prophecies: What God told me about North, Abuja, Lagos, Ogun –Primate Ayodele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State government has uncovered a total of over N28 mllion fraudulent salary payments in its March 2025 workers payroll. Musa Tanko Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, said this figure involved fraudulent salary payments to individuals who are deceased or who have long retired from the […] The post Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other members of the Nigerian delegation, has arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral, set to take place on Saturday. Akpabio is in charge of a distinguished five-member team that President Bola Tinubu sent to represent Nigeria at the late head of the Roman Catholic Church’s […] The post Akpabio, Catholic Bishops Arrive Vatican For Pope Francis’ Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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