97 m. ago One Killed, Seven Others Injured As Explosion Hits Kaduna Community

A 12 years old boy, identified as Abubakar Muhammed has been killed in an explosion which occurred in Abakpa community, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the horrible incident which happened on Tuesday, adjacent the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, left seven other person injured. In a […] The post One Killed, Seven Others Injured As Explosion Hits Kaduna Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns 

Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has directed security agencies to arrest individuals found with dreadlocks or firearms across the state. The Governor made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. The meeting which involved traditional rulers, law enforcement officials, and community leaders, was said to be in response to […] The post Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Census Committee’s Task To Ensure Adequate Funding, Planning, Bagudu Clarifies

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, said yesterday in Abuja that the Presidential Committee on Population and Housing Census is an ad hoc technical body established to identify funding sources for the upcoming enumeration of Nigerians. He spoke at the committee’s inaugural meeting, which was inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu last week, […]

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4 h. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bagudu clarifies committee’s task, says it’s to ensure adequate funding, planning for census

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, said yesterday in Abuja that the Presidential Committee on Population and Housing Census was an adhoc technical body established to identify funding sources for the upcoming enumeration of Nigerians. He spoke at the committee’s inaugural meeting, which was inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu last week, to […] The post Bagudu clarifies committee’s task, says it’s to ensure adequate funding, planning for census appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta

By Lukman Olabiyi A coalition of over 130 pan-Yoruba groups under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to avert a looming crisis in the Niger Delta . The group warned that the current political and economic marginalization of the Itsekiri people […] The post Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday rebuked Pastor Tunde Bakare, an outspoken cleric and former presidential aspirant, for comments it labelled “sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary” against the National Assembly. Bakare’s criticisms, delivered during an Easter Sunday address at The Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, targeted the Senate’s handling of Senator […] The post UPDATE: Senate replies Bakare, describes comments as “contemptuous” criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Analyst Warns APC Against Gov Oborevwori’s Alleged Defection Move

A prominent political analyst in Delta State, George Urhie, has warned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the national level of the dire consequences of allowing Governor Sherrif Oborevwori of Delta State to defect to the party and seek re-election on its platform come 2027. Urhie’s warning comes amid rumours of Oborevwori’s […]

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13 h. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Delta 2027: Analyst warns APC against welcoming Governor Oborevwori

By Philip Nwosu A prominent political analyst, George Urhie, has issued a strong caution to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against admitting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State into its fold ahead of the 2027 general elections. Urhie’s warning comes amid swelling speculation that Oborevwori, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Delta 2027: Analyst warns APC against welcoming Governor Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigerians gets indigenous cosmetics specifically for black skin

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Lumi Cosmetics, a Nigerian brand, launched a range of beauty products tailored for black skin on April 22 in Abuja. Co-Director Adaku Uju assured Nigerians that the hypoallergenic products are safe, effective, and designed to suit various black skin tones without causing rashes or breakouts. She stated: “Our product is unique […] The post Nigerians gets indigenous cosmetics specifically for black skin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Uzodimma to Ebuka Obi: We’ll give you more land, if you want

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has pledged to allocate additional land to the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach for developmental projects. The assurance came on April 22 during the commissioning of the Zion Seraphic Orphanage and Old People’s Home, built by the ministry in Mgbirichi Community, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area. Uzodimma praised […] The post Uzodimma to Ebuka Obi: We’ll give you more land, if you want appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

Nigerians are more optimistic about the future than those outside the shores of the country despite growing grievances and trust read more ‘Nigerians more optimistic about the future than global counterparts’ – Report

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16 h. ago Benue Killings: Super Falcons Star Questions Federal Govt’s ‘Silence’, Calls For Urgent Actions

Peace Ogebe, a prominent player in the Super Falcons squad, has expressed deep concern over the continued killings in her home state of Benue, challenging the federal government’s alleged silence on the ongoing crisis. The Nigerian international player revealed that the continuous killing of innocent civilians in her community has left her restless and heartbroken. […]

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17 h. ago Power outage: Jos Disco pledges quick restoration to Makurdi after rainstorm

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A rainstorm in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, on April 20 caused widespread power outages by collapsing several electricity poles and tripping all feeders in the area. The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JEDC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on April 22 by Dr Friday Adakole Elijah, Head of […] The post Power outage: Jos Disco pledges quick restoration to Makurdi after rainstorm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NAHCON, State Pilgrims Welfare Boards Fix May 9 For Inaugural Hajj Flight

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a meeting with State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board Executive Secretaries and agreed that the airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land should commence on May 9, 2025 and end May 24. The meeting was also convened to assess the level of preparedness of the State […]

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18 h. ago “Northern Politicians Failed The Region, They’re Part Of Nigeria Problems” – Kaduna Gov

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has berated some northern politicians over the current state of the region, saying that they all failed to perform their duties. Speaking during an interview with TRUST TV on Tuesday, Governor Sani noted that criticism of government should be rooted in the interest of the people, not driven by a quest […] The post “Northern Politicians Failed The Region, They’re Part Of Nigeria Problems” – Kaduna Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Akwa Ibom Probes Poor Outing At Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival

The Akwa Ibom State government has launched investigation into the abysmal performance of the state contingent at the just-concluded regional sports festival organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This followed allegations of embezzlement of funds meant for the athletes’ allowances and failure to provide sporting kits and other motivational aids for the athletes […]

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s trust index rises by 65% amid institutional failure, economic hardships

The overall trust index on Nigerians has seen a slight uptick from 61 percent in 2024 to 65 percent in read more Nigeria’s trust index rises by 65% amid institutional failure, economic hardships

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26 h. ago Real Madrid Observe Minute’s Silence As La Liga Mourns Pope Francis

Real Madrid players observed a minute’s silence before training on Monday as tributes poured in from across LaLiga after the death of football-mad Pope Francis at 88. “Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences to the whole Catholic community in the face of the loss of a historic and universal figure,” the club said in […]

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