71 m. ago Kaduna Court Remands 4 Security Guards Over Death Of SS2 Student

Four personnel of Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS) have been ordered to be remanded in a correctional centre by a Chief Magistrate Court over the murder of one Ahmed Musa. Musa, a Senior Secondary School 2 student of Government Technical College Malali in Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna State was brutally murdered on […]

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1 hour ago “It Was Like Film Trick” – Oyedepo’s Daughter Describes How Her Father Miraculously Escaped Assassins

Love Ogah, the daughter of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has shared a chilling account from her secondary school years, recalling an assassination attempt on her father. During a recent sermon, which went viral on X on Wednesday, Ogah narrated how a group of assassins stormed their home, openly stating their […] The post “It Was Like Film Trick” – Oyedepo’s Daughter Describes How Her Father Miraculously Escaped Assassins appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria’s first digital WASSCE

In a major technological shift, the West African Examinations Council has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, it is aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Speaking during a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, Head Read More

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3 h. ago ‘Stop Hunting In Southern Nigeria,’ Kano Rep Tells Constituents

The lawmaker representing Rano Bunkure Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Rurum, has appealed to his constituents that were affected by the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State to discontinue hunting in the Southern part of the country, saying the practice is no longer justifiable. Rurum made the appeal when he visited the families of […]

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4 h. ago NSCDC uncovers five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja, arrests seven

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday in Abuja. The corps also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal crude oil production and distribution. Read More

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4 h. ago Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign

The legal representative who once represented the family of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, Mr. Taiwo Odumosu, has distanced himself from the GoFundMe campaign set up to support an investigation into the singer’s death. In a statement sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, Odumosu clarified that he had no involvement in any […] The post Lawyer Clears Name, Denies Role in Mohbad’s GoFundMe Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘Oyedepo’s daughter recalls assassination attempt on her father

The daughter of renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has revealed a shocking account of an assassination attempt on her father during her secondary school years. Speaking during a recent sermon, Ogah recounted how a group of hired assassins stormed their home with the intent to Read More

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5 h. ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago HWH Boss Obtains Master’s In Gender Studies From UK Varsity, Promises New Deal For Nigerian Women

As part of her efforts to redefine gender equality and promote transformative leadership in Nigeria, executive director of HEIR Women Hub (HWH), Anuli Aniebo, has earned a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, Aniebo, who […]

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8 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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11 h. ago Afenifere faction slams FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’

A faction of Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere loyal to the leadership of Late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has upbraided President Bola Tinubu over the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa”. Afenifere, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its acting Chairman and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye, said that the Read More

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11 h. ago NEDC to train 100, 000 secondary school teachers, school administrators in northeast

The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced training of 100,000 teachers and school administrators for effective and efficient service delivery, read more NEDC to train 100, 000 secondary school teachers, school administrators in northeast

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15 h. ago FG Targets $74bn Agriculture Growth With New Livestock Policy

The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at the official flag-off of the policy validation workshop in Abuja, the minister of livestock development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the […]

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16 h. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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16 h. ago Why Nigeria’s maritime cadets still struggle with global certification – NSML MD

In this interview, with ANOZIE EGOLE, the Managing Director of the NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, speaks on the challenges with the Nigerian Seafarers Development Program, among others You said 2024 was a good year for NSML. Can you tell us how? I can tell you it was our best year, Read More

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16 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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16 h. ago Dufil Prima Foods kicks off 17th edition of Indomie Heroes Awards

By Merit Ibe       Dufil Prima Foods Ltd., the maker of Indomie Instant Noodles, has flagged off the 17th edition of the Indomie Heroes Awards. The search for Nigeria’s most inspiring young heroes officially began on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Themed “Unsung Heroes,” this year’s edition sets out to uncover and honour incredible […] The post Dufil Prima Foods kicks off 17th edition of Indomie Heroes Awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago ‘Stop Tribalism, It’s Opportunity For Resumption Of Oil Exploration In North’, Shehu Sani Tells Critics Of NNPCL Boss Pick

A one-time Senator representing Kaduna Central, Comrade Shehu Sani, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the appointment of Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), dismissing claims that his selection was an ethnic favouritism towards the Yorubas by President Bola Tinubu. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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