4 h. ago Nigeria, Sweden strengthen development partnerships at UN meetings

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has held strategic bilateral talks with Ms. Diane Janse, Swedish State Secretary for International Development Cooperation, on the sidelines of the 2025 UN Meetings held in New York, USA over the weekend. The meeting focused on strengthening Nigeria’s partnerships with Sweden in key areas, including technology […] The post Nigeria, Sweden strengthen development partnerships at UN meetings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.428 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. The agency also intercepted 942 explosives en route to Zamfara State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi detailed […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigerian Firm, Brazilian Varsity Sign MoU On Livestock Production

The chief executive officer, Silagreen International Agro Development Limited, Michael Olusegun Akinruli, has said that his firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Zebu Breeders Association (ABCZ), Brazil, to boost food security in Nigeria through improved dairy production, especially cattle. He added that the cooperation was facilitated by the company’s […]

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16 h. ago The Fashion Games 2025: Fashion Future Program Graduates 2,000 Youths in a Dazzling Showcase of Creativity and African Excellence

On April 30, 2025, Aba’s iconic Enyimba Stadium became a vibrant stage for colour, culture, and commerce as the Fashion read more The Fashion Games 2025: Fashion Future Program Graduates 2,000 Youths in a Dazzling Showcase of Creativity and African Excellence

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17 h. ago N3.4bn Opioids Seized In Lagos, Port Harcourt As NDLEA Uncovers Drugs In Chocolate Tins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,000.00) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and […]

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17 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3,500,000 opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.4 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. On Tuesday, April 29, NDLEA officers, alongside Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted two million tafrodol 225mg pills and […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 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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19 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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22 h. ago Untold story: Why Adamawa’s River Wulum became centre of attraction

Fishermen, sellers, others rake in millions of naira through fishing activities Rivers form a vital section of the economic backbone read more Untold story: Why Adamawa’s River Wulum became centre of attraction

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24 h. ago Trino, NIFS to close gaps in entertainment industry with inaugural ISDE programme for creatives

…Induct 12 participants Over the weekend, the Nigerian entertainment industry witnessed the debut of a one-of-its-kind empowerment initistive as Trino read more Trino, NIFS to close gaps in entertainment industry with inaugural ISDE programme for creatives

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26 h. ago State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

By the time the International Labour Day (May 1, 2025) approached, workers in Rivers State were down in spirit. Democracy read more State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

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28 h. ago Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

…Troop out en masse on May Day despite lamentation …Demand increased pay …Sokoto, Imo, Osun, 4 other states yet to read more Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

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37 h. ago Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors

Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator, Mr Macaroni, has received an exciting birthday gift from Mikano Motors. Taking to Facebook on Saturday to share his joy, Mr Macaroni revealed that he has renewed his ambassadorship deal with the company, which now includes the luxury All-New Changan CS95. Expressing his excitement, the entertainer shared, “I’m so […] The post Mr Macaroni Celebrates Birthday With Exciting New Ambassadorship Deal From Mikano Motors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to demonstrate honesty amid ongoing political crisis in the oil rich state. Wike disclosed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Saturday. He also tasked Governor Fubara […] The post Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Rivers Cooperatives to create 23,000 jobs through black fly farming

The Rivers Cooperative Federation has entered into a partnership with Netherlands-based investors, represented by Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship Foundation (ASEF) and read more Rivers Cooperatives to create 23,000 jobs through black fly farming

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38 h. ago Beauty makes women fall in love with plantain and banana again

Beauty is expensive. Human hair wigs—especially high-grade, 100% unprocessed types—can now cost between N200,000 and N300,000 per unit, driven up read more Beauty makes women fall in love with plantain and banana again

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39 h. ago Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

The Abia State Government has promised to upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training read more Abia upscales training of youths in fashion as Ethnocentrique graduates 2,000

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40 h. ago OPEC+ agrees another accelerated oil output hike for June, sources say

Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Saturday have agreed to a further accelerated oil output hike for June of 411,000 barrels read more OPEC+ agrees another accelerated oil output hike for June, sources say

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41 h. ago First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), joined forces to empower 500 women drawn from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. In a statement by Special Assistant […] The post First Lady’s RHI joins forces with SDGs office to empower 500 Rivers Women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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