3 h. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP’s chieftain noted that this is the only way to uphold people’s mandate and restore peace in the state. Recall that President Tinubu in March, suspended Governor Fubara, his Deputy, […] The post Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed her free medical outreach as a beacon of compassion, health, and hope. Speaking at the 6th edition, launched at Obudu German Hospital in Obudu Local Government Area on 19 April 2025, she noted its impact. She said, […] The post Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Rivers Solad visits, announces readiness to revive N3.6bn wasting Songhai Farms complex

Hope seems to rise in the agric sector in Rivers State especially the N3.6bn Rivers Songhai Farms Initiative (RSFI) which read more Rivers Solad visits, announces readiness to revive N3.6bn wasting Songhai Farms complex

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19 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on April 19, 2025, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue efforts continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State and Elvert Ayambem, speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, have felicitated Christians read more Easter celebration: Cross River Governor, Speaker felicitate Christians

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20 h. ago Persons With Disabilities Panic Over Kwankwaso’s ‘Defection’

The APC Persons With Disabilities Support Organisation in Kano State has expressed fear over the planned defection of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) factional leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crisis as the main reason. This was revealed on Saturday during an emergency press conference by the […]

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20 h. ago Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos building collapse: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue

By Toks David A devastating collapse of a three-storey building at 9 & 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger, on Saturday, April 19, has claimed five lives, with 12 victims rescued alive as of 02:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), which confirmed the figures, reported that the deceased include three […] The post Lagos Building Collapse Update: 12 rescued, 5 dead as rescue operations continue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago I did not summon Fubara, deputy, says Rivers Sole Administrator

…Says mass news faking is to cause instability The government in Rivers State maned by a sole administrator seems to read more I did not summon Fubara, deputy, says Rivers Sole Administrator

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26 h. ago Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up

…Former Rivers governor, ex-minister opens up on life after office • Reveals why he took up another law degree in London   From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up on his life since his exit from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosing […] The post Rotimi Amaechi exclusive: It was rough, tough for me growing up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Cross River APC Stakeholders Counsel Senator Eteng, Vow Support Ahead 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the old Ikom Division have counselled the Senator representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Eteng Jonas William, ahead of 2027 general election, promising to stand by him for the second term. The old Ikom comprising Ikom, Etung and Boki local government areas of Cross River State, expressed worry at […]

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31 h. ago One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures)

At least one person has been killed at the scene of the two-storey building that collapsed on Oremeta Street in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. It was gathered that 12 persons were rescued in the unfortunate incident which occurred on Saturday. This was contained in a statement by Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, […] The post One Killed, 12 Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Gang James Boyi, a 17-year-old athlete from Plateau State, has emerged as the winner of the male category in the 2025 Calabar Marathon. Gang James won the 24km race with a time of 1:04:24, followed closely by Francis Musa also from Plateau State, who came second with a time of 1:04:51. […] The post Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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