43 m. ago JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The newly appointed Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, has assumed office. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed Army spokesman took over from her predecessor, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, at a handing and taking over ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Details coming… […] The post JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Shipowners Laud Oyetola’s Directive To NIMASA On CVFF Disbursement

Indigenous shipowners have unanimously commended the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over his recent directive to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety (NIMASA) to begin the process for the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF). The minister had directed the NIMASA to commence the process that will lead to the […]

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19 h. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago “Tell Your Papa”: SERAP Sues NBC Over Ban On Abdulkareem’s Anti

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission. SERAP urged the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning the airing of the song, […] The post “Tell Your Papa”: SERAP Sues NBC Over Ban On Abdulkareem’s Anti-Tinubu Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago SEC warns social media influencers, bloggers against promoting unregistered schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned social media influencers and bloggers against promoting unregistered investment schemes. SEC’s Director-General, read more SEC warns social media influencers, bloggers against promoting unregistered schemes

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27 h. ago Chantelle Abdul Named Energy Times’ Most Influential Personality of the Year 2024 as MOJEC Group Sweeps Three Major Awards

Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC International and CEO of Virtuitus Solaris, has been honored as the Most Influential read more Chantelle Abdul Named Energy Times’ Most Influential Personality of the Year 2024 as MOJEC Group Sweeps Three Major Awards

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30 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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35 h. ago Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a directive to all residents and security agencies to remain on high alert in response to the escalating insecurity across the state. In recent weeks, the Otukpo, Kwande, and Sankera regions—comprising Logo, Ukum, and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas have witnessed a surge in violent attacks, allegedly carried […] The post Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago SERAP Sues NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song ‘Tell Your Papa’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse the ban placed on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). SERAP is urging the court to declare that NBC’s directive issued on April 9, 2025, to all broadcast stations in Nigeria, banning […]

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41 h. ago Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’

Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has turned down the prospect of a rematch with Speed Darlington, while also confirming that Burna Boy gifted him ₦20 million. The singer directed the organisers to find another opponent for the fight. In a viral post shared on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter), Portable made it clear he was not […] The post Portable Declines Speed Darlington Rematch Request, Taunts Him As ‘Fool At 40’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS) registered over 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) between February and April 17, according to Managing Director Dr Tony Ikpasaja. He shared this during a courtesy visit by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City. […] The post EdoGIS registers 9,000 Certificates of Occupancy in three months – Ikpasaja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Melrose General Services Limited has initiated contempt proceedings against Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso and Legal Services Director Salam-Alada Kofo for allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court judgement. The 2024 ruling reversed the forfeiture of ₦1.222 billion and ₦220 million linked to the Paris Club refund. […] The post Paris Club refund: Melrose files contempt suit against CBN’s Cardoso, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

HAITHEM DEBBICHE is the managing director of Tetra Pak West Africa who, in the last 21 years, has built his read more Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

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54 h. ago Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

Abubakar Sadiq Mua’zu is the executive director Centre for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), Global Malala Education Champion, and read more Govt must see youths as partners in nation building, not as threats – Mua’azu

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58 h. ago Firm commits to promoting, preserving Nigeria’s cultural values

Patrick Anegbe, the managing director and CEO, Intercontinental Distillers Limited, has reiterated the firm’s commitment towards promoting and preserving Nigeria’s read more Firm commits to promoting, preserving Nigeria’s cultural values

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59 h. ago Oyetola’s April 15 declaration and fate of Nigerian shipowners

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the April 15 declaration by Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy Minister, ordering the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, to immediately commence the disbursement of Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund, CVFF. Coming 14 days after the April Fools Day, this does not appear to me as […] The post Oyetola’s April 15 declaration and fate of Nigerian shipowners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago FCTA Sets Up Vetting Teams On Regularisation Of Area Council, Mass Housing Land Allocations 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the constitution of Vetting Teams to fast-track the process of regularisation of land allocations by the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The FCT Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated this while inaugurating the […]

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2 d. ago FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a decisive move to address decades-old challenges in land administration, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has constituted Vetting Teams to accelerate the regularisation of land allocations in Abuja’s six Area Councils and Mass Housing schemes. Announcing the initiative at the inauguration of the teams, FCT Director of Land […] The post FCTA launches vetting teams to resolve land title issues in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor

Renowned content creator and activist Mr Macaroni has criticised Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Buhari, for his remarks directed at Rahama Saidu, the TikToker who condemned the Kano governor after her shop was demolished and subsequently set on fire. The issue arose when the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) tore down part […] The post Mr Macaroni Condemns Bashir Ahmad’s Stance On Burnt Shop Of TikToker Who Criticised Kano Governor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ilaje Demolition: Gov Nwifuru Disburses N160m To 800 Ebonyi Victims

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has disbursed N200,000 each as financial assistance to about 800 indigenes of Ebonyi State who were evacuated back to Ebonyi State from the Ilaje Otumara village demolition exercise by the Lagos State government. The victims mostly women and children who were repatriated back about four weeks ago by the state […]

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