56 m. ago Planned Defection: Kano APC Rules Out Special Treatment For Kwankwaso

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the speculations of the alleged defection plan by the factional leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Musa Kwankwaso, to the ruling party as a welcome development. It, however, said that Kwankwaso would not be given any special treatment if he decamped […]

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59 m. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

Society

7 h. ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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8 h. ago Police Witness Testifies Against Oak Homes CEO Olusanya In Court Over Alleged Fraud

Justice Musa Kakaki of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has heard how a businessman and hosuing developer, Mr Olukayode Olusanya, collected money from a United States-based client, Engr. Anthony Ugbebor, for a property in Victoria Island, Lagos, which was never delivered. In the police charge sheet before the court, Olusanya, who is the […]

Events

8 h. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA Officers Attacked During Abuja Raid Operation, 3 Sustain Gunshot Injuries

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence […]

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12 h. ago Tinubu Is Asset, Not Liability To North, Matawalle Replies Critics

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed insinuations that President Bola Tinubu was a political liability to the Northern part of the country Nigeria, describing such claims as political motivated. Matawalle, in a statement on Friday by his Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Goga, said those campaigning against Tinubu were […]

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12 h. ago We Can Surpass UN Recommended Police, Citizens Ratio With Community Policing — Ekiti CP

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo has stressed the need for robust synergy between the police and the people to free the state of crimes and criminalities. Eribo also advised officers and men of the command to prioritize self-discipline as watchwords and avoid being caught in the web of human rights abuses. The […]

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13 h. ago 2026: Osun West agitators unveil Oyebamiji as gov’ship candidate

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The agitation for the zoning of Osun State Governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally been unveiled as a sociopolitical group, Falex Foundation, unveiled the former Commissioner for Finance and current Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji popularly called AMBO, for the 2026 […] The post 2026: Osun West agitators unveil Oyebamiji as gov’ship candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Easter: Pray For Tinubu To Achieve Renewed Hope Agenda, Wike Urges FCT Residents

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the Territory to use this festive season of Easter to offer special prayers for President Bola Tinubu and all Nigerian leaders at every level. Wike, in his Easter message to FCT residents, emphasised the need for divine guidance in the pursuit of […]

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13 h. ago Rotary Club Splashes N850,000 On Finalists Of Einstein Science Challenge In Rivers

The Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA has splashed the sum of N850,000:00 on the 10 finalists of the 13th edition of Rotary Einstein Science Challenge in Rivers State. While the winner of the science challenge went home with a trophy and the sum of N300,000:00, the first and second runners-up received plaques as well […]

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13 h. ago Popular Fuji Musician Taye Currency Laments Losing N10m To CBEX Scam

An Ibadan, Oyo State-based renowned Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has disclosed that he lost the sum of N10 million to CBEX, a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform. The artist disclosed this in a trending video on social media while performing at a social function. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Ponzi scheme […]

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14 h. ago Netizens React As ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Ihuoma Faces Fresh Allegations From Tiktoker

Social media has erupted with frenzy after TikToker Amaka made fresh allegations against her former best friend, Ihuoma Nneji, accusing her of deceit, blackmail, and hiding past marriages. Ihuoma Nneji is the daughter of popular transporter and owner of ABC Transport Service. In a viral video, Amaka dubbed Ihuoma “Madam Five Husbands,” claiming she’s been […]

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14 h. ago Despite Presidency Warning, Gov Eno Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Re

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has openly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 general election in defiance of a directive by the Presidency for campaigners to stop doing so for the President more than two years to the end of his first tenure in […]

Events

15 h. ago Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

Nyesom Wike and Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem have been dragged before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court. read more Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

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16 h. ago Kogi Central Youths Condemn Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home, Demand Urgent Probe

Youth under the aegis of the Say No To Violence in Ebiraland (SNTVE), a peace advocacy group in Kogi Central of Kogi State, have condemned the recent armed attack on the family residence of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Ihima village. They demanded a swift and thorough investigation by the Inspector […]

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16 h. ago Emergency Rule In Rivers Not Enough, I Wanted Outright Removal Of Fubara — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, revealing that he had hoped for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead. Wike made the statement during a media chat held in Abuja on Friday morning monitored by our […]

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17 h. ago British High Commission Donates Kits To Nigeria Rugby Football Federation

In a bid to promote the game of rugby in Nigeria, the British High Commission, in collaboration with SOS Kits, has generously donated rugby kits and balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). This initiative aims to further develop the sport within the country. The presentation took place at the Media Centre of the […]

Sport

17 h. ago Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right

• Says he wanted Fubara out   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, for the first time, expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but acknowledged that the decision was necessary given the ongoing political crisis. President […] The post Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Zubairu Picks Bameyi, Jephta, 22 Others For U20 Africa Cup Of Nations

Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has selected first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi Jojo and forward Kparobo Arierhi among a squad of 24 for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt. The tournament gets underway in 10 days. Defenders Adamu Maigari and Emmanuel Chukwu (based in […]

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