10 h. ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago FG partners Kaduna govt to crash maternal, neonatal mortality

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The National Coordinator of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, has disclosed that the Federal Government, in collaboration with state governments, is intensifying efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality across 172 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. Speaking in Kaduna yesterday, shortly after a […] The post FG partners Kaduna govt to crash maternal, neonatal mortality appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Court Clears Boy Who Stood Before Obi’s Convoy Of Armed Robbery Charge

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court on Thursday struck out an armed robbery charge filed against 17-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, who gained attention ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The Magistrate, Adetola Olorunfemi freed Quadri following the legal advice […]

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65 h. ago Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Zumunta Association USA Inc., a pan-Northern Nigerian diaspora group based in Washington D.C., has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria and called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end the bloodshed. In a statement by the National […] The post Diaspora group flays Plateau killings, seeks urgent govt action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A new twist has emerged in the breaking story of a Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired in protest of the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The letter  of his voluntary retirement went viral on  Monday, April […] The post Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding

Nigerian Bar Association has replied Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, following his demand for an Immediate refund of N300 million paid to host the 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Ibas on Monday, made the request after NBA moved its Conference initially scheduled to be hosted […] The post “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court remands 4 for banishment, forcing windows to drink dead body water

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki An Abakaliki Magistrate Court has remanded four suspects at the Abakaliki Correctional Centre for evolving a jungle justice of trial by ordeal on two widows and a man. The suspects; Egwuonwu Jonah, Sunday Obasi, Ogonnaya Eze, Godwin Nwokoro-Obi and others at large were arraigned on 10 count charges bothering on conspiracy, […] The post Court remands 4 for banishment, forcing windows to drink dead body water appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts

  The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to rid its waterfronts of unauthorized developments, targeting illegal structures recently springing up along the Lekki Coastal Road corridor. The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), took place on Friday at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki. Commissioner for the ministry, Ekundayo Alebiosu, […] The post Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Adeleke/Tinubu poster deepens rift between APC and Osun govt

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A billboard showing President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ademola Adeleke has worsened tensions between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Osun State Government. The sign, spotted in Ward 12, Iwo Local Government Area, has sparked a row. The APC called the pairing “fraudulent.” In a Thursday statement, APC media director […] The post Adeleke/Tinubu poster deepens rift between APC and Osun govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria is collapsing, the numbers are clear, says Peter Obi

urges unity, fairness in Labour Party Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general read more Nigeria is collapsing, the numbers are clear, says Peter Obi

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9 d. ago Speak Up Against Bad Govt, Nigeria Is Collapsing – Peter Obi Charges Supporters

Former presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged members of the party to embrace confidence, stressing that Nigeria is in a state of collapse and urgently needs rescue. Obi led this out while addressing LP’s supporters during a meeting with the party’s National Executive Council in Abuja on Wednesday. The former Anambra State […] The post Speak Up Against Bad Govt, Nigeria Is Collapsing – Peter Obi Charges Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators

By Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has blocked Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) from appointing administrators for the state’s 23 local government areas (LGAs). Justice Adamu Turaki Muhammed issued the order on 8 April 2025 in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025. The ruling followed a case filed by […] The post Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials 

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Moses Idika has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Code of Conduct Breau (CCB) to investigate some government officials handling projects in the state.   Some […] The post PDP chieftain urges EFCC, ICPC, CCB to investigate Ebonyi govt officials  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm

Tribune Online Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm It can be recalled that the multi-billion Naira remodelled Government House was commissioned by the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on 18th May 2024. Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has tasked government at all levels to place high premium on prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees. Oyedepo posited that delayed payment of pensioners’ entitlements was injurious to society, adding that regular payment of pensioners’ […] The post Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Security Operatives Will Determine Senator Natasha’s Arrest For Disobeying Govt’s Directives” – Kogi Commissioner

Kogi State government has said that only security agencies can decide whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested for defying the state government’s ban on rallies. Recall that Governor Usman Ododo’s led administration over the weekend, announced a restriction on public gatherings and rallies in Kogi, citing security concerns in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post “Security Operatives Will Determine Senator Natasha’s Arrest For Disobeying Govt’s Directives” – Kogi Commissioner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “I Didn’t Break Any Law, Nobody Can Stop Me, I’m Not A Bastard Of Ebira Land” — Natasha Tells Supporters Amid Kogi Govt’s Restrictions

Suspended Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that her visitation to Kogi State will not be stopped by anybody. Addressing her supporters and residents of Ihima community, the lawmaker said that it is not a crime for joining her people in celebrating Sallah. Recall that Kogi State government had issued ban on any […] The post “I Didn’t Break Any Law, Nobody Can Stop Me, I’m Not A Bastard Of Ebira Land” — Natasha Tells Supporters Amid Kogi Govt’s Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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