42 m. ago Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a Papal Knight, on Wednesday, joined global dignitaries, including 93-year-old Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on 21 April. Obi shared his reflections in an X post […] The post Obi in the Vatican joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 m. ago Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding for a number of projects to benefit the people of Zamfara State. The UNDP Head of the North-West Nigeria Office, Ashraf Usman, spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the North-West Prevention Facility Project in Gusau. According […] The post Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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85 m. ago Easter tragedy: Governor Yahaya orders release of arrested youths, donates N10m to bereaved families in Billiri

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the release of youths arrested in connection with the violent reaction in the aftermath of the accident that claimed five lives during Easter celebrations in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred when a trailer truck transporting […] The post Easter tragedy: Governor Yahaya orders release of arrested youths, donates N10m to bereaved families in Billiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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98 m. ago Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has named renowned Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as the Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the musician’s visit to the Government House, expressing appreciation to 2Face for backing his 2027 ambition. He added that the popular singer […] The post Benue Governor Appoints 2Baba As Technical Adviser On Entertainment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has responded strongly to allegations made by APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding internal divisions within the party. Speaking during an interview with news men on Wednesday, the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, dismissed Ganduje’s comments and questioned his understanding of political terms. “Well, the first thing I […] The post “No Factions Here, Only Expelled Members Using Old Logos” – NNPP To Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Matheus Nunes: Champions League spot would be ‘Premier League trophy’ for Man City

By Seyi Babalola Matheus Nunes believes Champions League qualifying will be Manchester City’s “Premier League trophy” following a disappointing season by their high standards. The Portugal international netted a last-gasp winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday, propelling Pep Guardiola’s side to third position in the standings, four points clear of seventh-place Villa. With Liverpool on […] The post Matheus Nunes: Champions League spot would be ‘Premier League trophy’ for Man City appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Infinix Nigeria Champions Local Gaming Talent at Gamers Assembly 2025 in France

Poitiers, France – April 23, 2025 – Infinix Nigeria proudly announces its participation in the prestigious Gamers Assembly 2025, held from April 19–21 in Poitiers, France. As a key supporter of Nigeria’s burgeoning gaming and esports industry, Infinix joined a delegation of 14 leading Nigerian video game and esports companies, showcasing the nation’s vibrant digital […] The post Infinix Nigeria Champions Local Gaming Talent at Gamers Assembly 2025 in France appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Killer Herdsmen Rampaging Benue Are From Mali, Not Nigerians” – Gov Alia

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has claimed that the perpetrators of recent attacks in the state are not Nigerian Fulani herders, but armed foreigners, particularly from Mali. Speaking with journalist on Wednesday, the governor stated that the language and physical features of the attackers differ significantly from that of local herders in Nigeria. He emphasised […] The post “Killer Herdsmen Rampaging Benue Are From Mali, Not Nigerians” – Gov Alia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago My Career Changed After Linking Up With Chris Brown – Davido

Nigerian singer Davido has shared that American R&B star Chris Brown played a major role in shaping his career. The ‘Blow My Mind’ crooner revealed that his career took a positive turn after meeting Chris Brown in 2018. During a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, shared on Instagram on Tuesday, Davido recounted his […] The post My Career Changed After Linking Up With Chris Brown – Davido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kate Henshaw Blasts Nigeria’s Electricity Banding System, Labels It “Huge Fraud”

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has lashed out at the newly introduced electricity banding system in Nigeria, describing it as a “huge fraud.” Taking to her X account on Tuesday, the outspoken actress expressed her frustration over the wide gap between promised service and actual delivery, especially for those under the so-called “Band A” tariff. She […] The post Kate Henshaw Blasts Nigeria’s Electricity Banding System, Labels It “Huge Fraud” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ₦500 trillion dream: Agbakoba tells Tinubu legal reforms hold Nigeria’s economic future

Olisa Agbakoba, (SAN) legal luminary and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, has called for a radical shift in Nigeria’s read more ₦500 trillion dream: Agbakoba tells Tinubu legal reforms hold Nigeria’s economic future

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3 h. ago April 2025 TalkExchange Poll: Is Nigeria’s electricity tariff hike, subsidy cut helping economy or hurting citizens?

The Nigerian government’s decision to reduce electricity subsidies by 35% and increase tariffs for high-usage consumers has sparked nationwide debate. read more April 2025 TalkExchange Poll: Is Nigeria’s electricity tariff hike, subsidy cut helping economy or hurting citizens?

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3 h. ago HP boss urges smarter device security, human vigilance to halt rising cyber threats

With Nigeria ranked the 13th most vulnerable country to cyberattacks globally, business leaders are being urged to match the pace read more HP boss urges smarter device security, human vigilance to halt rising cyber threats

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3 h. ago Pat Utomi to mobilise 7.2 million people to Abuja to reclaim Nigeria from the elite

Pat Utomi, renowned professor of political economics, has announced a mass mobilisation effort tagged “Freedom Converge”, aimed at bringing over read more Pat Utomi to mobilise 7.2 million people to Abuja to reclaim Nigeria from the elite

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3 h. ago Former NUJ Chairman advocates tourism development for revenue generation

By Abel Leonard, Lafia A former Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism in Nasarawa State and past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Dogo Shammah, has called on the Nasarawa State Government and other states in the North Central region to invest in the development of the tourism and cultural sectors. Shammah, […] The post Former NUJ Chairman advocates tourism development for revenue generation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Beta Glass invests in local supply chains to boost industrial growth in Nigeria

Beta Glass, a leading manufacturer of glass packaging in West and Central Africa, said it is investing in local supply read more Beta Glass invests in local supply chains to boost industrial growth in Nigeria

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4 h. ago Corruption: Group urges EFCC to beam its searchlight to more States in Nigeria

From Paul Orude Bauchi A group, Citizens Watch for Good Governance, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to beam its searchlight to other states of the federation following the recent arrest and prosecution of the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja for an alleged N70 billion fraud. Convener of the […] The post Corruption: Group urges EFCC to beam its searchlight to more States in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and read more Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

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4 h. ago Shehu Sani backs Uba Sani for revoking school lands sold by El

Asks Old Boys Associations nationwide to protect their alma matter From Sola Ojo, Abuja Senator who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday applauded Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani for taking decisive action in revoking lands belonging to public schools that were previously allocated to private individuals under the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. […] The post Shehu Sani backs Uba Sani for revoking school lands sold by El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia

Benue Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state needs help amid the killings by bandits, not a state of emergency declaration. Alia, who was featured as a guest on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Wednesday, clarified that while the insecurity in Benue was not too much for him to handle, the […] The post Benue needs help amid killings, not state of emergency – Gov Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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