17 h. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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56 h. ago Defection: Don’t Turn Nigeria Into Dictatorship, Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has urged President Bola Tinubu not to put his trust on defecting politicians. Mr. Momodu also advised President Tinubu to uphold the core values of democracy and allow political freedom to flourish in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, the PDP’s […] The post Defection: Don’t Turn Nigeria Into Dictatorship, Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security

President Bola Tinubu expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, telling the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other security chiefs that “enough is enough.” This statement followed a closed-door meeting on Wednesday where the President discussed the country’s security challenges with top security officials. In a press briefing following […] The post NSA Ribadu Assures Progress As Tinubu Calls For Urgent Action Against Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. 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 d. ago Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC

The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated attempt to use the judiciary to destabilize the government of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, through questionable rulings by […] The post Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge

Veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem has initiated the ‘Tell Your Papa’ challenge on social media, brushing aside the federal government’s ban. Information Nigeria had previously reported that the Nigerian government banned Eedris Abdulkareem’s newly released anti-Tinubu song, “Tell Your Papa,” from being aired on all radio and television stations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), through a […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem Defies Government Ban, Launches ‘Tell Your Papa’ Challenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians

The ruling All Progressives Congress has urged Nigerians to embrace hope, patience, sacrifice during the Easter season. APC led this out in a statement by its Spokesman, Felix Morka on Monday to mark Easter celebration, saying that these are some of the priceless values and virtues inherent in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The party added […] The post Easter: “Be Hopeful, Patient, Make Sacrifices” – APC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa.’ The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its objectionable nature. […] The post SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to save Nigerians from the cross of pain, hunger and insecurity challenge in the country. Speaking during Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, Kukah likened the suffering of Nigerians to Christ’s crucifixion. The cleric also described the current climate as marked […] The post Nigeria Gradually Becoming National Morgue, End Hardship, Insecurity – Kukah Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings

Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Danjuma, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their own safety amid insecurity challenge facing the country. Mr. Danjuma warned that the escalating unrest across Nigeria, particularly in Plateau and Benue State cannot be resolved by government efforts alone. Speaking during an Easter appreciation event in Takum […] The post “Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Don’t Wait For Govt” – Danjuma Tells Nigerians Amid Plateau, Benue Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ‘Bring Nigeria Down From Cross Of Suffering,’ Kukah Tells Tinubu In Easter Message

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah appealed to President Tinubu, “to step […]

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6 d. ago “Stop Using Religion To Divide Us” – Amosun Tells Nigerians After Plateau Killing

Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has spoken out against the recurring violence in Plateau State, calling for renewed efforts toward peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse population. He made these remarks at a merit award ceremony during the 11th Triennial National Conference and 101st Anniversary of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria in Abeokuta on […] The post “Stop Using Religion To Divide Us” – Amosun Tells Nigerians After Plateau Killing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘Stop Hunting In Southern Nigeria,’ Kano Rep Tells Constituents

The lawmaker representing Rano Bunkure Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Rurum, has appealed to his constituents that were affected by the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State to discontinue hunting in the Southern part of the country, saying the practice is no longer justifiable. Rurum made the appeal when he visited the families of […]

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9 d. ago Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths

From Daniel Kanu Dr Philips Nto, Director of the Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture to become billionaires, tapping into the N14 trillion lost annually to post-harvest mismanagement. Speaking during a visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abia State Chapter, […] The post Agriculture can make you billionaires, ABIC DG, tells youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wishes to inform the public particularly candidates that registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) about the circulation of false, misleading, and criminal messages targeting the candidates. JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, on Wednesday, informed the candidates that the messages […] The post Disregard fraudulent messages in circulation – JAMB tells students  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said incompetence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is responsible for killings in Plateau State. Atiku said this in a Tuesday statement following resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau, particularly the recent killings in Zike community in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, where […] The post Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris

Veteran Nigerian rapper and singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has cleared the air regarding the intent behind his latest track, ‘Tell Your Papa’, saying it was not a personal attack on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. The musician said the track was simply a response to comments made by Seyi, who in March, during […] The post “I Was Inspired By Seyi Tinubu To Record Tell Your Papa Song” — Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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