11 h. ago Yoruba group rejects Sharia Law in South West, calls for restructuring

A pro–Yoruba nation independent organisation, Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has insisted that for Nigeria to witness true development, its continued existence must be anchored on regional autonomy. This was the high point of a communique issued by the group at its international conference, with the theme, “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” […] The post Yoruba group rejects Sharia Law in South West, calls for restructuring appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission

By Our Reporter Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Mission of Taiwan in Nigeria, recently shared insights on Taiwan-Nigeria relations, Taiwan’s independence from China and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. Excerpts: My Stay in Nigeria “I am very familiar with Nigeria, as this is my eighth year in the country. My […] The post Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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22 h. ago Outrage as Chinese Club plays match hours after Boupendza’s death

Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to proceed with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker, Aaron Boupendza. Police have ruled out foul play in the death of the 28-year-old, who died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in the eastern city of Read More

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24 h. ago Okon Lagos Advises Tinubu To Exploit Global Trade Tensions Between US, China For Nigeria’s Economic Gain

Nollywood actor Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take advantage of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump increased China’s tariff rates from 104 percent to 125 percent, while suspending tariffs for several other countries. In response, China […] The post Okon Lagos Advises Tinubu To Exploit Global Trade Tensions Between US, China For Nigeria’s Economic Gain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Gabon’s Striker Boupendza Dies After Falling From Building’s 11th Floor In China

Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” […]

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47 h. ago China’s Cooperation With The International Atomic Energy Agency: New Developments For Global South Countries

On April 9, 2025, China’s National Atomic Energy Agency signed the “Framework for Technical Cooperation National Programs” and “Practical Arrangements for Cooperation in Education and Training in the Field of Safe and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology” with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Beijing. This cooperation marks a new phase in China’s collaboration […]

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47 h. ago Football mourns as Gabon striker Boupendza dies in tragic fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” Read More

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53 h. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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53 h. ago CBEX: SEC cautions celebrities, influencers against promoting ponzi schemes

By John Ogunsemore The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama has warned celebrities and influencers against promoting unregistered investment platforms. He noted that promoting or endorsing ponzi schemes could attract legal consequences, maintaining that the commission frowns upon promotion of meme coins or projects that harm the public. Agama stated this during […] The post CBEX: SEC cautions celebrities, influencers against promoting ponzi schemes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended recent land reforms, stating they aim to curb land speculation and speed up development in the FCT. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike, through a statement by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye, explained that the […] The post Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Transfer: We want Osimhen to stay – Galatasaray’s VP insists

Galatasaray Vice President İbrahim Hatipoğlu hopes Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will stay at the club beyond the current season. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September, has been a sensation in the Super Lig, scoring 29 goals and providing five assists in 33 appearances across all competitions. A permanent move to Galatasaray […] The post Transfer: We want Osimhen to stay – Galatasaray’s VP insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN

• UBA GMD lists hurdles to achieving $1trn economy From Uche Usim and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja As the race for commercial banks’ recapitalisation peaks and the global commerce landscape quakes in the face of the raging US-China tariff war, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians not to panic as the local financial […] The post Recapitalisation, tariff war: No cause for alarm, banks on sound footing –CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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3 d. ago $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

…says investors responding to FX stability Abuja|| As the race for bank recapitalisation intensifies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) read more $1trn economy: CBN insists banking sector essential to power Nigeria’s growth

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3 d. ago Goldman Sachs profit exceeds expectations, tech shares rally, lifting US stocks

Tech shares led US stocks early Monday following Trump administration tariff exemptions as Wall Street equities began the week on a positive note after last week’s volatility. US officials have listed tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products for which China is a major source for optimism, lifting shares of Apple, Nvidia Read More

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3 d. ago VeryDarkMan Denies Claims Of Being Kicked Out Of Obi Cubana’s Party, Deportation From China

Controversial social media figure, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to circulating claims that he was bounced from Obi Cubana’s extravagant 50th birthday celebration and allegedly deported from China. The rumour gained attention after media personality Radiogad alleged online that VDM, who lives in Abuja, was neither invited to the star-studded party […] The post VeryDarkMan Denies Claims Of Being Kicked Out Of Obi Cubana’s Party, Deportation From China appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Tinubu’s Trip To France Not Medical Related” – Presidency Insists

Special Adviser to President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s visitation to France has no connection with health challenge as claimed by opposition. Mr. Bwala led this out on Sunday, during an interview with Channels Television. He emphasized that President Tinubu departed Nigeria to France on the 2nd of April, […] The post “Tinubu’s Trip To France Not Medical Related” – Presidency Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu, Atiku differs

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed any notion of fresh revelations emerging from a United States court order directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release files on President Bola Tinubu’s past investigation. It insisted that the records, which date back to a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago from the early Read More

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