90 m. ago Diri, Lokpobiri, PANDEF, Others Pay Tribute To Bayelsa Monarch

Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and Minister of State for Petroleum Senator Heineken Lokpobiri have hailed the qualities of Pa Jonathan Alagba, the Amananaowei of Ikibiri town in the Ekpetiama kingdom of Yenagoa local government area of the state. The national chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Amb. Boladei Igali and the […]

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5 h. ago No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak

The Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed recent reports circulating online that there was a jailbreak at the Borstal Training Institute in Ilorin. Clarifying the situation in a statement issued on Monday, the institution’s spokesperson, A.O. Bamigbade, debunked the claims, stressing that the incident being reported did not occur at the […] The post No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack

From John Adams, Minna There seems to be no end in sight over the activities of some youths suspected to be thugs in Minna,  Niger State, who have continued to unleash terror, and stabbing innocent citizens to death without any provocation. The latest victims in the ongoing brutal killing by these thugs are  :a driver […] The post Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Suspected Explosion At Maiduguri Prison ‘Mere False Alarm’ By Convicted Bomber Charles Okah

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a […]

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13 h. ago New terrorist group adds swathes of land in Kwara to its trophies

A new militant group known as Mahmuda is rapidly asserting control over large parts of Kwara State, with rural communities read more New terrorist group adds swathes of land in Kwara to its trophies

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15 h. ago Terror Group Mahmuda Occupies Parts Of Kwara, Niger, Emir Alarms Authorities

The Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki, has expressed grave concern over a growing terrorist group called “Mahmuda” that is reportedly occupying parts of Kwara and Niger States. According to Seriki, the authorities have been neglecting these regions, leaving local communities vulnerable to attacks. He voiced his frustration during an interview on Monday, saying that the […] The post Terror Group Mahmuda Occupies Parts Of Kwara, Niger, Emir Alarms Authorities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Disquiet in Bayelsa over relocation of RDA Hq from Kolo to Emeyal community

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Tensions are rising in Bayelsa State over the sudden relocation of the Kolo Creek Rural Development Authority (RDA) headquarters from Kolo community to Emeyal II community in Ogbia Local Government Area. The Kolo Creek RDA was established as a local government area alongside 31 others by former governor Diepreye Solomon Alamiyeseigha’s […] The post Disquiet in Bayelsa over relocation of RDA Hq from Kolo to Emeyal community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago MAAUN Hails Dr. Jibia On Conferment With Katsina Traditional Title ‘Adon Gari’

The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has congratulated Dr. Musa Lawal Jibia on his conferment with traditional title of ‘Adon Garin Katsina’ by the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji (Dr.) Abdulmumini Kabir Usman. The congratulatory message was conveyed to Dr. Jibia in a statement signed by the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of […]

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25 h. ago Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

The presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Tunde Bakare, has raised a serious alarm, claiming that under President read more Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

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26 h. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised the alarm over an alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against him and the pro-Biafra group. In an open letter to Nigerians and the International community, by Emmanuel Kanu, titled: ‘Stop the false […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has decried the spate of insecurity in the country, blaming it on exclusive politics, which has continued to ignore a large segment of the population. NPSA President,  Hassan Saliu, in a statement on behalf of the association titled:‘’The Alarming State of Insecurity in Nigeria’’, stated […] The post NPSA decries spate of insecurity, says root cause is politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu has raised the alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against her son and the pro Biafra group. In an open letter to the Nigerian public and the International community, titled, “Stop the false narratives and media manipulation […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against son, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings

From John Adams, Minna Jonathan Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, alleged on Sunday, April 20, that the ongoing killings in Plateau and Benue are politically motivated to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters at his Minna residence, Vatsa, Special Adviser on […] The post Niger APC chieftain Vatsa claims 2027 motives behind Plateau, Benue killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity

By Lukman Olabiyi The Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara State, His Royal Majesty Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, has extended warm Easter greetings to Oro Kingdom residents and the broader Christian community. In a statement issued on 20 April 2025, the monarch described Easter as a pivotal moment marking the culmination of […] The post Easter: Kwara’s Oloro monarch greets Christians, urges peace and unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF Unveils Venues, Dates For Quater

Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) has announced venues and dates for the quater-final of the President Federation Cup. Plateau United and Rangers will clash at the Area 3 Stadium in Abuja. The encounter between Akwa United and Kwara United will be played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu Abakaliki FC abd Nasarawa United will lock […]

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46 h. ago Enugu Airport Closure: Airlines Divert Flights To Anambra, Asaba

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted their flights to Asaba and Anambra airports. United Nigeria Airlines in a statement yesterday, informed the flying public that all its flights to and fro Enugu Airport would temporarily operate […]

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47 h. ago Full implementation of PIA is essential for more competitive, investor

Amina Danmadami, a chemical engineer at Nigeria Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is the Council Chair, Society of Petroleum Engineers read more Full implementation of PIA is essential for more competitive, investor-friendly environment – Danmadami

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