3 h. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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4 h. ago Group Advocates Laws Against Sales Of Tobacco Products To Minors

Voices for Tobacco Control, a community of concerned Nigerians, has urged the Nigerian government to establish laws against the sales of e-cigarettes, vapes and flavoured tobacco products to minors in the country. The call formed part of the group’s activities lined up for the World No Tobacco Day on May 31, including a petition demanding […]

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5 h. ago Workers’ Day: NRC lauds staff as welfare, infrastructural deficit remain highpoint

By Fidelis Ugbomeh The ‘Workers Day’ marked  recently, presented an opportunity for reflection, renewed commitment and appreciation of labour’s vital role in nation-building especially by corporate bodies and structured private organizations     In commemoration of this year’s celebration, managing director, of Nigerian railway corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa in goodwill message took a critical look […] The post Workers’ Day: NRC lauds staff as welfare, infrastructural deficit remain highpoint appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2025 Appropriation Act, fiscal risk and cost control measures

By Eze Onyekpere The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) is charged inter alia with the responsibility of ensuring transparency and accountability in budgeting and federal government’s fiscal operations. In accordance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), the BOF is even at the centre of monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the annual budget, assessment […] The post 2025 Appropriation Act, fiscal risk and cost control measures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God

As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences on Thursday, a faith-based civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all service providers to act with the fear of God. In a statement issued to journalists in Abuja by IHR national coordinator, Ibrahim Mohammed, the group emphasised that Hajj […]

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9 h. ago Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investment To Deepen Network Coverage, Drives Digital Inclusion

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced a bold move to double its capital investment in the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to expanding network infrastructure, advancing digital inclusion, and enhancing customer experience nationwide. This increased investment will power a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure upgrades, expansion into […]

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9 h. ago Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises

The Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his Zamfara State counterpart, Dauda Lawal, along with the leaderships of their respective State Houses of Assembly, were on Thursday absent at the investigative hearing of House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions in Abuja. The governors and leaderships of their State legislatures were to explain […]

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13 h. ago Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria on Thursday, May 8, urging strict enforcement of the Child Rights Act and related laws to ensure children’s safety and dignity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the first regional meeting of Africa Pathfinder Countries […] The post Tinubu launches child protection plan, demands strict law enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing social media activist VeryDarkMan, has shared an update after his client’s release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. VeryDarkMan was detained by the anti-graft agency for five days before being granted bail. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Adeyanju expressed […] The post “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that violent attacks on local communities and killings of farmers in Plateau, Benue and others are perpetrated by foreign herders. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists on the identities of armed herders attacking farming communities in Nigeria. Communities […]

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16 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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16 h. ago Tinubu Demands Stiff Enforcement Of Child Rights Protection Laws

President Bola Tinubu has launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, with a call for stiff enforcement of the Child Rights Act and other child protection laws that guarantee the safety, dignity, and future of Nigerian children. He outlined practical steps being taken by his administration to achieve this, including […]

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17 h. ago Matawalle Meets Chinese Defence Firm To Bolster Nigeria’s Anti

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has engaged in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities. The meeting, which took place in China, underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the nation’s security apparatus to combat […]

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18 h. ago Ekiti PDP’s Oluyede praises unity at LG Congress, eyes 2026 win

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Dr Wole Oluyede, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant for Ekiti State’s 2026 election, has praised party members for their zeal in ensuring a smooth, rancour-free Local Government (LG) Congress across all 16 LGAs on Wednesday. The congress, directed by the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), elected officials to strengthen […] The post Ekiti PDP’s Oluyede praises unity at LG Congress, eyes 2026 win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Synoptic analysis of the Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (“NDPC” or “the Commission”), pursuant to its powers in the Nigeria read more Synoptic analysis of the Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

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19 h. ago Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

The Plateau State Police Command has uncovered an abandoned vehicle loaded with 500 rounds of live ammunition in Jos North read more Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

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21 h. ago Dangote Presents 40,000 Bags Of Rice To Vulnerable Persons In Plateau

The president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has presented 40,000 bags of rice to the vulnerable people in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State. Bashir Adamu, who represented the president of Dangote Group, presented the items, which included bags of salt and sugar, to the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang  […]

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21 h. ago Pastor Adeboye Sympathises With Plateau Over Violent Attacks

The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over the recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration during a courtesy visit to […]

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21 h. ago First Lady Supports Imo Govt Healthcare Policy With 100–Bed Facility

The Imo State governor,  Hope Uzodimma has stressed that his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access. Uzodimma spoke  at the inauguration of the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, a project initiated by Nigeria’s first lady to boost the […]

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22 h. ago Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, admitted a video evidence showing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, issuing inciting directives which the prosecution said triggered acts of terrorism in the South East. Justice James Omotoso, the trial judge, on Wednesday, heard from a witness brought by the Department of State […] The post Alleged Terrorism: FCT Court Admits Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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