48 m. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts

Tensions have reportedly risen among the children of legendary juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as they express concerns over his health and whereabouts. Damilola Esther, a daughter of the singer and guitarist, went on social media to accuse her step-brother, Dayo, of allegedly holding their father against his will and […] The post Family Rift Deepens As King Sunny Ade’s Daughter Raises Alarm Over His Whereabouts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference 

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have petitioned the Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) over undue interference of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, who allegedly influenced the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal for political purposes. In […] The post Benue LG Tribunal: CNPP, CNCSOs petition NJC over undue interference  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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6 h. ago Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Defendants in a case of criminal conspiracy and theft of gold jewelry valued at N300 million pending at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court have asked the presiding judge, Justice Njideka Chioma Nwosu-Iheme to disqualify herself from conducting the trial over alleged bias. The defendants, Rukhayat Usman Abbeyson, Lauretu Ahmed, […] The post Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Anxiety In Akwa Ibom Oil Community Over Resurgence Of Communal Attack

Residents of the coastal oil bearing communities in Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom State have raised the alarm, over alleged plot by enemies from the neighbouring Eket and Esit Eket LGAs to resume another round of hostilities against them. Calling on the state and federal governments to safeguard lives and properties especially vital […]

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8 h. ago Ekiti Community Women Protest Against Alleged Destruction Of Farmlands

The women of Odo-Oro Ekiti in the Ikole local government of Ekiti State have peacefully protested against an agriculture firm’s alleged destruction of their farmlands. The protesting women took to the streets in their numbers and marched around the community early Monday morning to express their displeasure at the development. The aggrieved women, who displayed […]

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11 h. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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18 h. ago NDLEA Seizes N2.6bn Worth Of Drugs In Jigawa, Arrests Three Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the successful seizure of illegal drugs worth over N2.6 billion in Jigawa State. The drugs were confiscated during a targeted operation spanning Jigawa and Kano states. The seizure, carried out in Gumel, led to the arrest of three suspects who were allegedly transporting the narcotics to […] The post NDLEA Seizes N2.6bn Worth Of Drugs In Jigawa, Arrests Three Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking

Operatives of Lagos State Taskforce have apprehended one Soji Inawole for allegedly using commercial motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, to traffic illicit drugs across the metropolis. It was gathered that Soji, a 40 years old, reportedly involved in transporting illegal substances such as Colorado, Indian hemp, and other narcotics. During the operation, officers discovered a […] The post Lagos Taskforce Nab Motorcyclist Over Alleged Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis

The Northern Youths Consultative Forum for Justice (NYCJ) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing alleged complete breakdown of governance, law, and order. In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, NYCJ President, Dr Sanusi Rano, described the situation in Zamfara State as “organised abandonment of duty” […]

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21 h. ago Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru el Rufai, Monday, offered insights into the ongoing conversation among political groups and interests opposed to the present administration of power in Nigeria. In a chat with the media in Kano, Rufai explained that the present conversation is intended to bring together opposition political groups, […] The post Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties, says El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act

From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused the Committee of Federal Rectors (COFER) of meddling in union affairs through what it described as a deliberate misinterpretation of the Trade Union Act. Speaking with journalists in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Monday, the zonal coordinator, ASUP ZONE […] The post ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners 

Declares allegiance to governor  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Executive Council of Osun State Government has denied the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared their loyalty to his government. Speaking at a press conference organised by 25 commissioners and 10 special advisers on Monday, […] The post Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Group Denounces Mgbeke’s Allegations Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has condemned the recent accusations made by Professor Mgbeke against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling Mgbeke a “well-known serial liar and betrayer” who uses corporate activism for personal gain. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group expressed its […]

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26 h. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a 34-year-old daughter of Frank Nneji, the owner of ABC Transport, has claimed that the Nigeria Police Force declared her wanted without ever inviting her, notifying her, or informing her of any petition filed against her. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja recently released a Special Police Gazette […] The post ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex-Fiancé’s Blackmail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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