1 hour ago IMF signals global growth downgrade amid surging trade tensions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday signaled that it is likely to revise its global growth projections downward due read more IMF signals global growth downgrade amid surging trade tensions

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2 h. ago Police arrest six in Anambra for hiring sick persons to beg for alms

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly hiring and using sick persons to solicit alms from the public. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday evening during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu village, Oba, where they were operating the illicit scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Read More

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4 h. ago Judge threatens Trump officials with criminal contempt over deportation order

Officials in the Trump administration could face criminal contempt charges for ignoring a US judge’s order that stopped the deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. The judge said the government showed a “willful disregard” for his March 15 ruling, which stopped the deportations to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Many lawyers and Read More

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4 h. ago Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

The Federal Government has announced a major mining investment deal projected to inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, read more Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

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4 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test

Hellen Ati, the Kenyan lady who has consistently claimed that popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child, has now vowed to take the matter to a shrine. The woman, who has been calling on the celebrity barman to submit to a DNA test, expressed frustration over his refusal to acknowledge her demand. Cubana Chief […] The post Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) issued a statement on Wednesday explaining its call for Southern Nigerian governors to act swiftly on President Bola Tinubu’s security directive. Signed by Chairman Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary Shedrack Onitsha, the statement called on governors, as chief security officers, to prioritise protecting lives and […] The post Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Skitmaker Mr Macaroni Revives Tinubu’s 2014 Tweets To Slam Current Leadership

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and activist Adebowale Adedayo who is popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reignited political discourse on social media after replying to a series of old tweets made by President Bola Tinubu in 2014, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The tweets, originally posted when Tinubu was a vocal opposition leader under the All […]

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9 h. ago Court Remands Ekiti Woman For Inflicting Wounds On Boyfriend’s Manhood

A young lady, Joy Ikoja, has been ordered to be remanded in the correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado Ekiti for allegedly inflicting wounds on the manhood of his boyfriend, Ibrahim Usman. The 20-year-old woman was brought before the court by the police in Ekiti State for unlawfully tearing Usman’s scrotal sack. […]

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10 h. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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12 h. ago Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, inspector general of police (IGP), over alleged defamatory statements read more Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution

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14 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it described as the systematic “de-structuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a joint statement by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and the National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, the group raised the alarm […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations, democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 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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15 h. ago Tinubu’s France retreat sparks backlash amid rising insecurity

President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders and security experts amid a surge in violent attacks and killings across the country. The 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party,  Peter Obi of the Labour Party and other opposition parties urged the President to return immediately, Read More

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16 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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17 h. ago AMAC Chair, Maikalangu’s Arraignment In Alleged Certificate Forgery Stalled

The arraignment of Mr Christopher Zakka, the chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in an alleged certificate forgery was stalled at Dutse Magistrates court in Abuja. The case, which was supposed to come up before Chief Magistrates Abdullahi Ilela of Court 1, could not proceed due to his (the magistrate’s) absence in court. The matter […]

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17 h. ago Simon Ekpa to appear in Finnish court over terrorism charges

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025, BBC pidgin reported on Wednesday. The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Read More

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