92 m. ago Tinubu should worry about people’s anger, not coalition – Adebayo

By Sunday Ani Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo has warned President Bola Tinubu that rather than worry about a political coalition that could defeat him in 2027, he should me more concerned about the people’s anger against his government. He noted that the president […] The post Tinubu should worry about people’s anger, not coalition – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tinubu, Kefas, Kalu, Obi join world leaders to celebrae new Pope

By Philip Nwosu History was made yesterday as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American from Chicago, Illinois, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave, which voted for a new leader after Pope […] The post Tinubu, Kefas, Kalu, Obi join world leaders to celebrae new Pope appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has denied involvement in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests and destruction of properties in Lagos. Kanu distanced himself from the tragic incident in a video played in the course of his ongoing trial at the Abuja division of the Federal […] The post I swear in God’s name, I’ve no hands in Lagos EndSARS killings –Kanu 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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9 h. ago Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing”

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party leader, has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, calling it “a profound blessing at a critical time in the life of the Church and the world”. In a statement on his official X account, Obi praised […] The post Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago World leaders react to election of first American Pope Leo XIV

By Philip Nwosu World leaders welcomed the election Thursday of Robert Cardinal Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost, who took the papal name Leo XIV, is the first pope from the United States. According to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the election of Prevost as […] The post World leaders react to election of first American Pope Leo XIV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Begin Extradition Of Simon Ekpa After Prosecution In Finland

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has disclosed that a leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, is currently facing trial in Finland. Prince Fagbemi made the revelation during a special engagement session organised to update Nigerians and stakeholders on the achievements of […]

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14 h. ago BREAKING: History Made As American Robert Prevost Emerges New Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Catholic Pontiff and successor to Pope Francis. He is to be officially known as Pope Leo XIV. The first American to occupy the extalted office, Prevost was the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops (Leader of the Vatican office for the appointment of Bishops). Details Later….

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14 h. ago “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), denied any involvement in the violence and destruction during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests in Lagos State. Speaking via a video played during his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, May 8, Kanu distanced […] The post “I swear I have no hand in Lagos #EndSARS riot,” Kanu tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber for allegedly stealing N20 million worth of hair from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge. In a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that a robbery syndicate member was apprehended in Marina’s car pack with a large sack […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi to resolve the issues within his party before aspiring to lead the country. Akpabio made the remark on Thursday during the valedictory session in honour of the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark. He was responding to Obi’s comment on the […] The post Resolve LP issues before aspiring to lead Nigeria – Akpabio to Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Austine, a suspected traffic robber, and recovered stolen goods worth ₦20 million following a police response to a tip-off about a brazen highway theft on the CMS-Marina Bridge. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benajim Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement […] The post Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 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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18 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military task force focused on curbing oil theft and securing the Niger Delta region. read more Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

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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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24 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket on Tuesday. John added […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago GTBank not involved in VeryDarkMan’s arrest, legal team confirms

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The legal team of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has clarified that Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) was not involved in his recent arrest in Abuja. The statement addresses online speculation linking the bank to the incident. VDM’s arrest sparked widespread social media reactions. Some users claimed […] The post GTBank not involved in VeryDarkMan’s arrest, legal team confirms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted into evidence a video in which Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the read more Court admits video of Kanu allegedly calling for violence, killings

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33 h. ago Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly attacked two communities of Mbatsada in Mbalom and Mbasombo Council Wards in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and three others. Our correspondent gathered that the chieftain, identified as Akaabo Johnson, and […] The post Benue: Armed herders kill APC chieftain, 3 others in fresh attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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