6 h. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Despite a N38 billion renovation project, the National Assembly’s White House, housing the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, continues to face concerns over persistent roof leaks. Heavy rainfall on Friday, April 25, exposed flooding in the chambers, raising fresh questions about the quality and value of the renovation work completed […] The post N38bn National Assembly renovation fails to fix leaking roof, contractor denies claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ burial has drawn thousands of mourners to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Rome. Those present include United States President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William. The leader of the Catholic Church passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a lengthy struggle with bilateral pneumonia. READ […] The post Pope Francis Honored At Funeral In St. Peter’s Square, World Leaders Pay Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised fresh concerns about the resurgence of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists across critical areas of the state. During a meeting in Maiduguri with the Minister of Defence on Friday, Badaru Abubakar, and senior military chiefs, Zulum explained that insurgents are steadily regrouping around the Lake Chad Tumbus and […] The post Boko Haram, ISWAP Regrouping With International Support — Gov Zulum Raises Alarm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

A new United Nations report has raised fresh concerns about the global spread of organized cybercrime, warning that Asian-led scam read more Nigeria becomes hotspot for expanding Asian cybercrime syndicates

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27 h. ago Barrister Raised Me But I Didn’t Learn Fuji Music From Him, Says K1 De Ultimate

  rominent Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, who is known in the music world as K1 De Ultimate, has clarified his relationship with the late music legend, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, maintaining that their relationship was that of a father and son and not master-servant. K1 De Ultimate stated this in a viral video during […]

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27 h. ago Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral

By John Ogunsemore US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are among world leaders present at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on Saturday. The 266th Catholic pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, April 21 at the age of 88, will be buried today at the […] The post Trump, Macron, other world leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Group Raises Alarm Over AI Smear Campaign Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has accused one Sandra Duru of spearheading a desperate campaign using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to discredit the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Teddy Onyejuwe, the group raised the alarm over a trending online video allegedly featuring the female Senator. Onyejuwe […]

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39 h. ago “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), recently addressed the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on Africa during an interview with Nigerian journalists at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington D.C on Friday. According to Okonjo-Iweala, the impact of the tariffs on the continent would be relatively minor due to […] The post “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised serious concerns about the financial burden workers are facing in the country, particularly in relation to electricity tariffs and the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Friday, highlighted the stark reality that workers are now paying more for electricity than their […] The post Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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45 h. ago Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

Arogundade Oluwasegun, founder of Leagile Supply Services, has said that ongoing trade tensions and increasing reciprocal tariffs are causing major read more Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

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46 h. ago Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

Nigeria’s private sector credit extension remains significantly lower than that of its sub-Saharan African peers, despite recording a modest recovery read more Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

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48 h. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

As digital assets continue to gain traction across Africa, countries are stepping up efforts to regulate the space. Kenya is read more From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

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50 h. ago NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu

…Demands immediate redress   From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed displeasure and concern over the persistent pattern of unfair, unequal, and heavily skewed federal appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office in October 2023. This is contained in a statement by the group’s spokesperson, professor Abubakar Jika […] The post NEF raises alarm over lopsided appointments under President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

In the ever-evolving theatre of global trade, policy decisions taken in Washington can ripple across the globe—from Wall Street to read more Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

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57 h. ago China, Kenya deepen strategic partnership with new infrastructure, trade agreement

China and Kenya announced on Thursday that they had elevated their diplomatic relationship to a “new level” following a high-level read more China, Kenya deepen strategic partnership with new infrastructure, trade agreement

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68 h. ago IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

Preserve exchange rate flexibility, protect Central Bank independence Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has called read more IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

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