4 h. ago Insecurity: Zulum Orders Immediate Ban Of Petrol Sale In Bama LGA

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama local government area, including Banki. The order was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state. In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda […]

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4 h. ago Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape rearrested in South Africa

Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian pastor who was recently acquitted of rape charges, was rearrested by South African police on Saturday. Per the latest reports, Omotoso was apprehended over immigration offences, as revealed by police in South Africa. The clergyman was released in April, nine years after his imprisonment following his trial on charges of raping […] The post Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape rearrested in South Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reveals Plan To Work With EFCC, Gives Agency Conditions

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist […]

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6 h. ago EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested two Chinese nationals and six Nigerians for allegedly involving in illegal mining activities in Ogere area, Ogun State. In a statement on Friday by the commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, identified the suspects as Zhang Hang Lin, Gao Pei Hai, Matthew Mathias, Oluwaseun Amoo, Wasiu Ademola […] The post EFCC Arrests Two Chinese Nationals, Six Nigerians For Illegal Mining appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago EU, UN Agencies Launch €60m Health, Social Projects In Sokoto

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations (UN) and the the Nigerian government, has launched three transformative projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience in Sokoto State and across the country. The launch, which took place at the Sokoto Government House, drew high-level participation including the EU Ambassador, […]

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7 h. ago How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired a fellow blind man to impersonate him for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who spoke at a press briefing on Friday, disclosed that the blind impersonator is an undergraduate. Oloyede stated that the board […] The post How UTME candidate recruited blind agent to write exam – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cross-examine its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon, in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.  Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Coalition Targets 2.5m Jobs Under ‘Ndigbo 2035’ Southeast Devt Plan

A coalition of Ndigbo at home and in the Diaspora is set to unveil a sustainable development plan for the Southeast known as Ndigbo Workable Development Goals – 2035 (Ndigbo-2035), aimed at creating 2.5 million new jobs and lifting 5 million people out of poverty. This was disclosed by its programme director, Rev. Chidi Jacob, […]

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18 h. ago Juma Jux Reveals Motivation Behind Multiple Weddings With Priscilla Ojo, Hints At Grand Finale In Tanzania

Tanzanian artist Juma Jux has explained the motivation behind his several wedding celebrations with Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, stating that he wanted to celebrate every meaningful place that played a role in their love journey. In a video shared on X on Friday, the singer shared that the couple’s final wedding celebration will take place […] The post Juma Jux Reveals Motivation Behind Multiple Weddings With Priscilla Ojo, Hints At Grand Finale In Tanzania appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Businessman producing fake Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, others caught in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said one Madu Abuchi Simon has been caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson in Lagos. The agency disclosed this in an X post on Thursday. NAFDAC said the […] The post Businessman producing fake Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, others caught in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Tinubu Building Strong Foundations For Nigerian Children, Says Women Affairs Minister

Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s unprecedented support for the ministry, asserting that his policies will establish a robust foundation for Nigerian children. Her comments followed the launch of the Costed National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children during the Global Alliance to End Violence Against Children conference […]

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19 h. ago Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev, has stated that efficient hydrology is the bedrock of sustainable water management. Professor Utsev said this at the official launch of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency,(NIHSA) , Hydro Club, in Government Secondary School, Kubwa, Abuja,on Friday. The minister who was represented by […] The post Nigeria must invest in technology to monitor water efficiency, says Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Alleged fraud: Again absence of interpreter stalls trial of ex

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja For the third consecutive times, the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman has been stalled due to the absence of an interpreter for the proceedings. Before this development, the EFCC presented its witnesses, who gave their testimony before the court went into a trial-within-trial. Justice James Omotosho had, […] The post Alleged fraud: Again absence of interpreter stalls trial of ex-Power Minister, Mamman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Confirms Decline In Candidates’ Performance

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealing a concerning performance trend among candidates. According to the board, over 1.94 million candidates sat for the computer-based test held between 24 April and 5 May. However, about 78 per cent of them scored […] The post JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Results, Confirms Decline In Candidates’ Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago NAFDAC Raids Lagos Market, Arrests Man Producing Fake Drinks Worth N114m

Operatives of National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control have arrested business man, identified as Madu Simon for allegedly producing fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos State. In a statement on Thursday, NAFDAC noted that the fake products worth about N114 million. The agency added that popular alcoholic drinks like Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, […] The post NAFDAC Raids Lagos Market, Arrests Man Producing Fake Drinks Worth N114m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross-examine” its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, assured protesters that it would act on a petition submitted to it by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), on alleged financial graft against the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle. Some protesters, led by APC-YLA Convener, Mohammed Ireji, […] The post Alleged graft: EFCC vows to act on petition against Matawalle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago NAFDAC Arrests Man For Producing N114m Fake Wines, Other Drinks In Lagos

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have arrested one Madu Simon for allegedly producing fake popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) page on Thursday, saying that it confiscated fake popular alcoholic drinks like Hennessy, William Lawson, […]

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26 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns To June 26 For Ruling On EFFC’s Request To Cross

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to June 26, 27 and July 4 and 5, for ruling on the request by the prosecution to “cross-examine” the 3rd […]

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29 h. ago Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal Should Be Expelled From PDP – Party Chieftain

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, has set conditions for the party’s progress. One of the steps is to take serious action against those who pretend to be part of the party but are working against it. In an interview in Asaba, Muoboghare stated that, given the […]

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