3 h. ago End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation. […] The post End use of Cybercrime Act against journalists, release those in custody, SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy

By Adewale Sanyaolu  and Isaac Anumihe (Abuja) To avoid an impending collapse of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu is to meet the power generating companies (GenCos) over the subsisting N4 trillion debt, even as the federal government has promised to settle it through a phased settlement format. The debt comprises monies owed to power […] The post N4trn debt: Tinubu to meet GenCos, plans phased repayment strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Free VeryDarkMan, He’s My Friend – Portable Appeals To Authorities

Nigerian singer Portable has made an emotional appeal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), calling for the release of popular online personality VeryDarkMan. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Portable expressed concern over VeryDarkMan’s arrest, describing him as a “friend” and a “generous individual,” […] The post Free VeryDarkMan, He’s My Friend – Portable Appeals To Authorities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago JUST IN: President Tinubu, GenCos to meet over N4tn power sector debt

President Bola Tinubu is poised to meet the country’s power-generating companies to address the N4 trillion debt affecting Nigeria’s electricity supply chain. The meeting comes after a high-level meeting on Tuesday between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the chairmen of GenCos in Abuja over concerns of a potential collapse of the national grid due […] The post JUST IN: President Tinubu, GenCos to meet over N4tn power sector debt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested nine suspected kidnappers, and neutralized three bandits read more Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

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13 h. ago Police Raid Bandits’ Hideouts, Kill 3, Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raided the hideouts of bandits and kidnappers across the country, killing three, rescuing two victims and arresting nine suspected kidnappers. On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be […]

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13 h. ago CBN records N38.8bn profit in 2024, recovers from N1.15trn loss

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its 2024 audited financial statements, reporting a profit after tax of N38.8 billion, a significant recovery from the N1.15 trillion loss in 2023. The turnaround was driven by a 225% surge in net unrealised foreign exchange revaluation gains, reaching N11.28 trillion, boosting total […] The post CBN records N38.8bn profit in 2024, recovers from N1.15trn loss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of Edo State Police Command attached to the Oba Market Division have arrested two suspects over alleged kidnapping and robbery. The suspects were identified as Maxwell Mathew and Samuel Mathew, both from Abraka in Delta State. In a statement by the state’s Police Command’s Spokesman, Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that the arrest is coming, […] The post Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command rescued a kidnapped male victim and neutralised one abductor in a tactical operation on Saturday, May 3. The operation, conducted by the CP’s Monitoring Unit and Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, also recovered a locally made double-barrelled pistol, two live cartridges, and a green Nissan Almera […] The post Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Enugu

Operatives of the anti-kidnapping tactical squad of Enugu State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper while also rescuing a male kidnap victim. One locally fabricated double-barreled pistol loaded with two live cartridges was also recovered from the neutralised suspect together with a green-coloured Nissan Almeria car used for kidnapping. Spokesman of the Enugu Police […]

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17 h. ago Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has joined the growing list of public figures calling for the release of popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The activist was reportedly arrested on Friday in Abuja by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development via his […] The post Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian singer, has weighed in on the controversial arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan, suggesting that the arrest is linked to a larger power struggle involving influential religious figures. Kuti, who claimed to have spoken with VeryDarkMan’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, stated in a video shared on social media on Saturday that he […] The post Religious Cabals Behind Crackdown On VeryDarkMan – Seun Kuti Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Young Women in Leadership empowers next generation of female leaders with skills to thrive

Beyond Boundaries, in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, has read more Young Women in Leadership empowers next generation of female leaders with skills to thrive

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18 h. ago Gerda Henkel Stiftung Rekindles Life In Kofyar Hill With Rainwater Harvesting Project

In the high folds of the Meryang Mountains, where ancient stone walls whisper of centuries past, lies Kofyar Hill Settlement — a remote and resilient community perched on the southern edge of Jos, Plateau State. For generations, life on this storied hill has meant survival against the odds, a determined existence shaped by terrain, tradition, […]

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20 h. ago Lawmaker Lauds Release Of Kidnapped Reverend Sisters, Others

The member representing Nsukka/ Igbo-Eze South federal constituency of Enugu State, Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, has praised security agencies in the state for the prompt release of nine persons kidnapped at the Eburumiri area of Ibagwa-Aka community in Igbo-Eze South local government area about a week ago. Two reverend sisters and seven others were reportedly […]

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21 h. ago Mobile money success in Nigeria seen driving AI prosperity era

Mobile money in Nigeria has recorded considerable success and experts say this success will be a major driving force for read more Mobile money success in Nigeria seen driving AI prosperity era

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21 h. ago Kebbi Police Detain Three Officers Over Death Of Suspect In Their Custody

The Kebbi State Police Command has taken three of its officers into custody in connection with the alleged murder of Abubakar Auwal, who passed away in police custody under suspicious circumstances. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Command, stated in a release on Saturday that the incident occurred after a complaint was lodged on […] The post Kebbi Police Detain Three Officers Over Death Of Suspect In Their Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has nabbed three suspected armed robbers and cultists who were allegedly terrorising communities along the Calabar-Itu road axis, and recovered firearms. On Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, released a statement in Uyo to this effect. “Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu […] The post Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Nothing funny about it – Catholic Bishops slam Trump over AI photo

US President Donald Trump has come under fire over an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope. Trump, who posted the photo on his Truth Social platform, was called out by the New York State Catholic Conference, an organisation representing the state’s bishops, which works with the government to shape laws and policies that promote […] The post Nothing funny about it – Catholic Bishops slam Trump over AI photo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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