2 h. ago Anambra guber: Ozigbo sues APC, seeks disqualification of Ukachukwu

A governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC) before a Federal High Court sitting in Awka over the party’s gubernatorial primary conducted on April 5, 2025. In the suit, the plaintiff challenged the legitimacy of the primary, and asked the court to disqualify the candidate that emerged from […] The post Anambra guber: Ozigbo sues APC, seeks disqualification of Ukachukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago The LOGIC Church hosts inaugural Good Friday worship event in Lagos

The Love of God in Christ (LOGIC) Church is set to host its first “Jesus + Nothing” Worship, a gospel read more The LOGIC Church hosts inaugural Good Friday worship event in Lagos

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17 h. ago Despite Presidency Warning, Gov Eno Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Re

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has openly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 general election in defiance of a directive by the Presidency for campaigners to stop doing so for the President more than two years to the end of his first tenure in […]

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20 h. ago 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs

From Isaac Job, Uyo Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared support for governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition ahead of 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom state.  Speaking at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Thursday during the Town Hall meeting for Ikot Ekpene federal constituency organized by pastor Umo Eno, Akpabio said the entire All […] The post 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Of Benjamin Kalu, IDPs’ Plight And Kampala Convention Domestication

On April 16, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CON featured as one of the panelists in a high level United Nation event in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internally Displaced Persons. The invitation extended to the Deputy Speaker by the highly esteemed international […]

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22 h. ago “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and his rival Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, were involved in heated verbal exchanges on Thursday. The duo have promised a fierce confrontation at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. The weigh-ins for all […] The post “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Onakoya Begins Second Attempt At Longest Chess Marathon In New York

Tunde Onakoya, Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has launched another attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The commencement of the marathon was revealed by Gift of Chess, a New York-based non-profit organisation focused on distributing chess sets worldwide, in photos and videos shared […] The post Onakoya Begins Second Attempt At Longest Chess Marathon In New York appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago ChessMasters – Set to be Africa’s Largest Annual School Chess Tournament to Launch in Lagos this May

First ChessMasters Tournament to Include 500+ Young Players from 100+ Schools The initiative with Lagos-based KEY academy and Eko Hotels read more ChessMasters – Set to be Africa’s Largest Annual School Chess Tournament to Launch in Lagos this May

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28 h. ago Tighten your sanctions compliance framework, CBN orders banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a fresh regulatory directive to banks, payment service banks, and fintech companies, warning them to tighten their sanctions compliance frameworks or face enforcement actions. In a circular dated April 17, 2025, signed by Amonia Opusunju for the Director, Compliance Department, the apex bank reminded all financial institutions of Read More

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29 h. ago Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday

By Damiete Braide The heart of Lagos Island will once again vibrate with colour, rhythm and cultural pride, as Lagos Fanti Carnival stages a comeback on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. With roots tracing back to 1890, the carnival is more than a festive gathering, it’s a living testament to the enduring ties between Nigeria […] The post Lagos Fanti Carnival: More than 10,000 to parade on Easter Sunday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Welfare: Akwa Ibom Poly ASUP, NASU, SSANIP Set For Strike April 22

Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic (AkwaPoly), Ikot Osurua in the Ikot Ekpene local government area have expressed concerns that the ongoing semester examinations could be shelved and the school calendar truncated unless the government addresses the grievances of academics and other workers‘ unions, which have set April 22, 2025, to call their members out […]

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31 h. ago Tinubu working remotely from overseas, returns after Easter – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu continues to direct the affairs of state from Europe, despite being outside the country for nearly two weeks. It also said the President will return on Monday, April 21, after the Easter holidays. In a statement signed Thursday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained Read More

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31 h. ago Plateau crisis: Govt probes alleged cattle poisoning, urges calm

The Plateau State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 16, 2025, involved cattle belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar Ward. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Read More

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31 h. ago Adedoja Allen, MD/CEO City 105.1 FM/Founder, City Media Academy

Adedoja Allen is the founder of City Media Academy. City Media Academy was set up because of the influx of read more Adedoja Allen, MD/CEO City 105.1 FM/Founder, City Media Academy

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32 h. ago 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Fifteen people who were abducted in Ibagwa-Agu community, Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State, have regained their freedom after spending five days in captivity. The victims, who were released early yesterday, April 17, were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony when they were ambushed within a farm settlement by  kidnappers and taken […] The post 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Elegushi: Suspects in false allegation case know fate June 4

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4 to rule on the bail application of five persons arraigned on allegations of making false statements to the police against the Elegushi of Ikate Land, Oba Saheed Elegushi. PUNCH Online reports that the defendants were arraigned before Read More

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35 h. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Tech Entrepreneur Urges Young Africans To Set Goals, Create Opportunities

Nigerian-born tech entrepreneur and investor, Oyemonlan Benjamin Oseoje, has emphasised the importance of goal-setting and proactive planning as essential traits for contemporary entrepreneurs hoping to achieve success in today’s fast-paced business landscape. . Speaking on the mindset required to succeed, he said, “To be a go-getter, you must at first be a goal-setter.” He urged […]

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38 h. ago Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Apostles’ College of Nursing Science, Jos, Plateau State. Obi made the donation on Monday, April 14. The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) described the college as a remarkable institution deeply committed to shaping the future of healthcare […] The post Peter Obi donates N12.5m to nursing school, orphans in Plateau, Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago ‘It’s Purely On Merit’, Presidency Defends Census C’ttee Composition

The Presidency has dismissed criticism from sections of the media regarding the recently constituted committee on the proposed National Census, describing the backlash as “laughable and ill-informed.” Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Segun Dada, in a post on his X handle on Friday, defended the composition of the committee set up by […]

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