5 h. ago Rivers: “You Have Spiritual Problem” – Wike Attacks Rotimi Amaechi

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has slammed his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, suggesting he has a “spiritual problem” for claiming he owns no property. Wike, speaking during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Fridy, questioned Amaechi’s integrity after the ex-minister claimed he has no houses because he is not corrupt. Wike challenged this, accusing […] The post Rivers: “You Have Spiritual Problem” – Wike Attacks Rotimi Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months – DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered. He said troops within the period from April […]

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34 h. ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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48 h. ago Wike slams critics, says ICC generated N650m in 3 weeks booked till 2027

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has announced that the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference read more Wike slams critics, says ICC generated N650m in 3 weeks booked till 2027

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48 h. ago Stop Using Nigerians For Selfish Politics, Wike Warns Opposition Coalition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform to […]

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49 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in three months. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered surrendered during the period. He said troops […]

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4 d. ago SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action

Tribune Online SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to immediately address what it described as... SSANU to FG: End salary disbursement disparity or face industrial action Tribune Online

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4 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities 

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address lingering issues affecting its members and the Nigerian university system or risk industrial unrest. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the union’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held […] The post SSANU fumes over withheld salaries, warns of looming crisis in varsities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Jos Electricity Distribution addresses customer complaints in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED Plc) has launched a three-day customer complaints resolution meeting in Bauchi, supported by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The meeting aimed to address electricity-related issues and provide lasting solutions for consumers in Bauchi State. In his remarks, Alhaji Mamman Umar, Acting Managing Director of […] The post Jos Electricity Distribution addresses customer complaints in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Lagos Task Force Nabs Eight For Public Urination, Breach Of Peace

Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as KAI, has arrested and arraigned eight persons over alleged public urination and disturbance of public peace in the Yaba area of the state. This was disclosed on Thursday, by Corps Marshal of the agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd), during a media briefing held at command headquarters in […] The post Lagos Task Force Nabs Eight For Public Urination, Breach Of Peace appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afreximbank’s Assets Hit $40bn As New President Emerges Saturday

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a tenfold increase in its total assets over the past decade, rising from $4 billion to $40 billion under the leadership of outgoing President, Prof. Benedict Oramah. Director of Communications and Events at the bank, Anne Ezeh, made the disclosure in Abuja on Tuesday during a media briefing […]

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1 week ago Criminologists Push For Correctional Service Reformation In Nigeria

The Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) has stressed the urgent need for correctional service reformation, disclosing that out of the 81,288 total inmates in Nigeria’s Correctional Service centres across the country, 53,811 are on the awaiting trial list. As a result, the society said it is set to address the challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional […]

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1 week ago NAIP To Host 28th Scientific Conference As Pharma Sector Eyes 70% Local Drug Production

The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) is set to host its 28th Annual Scientific Conference in Lagos next week, amid renewed industry ambition to scale up local production of essential drugs to 70 per cent. NAIP national chairman, Pharm. Ken Onuegbu, at a media briefing in Lagos, said the association’s long-term vision was […]

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2 w. ago Patrick Doyle: I live a simple life, celebrity status means nothing to me

Tribune Online Patrick Doyle: I live a simple life, celebrity status means nothing to me •Says why experience still matters in an influencer-driven Nollywood Patrick Rupherford Doyle is a seasoned soul of Nollywood’s stage and screen. From the airwaves of broadcasting to the powerful portrayals of pastors and men of faith, his presence has woven through stories like ‘The Black Book’ and ‘Man of God’. A craftsman of many roles, […] Patrick Doyle: I live a simple life, celebrity status means nothing to me Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has reported the arrest of 54 suspects and the repulsion of a sea piracy attack along the state’s waterways in separate operations conducted between May and June 2025. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, disclosed this while briefing the media on major […] The post Police nab 54 suspects, repel sea piracy attack in Akwa Ibom waterways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigerians don’t hate Tinubu, only hardship, insecurity – Yul Edochie

By John Ogunsemore Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie said Nigerians do not hate President Bola Tinubu but only want him to address hardship and insecurity in the country. Edochie, a staunch Tinubu supporter, stated this in a Facebook post on Monday. The Tinubu presidency has come under intense pressure in the last few days to address […] The post Nigerians don’t hate Tinubu, only hardship, insecurity – Yul Edochie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Yahoo Boys’ Bringing National Shame To Nigeria’, Says EFCC Chair

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concerns over rise of internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, noting that they bring the country national shame. Olukoyede made this known during a media briefing on Monday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, stating that ‘Yahoo Boys’ have made […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day National Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From National Assembly

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled the scheduled national broadcast originally planned for Thursday morning, June 12, in celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) on Wednesday. Initially, the OSGF had informed Nigerians that Tinubu would […] The post Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day National Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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