2 h. ago Wike Condemns ‘Sponsored Walkout’ On First Lady, Says ‘It’s Disturbing, Embarrassing’

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned Friday’s walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by a group of women loyal to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. The Minister, who apologised to the First Lady and […]

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3 h. ago Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of electoral reform by pushing for changes to the country’s electoral laws. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) on Friday. Atiku called on the younger generation to demand the implementation of electronic collation of election results […] The post Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Any Attempt By Terror Group To Destabilize Nigeria Will Be Resisted – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has issued warning to individuals or groups seeking to destabilise Nigeria, saying that the country will not bow to fear, terror, or treachery. Tinubu led this out on Friday, during a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State. The Former governor of Lagos State emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria whether […] The post Insecurity: Any Attempt By Terror Group To Destabilize Nigeria Will Be Resisted – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Meta threatens exit from Nigeria after $290m data privacy fines

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has warned it may shut down operations in Nigeria following a tribunal... read more Meta threatens exit from Nigeria after $290m data privacy fines

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16 h. ago Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A family of Allahmagani of Fadia Tudun Wada in Bajju chiefdom in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has expressed sadness that almost two years after the death of their mother, her burial rites have become controversial with the remains in a mortuary all the while. The eldest son […] The post Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago $290m Fine: Meta Threatens To Shut Facebook, Instagram In Nigeria

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has threatened to restrict access to the two social platforms in Nigeria following fines by local regulatory authorities. Last year, three regulatory bodies in Nigeria fined the US-based social media firm over $290 million for breaching various laws and regulations. Meta’s recent effort to contest the rulings […]

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27 h. ago Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  Nyeson Wike, is enroute to China for a series of official engagements toward read more Wike visits China over water project for FCT satellite towns

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36 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, in Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, as someone with no political integrity. Nwobu also mocked Wike for not leaving the major opposition party, saying that he is coward. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the […] The post Wike Lacks Political Integrity, We’ve Started Process To Collapse His Structure In PDP – Party Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Wike Visits China Over Potable Water Supply In FCT Satellite Communities

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is currently on a diplomatic mission to China as part of efforts to address water supply challenges in the FCT’s satellite towns. According to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Thursday he stated, “Wike is presently in Dubai, […] The post Wike Visits China Over Potable Water Supply In FCT Satellite Communities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Storage Facility Destroyed As Explosion Hits Army Barracks In Borno

An explosion has rocked Giwa Barracks, a popular military detention facility where many former Boko Haram fighters are believed to be held in Maiduguri, Borno State. It was gathered that the incident started at about 12:05 am, with residents in the vicinity forced out of their homes by the sounds of loud blasts and the […] The post Storage Facility Destroyed As Explosion Hits Army Barracks In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns

Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has embarked on a diplomatic mission to China to meet with China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group officials. The visit, announced on Thursday, May 1, aims to expedite potable water supply to satellite towns, including Gwagwalada, Kwali, and Kuje Area Councils. Senior Special Assistant […] The post Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tiv farmers from eight communities in Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, staged a protest on Thursday, May 1, against the alleged forceful seizure of their ancestral farmlands by the state government. The protesters, from Ayakeke, Osula, China, Shankodi, Udugh, Ikychiha, Utsuwa, and Daura, demanded justice and urged Governor Abdullahi Sule […] The post Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, has criticized Dele Momodu’s remarks about Atiku Abubakar’s potential 2027 bid. On Thursday, Olayinka claimed that Momodu’s loyalty to Atiku is financially motivated, stating, “Let Atiku stop paying, Oga Dele Momodu will move to the next victim.” He also dismissed Momodu’s comments about power-sharing, […] The post Dele Momodu Will Dump Atiku When His Funding Stops – Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago You’ve Failed To Denigrate Senate President, Agbomhere Blasts Natasha

The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has mocked the satirical letter of apology recently released by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that she has failed in her attempt to denigrate the Senate President’s office. Agbomhere said the lawmaker’s lamentation has only […]

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57 h. ago 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna yesterday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass and one voice to decide who wins the election. In his opening remarks at the […] The post 2027: North population’ll determine winner of presidential election –ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faced heightened internal strife on Wednesday, April 30, as Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, launched a fierce attack on PDP chieftain and Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu. In a statement, Olayinka accused Momodu […] The post Wike’s aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atiku’s paid ally amid PDP crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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68 h. ago 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF

…Says no opponent can subdue the region during election From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Rising from a meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) categorically took a critical look at the 2027 presidential election, concluding that North has the population, land mass, and one voice to decide […] The post 2027: North population will determine winner of presidential election – ACF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Ogoni Foundation Urges Federal Gov’t, Oil Companies To Prioritise Region’s Dev’t

A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation (OVAF), has called on the Federal Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the pressing needs of the Ogoni people and support sustainable development in Ogoni land. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Khana LGA, OVAF’s Founder […]

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