1 hour ago To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB

Demand his unconditional release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri As the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resumes on Tuesday, the group has slammed the Federal Government describing the resumption as “declaration of war on injustice” as well as an “act of judicial terrorism.”  Speaking on the matter in a statement […] The post To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Global South nations to unite in addressing global challenges. Speaking at the Third South-South Parliamentary Dialogue Forum in Rabat, Morocco, he called for stronger cooperation, industrial growth, and political resilience to move beyond mere words. Akpabio leads a Nigerian delegation of eight senators: Peter Nwaebonyi, […] The post Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago AI, Digitalisation Will Promote Safety At Workplace — Expert

The manager of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Mr Armstrong Ojulari on Monday stressed the importance of the the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and greater technology compliance in workplaces. Ojulari stated this during an interview with LEADERSHIP at the sidelines of activities commemorating the 2025 World Day for […]

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3 h. ago Headies 2025: Mohbad’s Wife Delivers Emotional Speech As He Wins Best Street

Omowunmi, the wife of the late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, moved many to tears with her heartfelt speech at the 17th Headies Awards. The ceremony, which took place on Sunday, April 27th, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, brought together numerous celebrities to celebrate musical excellence. Mohbad, a former […] The post Headies 2025: Mohbad’s Wife Delivers Emotional Speech As He Wins Best Street-Hop Artiste appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago We Defected To APC In Delta People’s Interest, Say Gov Oborevwori, Okowa

Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described his defection alongside his cabinet and other stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a movement” rather than a mere political shift. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this on Monday while addressing a large crowd at the welcome rally to formally receive him […]

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4 h. ago Access Bank Admits Staff Privacy Breach, Says Incident Under Investigation

Access Bank has confirmed that an incident involving a former Contact Centre Agent, accused of filming colleagues in the bathroom, was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. In a statement, the bank said it was cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, emphasising its zero-tolerance stance on harassment and violations of privacy. “Our attention has been […]

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9 h. ago Low Disposable Income, High Interest Loans Cripple MSMEs In Q1

Despite the stability of Naira and FX interactions in Q1, 2025, the micro, small and medium enterprises(MSMEs) in the country continues to glitch on dwindling purchasing power, double-digits price hike, low disposable incomes of consumers, high production cost and harsh business fundamentals that put strains on household budgets. LEADERSHIP Checks revealed that MSMEs experienced a […]

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10 h. ago Heritage Bank: NDIC Begins ₦46.6bn Payout To Depositors Above Insured Limit

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank who have balances exceeding the insured limit of ₦5 million. In a statement issued by the acting head of communication and public affairs, Hauwa Gambo, the […]

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12 h. ago Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly

By Adesuwa Tsan The recent wave of defections by prominent opposition figures including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dramatic switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. But perhaps more significantly, it is creating a dangerous silence within the National Assembly, where a robust opposition […] The post Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

The Supreme Court has nullified a Federal High Court judgment that had, since 2014, ordered Union Bank and other defendants read more S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

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17 h. ago NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors

Soothing news came the way of anxious depositors affected by the closure of Heritage Bank as the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it has commenced the payment of N46.6 billion as the first tranche of liquidation dividends. The payment, which began on Friday, April 25, 2025, is targeted at depositors whose balances exceeded the […] The post NDIC begins payment of N46.6bn liquidation dividends to heritage bank depositors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave behind old political habits following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While Nwoko welcomed Oborevwori’s move in a press statement on Sunday, he cautioned that the governor should avoid bringing practices […] The post Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family

Human rights activists, including prominent figures such as Femi Falana, Lanre Arogundade, and Edetaen Ojo, have raised alarms over threats directed at the family of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Their concern stems from the construction of a four-storey hotel situated dangerously close to the boundary of the Fawehinmi residence in Ikeja GRA, […] The post Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries

The Kano State Government has uncovered payroll anomalies, revealing 240 employees receiving double salaries and 217 with duplicate Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). These issues were discovered during a verification exercise that also led to the suspension of salaries for over 2,000 civil servants who failed to attend the process. Secretary to the Kano State Government, […] The post Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu

The South West Stakeholders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic National Secretary of the party, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the contested position. The group, led by Alhaji Kola Ajayi, issued a statement on Sunday strongly supporting Anyanwu’s claim to the role, dismissing […] The post South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

On Sunday, the Presidency rejected accusations that recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress read more Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

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21 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NDIC pays N46.6bn liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank

In its continued commitment to ensuring that depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank are fully reimbursed, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance read more NDIC pays N46.6bn liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank

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22 h. ago Kano Emirate Crisis Festers As Emir Bayero Appoints Rival ‘Galadima’

In a move likely to further escalate the Kano emirship tussle, embattled Emir Aminu Ado Bayero has appointed his older brother and Wamban Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero, as the Galadiman Kano, days after Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had appointed Alhaji Mannir Sanusi into the same prestigious position, reserved for Kano Emirate Prince. The latest […]

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23 h. ago Igbo women to CDS: Killer herdsmen problem of S’East, not IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Igbo women under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), have told the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa that the insecurity problem ravaging the South East was not as a result of the presence of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), but the existence of killer herdsmen in the […] The post Igbo women to CDS: Killer herdsmen problem of S’East, not IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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