34 m. ago NDLEA Nabs Auto Spare Parts Seller In Lagos Airport, Recovers Illicit Drugs

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an auto spare parts dealer, identified as Okeke Ebuka Igwe, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos. It was gathered that Mr. Okeke, on the 24th of February, 2025 was apprehend by officials of NDLEA, while attempting to send two parcels of 1.10kg cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers […] The post NDLEA Nabs Auto Spare Parts Seller In Lagos Airport, Recovers Illicit Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kebbi APC suspends governor’s aide for bringing snake to Govt House

… pases vote of confidence on President Tinubu  From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Kebbi State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Special Adviser to the Governor, Alhaji Kabir Sani Giant from the party. The party, in the letter addressed to Giant, dated 28th February, 2025, signed by Saidu Moh’d Kimba ,State Secretary […] The post Kebbi APC suspends governor’s aide for bringing snake to Govt House appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Akeredolu’s wife to Akpabio: Drafting your wife to fight Natasha ‘highly disingenuous’

Tribune Online Akeredolu’s wife to Akpabio: Drafting your wife to fight Natasha ‘highly disingenuous’ In a statement shared on her official X handle on Sunday, Akeredolu condemned Akpabio’s approach, stating that in more developed societies, he would have stepped down to clear his name rather than Akeredolu’s wife to Akpabio: Drafting your wife to fight Natasha ‘highly disingenuous’ Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips

Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has denied a request by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to place a ban on public officers, seeking medical treatment outside the country. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that in July 2010, Mr. Falana sought a court order directing the government to repair and equip the hospitals. He also called […] The post Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Alia partners UN agencies on amnesty, rehabilitation of former militants

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Mr Tersoo Kula, has said that his boss, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia is partnering with United Nations (UN) agencies to offer amnesty and rehabilitation to former militants in the state. Kula stated this on Sunday, March 2, 2025, while speaking as […] The post Insecurity: Alia partners UN agencies on amnesty, rehabilitation of former militants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff

A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis struck a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, according to officials. FedEx read more FedEx flight catches fire after colliding with bird during takeoff

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6 h. ago Police Nab Armed Robbery Suspect In Military Uniform In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a member of an armed robbery syndicate, which operates in military uniform along Abuja-Keffi Road and part of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement by the command’s public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, on Sunday in Lafia, said the suspect was arrested by operatives attached to Angwan […]

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8 h. ago LP tackles Obi’s ally, Ozigbo, says his interest is financial

The leadership of the Labour Party on Sunday debunked the reported defection of Anambra governorship aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, stressing that the former LP chieftain abandoned the party in 2024. The National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh, clarified in a statement issued in Abuja. The rebuttal comes barely a Read More

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9 h. ago US: Trump signs executive order declaring English as official language

Tribune Online US: Trump signs executive order declaring English as official language While English is by far the majority language in the country, more than 40 million people in America are estimated to speak Spanish at home. US: Trump signs executive order declaring English as official language Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Teebillz Apologises To Toke Makinwa For Comments On Annie, 2Baba Divorce Scandal

Tunji Balogun, commonly known as Teebillz, Tiwa Savage’s former husband and talent manager, has apologised to media personality Toke Makinwa for condemning her comments about 2Baba and Annie Idibia’s divorce. It’s worth noting that Toke Makinwa was among the earliest celebrities to respond to 2Baba’s announcement of his separation and impending divorce on Sunday night, […] The post Teebillz Apologises To Toke Makinwa For Comments On Annie, 2Baba Divorce Scandal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NIES 2025: Nigeria Secures Over $2.5bn Investment, Partnership Commitments

Nigeria has secured significant investment and partnership commitments exceeding $2.5 billion during the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES). The event, themed “Bridging Continents: Connecting Investors Worldwide with Africa’s Energy Potential,” highlighted Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa’s energy landscape. Permanent secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nicholas Ella, who made this known during the closing of […]

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19 h. ago Why military can’t stop northerners from paying levies to bandits — Retired generals

Some retired generals have stated that the Nigerian military cannot prevent residents in some troubled areas from paying levies and ransoms to bandits, despite ongoing counterterrorism efforts. The retired officers expressed doubts about the ability of the military to stop the residents from meeting the bandits’ demands amid fears of attacks. Since banditry became an Read More

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20 h. ago Ramadan: Four northern states vote N16bn for palliatives during holy month

As the annual Ramadan fast commenced on Saturday, state governments across the country have rolled out relief packages to Islamic clerics, organisations, and Muslims during the holy month. Sunday PUNCH gathered that governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Kano approved over N16bn for Ramadan feeding and palliatives. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially Read More

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22 h. ago “Help Your Sanity, Let Your Husband Clear His Name” – Senator Natasha Warns Akpabio’s Wife

A lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has issued warning to Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, not to involve herself in the ongoing allegations against her husband. Recall that Senator Natasha, in a recent interview on Arise TV, accused Senate President of making sexual advances toward her at both his office and […] The post “Help Your Sanity, Let Your Husband Clear His Name” – Senator Natasha Warns Akpabio’s Wife appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Akwa Ibom Women Protest, Warn Natasha Against Abusing Office Of Senate President

Dozens of protesting Akwa Ibom women have expressed anger over the accusation of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. They described the allegation as premeditated politically-motivated stunt to smear the number three citizen of Nigeria. The women who were armed with placards of varying inscriptions held up traffic on […]

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31 h. ago USAID’s Power Africa: Counting wins, losses as funding vanishes

After more than a decade, the United States government has officially discontinued the Power Africa Initiative. Launched in 2013 under read more USAID’s Power Africa: Counting wins, losses as funding vanishes

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33 h. ago Sun Award: Niger SSG hails Governor Bago for the Governor of the Year Award

Reaffirms Government Commitment to Agriculture Revolution, Food Security in the state From John Adams Minna As distinguished Nigerians gathered today at the Eko hotels and suites for the 2024 Sun Publishing Limited Award, the Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman has hailed the state governor Umaru Mohammed Bago for his […] The post Sun Award: Niger SSG hails Governor Bago for the Governor of the Year Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Ogun confirms 415 temporary health workers as permanent staff

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the regularisation and absorption of 415 temporary health workers across the state-owned hospitals into the state pensionable workforce. Speaking during the regularisation exercise held on Friday at the Staff Development Centre, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, the state capital, the Permanent Secretary of the Hospitals Management Board, Olayinka Elemide, thanked Abiodun Read More

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35 h. ago Civil servants association reaffirms Mohammed as national president 

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has reaffirmed Shehu Mohammed as its National President, dismissing any speculation about his leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the ASCSN Secretary-General, Joshua Apebo, emphasised that Mohammed was duly elected as National President on August 12, 2024, alongside other members of the Central Working Read More

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36 h. ago Ramadan: Cross River gov urges Muslims to pray for peace, security

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has extended his warm felicitations to all Muslims faithful as they commence the holy month of Ramadan today and urged them to continue to pray for a peaceful and united Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill made available to newsmen on Saturday, Read More

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