26 m. ago Katsina Customs Confiscates Illicit Drugs Worth N690m, Two Cars

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Command, has intercepted illicit drugs valued at about N690 million, along with two vehicles used to convey the substances. The State NCS Controller, Mr. Idriss Abba-Aji, disclosed this on Tuesday, while briefing newsmen on the seizures. According to him, operatives recovered 14 cartons of Tramadol worth N650 million and […] The post Katsina Customs Confiscates Illicit Drugs Worth N690m, Two Cars appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 m. ago “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that his struggles with academics prevented him from pursuing university education. The chairman of First Bank Holding shared this in his 286-page memoir, Making It Big, released on Monday. Otedola explained that he stopped formal education after completing the Lower Sixth examination and did not return for Upper […] The post “I Didn’t Finish Secondary School” – Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 m. ago Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. Oborevwori made the announcement on Tuesday,  during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by the Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association […] The post Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago PICTORIAL: Rivers Monarch Asari Dokubo Gives Out Daughter’s Hand In Marriage

The Amanyanabo of Elem Kalabari, Dabaye Amakiri I, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, gave out his daughter, Miss Rukayat Becky Omoro, in marriage to Abdurrazaq Tamunodiepriye Cline. Addressing his daughter at a traditional ceremony, the monarch urged her to be “totally submissive” to her husband, stressing that patience, humility, and respect […]

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1 hour ago Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog

Tribune Online Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog Retirees in Delta State can now heave a sigh of relief as Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori surprised them with the approval of the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears. Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken its consumer protection campaign directly to young Nigerians, sensitising National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on smart data usage, consumer rights, and their role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Officials of the Commission, led by its Consumer Affairs Bureau, were at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent […] The post NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA 

The directive by the civil aviation regulator follows recent controversial brawl that involved a passenger Comfort Emmanson and an Ibom Air flight attendant. The post JUST IN: Passengers Must Switch Off Phones During Flights — NCAA  appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG

Nollywood star Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has appealed to the Federal Government to free the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, posted on X on Tuesday, the actor stressed that Kanu’s release would promote peace and […] The post “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has expressed doubt over the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He questioned whether the electoral body can deliver a free and fair election in the current political climate. According to him, this challenge is even more pronounced under the administration of […] The post “INEC Can’t Guarantee Free, Fair Election Under Tinubu” – Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe carried out a successful operation against kidnappers in Delta State. They were assisted by a tracker team from the Delta State Government House, Asaba, during the mission. The joint forces engaged the criminals in a fierce shootout at Aniocha North Local […] The post Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted the request of the Department of State Services (DSS). The request sought to shield the identities of witnesses scheduled to testify in the trial of five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists. The suspects are accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church […] The post Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago South Africa Better Than Nollywood In Film Production, Work Ethics – BbNaija’s Pere

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Pere Egbi, has shared his thoughts on Nollywood’s standing compared to South Africa’s movie industry. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Pere noted that South Africans are far ahead in areas such as film production, storytelling, filmmaking, and overall work ethics. READ MORE: VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote […] The post South Africa Better Than Nollywood In Film Production, Work Ethics – BbNaija’s Pere appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Angola Civic Groups Urge Argentina, Messi, To Scrap Football Friendly

In an open letter addressed to the Argentine Football Association, the national team and Lionel Messi Foundation charity, four civil society groups accused Angolan authorities of "systematic repression". The post Angola Civic Groups Urge Argentina, Messi, To Scrap Football Friendly appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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3 h. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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3 h. ago NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, to provide a permanent orientation camp and improve the welfare of corps members serving in the state. The State Coordinator, Mrs. Efeke Murna Dadaza, made the call on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 […] The post NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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4 h. ago Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, has been brutally assaulted and stripped naked by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, in Anambra State. The viral video of the incident, which was said to have occurred in July, 2025, shows the […]

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5 h. ago IHS Nigeria, Osun State partner to transform technical education

IHS Nigeria has partnered with the Osun State Government on Osun Teacher-Shift 2025, a programme aimed at transforming technical and read more IHS Nigeria, Osun State partner to transform technical education

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