2 h. ago Actress Bimpe Akintunde Recalls Collapsing On Movie Set, Multiple Hospital Visits During Pregnancy

Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, widely known as Wasila Coded, who welcomed her second child in July, has opened up about her pregnancy journey, describing it as a frightening experience filled with health complications and several emergency hospital visits. In an Instagram post on Friday, the actress shared her experience, revealing the struggles she went through […] The post Actress Bimpe Akintunde Recalls Collapsing On Movie Set, Multiple Hospital Visits During Pregnancy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Beyond Rhetorics, Ugochinyere Mobilises N50m Succour For Slain Constituents’ Families

While a typical Nigerian politician or elected representative usually stop at sending sympathies to their afflicted constituents or people, the member of House of Representatives representing Ideato North and South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has demonstrated the biblical injunction of faith with action for the families of slain members of his […]

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3 h. ago Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers

  Air Canada’s operations were brought to a standstill early Saturday as flight attendants commenced a strike, resulting in widespread disruption for the airline’s estimated 130,000 daily passengers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed the action in a statement, declaring, “We are now officially on strike,” according to ITV. […] The post Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan

A fire on Friday night gutted the head office of Fresh FM Nigeria at Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, the station revealed that the fire incident damaged major facilities, including the studios […] The post Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago First 11: Falcons Get $100k Reward, D’Tigers Shine+ Stories That Defined Sports This Week

From moments of celebration to stories of tragedies and controversies, First 11 — the recap of the biggest sports stories — looks back at the headlines that got everyone buzzing! The post First 11: Falcons Get $100k Reward, D’Tigers Shine+ Stories That Defined Sports This Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago First 11: Falcons Get $100k Reward, EPL Returns+ Stories That Defined Sports This Week

From moments of celebration to stories of tragedies and controversies, First 11 — the recap of the biggest sports stories — looks back at the headlines that got everyone buzzing! The post First 11: Falcons Get $100k Reward, EPL Returns+ Stories That Defined Sports This Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran

By John Ogunsemore Ace Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo has mourned the death of senior colleague, Segun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. It was learnt that Chief Kanran died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, three days to his 70th birthday. Revealing that Chief Kanran just completed acting in […] The post Chief Kanran just completed acting in one of my projects – Femi Adebayo mourns late veteran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital

A heavy downpour on Thursday evening triggered severe flooding at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), disrupting access to key sections of the facility and posing serious challenges to patients, staff, and visitors. The floodwaters, according to eyewitness accounts, originated from Murfakalam, a suburban community located on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. The downpour […] The post Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country

 Calls for collaboration  From John Adams, Minna Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the traditional rulers in the country has a great role to play towards addressing the security challenges bedevilling the country, adding that what is needed is proper collaboration between the government and the traditional institution to bring the situation […] The post Niger Governor Bago tasks Traditional Rulers on security challenges in the country appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

28 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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28 h. ago Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister

  A yet-to-be-identified young boy has been gruesomely murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after he allegedly refused their order to sexually assault his own sister. The horrifying incident was made public by human rights activist and former Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Harrison Gwamnishu, through a statement […] The post Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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