66 m. ago Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A late-night ambush on police personnel along the Kadarko–Makurdi Road in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was repelled on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. near the Nasarawa–Benue border, when suspected armed gunmen emerged from the Benue forest […] The post Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Turkish Airlines Named ‘Expatriate Airline Of The Year’ At TEBA 2025

Turkish Airlines has been awarded ‘Expatriate Airline of the Year’ at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honoir outstanding foreign individuals and […]

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2 h. ago 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has ruled out the possibility of the party fielding a Northerner as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting of the Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Thursday, George said such a move would dishonor the founding […] The post 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NNPC Refineries May Never Work Again Despite $18bn Spent – Dangote

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed doubt on the viability of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries despite over $18 billion reportedly spent by the federal government on their rehabilitation. Speaking during a visit by members of Global CEO Africa to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Dangote said the refineries located in Port […]

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4 h. ago Relocate dumpsites from residential areas or risk gross environmental disasters, SoLTAN warns Lagos govt

…says Kosofe LG’s underground water loaded with dangerous pathogens  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoLTAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to relocate dumpsites  located within the residential areas to prevent spread of diseases and protect public health. SoLTAN made this call in a communique issued on Thursday […] The post Relocate dumpsites from residential areas or risk gross environmental disasters, SoLTAN warns Lagos govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Bandits Ambush Police Team, Kill Civilian, Injure 1 In Nasarawa

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a police team near the Nasarawa-Benue boarder, injuring an operative in the incident. The attackers also killed a civilian who resides close to the scene of the incident following a sporadic shoot out. Our correspondent gathered that the police operatives were ambushed at about 10:55pm Tuesday night around […]

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6 h. ago ‘Eni Ogun’ Cast Begins Final Preparations For Musical Premiere In Lagos

The cast, and the director of ‘Eni Ogun’ (The Noble Warrior), Segun Adefila are putting finishing touches to the black Africa stage musical to be held in honour of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, from July 11-13, at the Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos. Beyond a mere tribute to the African literary giant, the musical written […]

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7 h. ago Iyabo Ojo Speaks After Protesters Rain Curses On Her Over Mohbad’s Death

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed a trending video showing a group of men publicly wishing her harm and accusing her of obstructing justice in the case of late singer Mohbad. In the viral clip, the men were seen protesting on the streets of Lagos, chanting, “E no go better for Iyabo Ojo,” in reference […] The post Iyabo Ojo Speaks After Protesters Rain Curses On Her Over Mohbad’s Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list

  By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are leading efforts to ensure Nigeria exits the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list status. Both organisations reiterated this on Thursday during a joint working visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. During the tour, the […] The post FAAN, Customs lead efforts to exit Nigeria from FATF grey list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Coalition: Bode George knocks Atiku, Mark, Tambuwal other PDP members joining ADC

…Says party won’t zone presidential ticket to North ….Berates PDP officials for act of sabotage in Lagos LG poll Bode read more Coalition: Bode George knocks Atiku, Mark, Tambuwal other PDP members joining ADC

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8 h. ago Benue attacks: Families wiped out in June massacre as experts warn of ‘ethnic cleansing’

Survivors of deadly attacks in Benue State have shared heartbreaking accounts of how armed gunmen destroyed their communities, killing hundreds read more Benue attacks: Families wiped out in June massacre as experts warn of ‘ethnic cleansing’

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9 h. ago Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos

•Restrict movement By Christopher Oji Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has promised residents of Lagos a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. He gave the assurance during a press briefing following a coordinated multi-agency “Show of Force” across the state. CP Jimoh […] The post Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

Lagos State will hold local government elections on July 12. And the state’s election body, LASIEC, has now released the read more LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

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13 h. ago Court voids illegal deduction of £130m from NICON Investment Limited account

•Orders Union Bank to pay £1m, N50m to NICON From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The High Court of Lagos State has nullified the unauthorised deduction of £130m including illegal penalties and charges made by Union Bank of Nigeria Plc from the account of NICON Investment Limited. Specifically, the court held that the removal of the sum […] The post Court voids illegal deduction of £130m from NICON Investment Limited account appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Air Peace to suspend flight operations over local gov’t elections

Air Peace airline has announced that it will suspend flight operations into and out of Lagos on Saturday, 12 July read more Air Peace to suspend flight operations over local gov’t elections

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20 h. ago Firm expands to Dubai, launches PlatinumInvest to guide real estate investors

A real estate investment company based in Lagos, Lifecard International Limited, says it has expanded its frontiers and launched Lifecard read more Firm expands to Dubai, launches PlatinumInvest to guide real estate investors

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20 h. ago Lagos govt building ecosystem where ideas become inventions — Sanwo

Tribune Online Lagos govt building ecosystem where ideas become inventions — Sanwo-Olu "Lagos has a youthful population poised to become a global economic powerhouse, and the entrepreneurial spirit of young people is a testament to its potential. Lagos govt building ecosystem where ideas become inventions — Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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20 h. ago EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Mohammed Gobir, who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gobir’s conviction followed a prolonged trial that began after his arrest on […] The post EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Mohbad: My life, family under threat after Lagos office fire incident – Iyabo Ojo

By Seyi Babalola Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress, has raised the alarm that her and her family’s lives are in danger as a result of recent threats and a fire that destroyed her office. She announced this on Thursday in a lengthy Instagram post, where she also addressed the police’s recent request for her previous […] The post Mohbad: My life, family under threat after Lagos office fire incident – Iyabo Ojo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze

Some gunmen, suspected to be herders have invaded communities of Karim Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State, leaving one person dead. It was gathered that the criminal elements also set many houses owned by members of the affected villages Ablaze. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, youth leader of Gwenzu community, Ishaya Peter, described the attack […] The post Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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