83 m. ago African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator read more African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size – Reuters

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2 h. ago Ranking Africa’s top 10 most expensive football transfers of all time

Africa has consistently produced some of the world’s most gifted footballers, and several have commanded staggering transfer fees on the read more Ranking Africa’s top 10 most expensive football transfers of all time

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2 h. ago Critical Minerals: African Ministers To Hold Second Conference In New York

Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) will host its Second High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa on 22nd September, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who serves as event chair, will convene the roundtable alongside Dr Oladele Henry Alake, chairman […]

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10 h. ago “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday credited the Federal Government’s subsidy removal for funding state infrastructure projects. The Governor made the declaration at the Government House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit by a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The visit was part of activities lined up […] The post “Subsidy Removal Has Helped Me Fulfil Campaign Promises To Enugu People” – Gov Mbah appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may avoid legal consequences following an accident that left Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. The accident occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and involved a Dangote Group truck, which allegedly struck Ruth and the commercial […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it calls an “excessive foreign travel culture,” read more ADC slams Tinubu over ‘excessive’ foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains

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12 h. ago Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says the emerging opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from poor governance, not promoting the presidential ambition of any individual. Speaking in Sokoto shortly after being received by an overwhelming crowd of supporters honouring an invitation by the […] The post Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

Dean Adansi, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International Bank (GHIB), has unveiled a financing blueprint aimed at breaking Africa’s heavy read more Africa could generate $133bn if $80bn trade finance gap closed – GHIB

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17 h. ago Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Against fears that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, may have dumped his party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), it has been made official that he is leading the gubernatorial campaign of the party’s candidate, Chief George Moghalu. Obi had attended the campaign of the ADC […] The post Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation

Infrastructure connects coastal, landlocked nations By Chinenye Anuforo CSquared, a pan-African technology company, on Thursday, announced a significant milestone with the major expansion of its West African fibre network, an initiative that bridges digital divides across coastal and landlocked countries while driving economic growth across the region. Building on its active operations across the continent, […] The post CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago New Fire Service CG Assumes Duty, Vows Not To Let Nigerians Down

The new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Samuel Adeyemi Olumode officially assumed duty on Thursday with a promise to uphold national safety and public trust, vowing not to let Nigerians down in the discharge of his duties. Adeyemi, who took over from Engr. Abdulganiyu Olola Jaji was decorated on Thursday by the […]

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20 h. ago Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks

Rauf Aregbesola, Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently sparked controversy. The incident occurred during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership mobilisation in Kosofe Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Aregbesola criticized Nigeria’s major political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour […] The post Lagos APC Slams Aregbesola Over ADC Membership Mobilisation Remarks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027

Former Minister of Interior and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, flagged off a membership drive in Kosofe LGA on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Addressing party supporters at the event, Aregbesola criticized major political parties, saying, “The APC, Peoples Democratic […] The post Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash

Former Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has taken to social media to express her anger towards Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his conglomerate, Dangote Group. This comes after a truck allegedly owned by the company reportedly ran over her sister near Auchi Polytechnic on Tuesday around 11 a.m. In a post shared […] The post Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Coalition: I’m The Only Recognized Leader Of The ADC In Nigeria – Abejide

African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives member Hon. Leke Abejide said he is currently the only recognized leader of the party in Nigeria. He made the statement on Thursday, the fourteenth of August, two thousand and twenty-five, during an interview on Arise News. Abejide spoke against the ADC coalition, expressing concerns about new members […] The post Coalition: I’m The Only Recognized Leader Of The ADC In Nigeria – Abejide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

The Military is committed to doing “whatever it takes” to secure Nigeria and the African continent against emerging threats. The read more Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

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22 h. ago From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight

By Damiete Braide The streets are buzzing, playlists are waiting, and the countdown is almost over. Emosivwe Wisdom, aka Shocker, is about to make good on the promise he’s been hinting at for weeks. His highly anticipated single “Hallelujah” will hit all major streaming platforms at exactly midnight on Friday, August 15, 2025, and from […] The post From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank to finance Africa’s largest aviation project

Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as read more Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank to finance Africa’s largest aviation project

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23 h. ago We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade

By Seyi Babalola Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team has yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward, as well as other commitments made by the Federal Government, following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment over […] The post We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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