2 h. ago 2025 Ballon d’Or: Here is a full list of 10 favourite nominees

The race for the 2025 Ballon d’Or is heating up, with several standout performers across Europe staking strong claims for read more 2025 Ballon d’Or: Here is a full list of 10 favourite nominees

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3 h. ago Nigeria Can’t Progress With Idle Governors – Olisa Agbakoba Warns

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, has berated state governors, accusing them of idleness and over-dependence on federal allocations. Speaking during an interview with news men on Friday, Agbakoba said the 36 state governors across Nigeria “don’t do anything” and only rely on monthly handouts from the federal government. READ […] The post Nigeria Can’t Progress With Idle Governors – Olisa Agbakoba Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ekiti Police Arraigns Three Suspects For Stealing N50,000 Worth Of Rice

Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned three persons, identified as Ajanaku Lekan, Akingbade Sodiq, and Ajalume Seun, before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court. It was gathered that Sodiq, Seun and Lekan were arraigned on Friday over charges related to theft. According to prosecuting officer, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, the defendants, along with others still at large, […] The post Ekiti Police Arraigns Three Suspects For Stealing N50,000 Worth Of Rice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kano Court Sentences Young Man To Death For Brutal Farmland Murder

A Kano State High Court on Friday has sentenced a young man, Anas Umar, to death by hanging for the brutal murder of one Ashiru in the Tudunwada Local Government Area of the state. Justice Halima Nasir, presiding over Court No. 23, delivered the ruling on Friday after finding Anas Umar guilty of luring Ashiru […] The post Kano Court Sentences Young Man To Death For Brutal Farmland Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago I Have No Regret Naming ICC After Tinubu – Wike Fires Back At Critics

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets naming the recently renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite public backlash. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of the 15-kilometre left-hand service carriageway of OSEX Stage II from Ring Road I to Wassa […] The post I Have No Regret Naming ICC After Tinubu – Wike Fires Back At Critics appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago June 12: “Reforms Necessary, But Have To Come With Empathy” — APC Youth Leader Begs Tinubu

National Youth Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Ismaeel Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to show empathy on Nigerians over his economic policies. Ahmed stated that government reforms must come with considerations and effective grassroots engagement to ensure public understanding and acceptance. The APC Youth Leader led this out while speaking at […] The post June 12: “Reforms Necessary, But Have To Come With Empathy” — APC Youth Leader Begs Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Free Media Training: MIIA Launches 2nd Cohort With Industry Icons

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the second edition of its free quarterly media training series, following a successful debut in April 2025. According to the non-governmental organisation, the upcoming sessions are scheduled for Saturday, July 12 and Saturday, July 19, 2025, and will be held virtually from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]

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9 h. ago Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event

  The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false, reports suggesting controversy surrounding the recent commissioning of projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, officially […] The post Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Firm Seeks Gov’t Support, Collaboration To Grow Local Businesses, Manufacturers

An exhibition company, Trade Show Organisers Nigeria Limited, has sought the support and collaboration of government in order to grow local businesses and manufacturers. The appeal was made by Brad Smith, the exhibition manager of Food and Beverages West Africa, at the exhibition held at Victoria Island, Lagos, which started on June 10,2025. He said […]

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11 h. ago Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents

Some yet to be identified gunmen invaded Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank axis of Makurdi, Benue State, leaving three residents dead, while others were severely injured. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on the 12th of June, 2025, a day when the nation celebrate Democracy Day. READ MORE: Benue NASS Members Tackle […] The post Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to sue the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over alleged defamatory remarks made against Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement released on Friday, June 13, 2025, by its spokesperson Halliru Andi, the PDP said it could no longer tolerate […] The post Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Put Your Houses In Order, Tinubu Not Responsible For Your Disunity — Akpabio Tells Opposition Parties

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has mocked opposition parties over internal crisis facing them, saying that they won’t get their houses together if they keep criticizing everything about President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Akwa Ibom led this out on Friday, at the commissioning of the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway in Abuja. Akpabio […] The post Put Your Houses In Order, Tinubu Not Responsible For Your Disunity — Akpabio Tells Opposition Parties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago I’ll Do Everything To Keep 2Baba’s Artistic Flame Alive – Natasha Osawaru

Natasha Osawaru, partner of Afrobeats star 2Baba, has vowed to stand by his music journey, recognising the major influence he has had on both her life and career. She praised his brilliance and creativity, expressing excitement for his forthcoming projects, which she described as his “Rebirth,” in a video shared on Instagram on Friday. She […] The post I’ll Do Everything To Keep 2Baba’s Artistic Flame Alive – Natasha Osawaru appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South

Department of State Services has claimed that some broadcasts made by leader of  proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, are responsible for economic breakdown and unrest in the South-East region. The fourth prosecution witness, a DSS operative, identified as Mr. DDD for security reasons, testified before Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court […] The post “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South-East” — DSS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Helicopter Crash Left Glass In My Head For 19 Years – Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas

Emeka Rollas, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has revealed that a piece of glass remained lodged in his head for 19 years. Rollas opened up about his experience on Friday during a session of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPDD), led by Pastor Jerry Eze. The 51-year-old actor disclosed that […] The post Helicopter Crash Left Glass In My Head For 19 Years – Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage

Tribune Online Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has come out in support of Air Peace, describing the actions of Senator Adams Oshiomhole during a recent incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos as... Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage Tribune Online

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15 h. ago “What’ve You Used Don Jazzy’s Money To Do?” – Portable Slams VeryDarkMan For Criticising Whizkid, Davido, Burna Boy’s Lavish Lifestyles

Nigerian singer Portable has responded to social media activist VeryDarkMan, following his scathing remarks about Afrobeats heavyweights Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. VeryDarkMan had taken to Instagram to call out the trio for allegedly flaunting their wealth amid widespread economic hardship in the country. In the viral video, he accused them of doing little to […] The post “What’ve You Used Don Jazzy’s Money To Do?” – Portable Slams VeryDarkMan For Criticising Whizkid, Davido, Burna Boy’s Lavish Lifestyles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago United Nigeria Airlines partners Sabre, expands reach to 200 countries

  Plans 2,000% fleet increase By Chinelo Obogo United Nigeria Airlines has partnered with Sabre Corporation in a move that will connect the carrier to over 50,000 travel agents across 200 countries. The Chairman of UNA, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, announced this partnership at its Lagos office on Friday, revealing that with this deal, the airline […] The post United Nigeria Airlines partners Sabre, expands reach to 200 countries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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