8 h. ago “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and his rival Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, were involved in heated verbal exchanges on Thursday. The duo have promised a fierce confrontation at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. The weigh-ins for all […] The post “Mosquito Can’t Beat A Lion” — Portable Dares Speed Darlington Ahead Of Celebrity Bout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Soneye Named NIPR Spokesperson Of The Year For Transforming NNPCL Communications

The chief corporate communications officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Olufemi Soneye, has been honoured as the 2025 Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night, following a rigorous evaluation of Nigeria’s most accomplished […]

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11 h. ago When Security Agencies Become Saboteurs Of National Interest

The fiercest battles are not always fought on distant frontlines or along rugged terrains—they often rage within the very institutions meant to protect a nation. Nigeria’s worsening security quagmire is not just about external threats like insurgency or banditry. It is about something far more insidious: interagency rivalry, misaligned priorities, and the disturbing emergence of […]

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16 h. ago Chaos as Portable, Speed Darlington trade words during weigh

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, engaged in fierce verbal exchanges and promised a brutal showdown at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event scheduled for Friday (today) at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. All other boxers had their weigh-ins without much drama, except Read More

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17 h. ago Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration

By Eze Onyekpere In 1999, when Nigeria returned to democratic governance after years of military rule, a public officer declaring their assets meant laboriously filling out multiple paper forms by hand, submitting them physically to a government office, and hoping they wouldn’t disappear into the labyrinthine filing systems of bureaucracy. Twenty-six years later, that archaic […] The post Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago NNPCL’s Olufemi Soneye clinches NIPR spokesperson of the year honour

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Olufemi Soneye, has been honoured as the 2025 Spokesperson of the Year by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).  The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday night, following a rigorous evaluation of Nigeria’s most accomplished […] The post NNPCL’s Olufemi Soneye clinches NIPR spokesperson of the year honour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Chidinma Opens Defence In Alleged Murder Of Late Super TV Boss

The prime suspect in the murder of Usifo Ataga, the chief executive officer of Super TV, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday, told Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafa Balewa Square that she was not responsible for the death of the deceased. Ojukwu, the former 300-level Mass Communication student of the […]

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25 h. ago ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

In a bold push to empower underserved communities across Nigeria, Balmoral Group Promotions is set to stage the biggest boxing read more ‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities

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31 h. ago Mbah visit Christian Chukwu’s family, pledges to immortalise football icon

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday, at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu. The governor, who pledged when he paid a Read More

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32 h. ago Arsenal, Real Madrid UCL Quarterfinal Outcome Sparks Violence In Kano

Violence erupted in Fagge local government area of Kano State on Wednesday night as football fans engaged themselves in free for all fight following the outcome of the quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The unrest was triggered by Real Madrid’s 1-2 defeat to Arsenal, sealing a 5-1 […]

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32 h. ago Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal

By Seyi Babalola Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, has criticised his teammates following their 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Los Blancos came into the game on Wednesday night trailing 3-0. In the 13th minute, Courtois denied Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot, stopping him from extending the Gunners’ lead. […] The post Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, tasks communities on vigilance groups

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle after 7pm in a strategic move to curtail incessant killings in the state. The governor has also resolved to immediately activate community vigilance to work in synergy with conventional security, to check armed banditry and all forms of […] The post Plateau killings: Mutfwang bans night grazing, tasks communities on vigilance groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Plateau killings: Police arrest key suspects, gov bans night grazing

The police on Wednesday said two key suspects have been arrested in connection with attacks on Plateau communities, leaving over 100 persons death, houses razed and many displaced. In response to the relentless attacks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a restriction on night grazing and a ban on transportation of cattle by Read More

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40 h. ago Otukpo Killings: Mark Condemns Renewed Attacks, Urges Vigilance

Former Senate President David Mark has strongly condemned the recent attacks on communities in Benue State, particularly in Otukpo and Ado local government areas, where suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed no fewer than 15 people on Tuesday night. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by his special adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, […]

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40 h. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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41 h. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Atiku Reacts To Arsenal’s UCL Semifinal Victory, Says It’s Lesson For Nigeria’s Opposition Ahead 2027

Opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday night, reacted to the semifinal victory of English club Arsenal over Spanish side Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), saying it symbolised the essence of unity for the Opposition in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. LEADERSHIP reports that the Gunners were […]

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44 h. ago UCL: Arsenal Knock Out Trophy Holders Real Madrid To Reach Semifinals

Arsenal are through to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), beating holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in their quarterfinal match to advance on Wednesday night. The Gunners were too much for Real Madrid, as they secured a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu in their second match on Wednesday to reach the […]

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45 h. ago Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan

Team Nigeria has bagged 14 medals in para table tennis, at the just concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan. The team made an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, ranking among the top three teams in the tournament. Nigeria battled for honours alongside host Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Egypt, […] The post Team Nigeria Wins 14 Medals At ITTF World Para Future in Jordan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki President Bola Tinubu flagged off the construction of the 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway’s Section 1 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday. Represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, Tinubu assured timely and high-quality completion, noting the large crowd as a sign of public support. “We are gathered here on the soils of Ebonyi […] The post Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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