21 m. ago Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), in the Anambra State poll, Paul Chukwuma, has challenged Governor, Charles Soludo, to focus on governance and to protect the citizens from the grip of bandits, instead veering into comedy. Chukwuma, in a statement yesterday, said it was time for Soludo to showcase […] The post Focus on governance, leave comedy, YPP gov candidate hits Soludo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 m. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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43 m. ago 1 Resident Dies, 7 Others Injured In Jigawa Building Collapse

One person has been confirmed dead and seven others sustaining injuries after a building collapsed at Kabak Village, Kirikasamma local government area of Jigawa State. The mud house collapsed on Sunday following torrential rainfall in the area. LEADERSHIP reports that the incident occurred in one of the areas predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) […]

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2 h. ago Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike

Tribune Online Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike The ongoing industrial face-off between the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Group, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a dramatic turn on Dangote vs NUPENG: PENGASSAN, TUC threaten nationwide solidarity strike Tribune Online

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2 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Ikpeba backs Super Eagles to defeat South Africa without Osimhen

Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can overcome South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in their read more 2026 WCQ: Ikpeba backs Super Eagles to defeat South Africa without Osimhen

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2 h. ago 2026 W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Land In Bloemfontein To Rousing Welcome

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, Ambassador Tope Ajayi, and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission (NSC) and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles […]

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2 h. ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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2 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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4 h. ago Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity

Tribune Online Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a high-powered recruitment committee to oversee... Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Air passengers to smile as NCAA set to sanction errant airlines

Tribune Online Air passengers to smile as NCAA set to sanction errant airlines The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will begin publicly naming and shaming airlines that fail to comply with aviation regulations... Air passengers to smile as NCAA set to sanction errant airlines Tribune Online

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8 h. ago NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that recent pump price adjustment for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) negates the benefits of its introduction as an alternative to petrol and diesel and is a callous betrayal of the masses. The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led body stated this in a Monday statement following […] The post NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling

Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island residence in Lagos, alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, following a court-ordered writ of possession issued on August 15, 2025. The property, which Ali Baba purchased for ₦220 million in 2021 from the federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), became […] The post Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property After Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago JAMB Panel Unmasks 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), exposing how technology-driven malpractice was undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report in Abuja on Monday to the JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Jake Epelle revealed that the team uncovered 4,251 […]

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9 h. ago How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth

Tribune Online How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth Nigerian TikToker, Bankole Ridwan Ishola, popularly known as Bankyroy, recently lost his wife to the cold hands of death shortly after she gave birth to their first child. How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigerian banks’ profits to shrink by 19.2% as revaluation gains dry up

Nigerian banks are set to witness a sharp decline in their earnings in the full year of 2025 as foreign read more Nigerian banks’ profits to shrink by 19.2% as revaluation gains dry up

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10 h. ago Super Eagles Arrive In South Africa For Crucial World Cup Match Without Osimhen

The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the […]

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10 h. ago NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has reaffirmed its role in driving stronger economic ties between Nigeria and the United read more NBCC pushes for deeper Nigeria–UK trade ties at Lagos dialogue

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10 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein

The Super Eagles will hold their first and only training session at Bloemfontein on Monday night (today). The session, which will take place at Toyota Stadium, will begin at 6 p.m. Nigerian time. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, announced that the first 15 minutes of training will be open to the media and supporters. […] The post 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops kill notorious gunrunner, recover weapons in Plateau ambush

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed read more Troops kill notorious gunrunner, recover weapons in Plateau ambush

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11 h. ago Afrinvest Unveils 20th Edition Of Nigerian Banking Sector Report

In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will unveil the 20th edition of its flagship Nigerian Banking Sector Report. The report, themed ‘ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to A New Growth Frontier’, highlights the need for extraordinary reforms and strategic investments to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global economy. Speaking ahead of […]

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