8 h. ago Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts

Tribune Online Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tapa has granted an interim injunction restraining prominent real estate mogul, Kennedy Okonkwo; his company, Capital Gardens Limited; and media personality, Azuka Francisca Ogujiuba, from publishing or republishing allegedly libellous statements against Ikenna Jideofor and Adewale Oladapo. The court, presided over by Justice T.B. Sunmonu issued the 14-day […] Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy

By Seyi Babalola The United States Embassy in Nigeria has declared that all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, which include foreign students and exchange travellers, must now make their personal social media profiles public as part of a new visa screening requirement. According to an update made on Monday by the US […] The post Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to ‘public’ – US Embassy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture

A galaxy of Nigerian celebrities converged on EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, June 29 to celebrate a talkshow, The Culture League aimed to amplify African talent and cultural influence on a global scale. The star-studded launch of The Culture League, produced by Webek Studios, attracted notable personalities like Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro, media […] The post Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture -Esse Akwawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse

Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has found social media influencers Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh guilty of mishandling naira notes. Dele Oyewale, who serves as the Head of Media and Publicity for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, shared the information through a statement released on Wednesday in […] The post Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Track

The Australian government has revoked the visa of American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, following the release of a controversial track titled “Heil Hitler”, which has been criticised for promoting Nazi ideology. The song, which surfaced in May, came in the wake of West’s repeated antisemitic outbursts on social media, where he had […] The post Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ Track appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Lawyers demand FCT Minister’s full disclosure on Area Councils’ funding

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   A law firm, O.A.U. Enahoro & Associates, has formally written to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) seeking detailed information on the monthly financial allocations to all Area Councils within the territory. The firm’s demand, contained in a letter recently shared with the media, was made on behalf […] The post Lawyers demand FCT Minister’s full disclosure on Area Councils’ funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “PDP’s Unity Intact Despite Media Reports Of Internal Rift” – Bala Mohammed

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains fully united, dismissing claims of internal factions or coalitions, according to Senator Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State. Speaking at the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed emphasized that the PDP is focused on good governance […] The post “PDP’s Unity Intact Despite Media Reports Of Internal Rift” – Bala Mohammed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Living In Bondage Is Real’ — 2Baba Reflects On Troubled Marriage With Ex

Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his marriage to estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. In a snippet from an upcoming episode of the +234 Mzansi Podcast, co-hosted by Nigerian comedians Nedu and Acapella alongside South African media personality Kifilwe, the African Queen singer […] The post ‘Living In Bondage Is Real’ — 2Baba Reflects On Troubled Marriage With Ex-Wife Annie Macaulay appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Task Force Nabs Eight For Public Urination, Breach Of Peace

Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, also known as KAI, has arrested and arraigned eight persons over alleged public urination and disturbance of public peace in the Yaba area of the state. This was disclosed on Thursday, by Corps Marshal of the agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd), during a media briefing held at command headquarters in […] The post Lagos Task Force Nabs Eight For Public Urination, Breach Of Peace appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian Talent, Diaspora Energy Pushed Afrobeats Beyond Borders – Joeboy

Nigerian music star Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has shared his thoughts on how Afrobeats gained global recognition. In a recent interview with Zwart, shared on X on Thursday, Joeboy identified several key factors behind the genre’s international success. He pointed to Nigerians’ outgoing nature, the country’s large population, its diaspora, social media, […] The post Nigerian Talent, Diaspora Energy Pushed Afrobeats Beyond Borders – Joeboy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Hijrah 1447AH: Babayemi congratulates Muslims in Osun, Nigeria

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. In his congratulatory message issued by his media office, Babayemi, who described the new year as […] The post Hijrah 1447AH: Babayemi congratulates Muslims in Osun, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced the trio of Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a. Mama Boko Haram), Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode to a 14-year jail term each. The Head of Media and Publicity, Economic and […] The post Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago INEC releases list of 110 association seeking registration as political parties

… Declares readiness to conduct by-elections, CVR From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released the list of 110 political associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Commission’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure in his remarks at the second regular consultative meeting with Media Executives held […] The post INEC releases list of 110 association seeking registration as political parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAFDAC Arrests Six, Seals Shops Over Illegal Sale Of Bleaching Creams In Kano

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested six individuals and sealed multiple shops in Sabon Gari, Kano, for illegally selling skin-bleaching creams. During a press briefing on Tuesday, NAFDAC’s Kano State Coordinator, Kasim Ibrahim, stated that the operation was carried out in response to public complaints on social media […] The post NAFDAC Arrests Six, Seals Shops Over Illegal Sale Of Bleaching Creams In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “I’ll Respond In Kind” — Linc Edochie’s Estranged Wife Speaks After Public Breakup

Yinka Theisan, the wife of actor Linc Edochie, has vowed to respond publicly after their brief marriage came to an abrupt and dramatic end. The couple, who were married for less than a month, parted ways under controversial circumstances, drawing widespread attention across social media. In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Yinka voiced her […] The post “I’ll Respond In Kind” — Linc Edochie’s Estranged Wife Speaks After Public Breakup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate Barau I Jibrin has distanced himself from calls by some northern groups urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose him as a running mate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau […] The post Barau distances self from 2027 running mate calls, urges support for Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Media report on loan claims is fake, baseless, says Zamfara Govt

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Government has debunked claims that Governor Dauda Lawal obtained loans during his administration, dismissing the allegations published by Sahara Reporters as fake, unfounded, and baseless. The report was published on Monday with the caption, “EXCLUSIVE: Budget Documents Expose Zamfara Governor Lawal’s False Claim of no Borrowing — N34 Billion […] The post Media report on loan claims is fake, baseless, says Zamfara Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Brazilian VP Alckmin arrives Nigeria for historic strategic dialogue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin, landed Tuesday at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, officially kicking off the highly anticipated Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). According to a statement by presidential media aide to Nigeria’s Vice President, […] The post Brazilian VP Alckmin arrives Nigeria for historic strategic dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Brazilian VP, Alckmin arrives Nigeria for historic strategic dialogue

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin, landed Tuesday at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, officially kicking off the highly anticipated Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). According to a statement by presidential media aide to Nigeria’s Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, […] The post BREAKING: Brazilian VP, Alckmin arrives Nigeria for historic strategic dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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