84 m. ago Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout

By Lukman Olabiyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken an early lead in the local government elections held across Lagos State, as initial results continue to trickle in from various polling units within the state’s 57 local government areas and local council development areas. Voting officially ended at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July […] The post Lagos LG polls: APC takes early lead across 57 councils amid low voter turnout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Anglican Church issues new protocols for hosting politicians

Tribune Online Anglican Church issues new protocols for hosting politicians Church officiants have been directed to refrain from making statements or behaving in ways that may suggest political alignment.... Anglican Church issues new protocols for hosting politicians Tribune Online

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Kano Residents Hold Special Prayer To Seek For Rain

The Kano State Council of Ulama, on Saturday, organised a special rain-seeking prayer (Salatul Istisqa) at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque. Residents trooped out en masse to seek divine intervention amid delayed rainy season. The prayer was also attended by prominent clerics, government officials, and respected community leaders. Speaking after the prayer, chairman of the […]

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3 h. ago Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant who were on duty at the Government House, in Benin City, yesterday, 11th July, 2025, following the controversial lockout of journalists and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from accessing the premises […] The post Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Fresh Assault Allegations in UK

American R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty on Friday in a United Kingdom court to new charges linked to an alleged nightclub fight in London in 2023. Supporters of the singer, currently on an international tour, filled the public gallery at Southwark Crown Court in London. At the conclusion of the hearing, Brown—known for […] The post Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Fresh Assault Allegations in UK appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “Demoted, Failed Individuals Under Buhari’s Govt Planning To Unseat Tinubu” – Joe Igbokwe

A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Joe Igbokwe, has berated some individuals, coming together to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general election. Mr. Igbokwe claimed that most of members of newly adopted political party, Africa Democratic Congress, are failed people, allegedly demoted over poor performance and accused of corruption under former president […] The post “Demoted, Failed Individuals Under Buhari’s Govt Planning To Unseat Tinubu” – Joe Igbokwe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria names squad for African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

Team Nigeria has officially released the list of athletes and officials set to represent the nation at the 3rd African read more Nigeria names squad for African U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

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7 h. ago Delayed start, low turnout mar voting in Ikorodu despite early arrival of materials

By Lukman Olabiyi   Voting activities in the Power Line area of Ward A, Ikorodu, Lagos State, were yet to begin as of 9:23 a.m. on election day, despite the early arrival of electoral materials and officials. Ad-hoc staff from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were on ground at polling units 020 to 023, […] The post Delayed start, low turnout mar voting in Ikorodu despite early arrival of materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

Late arrival of electoral officials as well as low turnout of voters marred the ongoing local government elections in Igando, read more Late commencement, low turnout mar LGA poll in Lagos community

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8 h. ago FG moves to resolve June salary glitch for civil servants – OAGF

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) says it is addressing complaints over the non-payment of June salaries. read more FG moves to resolve June salary glitch for civil servants – OAGF

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8 h. ago Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze Aguene also expressed displeasure over the denial of Igbo politicians the right to vote and be voted for during every election, alleging that there is no democracy in Lagos State. Lagos LG polls: Igbos are disenfranchised from voting, voted for — Ohanaeze Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Buhari’s health: Nnamdi Kanu vindicated by Garba Shehu’s revelation – IPOB

By John Ogunsemore The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been vindicated by former presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu’s stunning admission that the viral story about rats invading President Muhammadu Buhari’s office in 2017 was intentionally fabricated to shift public attention from concerns over the president’s health. Shehu made the […] The post Buhari’s health: Nnamdi Kanu vindicated by Garba Shehu’s revelation – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Katsina Gov Orders Suspension Of Key Officials Over Reformatory Torture Case

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has ordered the immediate suspension of key officials at the Babbar Ruga Reformatory Centre following a disturbing case of torture that led to the amputation of an inmate’s hand and severe injury to another. The decision was made after the state government received a detailed report from a […]

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8 h. ago Lagos: Delayed election materials stall voting in Mushin, Itire

By Lukman Olabiyi   As of 9:06 a.m., electoral officers at the Mushin Local Government Area were still awaiting the arrival of election materials for a poll scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m.  The delay left the officials visibly unsettled, with uncertainty looming over the next course of action. In a similar development, at Itire-Odo […] The post Lagos: Delayed election materials stall voting in Mushin, Itire-Odo Eran appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago LAGSIEC officials, voters await election materials at Iba LCDA

Electorates across Iba Local Council Development Area of Lagos State are yet to cast their votes as delay of key read more LAGSIEC officials, voters await election materials at Iba LCDA

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10 h. ago NSC Rallies Funding Support for NUGA, as Nigeria Competes at World University Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has played a pivotal role in securing the participation of Team Nigeria (represented by Nigeria University Games Association – NUGA) at the 2025 FISU World University Games, set to take place in Germany from July 16 to 21. With 32 student-athletes and 10 officials making up the NUGA delegation, Nigeria […]

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10 h. ago Dare, Gumel, Ogba, Others To Storm Abeokuta for Athletics Championships

With just five days to go, the stage is set and the excitement is palpable as Abeokuta prepares to welcome Africa’s future athletics stars for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championship. According to a statement signed by Kola Daniel,S.A, Media,office of the director general, National Sports Commission (NSC), the prestigious continental competition, which will be […]

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10 h. ago Habeeb’s Triumph: A Blind Man’s Unsual Journey To Seat Of Power

When others like me beg at bus stops, I walk into the Governor’s Office. Those are the searing words of Habeeb Soliu Babaoloye, a man who, despite losing his sight as a teenager, refused to lose his vision for a meaningful life. His story is centered around how he defied blindness to find purpose. Instead […]

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10 h. ago Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued official guidelines on the reception of politicians and government officials in church services and programmes across its parishes nationwide.  Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, signed and released the memo at the Episcopal Consultation held at […] The post Wike: Anglican Church issues guidelines for receiving guests during services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Entrepreneurs Charged On Value, Sustainable Partnerships At UBA Business Series

Entrepreneurs and small business owners who attended the latest edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series have been urged to prioritise value alignment when forging partnerships to ensure sustainable growth and progress. The event, which held at the Bank’s head office on Marina, Lagos, and themed “Stronger Together: Building Powerful Businesses through […]

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