69 m. ago Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General has approved an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for Nigerian read more Army increases troops’ daily feeding allowance from N1,500 to N3,000

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1 hour ago NANS urges Egbetokun to rescue abducted Benue varsity students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to rescue the abducted female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. The NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, appealed in a statement sent to PUNCH Online correspondent on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the female students Read More

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2 h. ago US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver

Tribune Online US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver The latest directive also disqualifies military applicants who have “a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria” or have undergone “cross-sex hormone therapy or sex reassignment or genital reconstruction surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria. US military to discharge transgender troops unless granted waiver Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Again, 180 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated From Niger Republic

A total of 180 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic have been successfully repatriated back to the country. The returnees arrived the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, yesterday at approximately 11:20 a.m through a coordinated effort spearheaded by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) in collaboration with […]

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3 h. ago Nedu Denies Drug Trafficking, Fraud Allegations After VeryDarkMan Files Petitions In Three Countries

Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has filed petitions against popular media personality Nedu Wazobia at the South African, Turkish, and Moroccan embassies. VeryDarkMan’s visits to the embassies were aimed at drawing attention to Nedu’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking and fraudulent activities within these countries. The critic shared a video of his visit on Instagram […] The post Nedu Denies Drug Trafficking, Fraud Allegations After VeryDarkMan Files Petitions In Three Countries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest Alleged Baby Mama Pushes For Paternity Test, Vows To Abandon Child At His Doorstep

Hellen Mutimu, the Kenyan woman who accused Cubana Chief Priest of an affair, has taken her paternity dispute with the Nigerian socialite to a new level. In January, Mutimu revealed that she had a brief encounter with Cubana Chief Priest in Lagos in April 2022, which led to her pregnancy with his child. She also […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Alleged Baby Mama Pushes For Paternity Test, Vows To Abandon Child At His Doorstep appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ‘Lies Will Fade, Time Will Reveal Everything’ – Naira Marley Breaks Silence On Mohbad’s Death

Nigerian singer Naira Marley has issued a statement regarding the death of his former signee, Mohbad. In a post shared on X Wednesday evening, Marley accused individuals who were present at Mohbad’s death of betraying him. The CEO of Marlian Music claimed that he had reconciled with Mohbad prior to his death, stating that they […] The post ‘Lies Will Fade, Time Will Reveal Everything’ – Naira Marley Breaks Silence On Mohbad’s Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigerian Banks will have no difficulty in capturing the Francophone market – Georges Foaleng

Only three Nigerian banks have any presence in Francophone West and Central Africa, despite Nigeria’s borders with these countries. UBA read more Nigerian Banks will have no difficulty in capturing the Francophone market – Georges Foaleng

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4 h. ago Femi Otedola Shares Photos From Visit With Wizkid, Burna Boy, Calls It A ‘True Privilege’

Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently hosted music superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy at his residence. On Wednesday the business mogul shared moments from the visit on his X page, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with two of Nigeria’s most influential musicians. He described the occasion as a “true privilege” and highlighted […] The post Femi Otedola Shares Photos From Visit With Wizkid, Burna Boy, Calls It A ‘True Privilege’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Corrupt Foreigners Recruiting Young Nigerians Into Criminal Activities” – EFCC Boss Alleges

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has alleged that some organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing their cells in Nigerian cities. In a statement on Wednesday by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, Mr. Olukoyede made the revelation while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course from the […] The post “Corrupt Foreigners Recruiting Young Nigerians Into Criminal Activities” – EFCC Boss Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition

Tribune Online Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Ecobank Nigeria has championed Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025 to promote innovation and creativity of Nigerian designers. The event highlights Nigeria’s top talents in furniture, product, and industrial design. With the theme “Building a Made-in-Nigeria Brand,” the exhibition celebrates the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of Nigerian designers and manufacturers while focusing on industrialization and export […] Ecobank promotes innovation, Nigerian creativity with exhibition Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the effective redesign of academic curricular for graduates to have the technical know-how to be job and wealth creators. The governor made the call at the 4th Founder’s Day Celebration of the University of Delta, UNIDEL, Agbor, Delta State on Wednesday. He […] The post Nigerian schools should teach graduates to be wealth creators – Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago The Sun unique in celebrating industry, creativity –Ezeokafor, Zeof

Chairman of Jezco Oil, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor and Founder, Zeof Excluzioni, Chief Jideofor Ezeokafor, have lavished encomiums on The Sun Publishing Limited for promoting hard work and excellence in industry and creativity. Speaking separately in Ekwulobia, Anambra State and Enugu, when the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, Onuoha Ukeh, led delegations of the […] The post The Sun unique in celebrating industry, creativity –Ezeokafor, Zeof appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has said the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) has the potential to unlock $2.5 billion investment in the oil and gas sector. The commission is also set to hold its first Nigeria Upstream Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Forum in March, to align its upstream operations with global […] The post Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment –NUPRC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Pride of Africa: Nigerian legends, others defend AFCON amid Carragher, Barton criticism

Former international footballers and African legends have risen in fierce defence of the Africa Cup of Nations following comments by ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher dismissing the tournament as “not major” on live television, PETER AKINBO writes African football legends and current stars have united in defence of the continent’s premier tournament after former footballer turned Read More

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8 h. ago DHQ silent as soldier accuses military of abandoning injured personnel

The Defence Headquarters has remained silent following a viral video in which a soldier accused the Nigerian military of abandoning injured soldiers in hospitals across the country. In the eight-minute, 14-second video, the visibly angry soldier, speaking in Pidgin English, claimed that many wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna and Read More

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9 h. ago China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier

By Aidoghie Paulinus   China is willing to work with other countries to promote development, safeguard security, share achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Zhang Guoqing, has said. Zhang is a member of the Political Bureau […] The post China willing to promote AI development with other countries –Chinese Vice Premier appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ‘Nigerians are making remarkable contributions worldwide, proving our capability to innovate’

Fikayo Aderoju, is a visionary leader, entrepreneur and one of Canada’s dynamic change makers. As the Chairman/CEO of BFG Group, read more ‘Nigerians are making remarkable contributions worldwide, proving our capability to innovate’ -Fikayo Aderoju

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9 h. ago NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Organized Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) have formally opposed the proposed taxation of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly. In their submission, NACCIMA and OPSN urged lawmakers to expunge sections of the Nigeria Tax Bill […] The post NACCIMA, OPSN oppose FTZ taxation, submit memorandum to N’Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago LEADERSHIP HAUSA Unveils Winners Of Short Love Story Competition 2025

LEADERSHIP HAUSA, a leading Hausa newspaper from LEADERSHIP Media Group Abuja, Nigeria, organised a Valentine-themed short love story competition for its social media followers. The competition, which concluded on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at noon, received entries from 63 participants showcasing their writing skills and creativity. The winners were unveiled on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, […]

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