56 m. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists To Prioritise National Interest

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has enjoined journalists in the country to prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by his […]

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73 m. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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75 m. ago Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027

Former Minister of Interior and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, flagged off a membership drive in Kosofe LGA on Wednesday. He urged Nigerians to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Addressing party supporters at the event, Aregbesola criticized major political parties, saying, “The APC, Peoples Democratic […] The post Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive, Calls For End To APC Rule In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him

Legendary Nigerian singer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has paid a visit to the newly renamed “Olamide Baddo” bus stop in Lagos — a location that was initially named after him. In July, the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) announced the change from “Charly Boy Bus Stop” to “Olamide Baddo […] The post Charly Boy Visits ‘Olamide Baddo’ Bus Stop Formerly Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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87 m. ago Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash

Former Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has taken to social media to express her anger towards Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his conglomerate, Dangote Group. This comes after a truck allegedly owned by the company reportedly ran over her sister near Auchi Polytechnic on Tuesday around 11 a.m. In a post shared […] The post Phyna Calls Out Dangote As Sister Loses Leg In Alleged Company Truck Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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87 m. ago Coalition: I’m The Only Recognized Leader Of The ADC In Nigeria – Abejide

African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives member Hon. Leke Abejide said he is currently the only recognized leader of the party in Nigeria. He made the statement on Thursday, the fourteenth of August, two thousand and twenty-five, during an interview on Arise News. Abejide spoke against the ADC coalition, expressing concerns about new members […] The post Coalition: I’m The Only Recognized Leader Of The ADC In Nigeria – Abejide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

The Military is committed to doing “whatever it takes” to secure Nigeria and the African continent against emerging threats. The read more Military assures protection of Nigeria, African continent against emerging threats – CDS

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1 hour ago Nigeria, Philippines move to deepen labour, migration ties, eye new pacts

Nigeria and the Republic of the Philippines have sought to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in labour migration, worker protection, and read more Nigeria, Philippines move to deepen labour, migration ties, eye new pacts

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2 h. ago JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

No fewer than 100 public school teachers in the Northwest State of Jigawa were trained in digital skills and empowered read more JIgawa State partners IHS Nigeria on digital skills acquisition for school teachers

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2 h. ago Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked rumours circulating about the alleged surrender of notorious wanted bandit leader Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made this known at […] The post Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight

By Damiete Braide The streets are buzzing, playlists are waiting, and the countdown is almost over. Emosivwe Wisdom, aka Shocker, is about to make good on the promise he’s been hinting at for weeks. His highly anticipated single “Hallelujah” will hit all major streaming platforms at exactly midnight on Friday, August 15, 2025, and from […] The post From trials to triumph — Shocker’s “Hallelujah” rings out at midnight appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation reported over 1,500 suspected cholera cases from mid-June to early August 2025 in three Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities […] The post Zamfara: MSF warns of more deaths as Cholera outbreak spreads appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the break of dawn, Jabi Lake in Abuja usually awakens with a lively pulse. By 6 a.m., the once quiet space transforms into a buzzing hub where joggers chase their daily goal of 10,000 steps, vendors set up small stalls, and families share quality time. For many, this place isn’t […] The post Jabi Lake shutdown: FCTA’s closure threatens lives, survival of struggling Abuja community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IPAC Writes RSIEC Chairman, Rejects August 30 Rivers LG Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), the umbrella body of all registered political parties in the country, has formally rejected the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Area and Councillorship Elections scheduled for August 30, 2025, citing constitutional violations and the ongoing state of emergency in the state. In a strongly worded letter addressed to […]

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3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Pastor’ Caught Flogging Unclad Children In Viral Video

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph caught on video for allegedly ‘dehumanisation and abuse’ of children during a controversial church programme in Port Harcourt. LEADERSHIP reports that the disturbing video has been circulating on social media showing at least 20 children, many unclad, kneeling, and holding palm leaves while […]

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3 h. ago Police Arrest Church Leaders Over ‘Child Flogging Video’ In Rivers

In a viral footage, a cleric whips each child multiple times before handing them over to a church member during the "spiritual cleansing". The post Police Arrest Church Leaders Over ‘Child Flogging Video’ In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

Sunday Kayode Olubadewo, a renowned aircraft maintenance engineer, has been recognised with a Distinguished Honourary Award as “Nigeria’s Foremost Aircraft read more Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

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4 h. ago We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade

By Seyi Babalola Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team has yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward, as well as other commitments made by the Federal Government, following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment over […] The post We haven’t received Tinubu’s $100,000 gift – Super Falcons captain Ajibade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

The General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, will take effect from September 19, 2025. From that date the Nigeria read more Navigating Nigeria’s GAID 2025: What Organisations need to know to ensure compliance

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4 h. ago An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

ǼLEX LITIGATION NOTES ǼLEX is pleased to have successfully represented General Electric International Operations Nigeria Limited (GEION), the Appellant, Appeal read more An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

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