41 m. ago Lagos roads deserted as LG polls hold across 20 LGAs, 37 LCDAs

By Lukman Olabiyi   Lagos State witnessed a significant drop in movement on Saturday as residents observed restrictions imposed for the local government elections taking place across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Initially scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m., the restriction on vehicular and waterway movement was […] The post Lagos roads deserted as LG polls hold across 20 LGAs, 37 LCDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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87 m. ago NEDC Donates Relief Items To Victims Of Flood, Attacks In Borno

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated relief materials including foodstuff and other items to victims of the recent flood disaster in Damboa and Chibok local government areas, as well as victims of the recent Boko Haram attacks in Yamtake, Ngoshe, Bita and Kirawa in Gwoza local government area of Borno State. Handing over […]

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1 hour ago Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia For Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an indigene of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, 1999 would remain a year he never wished had existed – a year fraught with debilitating calamity for him. It was the year he began an endless journey down death’s dark path. It was a year he was […] The post Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls

By Lukman Olabiyi In preparation for today’s local government elections in Lagos State, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Friday, inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. The panels, which were formally commissioned during a ceremony held at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, will sit in two separate […] The post Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicked off on Saturday, July 5, is making global waves, attracting read more 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

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4 h. ago Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration

By Rita Okoye Edo State is poised to shine in December with the EDO CARNIVAL 2025 SHINEfest, a week-long cultural celebration themed “Illuminating Heritage, Celebrating Today.” Organised by Peak Rendezvous Global Limited in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Protocol to the Edo State Governor, this festival promises to be one of […] The post Edo Carnival 2025 to illuminate December with SHINEfest cultural celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife

Tribune Online I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife Please, don’t dissolve our marriage — Husband THE Matero Local Court in Zambia, has heard that a man allegedly connived with his family to lie to his second wife that he was single. According to Zambia Observer, Linda Mulenga, 30, giving evidence in the case where her husband, Lameck Mwale, 39, sued her for reconciliation, […] I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife Tribune Online

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8 h. ago The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting

Mr. Cyprian Emeka and Mrs. Laticia Uche Okonkwo, who hail from Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government area of Anambra State have been married for 36 years and are blessed with six children. CY, as he’s popularly called, is an evangelist, while Uche is a marriage counsellor. Both belong to the People of Praise, Catholic […] The post The Okonkwos: How we’ve weathered marital storms for 36 years and counting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Burna Boy Unveils Eighth Studio Album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness’, Featuring Global Collaborations

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has unveiled his highly anticipated eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness. The 16-track project dropped on Friday via Spaceship Records, Bad Habit, and Atlantic Records. The album features a mix of new songs and previously known singles including “Bundle by Bundle,” “Update,” “Sweet Love,” and the Travis Scott-assisted “TaTaTa.” […] The post Burna Boy Unveils Eighth Studio Album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness’, Featuring Global Collaborations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft

At least four persons liked to a murder and car theft case have been arrested by operatives of Taraba State Police Command in Wukari local government council of the state. In a statement on Friday by the command’s Spokesman, James Lashen Saminuon, disclosed that the arrest led to the recovering of a stolen vehicle. James […] The post Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Troops Neutralise Notorious Kidnapper, Recover N13m Ransom In Kaduna

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised a suspected kidnapper accused of carrying out kidnapping activities along the Jos – Makurdi Road at Wamba – Agameti in Sanga local government area of Kaduna State. OPSH Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement issued in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday that […]

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14 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls

Tribune Online Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal in preparation for the forthcoming council elections in the state. Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau

Tribune Online Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has remanded 20 suspects in connection with the brutal killing of 13 wedding guests in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of the state. Court remands 20 suspects over killing of wedding guests in Plateau Tribune Online

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16 h. ago LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs 

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased investment in Africa’s creative economy, spotlighting the continent’s potential to capture a larger share of the global $2 trillion creative market. These calls were made at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) which convened designers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and tech experts […] The post LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Again, Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Others In Edo Catholic Seminary

Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State, killing an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the school. Three students of the school were also whisked away by the assailants during the incident. LEADERSHIP […]

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17 h. ago MAN urges FG to expedite 2025 tariff policy guidelines, drive local content enforcement

George Onofowokan, chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun State chapter, has called on the federal government to read more MAN urges FG to expedite 2025 tariff policy guidelines, drive local content enforcement

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17 h. ago Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Umuezenevu Village in the Ibute-Egede autonomous community of Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, has staged protest  over alleged illegal encroachment and destruction of their ancestral land by suspected estate developers. The protesters, comprising men, women, youths, and community leaders, marched from Awele Udeh Civic Hall in Umuezenevu to the […] The post Enugu community stages protest land grabbing, sends SOS to governor, LG boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A late-night ambush on police personnel along the Kadarko–Makurdi Road in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was repelled on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. near the Nasarawa–Benue border, when suspected armed gunmen emerged from the Benue forest […] The post Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago VP Shettima Didn’t Compare Jonathan, Tinubu On Removal Of Gov — Presidency

The Presidency has debunked claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima drew comparisons between the actions of former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal or suspension of a state governor during their times, describing such narratives as deliberate misrepresentations aimed at stirring needless controversy. In a statement issued on Friday by […]

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