99 m. ago Gov Alia Awards Scholarships To Children Of Fallen Heroes, Empowers Their Widows With Businesses To Mark Nigeria’s 65th Anniversary

His Excellency Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia on October 1 2025 awarded scholarships to children of fallen heroes in Benue State. The governor as promised to empower their widows with businesses to mark Nigeria”s 65th anniversary. The governor made this known at a lunch organized for families of fallen heros in the at the […]

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2 h. ago 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   No fewer than 1.9 million children are to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio in Nasarawa State, as UNICEF, in collaboration with the government and partners, flagged off preparations for the Integrated Polio-Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.   The one-day media dialogue held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at De […] The post 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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3 h. ago NOUN Set To Host Africa’s Biggest Digital Learning Conference

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is preparing to host the MoodleMoot Africa 2025 Conference, set to be the largest digital learning event in Africa. The conference will take place from October 8 to 10 in Abuja, with over 24 countries and approximately 400 delegates expected to attend. Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor […]

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3 h. ago Global spotlight on Lagos as ‘Chaos in the Ring’ delivers Africa’s premier boxing show

Lagos came alive on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary, as the continent’s biggest boxing spectacle — ‘Chaos in the Ring’ read more Global spotlight on Lagos as ‘Chaos in the Ring’ delivers Africa’s premier boxing show

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5 h. ago Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock 

Tribune Online Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock  If the problem persists, some 750,000 employees are likely to be put on furlough — a kind of enforced leave with backpay after the shutdown. Funding crisis: US government shutdown continues as Senate talks end in deadlock  Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Tinubu to visit Plateau for APC national chairman’s mother’s funeral, address church leaders

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will leave Lagos on Saturday, October 4, to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to attend the funeral prayers for Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Nantewe Goshwe. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information […] The post Tinubu to visit Plateau for APC national chairman’s mother’s funeral, address church leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court remands man, 25, for malicious damage of property worth N465,000

A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Friday, remanded a 25-year-old man, Success Adjarho, in correctional facility for destroying property worth N465,000. The Magistrate, Mr. Nurudeen Layeni ordered Adjarho’s remand after he pleaded guilty to a charge of malicious damage. Layeni adjourned the case until October 8 for facts and sentencing. Earlier, the prosecutor, […] The post Court remands man, 25, for malicious damage of property worth N465,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lagos Community Leader, Relatives File Suit Against IGP Over Intimidation

A Lagos community leader, Chief Busari Abatan Adeleye, alongside two members of his family, has instituted a N50 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Lagos Annex, Akanniyene Ezima, over alleged harassment, intimidation, and unlawful arrest. Chief Adeleye, who is […]

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12 h. ago Demolition: We, Not Kojo Mensah, Authorised Suit Against FCTA, Says Property Firm

  A property firm, Houses For Africa, on Friday, said it authorised filing of a legal action against the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), following the recent unlawful demolition of structures in River Park Estate, on the order of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike. Consequently, the firm has denounced claims […]

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14 h. ago President Tinubu To Visit Plateau For APC Chairman’s Mother’s Burial Saturday

  President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Saturday, October 4, for Jos, Plateau State capital, to attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the APC National Chairman, Professor Nantewe Yilwatda Goshwe. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President will later address Church Leaders across […]

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14 h. ago Music, art, storytelling key to amplifying digital rights issues — Accountability Lab Nigeria

…laments weak enforcement of NDPC law From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Accountability Lab Nigeria, a strong incubator for creative ideas for accountability and anti-corruption, has highlighted the importance of music, art, and other forms of storytelling in amplifying digital rights issues in Nigeria. The organization also highlighted the alarming rate of abuse and misuse of personal […] The post Music, art, storytelling key to amplifying digital rights issues — Accountability Lab Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Abuja: NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarkets, Cosmetics Shops Selling Unregistered, Harmful Products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two Chinese-owned supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja for allegedly selling unregistered and potentially harmful products. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, the agency revealed that the enforcement operations were carried out in Jabi District and […] The post Abuja: NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarkets, Cosmetics Shops Selling Unregistered, Harmful Products appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Federal High Court Orders Suspension Of Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement By Police

The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to halt the enforcement of the tinted glass permit requirement for vehicle owners. The court issued the interim order on Friday, directing the police authorities to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes […] The post Federal High Court Orders Suspension Of Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement By Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edo: Complete roads or lose contracts, Works Minister warns contractors

Tribune Online Edo: Complete roads or lose contracts, Works Minister warns contractors The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has warned contractors handling Federal Roads across Edo State to expedite action and complete the projects by October 2025 or face contract termination... Edo: Complete roads or lose contracts, Works Minister warns contractors Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Afenifere decries terror expansion into Southwest states, Kwara, Kogi

…says attackers not mere bandits; calls for intelligence reform, and crackdown on illegal mining Following recent attacks on communities in read more Afenifere decries terror expansion into Southwest states, Kwara, Kogi

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16 h. ago NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, others in Abuja for selling unregistered, harmful products

Tribune Online NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, others in Abuja for selling unregistered, harmful products The agency said the enforcement in Jabi District and Wuse Market followed consumer complaints and surveillance operations... NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, others in Abuja for selling unregistered, harmful products Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Team Nigeria Wins 6 Medals At Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship Day 1

Team Nigeria’s junior swimmers made a remarkable start at the ongoing 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship, securing two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals on the first day of competition, which commenced in Accra on Friday, October 3. Aidan Dumuje triumphed with two gold medals in the 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke events, […]

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18 h. ago Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on amending the nation’s electoral legal framework. The commission warned that delays could cause setbacks in its preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja while […] The post Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Fatal Tanker Fire Outbreak On Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Multiple Casualties Feared

An unconfirmed number of persons are reported dead following a tanker fire accident that occurred at midnight along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), confirmed the incident, stating that the fire began around 1 a.m. on Friday. In a statement, Akinbiyi said, […] The post Fatal Tanker Fire Outbreak On Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Multiple Casualties Feared appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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