4 h. ago Record entries as MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays debuts in Lagos

Nigeria’s leading athletics meet, the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, made its long-awaited entry into Lagos in the third season on Wednesday, with an unprecedented number of entries across the cadet, youth, junior and senior categories. Holding simultaneously at the Yabatech Sports Complex and the UNILAG Sports Centre, the Lagos edition will see 2,505 athletes and Read More

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5 h. ago Court asked to vacate $9.5M Mareva injunction over FX deal dispute

By Lukman Olabiyi Kam Industries Nigeria Limited, indigenous metal and steel production company, has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to vacate an ex parte Mareva injunction granted against it in connection with an alleged $9.5 million credit transaction with Ecobank Plc. Justice Daniel Osiagor,had on October 7, 2024, granted Ecobank’s application for a […] The post Court asked to vacate $9.5M Mareva injunction over FX deal dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro,  Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos state, Bolaji Kayode Robert and others have been dragged to Court for disobedience to court order. Aside Pedro, Robert, other respondents in the contempt proceeding include:  Chairman Amuwo /Odofin LG, Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh allegedly […] The post Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Lagos residents protest over recurring killings, kidnappings

Residents of Igbe Alagemo in the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu have raised the alarm over reported kidnappings and killings in the community. This was made known during a Save Our Soul protest held on Tuesday at the council secretariat and the palace of the monarch in the community. The residents, who took Read More

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7 h. ago Lagos mosque dispute escalates, as Baba Adinni pledges to take over administration

By Zika Bobby A heated dispute has erupted within the Lagos Central Mosque, with the Baba Adinni, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi-Macfoy, condemning the Chief Imam’s decision to lock up the mosque’s offices and take over administrative activities. This move, he said, has prevented staff from working and halted executive council meetings. This development followed the Chief […] The post Lagos mosque dispute escalates, as Baba Adinni pledges to take over administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago UNAN, Lagos State offers free medical care for maternal, child health

To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, the United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN) in collaboration with Lagos State and other stakeholders held a walk and free medical care for improved maternal, newborn and child health in communities. Hundreds of residents benefitted from free medical care, held in Onikan General Hospital, Onikan, Lagos, which […] The post UNAN, Lagos State offers free medical care for maternal, child health appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Petrol price, oil imports to drop as FG announces continuation of naira

By Adewale Sanyaolu Hopes of a further drop in fuel price brightened yesterday as the Federal Government announced the continuation of the Naira-for-Crude policy. In a statement, the ministry of finance announced that the decision to sustain the initiative was taken after a meeting of the technical sub-committee on the crude and refined product sales […] The post Petrol price, oil imports to drop as FG announces continuation of naira-for-crude deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Azeez vs. Oyakojo: Power meets resilience at GOtv Boxing Night 33

The stage is set for an electrifying national super featherweight contest as Lateef “Captain” Azeez squares off against Sodiq “Golden Boy” Oyakojo in what promises to be a defining battle at GOtv Boxing Night 33. The fight, scheduled for eight rounds, will be a crucial test for both boxers, each seeking to assert dominance in […] The post Azeez vs. Oyakojo: Power meets resilience at GOtv Boxing Night 33 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy detained without trial, Lawyer laments

  A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has described the case of Alabi Quadri, a minor detained at the Kirikiri Minimum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos since January, as another example of the failings of Nigeria’s criminal justice system. In a preliminary statement issued on Wednesday via X, Effiong disclosed that he visited the Magistrate Read More

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12 h. ago Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals

By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s dedication to forming strategic partnerships with the United States in key areas like solid minerals development, agribusiness, education, and energy. Speaking through Deputy Governor Barrister Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal during a courtesy visit by a US Consulate delegation from Lagos, led by Kenise […] The post Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Apapa: Navy raids criminal hideout, arrests 27 drug suspects

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers during a coordinated raid on a known criminal hideout in the Gidan Drama area of Malu Road, Apapa, Lagos, on Saturday, April 5. Captain Idongesit Udoessien, Executive Officer of NNS BEECROFT, representing Commander Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, confirmed the arrests […] The post Apapa: Navy raids criminal hideout, arrests 27 drug suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago ‘UN proud to be your ally, ‘ resident coordinator assures Nigerian youths

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has expressed the UN’s pride in being an ally of the youth, encouraging them to continue being a force for positive change in society. Fall stated this at the sixth edition of the Lagos Secondary Schools Model United Nations conference held on Tuesday. The Read More

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14 h. ago Lagos warns estate agents against illegal fees, reaffirms one

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing monthly, quarterly, and yearly rent payments, limited to a maximum of one year. The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, revealed this in a statement he jointly signed with Mr Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, on Wednesday. Akinderu-Fatai spoke during a recent Read More

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14 h. ago Visa Racketeering: Police Arraign Man For Alleged $236,400 Fraud

The operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) have arraigned a businessman, Jerald Lebechi, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged fraud amounting to $236,400 related to passport and visa scams. Lebechi was docked alongside his firm, Monarch and Co. Limited, before Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in […]

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14 h. ago “I’m Doing My White Wedding In Miami” — Davido Reveals August 2025 Plan

Grammy-nominated singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has officially revealed when his highly anticipated white wedding to Chioma will take place. It should be noted that the duo tied the knot in a star-studded traditional wedding ceremony on June 25, 2024, at Eko Hotels, Lagos. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, shared on […] The post “I’m Doing My White Wedding In Miami” — Davido Reveals August 2025 Plan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago US, Canada doctors join Nigerian professionals to improve healthcare in Lagos

In a bid to improve access to healthcare, doctors from the United States and Canada have partnered with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas to deliver lifesaving care to over 800 patients in Lagos. In a statement signed by the Chair-Elect of the ANPA New Jersey Chapter, Dr. Emmanuel Emeasoba, and made available Read More

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16 h. ago Nigeria to crack down on 5 travel agencies exposed for cross

By Chinelo Obogo The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has reported five travel agencies to the federal government for investigation into cross-border trading of airline tickets. Speaking at NANTA’s 49th Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Wednesday, the National President, Yinka Folami, also revealed how Nigeria’s travel industry has lost 40 percent of […] The post Nigeria to crack down on 5 travel agencies exposed for cross-border ticket fraud -NANTA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago VIDEO: Man accuses police of converting his stolen car into patrol vehicle in Delta

A man has called out the Delta State Police Command for converting his missing car into a police vehicle. In a now-trending video, the man, identified as Ogoro Miffy, recounted how his car got stolen when he attended a church program in 2015. After discovering the theft, he went to the Ekpan Division Police Station Read More

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16 h. ago Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody

Police yet to forward case to DPP for arraignment By George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A detained police officer, Inspector Odidika Augustine, accused of murdering Imo State-based lawyer Chinedu George Nwaowu, is reportedly receiving undue privileges while in custody at a police facility in Owerri. Reliable sources told TheSun.ng that Augustine has unrestricted access to his mobile […] The post Owerri: Murder suspect alleged to be enjoying undue privileges in police custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Heritage Champions Honoured As Piql, NCAC Seal Deal For Nigeria’s Cultural Preservation

At the Piql Africa Breakfast Meeting on Heritage Preservation in Lagos, leading figures in Nigeria’s cultural and historical landscape were recognised for their contributions to safeguarding the nation’s heritage. The event, which convened policymakers, cultural advocates, academics, corporate leaders, and heritage experts, underscored the urgency of preserving Nigeria’s cultural and historical memory in the face […]

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