4 h. ago Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, August 19, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters before Justice D. I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicts, Olugbodi Adefolarin Pamilerin and Adenuga Ezekiel Oluwaseyi, are among […] The post Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Amir Khan set for historic boxing night in Lagos on Independence Day

The global spotlight will shine on Nigeria as world-class boxing arrives for the very first time. Balmoral Group Promotions, in read more Amir Khan set for historic boxing night in Lagos on Independence Day

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7 h. ago 5 things to know about Razak Omotoyossi’s life and football career

Early Life and Nigerian Roots Razak Omotoyossi was born on 8 October 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria. He began his career read more 5 things to know about Razak Omotoyossi’s life and football career

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7 h. ago Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non

Tribune Online Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a businessman, Duru Ikechukwu Damian, to three months in prison for failing to declare $49,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service.  Court orders forfeiture of $49,000 as traveller pleads guilty to non-declaration Tribune Online

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8 h. ago “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG

Nollywood star Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has appealed to the Federal Government to free the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, posted on X on Tuesday, the actor stressed that Kanu’s release would promote peace and […] The post “Nnamdi Kanu Acted On Emotions, Free Him” – Okon Lagos Appeals To FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted the request of the Department of State Services (DSS). The request sought to shield the identities of witnesses scheduled to testify in the trial of five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists. The suspects are accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church […] The post Court Orders Anonymity For Witnesses In Owo Massacre Terrorism Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to replicate the success of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport across Nigeria’s maritime sector, citing it as a model for transformative growth and development. Speaking at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping Breakfast Meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, August 19, […] The post FG will replicate $1.5bn Lekki deep seaport success story – Oyetola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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11 h. ago Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced three men for internet fraud following their arrest read more Court jails three for fraud after EFCC sting at Obasanjo Library

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11 h. ago 1 In 4 Nigerian Fathers Not Biologically Related To Children — Report

A new report by Smart DNA Nigeria has revealed that one in every four paternity tests conducted in the country returned a negative result between July 2024 and June 2025. According to the company’s 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, 25 per cent of tested cases showed that presumed fathers were not biologically related to the […]

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12 h. ago One In Four Nigerian Men Fail Paternity Tests, Smart DNA Nigeria Report Reveals

Nigeria’s leading DNA testing centre, Smart DNA Nigeria, has disclosed that one in every four men who undergo paternity testing is not the biological father of the child in question. The revelation underscores a persistent paternity crisis and highlights deepening trust issues within Nigerian families. In its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, covering July 2024 […] The post One In Four Nigerian Men Fail Paternity Tests, Smart DNA Nigeria Report Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lagos Police Arraign Four Security Guards For Alleged N100m Burglary At Employer’s Residence

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned four security guards before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, sitting at Tinubu, over allegations of burgling their employer’s residence and carting away valuables worth N100 million. The defendants, identified as Natufo Olufemi, Tomiwa Teojon, Uche Peter, and Adam Mohammed—who was alleged to be the receiver of the stolen items—were […] The post Lagos Police Arraign Four Security Guards For Alleged N100m Burglary At Employer’s Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector

Tribune Online Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has unveiled wide-ranging reforms to reposition the sector, with Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Nigerian Film Corporation reacts to reports of Ali Nuhu’s death

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has refuted rumours of the death of its Managing Director, Ali Nuhu. Reports of the actor and filmmaker’s demise circulated on the internet on Monday after a Facebook user, Ifeoma Chigbo, posted a video claiming that he had died. She also expressed hope that the report was false. Subsequently, a […] The post Nigerian Film Corporation reacts to reports of Ali Nuhu’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Coastal highway: Works Ministry deploys advanced engineering solutions to combat ocean surge

Tribune Online Coastal highway: Works Ministry deploys advanced engineering solutions to combat ocean surge The Federal Ministry of Works has deployed advanced engineering solutions to reinforce a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway being threatened by Coastal highway: Works Ministry deploys advanced engineering solutions to combat ocean surge Tribune Online

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13 h. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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15 h. ago Police Nab Salesgirl Over N29m Theft From Phone Store In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has taken into custody a 23-year-old salesgirl, Sarah Ogbonna, accused of stealing goods valued at more than N29 million from a phone store in Minna. In a statement issued on Monday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the shop owner, whose business is located at Obasanjo Complex […] The post Police Nab Salesgirl Over N29m Theft From Phone Store In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Indonesia offers model for Nigeria’s $1trn economy ambition —Report

Tribune Online Indonesia offers model for Nigeria’s $1trn economy ambition —Report Highlights six key growth sectors NIGERIA’S quest to transform its economy into a $1 trillion powerhouse by 2030 could draw valuable lessons from Indonesia’s development playbook, according to a new report by Norrenberger Advisory Partners Limited (NAPL). The report identifies Indonesia as a compelling model, having successfully navigated similar challenges to emerge as a $1 […] Indonesia offers model for Nigeria’s $1trn economy ambition —Report Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola has recounted how struggling with academics made him drop out of high school and steer him into the world of business. Speaking in the newly released 286-page memoir, ‘Making It Big’, Otedola, 62, revealed how he started his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968. The energy mogul disclosed […] The post Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Paternity crisis: One in four Nigerian men tested are not biological fathers —Report

Tribune Online Paternity crisis: One in four Nigerian men tested are not biological fathers —Report NIGERIA’S leading DNA testing centre, Smart DNA Nigeria, in its reports, has revealed that one in every four Nigerian men, who undergo paternity testing, is not the biological father of the child in question, underscoring a persistent paternity crisis and deepening trust issues within Nigerian families. The company’s 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which covers […] Paternity crisis: One in four Nigerian men tested are not biological fathers —Report Tribune Online

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