7 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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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Makinde Donates New SUV To Ayefele Days After Fire Razed Fresh FM

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, presented a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the Friday fire incident that razed parts of his Music House Complex in Ibadan. Property worth millions of naira were lost to the fire that badly burnt sections of the […]

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9 h. ago Mohbad: Popular Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, Apologises To Naira Marley, Lifts Ban On Singer’s Songs

The founder of Ibadan-based Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has tendered a public apology to Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, and lifted the ban earlier placed on songs from Marlian Records on the radio station. Hamzat announced the decision on Tuesday during a broadcast on his radio station based in Ibadan, Oyo […]

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10 h. ago South Africa Better Than Nollywood In Film Production, Work Ethics – BbNaija’s Pere

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Pere Egbi, has shared his thoughts on Nollywood’s standing compared to South Africa’s movie industry. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Pere noted that South Africans are far ahead in areas such as film production, storytelling, filmmaking, and overall work ethics. READ MORE: VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote […] The post South Africa Better Than Nollywood In Film Production, Work Ethics – BbNaija’s Pere appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to the Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, to provide a permanent orientation camp and improve the welfare of corps members serving in the state. The State Coordinator, Mrs. Efeke Murna Dadaza, made the call on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 […] The post NYSC to Uba Sani: Give us permanent orientation camp, better welfare for corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Naira Marley sets date, time to break silence on Mohbad’s death

Tribune Online Naira Marley sets date, time to break silence on Mohbad’s death Nigerian Afrobeats star Naira Marley has announced that he will break his silence on the death of his former signee, Mohbad, in an exclusive interview scheduled for... Naira Marley sets date, time to break silence on Mohbad’s death Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two

Famous radio host Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Oyo State, has apologised to singer Naira Marley and announced that the station will resume playing his songs. The broadcaster had imposed the ban in September 2023, at the height of the controversy surrounding the death of Marley’s former artiste, Mohbad. At the time, […] The post Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two-Year Ban As Hamzat Oriyomi Apologises To Singer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote Group Over Hospitalised Student Abandoned 11 Months After Truck Accident

Renowned social media activist and commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has accused Dangote Group of neglecting a 22-year-old lady at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Auchi, Edo State, after she was allegedly crushed by one of the company’s truck drivers. In a now deleted Instagram story post on Monday, VeryDarkMan shared a […] The post VeryDarkMan Calls Out Dangote Group Over Hospitalised Student Abandoned 11 Months After Truck Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned air travelers against unruly conduct onboard aircraft, warning that offenders risk heavy fines and jail terms under the new Civil Aviation Act, 2022. Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA, Michael Achimugu via his verified ‘X’ on Monday reminded passengers that the law […] The post Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has complained about poor utilization of ICT infrastructures worth billions of Naira installed in various tertiary institutions across the country by TETFund Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, registered the concerns at a 2-day workshop on blackboard/TERAS adoption and usage in beneficiary institutions, organized by […] The post ICT infrastructure worth billions of Naira wasting in tertiary institutions — TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria: Shop, Pay Bills and Ads with SnappyPay

  Meta Description Get your SnappyPay Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria today. Shop globally, pay for ads, subscriptions, bills, and data all funded directly from your Naira wallet.   How to Get a Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria with SnappyPay   In today’s digital world, having a reliable way to make payments across borders is […]

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49 h. ago Minus One Consciousness in the digital age: A philosophical reckoning

By Ojo Emmanuel Ademola The concept of ‘minus one consciousness’ in the digital age underscores the erosion of our humanity as we delve deeper into technology. This idea prompts us to reflect on the sacrifices of our relentless pursuit of connectivity. By examining this through technology philosophy, digital reality, and existential awareness, we can understand […] The post Minus One Consciousness in the digital age: A philosophical reckoning appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a police officer and three others for armed robbery and extortion in Benin City, the state capital. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, Moses Yamu, the suspects were identified as Inspector Ojo Oloruntobi, Charles Onah, Joseph Ohis, and Enoma Agho. […] The post Police officer, 3 others nabbed for armed robbery, extortion in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago How Nigeria’s naira debit card revival is reshaping digital commerce

After three years of suspended international transactions, Nigerian banks have reactivated naira-denominated debit cards for global use, marking a pivotal read more How Nigeria’s naira debit card revival is reshaping digital commerce

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4 d. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders

The Federal Government has revealed that approximately 67 per cent of inmates in correctional facilities across Nigeria are awaiting trial, with the majority being offenders prosecuted under state laws but held in federally managed centres. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this disclosure during an interview on  Channels Television programme, on Thursday, August 14. He […] The post FG: 67% Of Nigerian Inmates Awaiting Trial, Majority Are State Offenders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed its commitment to ensure availability of clean currency, naira, to Nigerians. The country’s apex bank equally urged Nigerians to see the naira as a critical symbol of national unity hence they should respect and keep it clean. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, […] The post We’ll continue to make clean naira notes available to Nigerians – CBN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may avoid legal consequences following an accident that left Big Brother Naija star Phyna’s sister, Ruth Otabor, critically injured. The accident occurred at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and involved a Dangote Group truck, which allegedly struck Ruth and the commercial […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Accountability After Dangote Truck Accident Leaves Phyna’s Sister In Critical Condition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

Nigerian fintech firms are positioning to claim a share of the country’s multi-trillion-naira airtime lending market as the clock ticks read more Nigerian Fintechs eye share of ₦5.6trn airtime loan pie as reform deadline looms

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