78 m. ago CAA U18/20 Champ: Team Nigeria Clinch 2 Gold Medals In Women Heats

Nigerian athletes dominated the women’s heat events on the second day of the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State. In the U20 Women’s 100 metres final, Nweke Chioma Cynthia of Nigeria sprinted to victory with a record time of 11.65 seconds, setting a new benchmark for the event. Her […]

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1 hour ago Customs takes CSR to Lagos school, gifts 2000 pupils educational items

Tribune Online Customs takes CSR to Lagos school, gifts 2000 pupils educational items The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative, “Customs Cares” has renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School located in Araromi in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. Customs takes CSR to Lagos school, gifts 2000 pupils educational items Tribune Online

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2 h. ago PTML Customs expands cargo routes, counts N301bn from B’Odogwu

The Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has begun receiving cargo from China read more PTML Customs expands cargo routes, counts N301bn from B’Odogwu

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4 h. ago Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State government has held a stakeholders’ meeting to review and validate the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) policy document that aims to improve the welfare of the displaced population in the state. The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in Benue State, Aondowase Kunde, who addressed the stakeholders at […] The post Benue govt reviews national policy on IDPs ahead of domestication appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Muhammadu Buhari

Tribune Online Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Muhammadu Buhari He acknowledged that while Buhari, like all leaders, had imperfections, his life was marked by faithful service to the nation and devotion to God. Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Muhammadu Buhari Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Timi Dakolo Demands Accountability From Moroccan Airline Over Missing Luggage

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has expressed frustration over a missing luggage, accusing Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national airline, of failing to return it since June 26, 2025. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Dakolo explained that he was on a flight from Lagos to Morocco, continuing to Freetown, when the incident […] The post Timi Dakolo Demands Accountability From Moroccan Airline Over Missing Luggage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Wedding Anniversary Turns Dramatic As Lizzy Anjorin Calls Out Iyabo Ojo For Alleged Sabotage, Stalking

Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has taken to social media to call out fellow actress Iyabo Ojo as she marks her 5th wedding anniversary. In a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday, Lizzy accused Iyabo of attempting to destroy her marriage and cause distress to her family since she tied the knot in 2020. Anjorin alleged that […] The post Wedding Anniversary Turns Dramatic As Lizzy Anjorin Calls Out Iyabo Ojo For Alleged Sabotage, Stalking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

Yusuf Buhari breaks down during vote of thanks From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, honouring the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made during a special Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Tinubu, dedicated to paying tribute […] The post UPDATED: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Your Resignation From PDP Was Staged To Make Nigerians Forget Buhari’s Legacy” — Keyamo Tells Atiku

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has accused former vice president, Atiku Abubakar of staggering his defection to Africa Democratic Congress. Mr. Keyamo insisted that Atiku’s deliberately released the resignation letter to make Nigerians forget late former president Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy. Speaking in a statement on Thursday, the Aviation Minister added that the former vp shouldn’t […] The post “Your Resignation From PDP Was Staged To Make Nigerians Forget Buhari’s Legacy” — Keyamo Tells Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Adekunle Gold Rewards First Class Graduates With ₦250,000 Each, Reignites Rift With OAU

Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold surprised fans on Wednesday after gifting ₦250,000 each to several First Class and Distinction graduates, while also reigniting an old grudge with students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). It all started when the singer tweeted, “If you graduated with First Class, post your transcripts.” Without explaining the motive, the tweet […] The post Adekunle Gold Rewards First Class Graduates With ₦250,000 Each, Reignites Rift With OAU appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Microsoft Nigeria gets new boss as Williams takes regional AI role

Abideen Yusuf has been appointed as the general manager for Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, following the elevation of Olatomiwa Williams read more Microsoft Nigeria gets new boss as Williams takes regional AI role

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari

By Seyi Babalola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the University of Maiduguri will be renamed Muhammadu Buhari University in memory of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration came during a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja on Thursday, where condolences were paid to the former Head of […] The post JUST IN: Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ADC Queries Federal Govt’s Plan To ‘Quietly Sell Refineries’ Without Full Audit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded a full audit of Nigeria’s refineries, citing recent reports that alleged that successive governments have spent nearly $18billion on the rehabilitation of the three major refineries in the country. In a statement by the ADC’s national publicity secretary and Coalition Spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party questioned […]

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5 h. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism affairs, and cannot be swayed by external commentary or claims that do not align with its own intelligence and national interest. The DHQ issued the warning on Thursday, […] The post Nigeria is a sovereign nation, not bound by foreign dictates – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano Pillars Football Club has signed a N100 million partnership deal with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa to support the club’s development and media visibility. Speaking during the ceremony at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday, July 17, 2025, the General Manager of Kano Pillars and former Super Eagles captain, […] The post Kano Pillars sign N100m partnership deal with Radio France Internationale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a moving tribute at a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu celebrated the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy, emphasising his remarkable restraint and quiet dignity after leaving office. Speaking to government officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered to honour Nigeria’s former Head of […] The post Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria is not building enough. Here’s why that matters for growth

When a country builds roads, factories, power plants, or buys machinery, it is investing in its future. Economists call this read more Nigeria is not building enough. Here’s why that matters for growth

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6 h. ago NASS mass defection: Vacate your seat now, Etanabene tasks colleagues

From Ben Dunno, Warri Member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie constituency in the House of Representatives under the Labour Party (LP), Benedict Etanabene, has urged his colleagues who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to vacate their seats in line with constitutional provisions and guidelines of the Electoral Act. Speaking on issues concerning the future […] The post NASS mass defection: Vacate your seat now, Etanabene tasks colleagues appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy

Tribune Online FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy Federal Government on Thursday reiterated Nigeria's commitment towards the existing bilateral relations with United Arab Emirates (UAE) particularly in tourism development and cultural cooperation. FG dismisses report on purported changes to UAE’s visa policy Tribune Online

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