46 m. ago S’Court: LP affirms Abure as chair, NLC, caretaker panel disagree

The battle for the leadership of the Labour Party took a fresh twist on Friday after the Supreme Court set aside an earlier ruling recognising the Anambra convention that ratified the re-election of the Julius Abure’s National Working Committee. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of Read More

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88 m. ago My husband begged for help but nobody cared until his death– Wife of late Nigerian boxer

The family of late Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, shares their thoughts with PETER AKINBO on his ambitions, character, and journey to Ghana How long have you been with Olanrewaju? My name is Adebusola Olanrewaju. I was with ‘Success’ for almost five years, and we were married for about two years. Our first child is Read More

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2 h. ago My grandma thought I died in 1979 National Stadium stampede – Gbenga Adeyinka

Award-winning comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, talks about his passion for Nigerian sports and Arsenal, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Apart from hosting sporting events, how involved have you been with sports? I played football and volleyball. I have always been a lover of sports all my life. I anchor the GOTv Boxing Night and I Read More

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2 h. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

The Nigerian Federation contributed N247 billion to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, in 2024. This read more Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

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6 h. ago Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft

Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, in response to the recent sentencing of 15 of her domestic staff. The staff members were imprisoned for over six years due to their alleged involvement in the theft of Mrs. Jonathan’s jewelries, reportedly worth over N750 million. […] The post Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti

A 33-year-old man, Oluwatuyi Bidemi, has been sentenced to 84 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and rape. Justice Adeniyi Familoni delivered the judgment after finding him guilty on all four charges brought against him. Bidemi was initially arraigned on July 21, 2021, for […] The post Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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6 h. ago Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager

A child rights advocacy group, Operation Save Nigerian Children, has petitioned the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a 16-year-old Christian, Miss Georgia Miracle, in Adamawa State. In the petition signed by the group’s convener, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, on Friday, the organisation called for urgent intervention, citing violations Read More

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6 h. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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6 h. ago Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

…company announces new management team Bayo Ojulari, new group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC read more Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

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6 h. ago Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman

  The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s […] The post Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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8 h. ago Supreme Court Removal Of Abure Tonic For Party’s Stability, Say LP Reps

The Labour Party’s (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment which removed Julius Abure as the national chairman of the party. The lawmakers also described the verdict as an elixir for party’s stability and reinvention. According to the caucus, the ruling served as a warning to leaders who play […]

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8 h. ago Supreme Court judgement: Confusion as Abure, Usman camps claim victory

Obidient group hails verdict The ongoing leadership crises within the Labour Party LP, assumed another dimension, weekend, as embattled party read more Supreme Court judgement: Confusion as Abure, Usman camps claim victory

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8 h. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

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8 h. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

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10 h. ago Arteta confident Arsenal will overcome Gabriel loss, eyes Everton win

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal cannot be derailed by the loss of Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the season as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory. The Brazilian centre-back added to Arteta’s woes with a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Fulham that will require surgery. Bukayo Saka came off the bench Read More

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10 h. ago PSG aim for unbeaten Ligue 1 season after dominating title race

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title. PSG are 21 points clear of nearest challengers Monaco with seven games remaining, meaning a draw at home to Angers on Saturday Read More

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