5 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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16 h. ago Podcaster Gary Lineker Apologises For Saying Osimhen ‘Disappears In Big Matches’

Gary Lineker has apologised to Nigerian international Victor Osimhen for doubting the Galatasaray striker’s quality as one of the best players in football. Lineker, a former England striker turned analyst, issued the apology on Friday on his podcast ‘The Rest is Football’. Lineker’s apology comes days after Osimhen scored the winning goal from the spot […]

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30 h. ago Christy Opara Unveils Plans To Empower Over 300 Girls Through Sports, Mentorship

Former Nigerian international and Olympic medallist Christy Opara has announced plans to empower between 200 and 300 girls through sports and mentorship in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The Nigerian-American track and field athlete revealed her initiative at a press conference held in Abuja yesterday. She stated that the programme, […]

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33 h. ago Nigeria Records 3 Years Of Zero Piracy Incidents, Says International Maritime Body

The secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, has commended Nigeria’s maritime security strides, revealing that the nation has recorded zero piracy incidents in its coastal waters for over three consecutive years. Domínguez, who arrived in Nigeria on Thursday, made the remarks during a courtesy visit to Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of […]

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37 h. ago E1 Lagos GP: Fashion meets glamour as international beauty queens storm Nigeria

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary, the nation is hosting, for the first time, international beauty queens like Miss Universe Continental Queens, Miss Universe Americas & Miss Universe Europe and the Middle East, alongside the reigning Miss Earth and Miss Earth Water, among others.  They are all in the country for the E1 Championship […] The post E1 Lagos GP: Fashion meets glamour as international beauty queens storm Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Lower Crude Transport Cost Likely As Tinubu Unveils Otakipko Export Terminal October 8

The Otakipko Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal, set to be officially commissioned by President Bola p Tinubu on October 8, 2025, is expected to lower crude oil evacuation costs in Nigeria, the project’s operator, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), has stated. Located in Ikuru town, Andoni local government area of Rivers State, the terminal marks […]

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51 h. ago Tinubu set to commission $400m Otakikpo oil terminal in Rivers

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu is set to commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The facility, built by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), operators of the Otakikpo field (PML 11), is Nigeria’s first indigenous onshore terminal and the only […] The post Tinubu set to commission $400m Otakikpo oil terminal in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago UCL: Atalanta Coach Hails Lookman’s Performance Against Club Brugge

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has described Ademola Lookman as an “excellent athlete.” Lookman attempted to force a move away from the club during the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international only made his first appearance of the season for La Dea against Torino two weeks ago. The 27-year-old made his first start of the […]

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56 h. ago Diaspora Investors Demand Truth, Justice In Lagos Estate Demolition

Diaspora investors in WINHOMES Estate have rejected the minister of Works, David Umahi’s recent public statements on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project. According to the investors, Umahi’s statements are misleading, inaccurate and a grave disservice to Nigerians and the international community. A statement signed by the CEO of WINHOMES Global Services Ltd, Engr Stella Okengwu, […]

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63 h. ago E1 Lagos GP: Fashion meets purpose as international beauty queens land in Nigeria

Tribune Online E1 Lagos GP: Fashion meets purpose as international beauty queens land in Nigeria As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the nation is set to host, for the first time, a galaxy of the world’s biggest beauty queens in Lagos as part of the E1 Championship Fashion Showcase X Experience Lagos 2025 VIP Humanitourism Campaign. E1 Lagos GP: Fashion meets purpose as international beauty queens land in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Qualification Important To Give Africa A Voice, Odegbami Tells Osimhen, Others

Segun Odegbami, a former Nigerian international, says African nations must speak with one voice to ensure equality and confront the injustice in global sports. The post Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Qualification Important To Give Africa A Voice, Odegbami Tells Osimhen, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago NOSC Highlights Gaps In Nigerian Films, Confirms No 2026 Oscars Entry

The Nigerian Official Selection Committee has declared that no Nigerian film will be submitted for consideration in the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards. In a statement issued on Monday, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus revealed that the committee opened its call for entries in August and received six films for evaluation. Linus […] The post NOSC Highlights Gaps In Nigerian Films, Confirms No 2026 Oscars Entry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago India, Brazil, 12 other countries in Abia for 1st International Para Badminton Championship

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia India, Brazil, Egypt and 11 other countries have arrived in Abia State for the 1st International Para Badminton Championship and All African Badminton Championship taking place in Umuahia, Abia State. This was confirmed by Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, while briefing newsmen in Umuahia on preparations […] The post India, Brazil, 12 other countries in Abia for 1st International Para Badminton Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigeria faces reduced number of banks as mergers, acquisition pressure intensify

Tribune Online Nigeria faces reduced number of banks as mergers, acquisition pressure intensify Nigeria’s banking sector is on the cusp of another consolidation wave as Tier-2 and smaller banks face mounting pressure to merge or be acquired ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. With new minimum capital requirements of N500 billion for international banks, N200 billion for national banks, and N50 billion […] Nigeria faces reduced number of banks as mergers, acquisition pressure intensify Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tribune Online FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria The Federal Government has refuted allegations by some international platforms and online commentators that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians... FG denies claims of systematic genocide against Christians in Nigeria Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Osimhen Not Physically Ready For Liverpool Clash — Galatasaray Coach Buruk

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has provided a fitness update on Victor Osimhen ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool. Osimhen made a substitute appearance in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor on Friday night. The 26-year-old sustained an injury on international duty with Nigeria three weeks ago which forced him to miss […]

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6 d. ago Socioeconomic factors significantly influencing use of cannabis among youths ―Akueme

Tribune Online Socioeconomic factors significantly influencing use of cannabis among youths ―Akueme Ngozi Akueme is a Nigeria-trained medical doctor undergoing further training in internal medicine at the One Brooklyn Health, NY, USA. In this interview with IFEDAYO OGUNYEMI, she spoke on the association between marijuana with gastroesophageal reflux disease and its complications, which are far-reaching among youths, whose use of cannabis have been on the steady rise. […] Socioeconomic factors significantly influencing use of cannabis among youths ―Akueme Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Globacom, Zenith Bank, International Breweries, others to sponsor Onitsha 2025 Ofala Festival

Tribune Online Globacom, Zenith Bank, International Breweries, others to sponsor Onitsha 2025 Ofala Festival Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 edition of the world-renowned Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, with organisers announcing sponsorship from leading corporate players, including Globacom, Zenith Bank, Guinness Nigeria Plc, International Breweries, and NigerBev Limited. The announcement was made on Thursday at Ime Obi Onicha, Ezechima Square, during a pre-festival press briefing […] Globacom, Zenith Bank, International Breweries, others to sponsor Onitsha 2025 Ofala Festival Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Gravediggers gather in Hungary for 8th International Grave Digging Championship

Every year, gravediggers from around the world gather in Hungary to compete in the International Grave Digging Championship. Since 2016, with the exception of 2020 and 2021, Hungary’s Association of Cemetery Operators and Maintainers (MTFE) has been inviting grave diggers from all over the world to the European country to compete for the title of […] The post Gravediggers gather in Hungary for 8th International Grave Digging Championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday addressed reports of the dismissal of some Nigerian employees, providing clarification as tensions rose between the refinery’s management and oil workers’ unions. A leaked internal memo earlier in the week indicated that several Nigerian workers had been dismissed for allegedly joining labour unions. The development drew sharp reactions from […] The post “Over 3,000 Nigerians Still In Our Workforce” – Dangote Refinery Clarifies Layoffs Amid Labour Row appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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