2 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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3 h. ago Nasarawa Lawmaker Appoints 106 Aides, Says Move ‘ll Improve Livelihoods

A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude, has announced the appointment of 106 aides to support his work and uplift the living standards of his constituents. Gude, who represents Uke/Karshi Constituency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), disclosed this in Lafia on Tuesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

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6 h. ago NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger

By Chinenye Anuforo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken its consumer protection campaign directly to young Nigerians, sensitising National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on smart data usage, consumer rights, and their role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future. Officials of the Commission, led by its Consumer Affairs Bureau, were at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent […] The post NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe carried out a successful operation against kidnappers in Delta State. They were assisted by a tracker team from the Delta State Government House, Asaba, during the mission. The joint forces engaged the criminals in a fierce shootout at Aniocha North Local […] The post Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Angola Civic Groups Urge Argentina, Messi, To Scrap Football Friendly

In an open letter addressed to the Argentine Football Association, the national team and Lionel Messi Foundation charity, four civil society groups accused Angolan authorities of "systematic repression". The post Angola Civic Groups Urge Argentina, Messi, To Scrap Football Friendly appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja

  The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, August 18, 2025, arraigned one Umar Abdullahi before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged fraud. Abdullahi, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) consultant, is being prosecuted on four-court charges, bordering on obtaining money by […]

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9 h. ago Kwara: Court convicts commercial driver for assaulting FRSC patrol team

Tribune Online Kwara: Court convicts commercial driver for assaulting FRSC patrol team An Ilorin Magistrate Court has convicted a commercial driver, Samson Ayadi, for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol team in Kwara State. Kwara: Court convicts commercial driver for assaulting FRSC patrol team Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Peace Professionals Wade Into Ooni, Alaafin Dispute, Offer Solutions

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has intervened in the dispute between the Ooni of Ife and the Alaafin of Oyo, stressing that the matter goes far beyond traditional rivalry and touches the very essence of Yoruba civilization. The executive director of PeacPro, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, described the Yoruba race as a cross continental nation with […]

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11 h. ago Team Nigeria’s Chinaza Wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver At Africa Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championship In Accra

Nigeria has opened its medal account at the ongoing 2025 Africa Weightlifting Youth/Junior Championship in Accra, Ghana. Rising star Ezenwa Chinaza Cecilia delivered an exceptional performance, clinching two gold medals and one silver medal in the 48kg youth category yesterday. Competing against the continent’s best young lifters, Chinaza showcased remarkable strength, composure, and technical brilliance, […]

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12 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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14 h. ago NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa has defied the odds to qualify for four sporting events at the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games, leaving heavyweights in shock and setting their sights on Asaba, Delta State, where the main games will hold from August 26 to September 6, 2025. The state […] The post NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta, has moved into a closed camping ahead the 9th edition holding from August 26 to September 6 in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s school hostel, Asaba, Delta Sports Commision hostel as well as the Hockey hostel located at […] The post Delta athletes begin camping for 9th NYG, as Bayelsa shines in zonal elimination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Kidnappers Abandon Ransom, Weapons After Accident In Nasarawa

A group of kidnappers operating around Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State reportedly abandoned their ransom and weapons after their getaway vehicle was involved in a fatal accident. The incident occurred on Monday morning at Angwan Mayo, along the Kokona axis, when the suspects’ Peugeot 406, loaded with firearms, crashed shortly after they had […] The post Kidnappers Abandon Ransom, Weapons After Accident In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka

Tribune Online Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka A team of indigenous contractors who claimed to be owed over N5.2 billion on Monday stormed the gate of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) demanding payment. Wike did not award N5.2bn contract to local contractors — Olayinka Tribune Online

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28 h. ago PICTORIAL: Nigerian Kids Shine At African Club Gymnastics Championship In South Africa

Team TIG Nigeria has, once again, made the nation proud at the just-concluded African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa. The all-female Nigerian kid athletes secured an impressive four medals in the Level 7, 6, and 5 Senior category, earning three Gold medals and one Bronze medal. In the Junior category of Level 4, […]

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35 h. ago FG partners traditional rulers to curb proliferation of small arms

Tribune Online FG partners traditional rulers to curb proliferation of small arms National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North-East Zonal Centre, under the Office of FG partners traditional rulers to curb proliferation of small arms Tribune Online

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43 h. ago All set for 9th National Youth Games as Zonal elimination ends

By Emma Jemegah The zonal elimination for the 9th National Youth Games ended at the weekend in various centres, and it has signalled the countdown to the Games scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State capital from August 26 to September 6.   The South South zonal elimination were held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State […] The post All set for 9th National Youth Games as Zonal elimination ends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers cruise past Cameroon to book quarter

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, wrapped up their Group D campaign at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in read more AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers cruise past Cameroon to book quarter-final spot

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50 h. ago Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon’s Lions To Reach Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola. This achievement came after an exhilarating final group match against their Cameroonian counterparts, in which they emerged victorious with a score of 101-92 on Sunday. In a gripping contest filled with tension, D’Tigers showcased their […]

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53 h. ago Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the weekend announced that its enforcement team successfully intercepted two forty-foot containers, identified as HLBU 1067338 and HLBU 2239792, containing expired pharmaceutical products. The cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized consignment was estimated at N130 million. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, […] The post Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Intercepts Expired Drugs, Generates N89.2bn In First Half Of 2025 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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