1 hour ago Carragher under fire for dismissing AFCON as ‘not a major tournament’

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked controversy after dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, Carragher suggested that Salah’s nationality and Egypt’s international record could Read More

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2 h. ago Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa Claims Four Lives, Leaves Ten Injured

A fire that broke out in a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025, resulted in four people being burned beyond recognition and ten others sustaining injuries. The incident took place around 4:00 pm, close to the Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram. In a statement on Sunday, SP Lawan Adam, the […] The post Tragic Bus Fire In Jigawa Claims Four Lives, Leaves Ten Injured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that purpose of its operations nationwide is not political but to save many lives in the country. The agency’s boss,  Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye led this out on Saturday during a visit at NAFDAC’s Enforcement Office in Apapa, Lagos State to inspect illicit pharmaceuticals confiscated […] The post Our Fight Against Fake Drugs, Substandard Medicines Not Political But To Protect Lives – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria

Tribune Online Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria OGUN, Nigeria’s top investment destination, is set to reap huge benefits as the largest protein producer in the world, JBS of Brazil, has indicated interest in investing $2.5 billion in the livestock subsector of Nigeria’s economy. The Controlling Shareholder of the company, Mr. Wesley Batista, gave this indication when officials of his firm, led by […] Ogun to benefit as world’s largest protein producer invests $2.5bn in Nigeria Tribune Online

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6 h. ago AIT, Channels TV Apologise To DSS Over Lagos Assembly Report 

Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television have apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) over their reports on the agency’s alleged involvement in the Lagos State House of Assembly crisis on February 17. This is even as Channels TV, on Friday, also offered an apology during its programme, Politics Today, anchored by Seun […]

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6 h. ago “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has said that over 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 suspects arrested in its ongoing nationwide fight against substandard and counterfeit medicines. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, in Lagos State, Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the enforcement had been planned for over a […] The post “Over 11,000 Shops Closed, 40 Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Drugs” – NAFDAC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jumoke Oduwole, has called on Nigerians to preserve the legacy that the late Pa. Ayo Adebanjo laid down before his demise. She made this call during her visit to the family of the deceased in Lekki yesterday. “We need to appreciate the impactful life he lived, […] The post Minister, YCE, Niger Delta group call for unity amid founding fathers’ passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex

By Zika Bobby Right Honourable Friday Obomezele Itulah was a speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly and a two-term member of the House of Representatives. He started off in active politics as a councillor. He ventured into politics after serving the presidency between 1989 and 1990 as a Social Mobilisation Officer in the […] The post My experience qualifies me to represent my people in the Red Chamber – Ex-Edo speaker, Itulah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport(MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. She was accordingly arrested after the […] The post Thai lady arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Vincent Ojo for the alleged offences of impersonation and being in possession of dry leaves strongly suspected to be Indian Hemp. Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Tribune Online

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15 h. ago NDLEA arrests Thai lady with boxes of drugs at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, have bursted attempts by a 24-year-old Pattaphi Wimonnat, a Thai lady read more NDLEA arrests Thai lady with boxes of drugs at Lagos Airport

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16 h. ago Fury backed to quit retirement for blockbuster Anthony Joshua fight

Tyson Fury has been backed to come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated Battle of read more Fury backed to quit retirement for blockbuster Anthony Joshua fight

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19 h. ago Fasoranti, other Afenifere leaders eulogise Adebanjo as patriot par excellence

Personalities within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, gathered at the Lekki, Lagos residence of one of its leaders, Ayodele Adebanjo, who passed into glory on Friday, February 14, 2025. Age 97. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the Read More

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21 h. ago ‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]

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21 h. ago Bayelsa: Diri, APC pact’ll produce APC gov in 2027 – Eradiri

Says Diri, FG partnership yielding positive results in Bayelsa From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A former governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr Udengs Eradiri, has disclosed that there is a political pact between the state governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that would ensure the latter assumes […] The post Bayelsa: Diri, APC pact’ll produce APC gov in 2027 – Eradiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights

Tribune Online FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights In bid to strengthen compliance as well as protect consumers’ rights, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) at the Weekend interfaced with the banking sector in Lagos. According to the FCCPC X handle, the engagement is part of its sector-by-sector Roundtable Compliance Engagements, which foster dialogue for a fairer financial landscape. “The key […] FCCPC interfaces with banking sector to protect consumers’ rights Tribune Online

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22 h. ago NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments An attempt by a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria through Lagos International Airport has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She was arrested after the illicit consignment was discovered in her […] NDLEA arrests Thai lady at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Ayra Starr, Tems watch Arsenal lose to West Ham at Emirates Stadium, meet Bukayo Saka

By Seyi Babalola Two of Nigeria’s vocal powerhouses, Tems and Ayra Starr, carried a wave of star power to the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal’s hopes were dashed by West Ham. Arsenal, contending with Liverpool for the title, suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat at home. Despite their dismay, Tems and Ayra Star made the night unforgettable. […] The post Ayra Starr, Tems watch Arsenal lose to West Ham at Emirates Stadium, meet Bukayo Saka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago NDLEA arrests Thai woman with 46kg of cannabis at Lagos airport

A 24-year-old Thai national, Ms Pattaphi Wimonnat, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency while attempting to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria.   The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Read More

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