41 m. ago Former NNPC GM Paulinus Okoronkwo Convicted in $2.1m Bribery Scheme In U.S. Court

A United States District Court in California has convicted Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), in connection with a $2.1 million bribery scheme linked to oil drilling rights in Nigeria. Okoronkwo, 58, who holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United States, is also a practising lawyer […] The post Former NNPC GM Paulinus Okoronkwo Convicted in $2.1m Bribery Scheme In U.S. Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 m. ago NDLEA Recovers 112kg Of Cannabis At Kano Accident Scene, Arrests 2 Suspects

Operatives of Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 150 blocks and three sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 112 kilograms in an accident that occurred along the Zaria-Kano Road. Spokesperson of the Command, Sadiq Maigatari, in a statement, disclosed that the incident occurred around 6am on Saturday September 6, […]

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60 m. ago Doyin Kukoyi Denies Romance With Ogogo, Says Rumors Started From Movie Role

Nigerian actress and media personality Doyin Kukoyi has spoken out about the long-standing speculation linking her to a secret marriage with veteran actor Taiwo Hassan. The rumours first surfaced in 2022 after a photo of the two actors taken on a movie set went viral. The viral image showed Kukoyi and Ogogo in coordinated traditional […] The post Doyin Kukoyi Denies Romance With Ogogo, Says Rumors Started From Movie Role appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sweden Announces $8.6bn Military Aid To Ukraine For 2026, 2027

Military aid will rise to 40 billion Swedish kronor ($4.27 billion) each year for the next two years. The post Sweden Announces $8.6bn Military Aid To Ukraine For 2026, 2027 appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago APC’s Ukachukwu pledges development for all Anambra communities

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has given the assurance that all the one hundred and seventy nine communities in Anambra State would experience unprecedented transformation under his administration when elected into office as governor. Ukachukwu gave the […] The post APC’s Ukachukwu pledges development for all Anambra communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Spanish Minister Seeks Ban Of Israeli Teams In International Sports

Spain’s Minister of Sports, Pilar Alegría has called on international federations to ban Israeli teams from global competitions, comparing the situation to the broad exclusion of Russian sides in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Alegría’s comments on Wednesday night came amid escalating protests in Spain over the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, a privately owned […]

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4 h. ago DISCLAIMER: Denial of knowledge of the nomination and/or appointment of Dr. Kingsley Amafibe as an ambassador of the IRDCUN Nigerian Chapter

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER We are solicitors to Amb. (Dr.) Mrs. Adedoyin Rosaline Amangbo, accredited representative of PI International Royal Diplomatic read more DISCLAIMER: Denial of knowledge of the nomination and/or appointment of Dr. Kingsley Amafibe as an ambassador of the IRDCUN Nigerian Chapter

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5 h. ago ‘Ignore Call For Sack Of Service Chiefs,’ Ndume Tells Tinubu

Former Senate Leader and lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls for the removal of the current Service Chiefs, stressing that such demands were driven by ulterior motives and not in the best interest of national security. The former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army […]

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6 h. ago Mandelson: ‘Prince Of Darkness’ Who Courted The Rich And Famous

His latest incarnation as UK ambassador to the US came to a shuddering halt when he was forced out over his links to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The post Mandelson: ‘Prince Of Darkness’ Who Courted The Rich And Famous appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" during his years as a media spin doctor, Mandelson was twice forced to resign from Tony Blair's Labour government in the late 1990s and early 2000s over allegations of misconduct. The post Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago PM Starmer Sacks Mandelson As UK’s Ambassador To US Over Epstein Links

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the United States following revelations about the depth of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Office said the decision was taken “in light of the additional information in emails written by Peter […]

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14 h. ago PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa

Tribune Online PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa THE Patient-Centred Care for Multimorbidity (PAM) Consortium is launching a study in Nigeria to address the overlap of multiple chronic illnesses, including HIV, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension—one of the fastest-growing yet least recognized health concerns. Convened by the West African Institute for Applied Health Research (WAFERs) in partnership with Keele University (UK), the University […] PAM Consortium set to tackle numerous overlapping diseases in Africa Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Nigerian Software Engineer Loses $260,000 Job Offer Over Nationality

A Nigerian software engineer, Ridwan Akinfenwa, has shared how he lost a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role worth over $260,000 annually in salaries due to his nationality. Akinfenwa disclosed the ordeal on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, describing it as a devastating setback in what was meant to be a career milestone after years of […]

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25 h. ago UK Aims To Transform Alzheimer’s Diagnosis With Blood Test Trial

 Experts believe blood tests such as plasma p-tau217 can detect the presence of amyloid and tau as accurately as current --  but more invasive–– methods such as PET scans and lumbar punctures. The post UK Aims To Transform Alzheimer’s Diagnosis With Blood Test Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers at the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over prolonged neglect of the workers amidst other grievances. The workers, in large numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located at Central Area, Abuja, chanting solidarity songs and demanding the sack […] The post Workers lock out Women Affairs Minister over alleged negligence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago IAWPA Hails Amb. Jumoby As Champion Of Peace, Sustainable Development

Amb. Jumoby D.A, founder of the Jumoby D A Foundation, has been inducted as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). His induction came as part of the organisation’s activities aimed at observing the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, which held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. Speaking […]

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30 h. ago Poland Calls Urgent NATO Talks After Russian Drone Incursion

The incursion came as Russia unleashed a barrage of strikes across Ukraine, including in the western city of Lviv, around 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the Polish border. The post Poland Calls Urgent NATO Talks After Russian Drone Incursion appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago China Chides ‘Economic Pressure’ Over Trump Threat Of Russian Oil Tariffs

Beijing insists it is a neutral party, regularly calling for an end to the fighting while also accusing Western countries of prolonging the conflict by arming Ukraine. The post China Chides ‘Economic Pressure’ Over Trump Threat Of Russian Oil Tariffs appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Sack Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

A United States federal judge, on Tuesday, temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as she challenged her ouster from the central bank. Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook’s request for an order to remain on the bank’s board while her lawsuit plays out — just a week before a […]

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33 h. ago Anambra 2025: Support mounts for APC’S Ukachukwu/Ekwunife as candidates receives more defectors, donations, endorsements

From Kenneth Udeh, Awka With the November 8, 2025 governorship election drawing closer, the political landscape in Anambra appears to be shifting rapidly in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), and his running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) the Sun gathered.   From billionaire endorsements to mass defections, […] The post Anambra 2025: Support mounts for APC’S Ukachukwu/Ekwunife as candidates receives more defectors, donations, endorsements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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