86 m. ago Beyond The Table: My Journey To Academic Excellence – Para Table Tennis Star

In a world where even the simplest path to education can be filled with hurdles, Bilikis Abolore Abdulkadir’s journey reads like a testament to the power of resilience and grit. An award-winning para table tennis athlete, disability rights advocate, and now a proud graduate of Accounting from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abolore’s […]

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89 m. ago Unlocking the TECNO Spark 40 Series: 5 Reasons to Elevate Your Tech Game

Dive into a world of surprises with the TECNO Spark 40 Series—a blend of style, performance, and affordability that defies expectations. If you’ve grown weary of compromises in budget phones, the Spark 40 Series is your gateway to stepping up without breaking the bank. Here are five hidden gems that set the Spark 40 Series […] The post Unlocking the TECNO Spark 40 Series: 5 Reasons to Elevate Your Tech Game appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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99 m. ago Garki LGA Votes To Fill Vacant Federal Constituency Seat In By

Registered voters in 13 states across Nigeria are voting in polls to elect new representatives in the Senate, House of Representatives, and state houses of assembly. The post Garki LGA Votes To Fill Vacant Federal Constituency Seat In By-Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 hour ago Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye

Security operatives in Kaduna State have apprehended a suspected vote buyer with cash totalling N25,963,000, just hours before the commencement of the scheduled bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was arrested at about 3:30 am on Saturday by a combined team of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force […] The post Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye-Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

1 hour ago Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan

A fire on Friday night gutted the head office of Fresh FM Nigeria at Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, the station revealed that the fire incident damaged major facilities, including the studios […] The post Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Kidnappers Storm Ondo Community, Kill One, Abduct Popular Businesswoman

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a 34-year-old man and abducted a well-known businesswoman in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, identified as Okudili Okoro, was reportedly shot dead when about 10 armed assailants invaded the community on Thursday night in an attempt to abduct a popular provision […] The post Kidnappers Storm Ondo Community, Kill One, Abduct Popular Businesswoman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

1 hour ago 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani

  Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, has dismissed claims that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan could defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He also ruled out the possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defeating the incumbent. Sani said the opposition is currently fragmented, weakening its chances against Tinubu. “I am […] The post 2027 Election: Jonathan, Atiku Can’t Defeat Tinubu – Anthony Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Bonuses For Super Falcons Settled; Housing, $100K Reward Being Processed – NSC DG

The National Sports Commission has dispelled rumors about unpaid bonuses for the Super Falcons, confirming that all outstanding payments were cleared prior to the team’s final clash with Morocco. Bukola Olopade, Director-General of the NSC, disclosed this while speaking on Arise TV on Friday. Olopade said, “I can confirm authoritatively that all their bonuses have […] The post Bonuses For Super Falcons Settled; Housing, $100K Reward Being Processed – NSC DG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago IGP Orders Review Of Amnesty’s Report On Alleged Southeast Killings

The report was titled 'A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria'. The post IGP Orders Review Of Amnesty’s Report On Alleged Southeast Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Gabriel Gideon, a fake ophthalmologist, in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area for reportedly administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said that Gabriel Gideon was taken into custody on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following a tip-off from residents […] The post Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Science

3 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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3 h. ago Tech Leaders Offer Support To Nigeria’s $1trn GDP Target Through Digital Economy

Global tech leaders, including IBM, Meta, and MTN, have joined forces with GITEX Nigeria 2025 to drive tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion gross domestic product(GDP) economic target through the digital economy. Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown […]

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3 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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3 h. ago Maritime: Bureaucracy, Relationship Gaps Interfering With Safety Investigation – NSIB

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has said there is a gap in the relationship between the Bureau and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on investigating accidents in the maritime sector. The Bureau’s director general, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr. disclosed this in a chat with journalists.on Thursday, Capt. Badeh, who stated that […]

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3 h. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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3 h. ago ECN, UNIDO Launch Initiative To Strengthen Energy Mgt Frameworks

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched a new Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Database to strengthen national frameworks for energy management and support industries in adopting international best practices. Speaking at a national sensitisation workshop held in Lagos, the director general of the Energy […]

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3 h. ago Why British Airways Stopped 58 Passengers From Boarding Abuja

British Airways on Friday stopped the airlift of 58 Abuja-London-bound passengers due to a faulty door on the aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. LEADERSHIP gathered that the seats around the door had to be kept unoccupied for safety reasons, affecting 58 passengers. Confirming the development, the director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]

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3 h. ago Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Christian organisation has appealed to the Federal Government to maintain Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties with Israel, describing the partnership as vital for national development, security, and global peace. The Christians United for Israel Prayer Outreach, Nigeria, made the appeal in response to recent calls for the suspension of relations […] The post Christian organisation urges FG to sustain Nigeria–Israel ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EPL: Why Liverpool may not retain title despite win against Bournemouth – Carragher

By Seyi Babalola Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has stated that the team’s open nature may prevent them from retaining the Premier League title. Carragher spoke to Sky Sports following the Reds’ stunning 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on Friday night. Hugo Etikike scored his first goal for Liverpool after racing through and neatly slotting the ball […] The post EPL: Why Liverpool may not retain title despite win against Bournemouth – Carragher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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