2 h. ago Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

African governments can barely catch a break. Just as regional finance ministers were beginning to get over what the International read more Trump Jolts Nigeria, other Africa Nations just Emerging From ‘Great Funding Squeeze’

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6 h. ago Easter: Ogun urges residents to ensure safe, clean environment

Amid Easter celebrations, the Ogun State Government has urged residents and visitors to the state to ensure a clean, healthy read more Easter: Ogun urges residents to ensure safe, clean environment

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8 h. ago 2027: Nigerians To Decide If ‘Corruption’ Under PDP Has Died Under APC — Makinde

As the 2027 political debates gather momentum, Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde said Nigerians must reflect if corruption, claimed to be killing the country under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been eliminated under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Makinde said the time was ripe to reflect once again, on what is […]

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19 h. ago Court orders Nasarawa United to compensate late Martins’ family

Five years after the death of former Nasarawa United player, Chineme Martins, during a Nigeria Professional Football League game in 2020, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has nailed the club, the league, and the Nigeria Football Federation over the player’s demise, The PUNCH reports. Martins died at the age of 23 after collapsing during Read More

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28 h. ago Man To Die By Hanging For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery In Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Owoeye Rotimi Ojo to death by hanging for attempted murder and armed robbery. Fifty-one-year-old Ojo was arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on August 25, 2023, on four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder and armed robbery. The defendant alongside […]

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28 h. ago Outrage as Chinese Club plays match hours after Boupendza’s death

Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC’s decision to proceed with a league match hours after the death of their Gabon international striker, Aaron Boupendza. Police have ruled out foul play in the death of the 28-year-old, who died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in the eastern city of Read More

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32 h. ago Mbah visit Christian Chukwu’s family, pledges to immortalise football icon

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to immortalise the former Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the former Enugu Rangers and Super Eagles coach died at the age of 74 on Saturday, at the Niger Foundation hospital in Enugu. The governor, who pledged when he paid a Read More

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37 h. ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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38 h. ago EFCC nabs 40 suspected Internet fraudsters, recovers fetish items

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State following an operation by operatives of its Kaduna Zonal Directorate. The agency disclosed the arrest in a post shared via its official handle on X, on Wednesday. Items recovered from the suspects include 60 Android phones, three vehicles, 10 motorcycles, Read More

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51 h. ago Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following incessant attacks. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that 51 people were killed after gunmen invaded Kimakpa village, Miango district, in Bassa Local Government on Monday. The attack came barely two weeks after […] The post Plateau Gov Bans Night Grazing, Restricts Motorcycles’ Movement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Gabon’s Striker Boupendza Dies After Falling From Building’s 11th Floor In China

Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” […]

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53 h. ago Football mourns as Gabon striker Boupendza dies in tragic fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” Read More

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56 h. ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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58 h. ago Traditional institutions key to sustainable development — Ogun NITP chairman

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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58 h. ago NITP seeks collaboration to tackle haphazard development in Ogun

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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66 h. ago Family, Amotekun clash over suspect’s alleged torture to death

The family of Monday Joseph has called on the Ondo State Governor Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa and police authorities to investigate the death of one Monday Joseph who allegedly died in the custody of the state Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun. The family, through their lawyer, Mr Ibukun Fasanmi, filed a petition to the Read More

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69 h. ago Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Security agencies in the country have been charged to treat issues of domestic abuse as serious criminal offences rather than private family matters. This was part of resolutions and recommendations made at Nigeria’s first Men-Only Townhall Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday. A copy of the communique released […] The post Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 127 people have died from Lassa fever so read more Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

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3 d. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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3 d. ago ITF Replaces Starter Packs With Global Artisan Certification

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has scrapped the issuance of starter packs to graduates of its skills development programmes, opting instead for globally recognised certification standards that will qualify artisans for both domestic and international employment. Disclosing this in Abuja during a media briefing, the director-general of ITF, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, said the shift […]

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