25 m. ago My grandma thought I died in 1979 National Stadium stampede – Gbenga Adeyinka

Award-winning comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, talks about his passion for Nigerian sports and Arsenal, in this interview with ABIODUN ADEWALE Apart from hosting sporting events, how involved have you been with sports? I played football and volleyball. I have always been a lover of sports all my life. I anchor the GOTv Boxing Night and I Read More

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68 m. ago Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony

It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 2025 sportsville awards ceremony took center stage at Eko Club in Lagos on Thursday. The event which attracted several bigwigs in Nigerian sports created a unique atmosphere for camaraderie and felicitation. Twenty-two eminent personalities and corporate organisations were honored with the prestigious Sportsville Special Recognition […] The post Sportsville honours Mba, Akpata, others at 5th SV Awards ceremony appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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97 m. ago Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

The Nigerian Federation contributed N247 billion to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund, in 2024. This read more Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024

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2 h. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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4 h. ago Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft

Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the imprisonment of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, in response to the recent sentencing of 15 of her domestic staff. The staff members were imprisoned for over six years due to their alleged involvement in the theft of Mrs. Jonathan’s jewelries, reportedly worth over N750 million. […] The post Sowore Calls For Patience Jonathan’s Imprisonment For Jailing Workers Six Years Without Trial Over Alleged N750m Jewelry Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Spotify paid Nigerian, S’African artists $59m royalty in 2024

Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets. According to Read More

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5 h. ago Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager

A child rights advocacy group, Operation Save Nigerian Children, has petitioned the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a 16-year-old Christian, Miss Georgia Miracle, in Adamawa State. In the petition signed by the group’s convener, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, on Friday, the organisation called for urgent intervention, citing violations Read More

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5 h. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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5 h. ago Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

…company announces new management team Bayo Ojulari, new group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC read more Ojulari resumes as NNPC boss, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

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6 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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7 h. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s board as reshuffling continues

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7 h. ago Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

The ongoing restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has seen the appointment of Adesua Dozie, the first read more Adesua Dozie, three others join NNPC’s management as reshuffling continues

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10 h. ago “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed the cause of his conflict with renowned rapper and music executive Olamide. Portable disclosed that his feud with Olamide arose from his belief that the rapper could have offered him more support during his early career, rather than simply featuring on the remix of his […] The post “Olamide Gave Me A Verse, Left Me Without Management” – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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11 h. ago Boost for Nigerian artworks, archives as MOWAA signs agreements with NGA, CBAAC

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed MOUs with the National Gallery of Art (NGA), and the Centre read more Boost for Nigerian artworks, archives as MOWAA signs agreements with NGA, CBAAC

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12 h. ago Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries

By John Ogunsemore Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has distanced himself from an online youth empowerment initiative promising between N5 million and N10 million in financial support to beneficiaries. The GEJ Foundation, in a disclaimer shared on X on Friday, said the initiative tagged “Empowering Nigerian Youth Enhancing Economic Growth” is fake and misleading. In […] The post Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Funke Akindele Once Paid Me N90K After 1 Month On Set, Actor Ijoba Lande Recounts

Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, who is popularly called Ijoba Lande, recounted his disappointing experience working with popular actress and producer Funke Akindele, also called Jenifa. Ijoba Lande narrated that he spent a month working on a movie produced by Akindele at Amen Estate in Lagos, only to be paid N90,000 at the end. […]

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12 h. ago Nigerian Breweries projects positive outlook for 2025 amid N145bn loss

Despite reporting a loss of N145 billion in 2024, Nigerian Breweries Plc has projected a positive economic outlook for 2025, read more Nigerian Breweries projects positive outlook for 2025 amid N145bn loss

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12 h. ago Actor Ijoba Lande opens up on bitter experience working with Funke Akindele

By Seyi Babalola Nollywood Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, also known as Ijoba Lande, has spoken out about his unsatisfactory experience working with actress and producer Funke Akindele. The comedian revealed that he spent a month working on an Akindele-produced film at Amen Estate but was only paid N90,000. He claimed he was surprised […] The post Actor Ijoba Lande opens up on bitter experience working with Funke Akindele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Adamawa: NEPC trains 50 farmers in boosting agricultural export

Tribune Online Adamawa: NEPC trains 50 farmers in boosting agricultural export The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained fifty small-holder farmers in Adamawa State on how to boost agricultural exports in Adamawa state. Adamawa: NEPC trains 50 farmers in boosting agricultural export Tribune Online

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