54 m. ago Burna Boy Unveils Eighth Studio Album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness’, Featuring Global Collaborations

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has unveiled his highly anticipated eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness. The 16-track project dropped on Friday via Spaceship Records, Bad Habit, and Atlantic Records. The album features a mix of new songs and previously known singles including “Bundle by Bundle,” “Update,” “Sweet Love,” and the Travis Scott-assisted “TaTaTa.” […] The post Burna Boy Unveils Eighth Studio Album, ‘No Sign Of Weakness’, Featuring Global Collaborations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 m. ago Joke Silva Celebrates Olu Jacobs At 83 With Emotional Birthday Tribute

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has penned a heartfelt message in celebration of her husband, Olu Jacobs, who clocks 83 today, July 11, 2025. Taking to her Instagram page, the screen legend reflected on their decades-long journey together, reminiscing about how they first met when he was 38. She expressed deep gratitude to God for […] The post Joke Silva Celebrates Olu Jacobs At 83 With Emotional Birthday Tribute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 m. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to support any northern presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that power should remain in the South. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Ortom said his stance is based on the principle of fairness and an unwritten agreement of rotational presidency between the […] The post 2027: I Won’t Support Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 m. ago Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft

At least four persons liked to a murder and car theft case have been arrested by operatives of Taraba State Police Command in Wukari local government council of the state. In a statement on Friday by the command’s Spokesman, James Lashen Saminuon, disclosed that the arrest led to the recovering of a stolen vehicle. James […] The post Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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79 m. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago GTCO urges action beyond Autism awareness at 15th conference

By Doris Obinna Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has called for a national shift from mere awareness to intentional and inclusive action for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The call came as the company announced the 2025 edition of its 15th annual autism conference, themed, “From Awareness to Action: 15 Years of […] The post GTCO urges action beyond Autism awareness at 15th conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation

Tribune Online Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation "Nigeria could gain an increase of 9% in GDP growth by..." Constitution review: Reps warn of economic loss over women’s low representation Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Police rescue elderly woman during attempted suicide on Lagos bridge

By John Ogunsemore The police in Lagos have rescued an elderly woman (name withheld) on the cusp of a suicide attempt on the popular Carter Bridge in the state. It was learnt that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the state police command ran into the woman during routine patrol at about 12:20 […] The post Police rescue elderly woman during attempted suicide on Lagos bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Tackle hunger and poverty – Cardinal Onaiyekan tell Nigerian leaders

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese has tasked Nigerian leaders to tackle the massive hunger and poverty, saying that economic statistics by the government does not reflect the harsh reality faced by many citizens. Onaiyekan stated this in a homily at Rev. Fr. Maurice Emelu’s 20th priestly […] The post Tackle hunger and poverty – Cardinal Onaiyekan tell Nigerian leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and allied coalition groups not to desert the party in the face of internal disputes and challenges. Speaking on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting held in Ibadan, Governor Makinde likened the party’s current internal troubles to a […] The post “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bayelsa Court Gives Death Penalty To Taxi Driver’s Killers After 23 Years

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced four men to death for the 2001 murder of a taxi driver, Mr. Olarenwaju Ajayi, finally bringing closure to a case that has spanned over two decades. Presiding over the case at High Court 11 in Onopa, Yenagoa, on Friday, Justice Patience Ziofa Diri found […] The post Bayelsa Court Gives Death Penalty To Taxi Driver’s Killers After 23 Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Buhari’s Govt Launched Manhunt Against My Officials In 2015” – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has accused the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of targeting key figures from his government shortly after he left office in 2015. Jonathan made the claims on Thursday during the public presentation of a memoir, “OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3bn Nigerian Oil Block”, authored by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed […] The post “Buhari’s Govt Launched Manhunt Against My Officials In 2015” – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NNPC CEO Hints At Possible Sale Of Refineries After Rehabilitation Setbacks

Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has hinted at a possible sale of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries due to mounting challenges in the ongoing rehabilitation process. Ojulari, who spoke during an interview with Bloomberg at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria on Friday, admitted that the […] The post NNPC CEO Hints At Possible Sale Of Refineries After Rehabilitation Setbacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency

The presidency has said that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comment at a book launch was not about the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the launch of ‘OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block,’ a book by former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Shettima had said […] The post Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs 

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased investment in Africa’s creative economy, spotlighting the continent’s potential to capture a larger share of the global $2 trillion creative market. These calls were made at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) which convened designers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and tech experts […] The post LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Customs hands over 25 containers of illicit drugs, expired food worth N9.2bn to NAFDAC

By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, on Friday, handed over 25 seized containers laden with unregistered and prohibited products to officers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The containers contained illicit drugs and expired food imported into Apapa Port and were all seized with a […] The post Customs hands over 25 containers of illicit drugs, expired food worth N9.2bn to NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate, in a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Thursday passed the Bill for an Act to Establish the Police Service Commission Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.564)  but not without heated exchanges on the floor, particularly between Edo North Lawmaker, Senator […] The post Senate: Bill to establish Police Service Commission Training Institute scales third reading amid Oshiomhole’s strong reservations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Adoke, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. In a statement issued by […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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