70 m. ago African U18/U20 Athletics Championship: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Others Confirm Arrival Dates

As the countdown to the highly anticipated CAA African U18/U20 Athletics Championships Intensifies, excitement is mounting at major Nigerian airports, with just seven days to go until the event kicks off. Leading athletics powerhouses from across Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, have confirmed their travel dates and final team rosters, heightening anticipation […]

Politics

2 h. ago “Return To PDP, Your Efforts In Coalition Group Will Amount To Nothing Without Us” – Bode George Tells Atiku, Others

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has urged former vice president Atiku Abubakar and other angry members of the party, who joined Africa Democratic Congress to return and work for the progress of the party. Mr. George also appealed to ex- senate president, David Mark, the National Chairman of ADC to […] The post “Return To PDP, Your Efforts In Coalition Group Will Amount To Nothing Without Us” – Bode George Tells Atiku, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has warned former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to reject any proposed deals with ex- vice president Atiku Abubakar in 2027. Mr. Onanuga warned that if Obi agree to be running mate with Atiku in 2027 election, he will not get the kind […] The post “Election Deal With Atiku Will Make Peter Obi Lose His Blind Followers” – Tinubu’s Aide Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “Trump Pressurising Nigeria To Accept Venezuelans Prisoners From U.S.” – Foreign Affairs Minister Reveals

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has revealed that President of the United States, Donald Trump is mounting pressure on Nigeria to accept Venezuelan deportees and prisoners. Tuggar also clarified that the fresh 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Nigeria by Trump’s administration may not have anything to do with President Bola Tinubu’s meeting […] The post “Trump Pressurising Nigeria To Accept Venezuelans Prisoners From U.S.” – Foreign Affairs Minister Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Two Undocumented Nigerians Nabbed In Libya For Drug Trafficking

Two undocumented Nigerians have been arrested by Libya’s Counter-Terrorism Forces for allegedly engaging in drug trafficking. In a post shared on Thursday via X (formerly known as Twitter), Migrant Rescue Watch disclosed that the individuals were found with substances such as hashish and a range of hallucinogenic drugs, including Tramadol and Lyrica. During the operation, […] The post Two Undocumented Nigerians Nabbed In Libya For Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Two In Custody As Police Recover Three Stolen Vehicles In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with the recovery of three stolen vehicles from various locations within the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, stated on Thursday that the suspects were arrested through an intelligence-led operation following a vehicle theft report on Tuesday at the Pompomari Bypass in […] The post Two In Custody As Police Recover Three Stolen Vehicles In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Super Eagles Drop One Spot To 44th, Retain Africa’s 5th Position In Latest FIFA World Ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one spot in the latest men’s ranking by world football governing body, FIFA, on Thursday. The three-time African champions are now ranked 44th in the world. Eric Chelle’s side are ranked in fifth position in Africa, at number one is Morocco who are 12th in the world, in second place […] The post Super Eagles Drop One Spot To 44th, Retain Africa’s 5th Position In Latest FIFA World Ranking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago WAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Helps Super Falcons Beat Botswana To Advance To Quarter Finals

Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-final of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu’s side advanced to the last-eight  after defeating Botswana 1-0 in their second group B game on Thursday night. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that a late strike from Chiwendu Ihezuo helped Falcons to grab critical three points […] The post WAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Helps Super Falcons Beat Botswana To Advance To Quarter Finals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Iyabo Ojo Speaks After Protesters Rain Curses On Her Over Mohbad’s Death

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed a trending video showing a group of men publicly wishing her harm and accusing her of obstructing justice in the case of late singer Mohbad. In the viral clip, the men were seen protesting on the streets of Lagos, chanting, “E no go better for Iyabo Ojo,” in reference […] The post Iyabo Ojo Speaks After Protesters Rain Curses On Her Over Mohbad’s Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Transfer: Romano reveals update on Osimhen’s move to Man United

By Seyi Babalola Football transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano has highlighted why Manchester United is unlikely to pursue Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. According to him, the Nigerian striker would not be joining the Premier League club owing to financial reasons. This is amid continuing talk that Osimhen may go to the Premier League. Osimhen is […] The post Transfer: Romano reveals update on Osimhen’s move to Man United appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port Begins Cargo Transhipments To Togo, Ghana, Others

The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has started  international transhipment of cargoes to neighbouring West African countries such as  Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan and Ghana. The Port, on Thursday, disclosed that it initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 TEUs by the end of 2025. […]

Transport

3 h. ago Nigeria’s Crude Grade Price Hits $72/b As Regional Tension Heightens

Crude grade price from Nigeria appreciated above $70 per barrel, marginally higher than the major oil contracts traded on the global oil market. Major oil contracts reached a two-week high yesterday after fresh Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea raised concerns over supply disruptions. On Tuesday, four crew members aboard the Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged […]

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4 h. ago Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos

•Restrict movement By Christopher Oji Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has promised residents of Lagos a peaceful and secure environment for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. He gave the assurance during a press briefing following a coordinated multi-agency “Show of Force” across the state. CP Jimoh […] The post Police promise maximum security ahead of LG elections in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Weakening dollar fuels gains across Nigerian, African stock markets

Nigeria and other major African stock markets are beneficiaries of weakening dollar as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs puts global read more Weakening dollar fuels gains across Nigerian, African stock markets

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8 h. ago How Female UNN Student Was Murdered Over Alleged Sex Payment Dispute

For the Ememem family, June 15, 2025, will forever remain  sad in their memories as it was a day that their daughter, 22-year student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) identified as Deborah Sam-Praise Ememem was allegedly strangled to death over alleged sex payment dispute in a hotel room located at Nsukka. It was […]

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9 h. ago Nigeria’s real estate to hit $2.61trn by year end despite headwinds

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Nigeria’s real estate sector is on a trajectory to hit a market valuation of $2.61 trillion by 2025. The anticipated growth reflects the immense potential embedded in the country’s housing and commercial property landscape. However, despite this promising outlook, the sector is still grappling with numerous structural, economic, and regulatory challenges […] The post Nigeria’s real estate to hit $2.61trn by year end despite headwinds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NNL Super 8: Warri Wolves, Kun Khalifat, Wikki Tourists, Barau FC book NPFL tickets

Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, Barau FC of Kano, Kun Khalifat of Owerri and Warri Wolves Thursday booked tickets to play in the Nigeria Professional Football League in the 2025/2026 season. The Bauchi boys who prior to the deciding encounter have two points from two matches as against Yobe who had four points in their kitty […] The post NNL Super 8: Warri Wolves, Kun Khalifat, Wikki Tourists, Barau FC book NPFL tickets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Gumel invites Nigerians to Olympic Marathon Walk scheduled for July 12

Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, the President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), will sponsor the Olympic Walk as part of the annual Nigeria Engineering Games, reports BSNSports.com.ng. The event is set to take place on July 12, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In a statement to the press in Abuja, Gumel expressed […] The post Gumel invites Nigerians to Olympic Marathon Walk scheduled for July 12 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Naira rises to N1,545/$ in black market as reforms dampen speculation

The naira continued its stable run on Thursday, appreciating against the dollar in the black market as confidence in the read more Naira rises to N1,545/$ in black market as reforms dampen speculation

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12 h. ago NAF jets bombard bandits’ convoy in Kebbi, Zamfara, kill scores

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its air component under Operation FANSAN YAMMA has dealt a devastating blow in a major offensive, killing scores of armed bandits migrating in a convoy along the Kebbi–Zamfara axis. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who made this known, said […] The post NAF jets bombard bandits’ convoy in Kebbi, Zamfara, kill scores appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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