2 h. ago Serie A: Lookman returns to Atalanta training after meeting head coach

Ademola Lookman resumed training with his Atalanta colleagues on Thursday following a meeting with head coach Ivan Juric. According to Gazetta, the Nigerian rejoined the rest of the group in training after their return to Italy following Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League loss to holders Paris Saint-Germain. Lookman pushed to join Inter Milan in August, and […] The post Serie A: Lookman returns to Atalanta training after meeting head coach appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel’s show suspended indefinitely over Charlie Kirk comments

American television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel has had his late-night show suspended indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. The United States is still reeling from the death of the popular conservative, with celebrities reacting following the shocking assassination. Speaking on the suspension of Kimmel’s show, a spokesperson […] The post Jimmy Kimmel’s show suspended indefinitely over Charlie Kirk comments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago My Music Helped Someone In Psychiatric Home Overcome Depression – Vector

Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper has revealed that his hit collaboration with Goodgirl LA, Early Momo, helped someone at a psychiatric facility cope with depression. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, posted on X on Tuesday, the ‘King Kong’ crooner stressed that music’s impact should go beyond chart success. READ MORE: […] The post My Music Helped Someone In Psychiatric Home Overcome Depression – Vector appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Alleged Murder: Police Detain Akingboye’s Wife, Children, Aides

Detectives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department have detained 10 suspects in connection with the death of the former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Bamidele Akingboye. Those in custody include the wife, four children and five other persons. A reliable police source hinted that the investigation, which is scientific in […]

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16 h. ago CPPE: Consumer confidence still fragile despite inflation slowdown

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that consumer confidence remains weak despite Nigeria’s inflation showing signs of relief. According to the latest figures, headline inflation fell for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, reflecting a steady move toward price stability. However, CPPE noted that persistently high food prices and […] The post CPPE: Consumer confidence still fragile despite inflation slowdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety

Tribune Online Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety The governor noted that 22 out of 23 local governments were hit by severe floods last year, causing.... Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Federal, State, Local Governments Share N2.22trn August Revenue

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its September 2025 meeting chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N2.225 trillion to the three tiers of government as federation allocation for the month of August 2025 from a gross total of N3.635 trillion. […]

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20 h. ago FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has said that over 8.1 million households have so far benefited from its National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), representing a 54 per cent coverage rate as of August 2025. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who disclosed this at a press briefing […] The post FG disburses benefits to 8.1m households under NSIP, targets 15m by December appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs

Tribune Online August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs The gross revenue for the month stood at ₦3.64 trillion, while deductions for the cost of collection amounted to N124.84 billion.... August: Revenue allocation rises as FAAC shares N2.23trn to FG, States, LGs Tribune Online

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24 h. ago FIRS Loses 4 Senior Staff Members To Afriland Towers Fire In Lagos

The management and staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have been thrown into mourning following the death of four staff members in the fire incident that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday. The deceased were working at one of the two FIRS offices located on the sixth and seventh […]

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26 h. ago NBS report, proof of our investment in agriculture sector — Oyebanji

Tribune Online NBS report, proof of our investment in agriculture sector — Oyebanji The NBS, in the monthly release for August, said food prices, which is often the driver of state-level inflation NBS report, proof of our investment in agriculture sector — Oyebanji Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Poor Diagnostic Capacity Driving Misdiagnosis Of Acute Fever In Nigeria – US CDC

The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has raised concerns that limited laboratory diagnostic capacity in Nigeria was leading to the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of Acute Febrile Illnesses (AFIs), resulting in inappropriate treatment and poor patient outcomes. The warning came during a media roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, where the US […]

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28 h. ago NBS Report: Ekiti Confident Interventions Will Reduce High Inflation Rate

Ekiti State government has expressed confidence that its various investment in ease of doing business, road construction and rural electrification will address high inflation rate of the state. The assurance was in reaction to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), revealing that the State recorded an all-item inflation rate […]

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30 h. ago US: Report workers celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death, VP Vance urges employers

Tribune Online US: Report workers celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death, VP Vance urges employers US Vice-President JD Vance has said people who celebrate the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk should be held responsible US: Report workers celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death, VP Vance urges employers Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC

Tribune Online Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 162 deaths recorded across 21 states as of epidemiological week 35, spanning August 25 to 31, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. The NCDC, via its official website on Tuesday, reported 10 new confirmed […] Upsurge in Lassa fever cases as deaths hit 162 in August —NCDC Tribune Online

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35 h. ago CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth

Tribune Online CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a coherent blend of fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms to consolidate the gains recorded from Nigeria’s recent slowdown in inflation. Presenting its policy brief on the August 2025 inflation figures, Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, […] CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Central Securities Clearing System Records N2.11trn Transactions

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has reported an impressive execution of N2.112 trillion in securities transactions between May and August 2025, representing a 138.44 per cent increase compared to N885.93 billion recorded during the same period in 2024. The total volume encompassed 95.66 billion units of securities executed across 2.064 million deals between May […]

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51 h. ago Adeyanju Begs Patience Jonathan To Drop Jewellery Theft Case Against Ex

Human rights lawyer, Mr Deji Adeyanju has appealed to former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan to withdraw an ongoing case over alleged theft of jewellery on compassionate grounds, following the reported death in prison custody of one of the accused persons, Sahabi Liman. Adeyanju made the plea in an open letter titled: “Open Letter by […]

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55 h. ago Engineer Reveals How He Designed Giant Pot For Hilda Baci’s Guinness Jollof Rice Feat

An engineer named Olalecks Tech has shared details on how he crafted the giant pot used by celebrity chef Hilda Baci for her Guinness World Record attempt in Lagos. On August 24, 2025, Olalecks shared a series of TikTok videos detailing the journey of creating the pot, covering everything from the design stage to its […] The post Engineer Reveals How He Designed Giant Pot For Hilda Baci’s Guinness Jollof Rice Feat appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Nigeria Ready For New Investment, Tinubu Reforms Showing Results — Shettima

This is as the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday said the inflation rate eased to 20.12 per cent in August 2025. The post Nigeria Ready For New Investment, Tinubu Reforms Showing Results — Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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