75 m. ago Guinness World Record: Bash Ali Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As Alleged Corruption Stalls Historic Fight

In a heartfelt letter to President Bola Tinubu, renowned Nigerian boxer Bash Ali has expressed his frustration over alleged corruption within the government that has stalled what could be a historic Guinness World Record Boxing Championship fight in Nigeria. This event aims to be the first of its kind on African soil and promises significant […]

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4 h. ago Dead pregnant woman: Lagos hospital denies requesting N500,000 for treatment

The Lagos private hospital, As Salam Convalescent Centre, located in Iwerekun 1, Ibeju/Lekki, has denied claims that it demanded an upfront payment of N500,000 before offering treatment to a pregnant woman, Kemi, who later died from pregnancy complications. Kemi’s grieving husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, made the allegation in a viral video, accusing the hospital of refusing Read More

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4 h. ago Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has refuted claims that he owes businesswoman Mrs. Tracynither Ohiri N200 million for promotional materials supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi strongly denied the allegations, clarifying that there was no such debt. The accusation had been making the rounds, with Ohiri reportedly seeking payment for the materials […] The post Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes

The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied a viral claim circulating on social media, saying that it has introduced two new denomination, N5,000 and N10,000 notes. In a statement on Thursday, CBN described the report as fake. The purported Whatsapp message quoted one Deputy CBN Governor, Ibrahim Tahir Jr., saying that the move is aimed […] The post CBN Denies Purported Introduction Of N5,000, N10,000 Banknotes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta

The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command. SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursday. Udalor, hired by his cousin to supervise […] The post Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Local refineries importing substandard crude, PETROAN alleges

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says some local refineries are importing substandard crude into Nigeria to cut costs. Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, PETROAN National Publicity Secretary Joseph Obele said the refineries have been importing crude oil with high sulphur content into Nigeria. Asked to mention some of the refineries, Read More

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6 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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6 h. ago Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000

The sixth edition of Akinyemi Law Songwriting Competition has come to a close, with Egbaji Jeremiah Otokeh aka Boy Bajii emerging as the winner, carting home a cash prize of $4,000. While Isreal Uroko aka Ejiyk took the second place, winning $750 in the process, Samuel Ademuyiwa aka Sleemsam came third and smiled away with […] The post Boy Bajii wins Akinyemi Law Songwriting competition’s $4,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG

Tribune Online Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu, has disclosed that corps members who recently completed the national service would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Nafiu made this known during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads of corps producing institutions and other stakeholders on Thursday in […] Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears — NYSC DG Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Court Remands Sierra Leonean For Failing To Declare $90,000 Cash To Customs

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded a Sierra Leonean, Alhaji Ahmed Shaw, in custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) for allegedly failing to declare $90,000 cash in his possession to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). The trial judge, Justice Dipeolu, ordered that Shaw be kept behind bars after he was arraigned […]

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12 h. ago Jigawa: Hadejia Emirate Zakat committee distributes N1.07bn to 185,000 needy people

Tribune Online Jigawa: Hadejia Emirate Zakat committee distributes N1.07bn to 185,000 needy people The Hadejia Emirate Zakat Committee in Jigawa State has collected Obligatory Alms (Zakkat) amounting to ₦1.072 billion and distributed it to 185,000 needy individuals within the emirate during the 2024/25 season (1446AH Islamic Year). Jigawa: Hadejia Emirate Zakat committee distributes N1.07bn to 185,000 needy people Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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13 h. ago My father didn’t kill anyone, son rejects suicide story in triple murder case

The son of a retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, Henry Atideka has dismissed claims that his father allegedly killed three people and committed suicide over a land dispute. He told NAN on Thursday that his late father collapsed and died while on his way to the Badagry Police Station for interrogation. Henry Read More

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13 h. ago I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hit back at those wishing him dead, saying he will sign their condolence letters. Wike’s latest comment comes following rumours that he collapsed last week, with many speculating about his health status. Addressing the rumours after an inspection of four ongoing projects in the […] The post I will write condolence letters for those saying I will die – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments

Tribune Online Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that Bauchi State has a total number of 556,000 zero dose children in Thirteen LGAs thereby putting their chances of survival at risk. Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments Tribune Online

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16 h. ago “Lots Of Wealthy People Don’t Know Zlatan’s Songs” – Portable

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has described his colleague Zlatan Ibile as an up-and-coming artist. He asserted that the ‘Zanku’ singer is not well-known among wealthy individuals because of his music style. During an interview on Echo Room, shared on X on Wednesday, Portable alleged that a car dealer scolded him for feuding […] The post “Lots Of Wealthy People Don’t Know Zlatan’s Songs” – Portable appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago VIDEO: ‘Sex is good, enjoy It,’ female bishop Adejumo tells wives

The Co-Founder of Agape Christian Ministries, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, has called on African women to embrace their sexuality without shame, challenging cultural norms that often suppress women’s desires and limit open discussions about intimacy. Speaking about the importance of healthy and fulfilling marriages in a video which she shared in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Read More

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17 h. ago Bizwoman weeps profusely as salesgirl bolts with N100m jewellery in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A distraught businesswoman has cried out for help after her salesgirl identified simply as Lucy bolted with gold and diamonds worth N100 million from her store. The businesswoman, who owns Flawless Elegance Luxury Jewelry Store, shared her ordeal in a video clip posted on her store’s verified page on Instagram, @Flawless_Elegance_. The […] The post Bizwoman weeps profusely as salesgirl bolts with N100m jewellery in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago VIDEO: Police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered the body of 38-year-old Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer, killed and buried in a shallow grave allegedly by his employees. This was made known in a video statement shared by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday. Udalor, who was employed by his cousin Read More

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17 h. ago Coronation Group equips 1,000 Lagos students with financial skills

Coronation Group has empowered over 1,000 students in Lagos with financial literacy skills, noting that the move is aimed at equipping students with essential financial knowledge, foster responsible money management and long-term wealth-building habits. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Group, Wole Onasanya on Thursday said, Read More

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