90 m. 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 $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. […]

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2 h. ago 2027: I Won’t Support Any Northern Presidential Candidate – Ortom

The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has declared that he would not support any northern presidential candidate in 2027. Ortom, however, accused the Muhammadu Buhari administration of fuelling the ethnic cleansing in Benue State by armed herders when he preferred the open grazing routes of the 50s over ranching of cattle despite […]

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4 h. ago LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

Lagos State will hold local government elections on July 12. And the state’s election body, LASIEC, has now released the read more LASIEC releases list of candidates for July 12 local government elections

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6 h. ago US, UK, Other Parliaments’ Delegations To Understudy 10th NASS – Reps

House of Representatives has said parliaments in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have indicated readiness to send delegations to Nigeria to understudy the groundbreaking legislative openness model established by the 10th House. House Deputy Spokesperson, Hon. Philip Agbese, who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, said this was based on […]

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10 h. ago Air Peace to suspend flight operations over local gov’t elections

Air Peace airline has announced that it will suspend flight operations into and out of Lagos on Saturday, 12 July read more Air Peace to suspend flight operations over local gov’t elections

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11 h. ago WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles fight back to hold Ghana in opener

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against hosts Ghana’s Black Satellites in their opening match read more WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles fight back to hold Ghana in opener

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12 h. ago COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism

Tribune Online COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism The COAS further emphasised the importance of leveraging the knowledge acquired during the workshop to enhance leadership capabilities in their respective formations. COAS Oluyede urges commanders to hold highest standard of professionalism Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Shallipopi, Davido Light Up Opening Night Of 2025 Afro Nation Festival

Famous Nigerian musicians, Shallipopi and Davido, delivered electrifying performances on the opening night of the 2025 Afro Nation festival. The three-day annual music event, established in 2019 by an entertainment company, celebrates Africa’s rich music and cultural heritage. This year’s edition kicked off on Wednesday night in Portimão, Portugal, with a high-energy start. READ MORE: […] The post Shallipopi, Davido Light Up Opening Night Of 2025 Afro Nation Festival appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “The Name Has Come To Stay” — Rita Edochie Slams Critics Urging May To Drop Estranged Husband’s Surname

Veteran Nollywood actress and member of the Edochie family, Rita Edochie, has sparked reactions online after she openly defended May, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Rita took aim at critics calling for May to stop using the Edochie surname despite her separation from Yul. Blasting the trolls […] The post “The Name Has Come To Stay” — Rita Edochie Slams Critics Urging May To Drop Estranged Husband’s Surname appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana

By Steve Agbota The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has made Nigeria a maritime hub in West and Central Africa, as it began international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan, and Ghana. This is even as the port initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 […] The post $1.5bn Lekki Port begins international transhipment to Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago DPP Persecuting Me Because Of My Property, Developer Tells Judge In Open Court

Justice Samira Bature of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has heard in an open court how the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed Babandoko, was persecuting a property developer, Mr Cecil Osakwe, over the latter’s property. According to Osakwe, the DPP has filed five different charges against him at different courts. […]

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20 h. ago NDDC to revitalise agriculture for sustainable growth in Niger Delta – MD

To hold agriculture summit From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed its determination to unlock the region’s vast agricultural potential to drive sustainable development in the region. The Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, disclosed this at a Youth and Women Conference event in celebration of the 25th anniversary […] The post NDDC to revitalise agriculture for sustainable growth in Niger Delta – MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths

Tribune Online Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths “This is the first of its kind in the South-East, and just the second in..." Enugu Air: Gov Mbah opens floodgate of economic prosperity — Ohanaeze youths Tribune Online

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24 h. ago “I Lost Fame, Money Because I Rejected Film Marketers’ Advances” – Moji Afolayan

Veteran Nollywood actress Moji Afolayan has finally opened up on the reason behind her long absence from the movie industry, revealing she was blacklisted by film marketers after rejecting their sexual advances. Her sudden disappearance had left fans and netizens puzzled for years, with many expressing concern over her whereabouts. However  in a recent interview […] The post “I Lost Fame, Money Because I Rejected Film Marketers’ Advances” – Moji Afolayan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Dangote Expands Petrol Export Footprint To Namibia With 1.6m Barrels Facility

Dangote petroleum refinery is planning to construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa The move underscores the refinery’s ambition to dominate fuel supply in Africa and beyond, potentially reshaping energy trade flows in the region and boosting access to […]

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31 h. ago Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS

• Senate passes 3 concurrence bills from House of Reps The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the National Assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking at the 2025 National Assembly open week in Abuja, yesterday, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would […] The post Speed up constitution review, Conference of speakers urges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its fight against terrorism, banditry and other violent crime has yielded positive results with the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of several arms, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), among other dangerous weapons across the country. This is just as the army has promised to rid the […] The post Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago UPnaija App debuts to expose failed projects, drive accountability

From Idu Jude, Abuja In the face of persistent failures in public project execution across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, Upnaija, a privately owned transparency organisation, has unveiled an innovative app that empowers citizens to track, verify and hold authorities accountable for project implementation at the federal, state and local levels. Briefing the media on […] The post UPnaija App debuts to expose failed projects, drive accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties

Tribune Online BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties Edun emphasised that Nigeria is firmly open for business, highlighting macroeconomic stability and ongoing reforms as a foundation for sustainable private-sector-led growth. BRICS Summit: Ogun hosts investment forum as Nigeria, Brazil deepen economic ties Tribune Online

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