3 hours ago Shattered dreams: Victims share harrowing tales of life after road crashes

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, there were over 6,536 deaths involved in several accidents from 2023 till date, while 26,783 commercial vehicles were confiscated following accidents last year, as reported by the Federal Road Safety Commission. This unending calamity has shattered dreams beyond redemption, writes TEMITOPE AINA The goal of Omolola Ogunlaja, 33, Read More

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7 hours ago Osun Governor Pardons Man Sentenced To Death For Stealing Chicken, 52 Others

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday, granted pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a chicken and eggs in 2010. This decision comes after Olowookere’s story went viral, sparking widespread public outcry. Olowookere’s parents had claimed that their son was wrongly accused and arrested by police officers from […] The post Osun Governor Pardons Man Sentenced To Death For Stealing Chicken, 52 Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 hours ago Commuters in S’East groan over fare hikes, multiple police, military checkpoints

Commuters in Imo and Abia states travelling for the Christmas celebration and other private purposes have cried out over the astronomical hike in fares by transporters. They also bemoaned the longer travelling time and stress occasioned by the “numerous” military and police checkpoints mounted at close range on the various routes in the South-East states. […] The post Commuters in S’East groan over fare hikes, multiple police, military checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 hours ago 2027: “Tinubu Is Doing Well, All Alliances Against Him Will End In Futility” – Doyin Okupe Tells Opposition Groups

Former Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his performance. Mr. Okupe claimed that it will be very  difficult for opposition parties to unseat President Tinubu in 2027, due to his current score card. The former presidential aide also noted that every alliances formed against Tinubu […] The post 2027: “Tinubu Is Doing Well, All Alliances Against Him Will End In Futility” – Doyin Okupe Tells Opposition Groups appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 hours ago “Women Dating Older Men In Their 20s Leave Them Single At 30” – Kanayo O. Kanayo

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared his perspective on why numerous women remain single in their 30s. He attributed their singleness to the decisions they made earlier in life. According to him, the majority of single women in their 30s dated married older men in their 20s while turning off younger potential husbands. […] The post “Women Dating Older Men In Their 20s Leave Them Single At 30” – Kanayo O. Kanayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 hours ago Timeline to appeal judgement nullifying Olaleye’s rape conviction expires Saturday

Tribune Online Timeline to appeal judgement nullifying Olaleye’s rape conviction expires Saturday The Lagos State Government has not filed any appeal against the Court of Appeal’s judgement that nullified Dr Femi Olaleye’s rape conviction, contrary to the expectations of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that called for an appeal. Dr Olaleye, a medical practitioner and the managing director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, was charged with child defilement […] Timeline to appeal judgement nullifying Olaleye’s rape conviction expires Saturday Tribune Online

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11 hours ago Yuletide: FCT CP inspects recreational centres to assess security measures

In a bid to ensure public safety during the festive season, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, CP Olatunji Disu, conducted an operational visit to key recreational centres in Abuja on Thursday. The inspection tour covered popular spots, including Millennium Park, Jabi Park, Lugbe Shoprite, and Magic Land Amusement Park, which typically Read More

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11 hours ago Kidnapped Anambra lawmaker’s vehicle recovered, rescue operation ongoing – Police

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered the vehicle of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, who was abducted on Tuesday night. Azuka was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen along Ugwunapampa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for the Christmas holiday. In a press statement on Read More

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11 hours ago Man slits friend’s throat after robbing him of N200,000 at burial ground

Tribune Online Man slits friend’s throat after robbing him of N200,000 at burial ground Usman Tijani, a 19-year-old student of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), was attacked on Tuesday by his friend, who lured him to a burial ground and slit his throat. According to a family member, the victim, who operates a Point of Sale (POS) business, was allegedly lured by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, […] Man slits friend’s throat after robbing him of N200,000 at burial ground Tribune Online

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13 hours ago Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara

Tribune Online Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, the former Governor of Zamfara State and current representative for Zamfara West Senatorial District, has launched the first phase of a housing reconstruction project for flood victims in Gummi town. The project, aimed at rebuilding over 4,000 homes, was flagged off on December 25, 2024. During his visit, Yari, who was […] Floods: Senator Yari begins construction of over 4,000 houses in Gummi, Zamfara Tribune Online

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13 hours ago Sokoto Gov’t Donates N20m To Military Airstrike Victims’ Families As Tambuwal Seeks Justice

The Sokoto State government has donated the sum of N20million to the families of the victims of Wednesday’s accidental bombing on civilian communities in Sokoto State.   This was disclosed when political gladiators in the State stormed Silame local government area of the State to attend the burial of victims of the alleged military airstrikes […]

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14 hours ago Ibadan Stampede: “I Pray God Sets You Free” – Bobrisky Expresses Support For Queen Naomi

Renowned Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky has shown support for estranged wife of Ooni of Ife, queen Naomi, who was arrested following a tragic incident at a charity event she organised in Ibadan. The event, aimed at providing giveaways, drew an overwhelming crowd but ended in disaster when a stampede occurred, claiming the lives of several children. […] The post Ibadan Stampede: “I Pray God Sets You Free” – Bobrisky Expresses Support For Queen Naomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 hours ago Christmas: “Tinubu’s Reforms Beginning To Yield Results, 2025 Will Be Better” – Ganduje Tells Nigerians

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Kano State, called for more support for the President amid hardship facing the country. Ganduje in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, on Wednesday, […] The post Christmas: “Tinubu’s Reforms Beginning To Yield Results, 2025 Will Be Better” – Ganduje Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 hours ago VIDEO: Parents who smuggled kids to Ibadan Funfair should be held responsible for stampede – Femi Branch

Nollywood actor Femi Branch has spoken out following the stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, last week, which resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, mostly children. The stampede occurred during an event at the Islamic High School in the Bashorun area, organized by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife. Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi. Read More

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16 hours ago Police keeping Speed Darlington in custody despite court order, says Deji Adeyanju

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has stated that the police have refused to grant bail to rapper Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, despite the Federal High Court in Abuja’s bail decision issued on Monday, December 23. The rapper has been in police custody since November 27, when he was re-arrested by Nigerian police in […] The post Police keeping Speed Darlington in custody despite court order, says Deji Adeyanju appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 hours ago Insecurity: COAS Oluyede salutes courage, dedication of frontline troops in Maiduguri 

Tribune Online Insecurity: COAS Oluyede salutes courage, dedication of frontline troops in Maiduguri  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the courage and dedication of frontline troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State. This was stated in a press release provided to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. […] Insecurity: COAS Oluyede salutes courage, dedication of frontline troops in Maiduguri  Tribune Online

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18 hours ago Ibadan stampede: Femi Branch demands prosecution of parents who smuggled kids into event

By John Ogunsemore Nollywood actor, Femi Branch has demanded the arrest and prosecution of parents who smuggled their children into the event where a stampede claimed over 40 lives in Ibadan, Oyo State. Branch made the call in a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday. Daily Sun reports that no fewer than 35 children died […] The post Ibadan stampede: Femi Branch demands prosecution of parents who smuggled kids into event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 hours ago Driver Flees After Crashing Into Christian Procession In Gombe, 22 Injured

22 persons were injured after a vehicle crashed into a Christian procession in the Tumfure town, close to Gombe, on Wednesday, according to the Gombe State Police Command. In a statement to reporters, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, stated that no fatalities had been reported in the incident, and that the injured were being […] The post Driver Flees After Crashing Into Christian Procession In Gombe, 22 Injured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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