48 minutes ago Apologise or face legal action, Mohbad’s brother tells Yomi Fabiyi, others

Adura, younger brother of the late singer, Ileri-Oluwa Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad, yesterday sought a public apology from actor Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others for allegedly having unauthorized access to his personal tiktok account and using same to disrepute him. Adura made this known during an encounter with journalists in Lagos, where he […] The post Apologise or face legal action, Mohbad’s brother tells Yomi Fabiyi, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 hours ago Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims

Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody despite a court ruling ordering his release. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “There is no gainsaying that there are a lot of Read More

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68 minutes ago ‘How can a building be marked for demolition without having been subjected it to any test?’: Residents accuse govt agency, landlords, property developers of extortion, harassment

Tribune Online ‘How can a building be marked for demolition without having been subjected it to any test?’: Residents accuse govt agency, landlords, property developers of extortion, harassment SUBAIR MOHAMMED writes on the alleged extortion racket involving Lagos landlords and a government agency. RESIDENTS of Apapa Road in Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State have accused the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) of allegedly colluding with some influential individuals to forcibly evacuate and demolish buildings which they occupy as tenants. […] ‘How can a building be marked for demolition without having been subjected it to any test?’: Residents accuse govt agency, landlords, property developers of extortion, harassment Tribune Online

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5 hours ago My brother’s injuries showed police tortured him to death– Sibling of man who died in Kwara cell

Ismail Jimoh, elder brother of late Abdulqadir Jimoh, the 35-year-old poultry farmer who died in Kwara State Police Command cell, speaks to TUNDE OYEKOLA about the circumstances that led to his brother’s arrest by the Kwara State Police Command and his death What is your relationship with Jimoh Abdulqadir who allegedly died in a police Read More

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2 hours ago Catholic Priest Killed, Retired Bishop, Lawmaker Still Missing In Anambra

A Catholic priest at the Nnewi Diocese in Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Tobias, was shot dead by gunmen on Boxing Day. The incident, according the chancellor of the diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, happened between 7pm and 8pm on the Onitsha -Owerri Expressway in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state. Fr. Tobias’s killing […]

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13 hours ago Zelensky Calls For ‘Thorough Investigation’ Into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

The Ukrainian President also addressed reports the plane was hit by a Russian air defence missile, pointing to "clear visual evidence" of Russian involvement. The post Zelensky Calls For ‘Thorough Investigation’ Into Azerbaijan Airlines Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 hours ago Presidency, Sokoto Border Communities Dismiss Niger’s Allegations Against Nigeria

The Presidency has dismissed accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, that President Bola Tinubu was collaborating with France to destabilise his country. The special adviser to the president on policy communication, Daniel Bwala, described the claims as baseless and divisive in a video shared on his verified X account. “The choice of language […]

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13 hours ago Secondary explosion, not military airstrike killed Sokoto villagers – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has maintained that its airstrike in Sokoto State on Christmas Day targeted only the Lakurawa terrorist group and its logistics base leading to a secondary explosion that allegedly killed some villagers. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this known, explained that […] The post Secondary explosion, not military airstrike killed Sokoto villagers – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 hours ago Allegation Of Nigeria, France Collusion To Destabilise Niger Baseless — Presidency

The Presidency has again rejected accusations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging collaboration between President Bola Tinubu with France to destabilise his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, in a video shared on his verified X account, described the claims as baseless and divisive. “The choice of language […]

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21 hours ago Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Terrorist In Taraba, Recover Weapons

Investigations revealed that Yakubu, a food vendor, was involved in harboring Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba State for terrorist activities. The post Troops Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Terrorist In Taraba, Recover Weapons appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 hours ago Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Presidency has dismissed claims by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing President Bola Tinubu of colluding with France to destabilize his country. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the allegations as baseless propaganda, designed to create chaos and incite bad blood in northern […] The post Tchiani’s allegation of Tinubu’s collusion with France meant to sow chaos in northern Nigeria – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 hours ago “Police Defying Court Order To Release Speed Darlington” – Adeyanju Alleges

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has alleged that the Nigerian police are stalling the release of rapper Speed Darlington, despite a federal high court order. The rapper was arrested on November 27 during a performance at a show in Owerri, Imo State. He was accused of cyberstalking Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. Adeyanju and Stan Alieke, […] The post “Police Defying Court Order To Release Speed Darlington” – Adeyanju Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 hours ago Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has stated that Nigeria’s relationship with France is strictly economic and has no military implications. Ribadu, who made the clarification during an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, was reacting to an allegation made by the leader of Niger’s military junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Tchiani alleged that Nigeria allowed […] The post Nigeria’s relationship with France has no military implications – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 hours ago Police Capture Suspected Kidnapper In Anambra, Recover Weapons, Stolen SUV

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old kidnapping and armed robbery suspect, Pablo Mamu, originally from Delta State but operating in communities within the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that operatives recovered a locally-made pistol, one 9mm live ammunition, eight […] The post Police Capture Suspected Kidnapper In Anambra, Recover Weapons, Stolen SUV appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 hours ago Abia Govt gives reasons for recovery of schools handed over to missions

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has given reasons it embarked on the recovery of some schools handed over to missions and churches in the state. The administration of former Governor Theodore Orji had handed over the schools previously owned by missions back to them for anticipated effective running. However, recently, Abia Government began […] The post Abia Govt gives reasons for recovery of schools handed over to missions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 hours ago Desperate politicians dragging Nigeria into acrimony with Niger Republic – Arewa Think Tank

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has noted that desperate politicians in the country were behind the allegations by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming that Nigeria was colluding with France to destabilize his country. However, in a statement on Friday by the Convener of ATT, […] The post Desperate politicians dragging Nigeria into acrimony with Niger Republic – Arewa Think Tank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 hours ago Block Announces Winner in TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference, Highlighting Innovation in Payments across Africa

Emmanuel Kufre from Nigeria awarded $15,000 in BTC Nairobi, Kenya [11th December 2024] – Block, Inc, the global technology company read more Block Announces Winner in TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference, Highlighting Innovation in Payments across Africa

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17 hours ago ‘Baseless’, Ribadu Denies Niger’s Terrorism Allegations Against Nigeria

General Tchiani had claimed Nigeria was setting up a military camp in the north, in an area between Munguno and Baga in Borno State, allegedly codenamed “Canada,” and that French troops were stationed there near Niger’s border. The post ‘Baseless’, Ribadu Denies Niger’s Terrorism Allegations Against Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 hours ago ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen

Tribune Online ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen Social media users have continued to react to the alleged diversion of funds from the NGO account of popular activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan. Tribune Online reports that the controversial figure, in an Instagram post on Monday, raised the alarm over the hacking of his NGO account, where N180 million was stolen. According to him, […] ‘Politicians will be proud of him,’ reactions as VeryDarkMan claims N180m NGO money stolen Tribune Online

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17 hours ago Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram

Tribune Online Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s response to accusations made by Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, concerning Nigeria’s alleged collaboration with France in destabilising the Sahel region. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, the LND, through its spokesperson Dr Ladan Salihu, criticised the government for […] Northern group demands answers on flow of sophisticated weapons to Boko Haram Tribune Online

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18 hours ago Speed Darlington: I’ve reached out to everyone – Lawyer laments detention

Stan Alieke, one of the lawyers of detained singer, Speed Darlington, has lamented the artiste’s continued detention, saying he has reached out to everyone. Speed Darlington, who was recently granted bail by the Federal High Court, is still in custody after being arrested on November 27 on allegations of cyberstalking Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. […] The post Speed Darlington: I’ve reached out to everyone – Lawyer laments detention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 hours ago Climate change: Bauchi ACReSAL flags off planting of 500 tree seedlings

Tribune Online Climate change: Bauchi ACReSAL flags off planting of 500 tree seedlings The Bauchi State Project Office of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) on Friday flagged off the planting of 500 tree seedlings along the 5-kilometer Atiku Abubakar Road in Bauchi metropolis. The exercise, conducted in collaboration with the State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) and an NGO known as YALI Network Nigeria, aims to mitigate the […] Climate change: Bauchi ACReSAL flags off planting of 500 tree seedlings Tribune Online

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19 hours ago Lagos, Kaduna lead as police nab 23 suspects, recover weapons during Christmas crackdown 

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of 23 suspected armed robbers, hoodlums, and a notorious kidnapper during the Christmas celebration across the country. The arrests were part of heightened anti-crime operations initiated under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to ensure public safety during the holiday season. This was Read More

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20 hours ago VIDEO: My NGO account has been hacked, N160m diverted — VeryDarkMan cries out

Tribune Online VIDEO: My NGO account has been hacked, N160m diverted — VeryDarkMan cries out Popular activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan, has raised the alarm over the hacking of his NGO account, resulting in the diversion of N160 million. In a video shared on his verified Instagram account on Friday, he disclosed that the incident had left him distraught over the past few days. According to him, the funds were […] VIDEO: My NGO account has been hacked, N160m diverted — VeryDarkMan cries out Tribune Online

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21 hours ago FG debunks claims of alliance with France to undermine Niger’s stability

The Federal Government has categorically denied allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani. read more FG debunks claims of alliance with France to undermine Niger’s stability

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22 hours ago “This Could Be Your Brother” – Lawyer Laments Lack Of Support For Speed Darlington Amid Detention

The ongoing detention of singer Speed Darlington by the Nigeria Police, despite a court order granting him bail, has sparked criticism from his legal representative, Stan Alieke. It is worth noting that Speed Darlington, arrested on November 27 for allegedly cyberstalking Grammy Award winner Burna Boy, has spent nearly a month in police custody, a […] The post “This Could Be Your Brother” – Lawyer Laments Lack Of Support For Speed Darlington Amid Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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