Nigerian entrepreneur Linus Williams, popularly known as Blord, has criticised media personality VeryDarkMan after N160 million mysteriously disappeared from his NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organization) account. In an Instagram update on Friday, VDM revealed that hackers had compromised the website set up for the NGO, leading to the unauthorized withdrawal of the funds. He shared that a […] The post “Fear The Loyalty Of A Poor Man” – Blord Accuses Verydarkman Of Theft Over Missing NGO Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing rapper Speed Darlington, has accused singer Burna Boy of leveraging his influence to keep his client in police detention, despite a court order for his release. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Alieke alleged that powerful individuals were involved in the case. He argued that if Burna Boy believed […] The post Lawyer Alleges Burna Boy Using Influence To Prolong Speed Darlington’s Detention Despite Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP PLC), one of Nigeria’s leading premium coatings and innovative building solutions, has said that read more We’re addressing a critical need while empowering homeowners – CAP Plc

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Tribune Online If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Mr Gbenga Olayiwole, the National Programme Coordinator for Rotary International’s Polio Plus Programme in Nigeria and a member of the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at a symposium organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget, the National Guild of Editors and the Diamond Award for […] If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Tribune Online

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By Adewale Sanyaolu The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch (PTD), of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has expressed  displeasure over the exclusion of its members from the CNG scheme aimed at providing cheaper fuel options. The Union informed the Federal Government through the implementation agency-  Presidential  Compressed Natural Gas Initiative(PCNGi) that […] The post Petroleum tanker drivers express displeasure over exclusion from CNG scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Tribune Online ‘Grassroot communities in Northern Nigeria facing significant marginalisation’ A civil society activist, Mohammed Chiroma Hassan, has asserted that communities at the grassroots level in Northern Nigeria are often faced with significant marginalisation, including lack of access to government resources and exclusion from decision-making processes. He made the assertion while facilitating the empowerment of various community members in Bauchi with essential skills to promote […] ‘Grassroot communities in Northern Nigeria facing significant marginalisation’ Tribune Online

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Tribune Online Military airstrike not responsible for death of civilians in Sokoto — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the death of 10 villagers in Sokoto was not directly caused by a military airstrike, but rather by a secondary explosion triggered by the destruction of a terrorist logistics base. According to Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the airstrike was a precision-guided operation targeting the […] Military airstrike not responsible for death of civilians in Sokoto — DHQ Tribune Online

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised concerns over the increasing number of flight disruptions recorded in September and October 2024, urging airlines to prioritize passenger rights and improve operational efficiency.  read more Amid 5,225 delays, 190 cancellations in 2 months, NCAA demands airlines uphold passenger rights

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The Defence Headquarters has clarified that the deaths of 10 villagers in Sokoto State on Christmas Day were caused by a secondary explosion. read more Military clarifies civilian deaths in Sokoto airstrike, blames secondary explosion at terrorist base

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Residents of border communities in Sokoto have dismissed allegations of the presence of the French Army in the area. Recall that the Head of the Military Junta in the Niger Republic, in a recently circulated video, accused President Bola Tinubu and some members of his administration of colluding with the French Army to attack Niger. Read More

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Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Although he did not reveal the Read More

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The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended a 27-year-old automobile technician, Abiodun Ajao. He was accused of stealing and dismantling a customer’s vehicle with the license plate Lagos BDG 956-FJ. Dyke Ogbonnaya, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun NSCDC Command, confirmed this in a statement issued on […] The post NSCDC Arrests Lagos Mechanic In Ogun For Dismantling Stolen Car To Sell Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Nigeria Police Force assured all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. The post Report Misconduct Of Police Officers To Their Superiors, NPF Tell Public appeared first on Channels Television.

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Friday, expressed concern over the high rate of flight delays and cancellations in the country. According to the Acting Director-General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, a total of “190 domestic flights” were cancelled between September and October 2024, while “5,225 flights” were delayed. Najomo revealed that in September 2024, […] The post 190 Domestic Flights Cancelled In Two Months, 5,225 Delayed – NCAA Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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By John Ogunsemore The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said some policemen in Ogun State have been arrested for demanding money before facilitating the tracking of a missing seven-year-old girl, Mercy Akande. Adejobi disclosed this on Saturday. Akande is the daughter of a female Point-of-Sale (PoS) operator reported missing after being allegedly […] The post Police arrest officers for demanding money to facilitate tracking of missing Ogun girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given the green light for MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited from its network due to unpaid interconnect charges. This decision was made after Exchange Telecommunications failed to provide sufficient justification for non-payment of the interconnect charges. According to Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Exchange Telecommunications […] The post NCC Gives MTN Green Light To Disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Over Unpaid Debt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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

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Tribune Online NCAA boss meets Nigerian airlines, laments effects of flight delays, cancellations on passengers Determined to tackle the menace of flight delays and cancellations by the airlines in Nigeria, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has held a crucial meeting with the airline operators and other relevant stakeholders. At a meeting held at the premises of the regulatory authority at its Lagos head office at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, […] NCAA boss meets Nigerian airlines, laments effects of flight delays, cancellations on passengers Tribune Online

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has insisted that its airstrikes in Sokoto targeted and struck the Lakurawa terrorist group and its logistics base leading to a secondary explosion that killed some villagers. The Military High Command said the location was confi`rmed as a terrorists’ hideout and the troops struck with precision, adding that its airstrikes did […]

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Nigeria and Ghana will compete for honours again but this time in table tennis as the game’s players in diaspora are set to stage a two-day event in Ibadan. After the hostilities in football between the two countries, top ping pongers from both countries will converge at Ibadan Recreation Club for the invitational tournament billed […]

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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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The price for a key ingredient to make Nigeria’s favorite jollof rice dish more than doubled to a record this read more Bloomberg: For Nigerians, price of rice now barometer of how their government is faltering

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the death of 10 civilians in Sokoto State was caused by secondary explosions, not direct military airstrikes. This explanation comes after the Sokoto State government reported that two military fighter jets mistakenly dropped bombs on Gidan Bisa village, Silame Local Government Area, killing at least 10 civilians on […] The post ‘Secondary Explosions, Not Airstrikes, Killed 10 Civilians in Sokoto’ – Defence Headquarters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Ibadan stampede: Organizers are innocent, let them go — Primate Ayodele begs FG The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to let go of the organisers of the Ibadan children’s Christmas party that led to a stampede, killing more than 30 children. The organisers, Oriyomi Hamzat and Ooni’s Ex-wife, Olori Naomi Silekunola have been arrested and are […] Ibadan stampede: Organizers are innocent, let them go — Primate Ayodele begs FG Tribune Online

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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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In 1996, a pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, administered a drug known as Trovan to children in Kano State, leading to deaths and permanent disability. Twenty-eight years after the incident, survivors lament how their lives have been negatively altered, writes VICTOR AYENI In 1996, Nigeria experienced the worst outbreak of meningitis which swept through the northern part Read More

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has insisted that its airstrike in Sokoto targeted and struck Lakurawa terrorists group alongside its logistics base leading to secondary explosion that killed villagers. The Military High Command said the location was confirmed as a terrorist hideout and struck with precision, adding that no civilian was killed in the military airstrike. […]

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Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the forum’s condolences to the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, over the loss of his son, Abdulwahab, in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road, on Thursday, just a day after the loss of the governor’s mother, Hajia Maryam […] The post Southern Governors Forum condoles with Jigawa gov on son, mom’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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A few days back, the Sokoto Government said ten villagers were killed and others injured after military strikes in the Silame Local Government Area of the state.  The post Sokoto Strikes: DHQ Blames ‘Secondary Explosion’ For Death Of ‘About 10 Persons’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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At least 10 civilians lost their lives in an airstrike on two villages in Sokoto State on Wednesday, leaving communities in mourning. read more 10 Civilians dead in Sokoto military airstrike amid efforts to target terrorists

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Niccolò Machiavelli, a Florentine diplomat, author, philosopher, once postulated, “The end justifies the means”, arguing that if a goal is read more How Lookman, Nnadozie, Falcons, tweaked Nigeria’s football narrative in 2024

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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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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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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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By Okorie Uguru   The 10-day IPADA Initiative festival 2024 which started at the beginning of the month has ended. It was marked with fanfare at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ikegun in Lagos. Participants who attended the inaugural edition from different parts of the world experienced rich African culture on display, and also […] The post IPADA Initiative 2024 showcases Africa, creates business opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has charged Sokoto State residents to expose any criminals especially terrorists disturbing the state. General Musa warned civilians living with suspected Boko Haram or Lakurawa members to desist from such acts or face the consequences of their actions. He added that the military would not take responsibility […] The post Accidental Strikes: CDS Warns Sokoto Residents Against Harbouring Criminals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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By Okorie Uguru   The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to enhance safety and security across the nation’s waterways. Speaking at a technical meeting with boat manufacturers in Abuja, […] The post NIWA urges Nigerians to avoid rickety boats, calls for passage of Coastal Guards bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned civilians living with suspected criminals to desist from such act or face the consequences of their actions. He stated this while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto, during his visit to the Troops of Operation FASAN YANMA at 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto. […] The post Sokoto airstrike: CDS urges civilians to avoid harbouring suspected criminals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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By Enyeribe Ejiogu The decision of the First Lady to initiate the Every Home a Garden competition, which saw a winner emerge recently from Borno State to claim the first prize of N25 million, has fired up other women and numerous agropreneurs to launch plans for commercial cultivation of vegetables and food crops. Educational institutions […] The post University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The London-based New African magazine on Friday released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman […] The post 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024: Lookman joins Tinubu, Dangote on prestigious list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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