By John Ogunsemore Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army have neutralised members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during operations in Osina, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 34 Artillery Brigade, Captain Joseph Akubo […] The post Two soldiers killed as troops neutralise ESN fighters, recover weapons in Imo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Saturday, apologised for the “tragic” downing of an Azerbaijan plane in Russian airspace, but refused to blame his country for the crash that has so far killed 38 people and injured several others. Russia has come under intense criticism, especially from Ukraine, which alleged that Russia had a hand in […]

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, has launched an annual lecture series that will research, explore and promote Igbo history, culture and values. Titled after the Obi of Onitsha, the Obi Nnaemeka Annual Public Lecture Series is a landmark initiative is aimed at researching Igbo history, culture, values and traditions as a means of finding the […]

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Renowned Afrobeat singer Tiwa Savage has suggested that she may be stepping away from her music career. The mother of one shared the news on her Instagram story section on Friday. The singer revealed she is currently working on what could be her final studio album. READ MORE: Actor Alex Cross, Wife Embrace Parenthood With […] The post “This Might Be My Last Studio Album” – Tiwa Savage Hints At Retirement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations arrested two ammunition couriers working for terrorists, 256 others and killed another 148 terrorists within the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Saturday, said troops rescued 291 hostages, arrested 51 suspected oil thieves and recovered stolen […]

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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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Adejobi had earlier warned officers against using the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s name to perpetuate fraud, advising the public to report such cases. The post Police Arrest Officers Demanding Money To Investigate Missing Girl In Ogun appeared first on Channels Television.

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The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, has said that the state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, only declared war on “fake” and “devilish” native doctors involved in criminalities such as preparing charms for kidnappers and gunmen. Soludo, during a function in the state recently, declared war on native doctors due to the increasing criminalities in 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 Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, has paid a courtesy visit to the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Achebe. Alexander expressed her gratitude for the warm reception and thanked the monarch for his ongoing support of FRSC in Anambra State. In a press Read More

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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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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 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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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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Ahead of their resumption from the Christmas and New Year holidays in January, the Senate and the House of Representatives have been urged to thoroughly scrutinise next year’s N47.9 trillion federal budget to check leakages, duplication of projects and frivolous requests by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Leaders of some major civil society organisations (CSOs) […]

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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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President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, Frank Onyewekelu, speaks with BIODN BUSARI on the recent killing of his compatriot among other issues facing Nigerian nationals in the country A Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, was recently killed in South Africa. Can you explain the circumstances surrounding his death? Mr Chukwunta was a Nigerian Read More

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Tribune Online Sokoto Airstrike: We’ll investigate causes, ensure justice — Matawalle The  Federal Government says it will conduct a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in  Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area. The Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle, gave this indication while on a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto.  He described what happened in […] Sokoto Airstrike: We’ll investigate causes, ensure justice — Matawalle Tribune Online

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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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Adamu said that even though the DHQ's explanation has brought a bit of clarity, it is yet to address the issue of killing of innocent civilians. The post Sokoto Strikes: DHQ’s Clarification Doesn’t Address ‘Core Issue’ Of Civilians Killing – Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), a social media activist, has alleged that over ₦160 million was stolen from his NGO’s account due to a hacking incident. In an Instagram video shared on Friday, Otse detailed the situation, disclosing that the money had been transferred to an unidentified account. He also stated that one […] The post “One Arrested As NGO Website, Bank Account Hacked; ₦160m Missing” – VeryDarkMan Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sadness over the news of the unprovoked attacks on Anwase community in Kwande Local Government Area, where innocent residents were reportedly murdered. Recall that on Christmas day, December 25, 2024, herdsmen militia invaded and attacked Communities in Kwande, killed 11 persons, […] The post Benue: Alia condemns attack on Anwase community, vows to get perpetrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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Governor of Imo State,  Hope Uzodimma has called on the Nigerian strongmen to make it a point of duty to care for the weak in their midst just as he urged the rich to show benevolence to the poor. Speaking at St. Lima of Rose Catholic Parish, Ozuh Omuma in Orlu Diocese, in Oru east […]

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The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. The post Probe Suggests Azerbaijan Plane Crashed Due To ‘Physical External Interference’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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Tribune Online Tinubu lauds Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at’s contributions to national development PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has commended the contributions of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at to the social and economic development of Nigeria through the establishment of public facilities like schools, hospitals, mosques and mission centres. The president gave the commendation at the jama’at’s 70th Jalsa Salana (Islamic Conference), held in Ilaro, Ogun State. Tinubu, represented by his […] Tinubu lauds Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at’s contributions to national development Tribune Online

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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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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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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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