2 hours ago Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos

Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has dismissed reports of a ₦160 million fraud involving well-known social media activist, Verydarkman (VDM). The rumours began after VDM alleged in a video that his NGO’s website had been hacked, resulting in the loss of funds meant for charitable projects. He further claimed that he was going to Jos to […] The post Dammy Krane Dismisses ₦160m NGO Missing Funds, Alleges Verydarkman Is Renovating School In Jos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 hours ago BREAKING: 120 confirmed dead, dozens missing in South Korean plane crash

Tribune Online BREAKING: 120 confirmed dead, dozens missing in South Korean plane crash A devastating plane crash in South Korea has resulted in at least 120 confirmed deaths, with dozens more reported missing. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport. The flight was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, all of […] BREAKING: 120 confirmed dead, dozens missing in South Korean plane crash Tribune Online

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7 hours ago NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has responded to recent claims suggesting that its employment practices and leadership appointments are influenced by ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. This is in response to an article by Farooq Kperogi, which raised concerns about the impact of ethnicity on the leadership structure of NNPC. […] The post NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion –Soneye, spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 hours ago Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto

Pays condolence visit to Namadi in Jigawa over demise of mother, son From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the families and people of Sokoto for the death of some villagers who reportedly lost their lives on December 25, 2024, when the military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent […] The post Shettima apologises, commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 hours ago NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion – Spokesperson

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has refuted recent claims suggesting that its employment practices and leadership appointments are influenced by ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. This response comes in the wake of an article by Farooq Kperogi, which raised concerns about the impact of ethnicity on the leadership structure of […] The post NNPC employments, appointments not influenced by ethnicity, religion – Spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 hours ago Plane crash: Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility

Tribune Online Plane crash: Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility President Vladimir Putin has expressed regret over the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane on Christmas Day, describing the incident as a tragic occurrence, but refraining from admitting any responsibility on Russia’s part. In a statement issued by the Kremlin on Saturday, it was revealed that Putin had spoken with Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, marking […] Plane crash: Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility Tribune Online

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20 hours ago Portable Accuses VeryDarkMan Of Alleged Theft Of ₦160m NGO Funds, Demands Wrestling Duel

Nigerian singer Portable has issued a stern warning to VeryDarkMan over allegations of mismanaging ₦160 million donated to his non-governmental organization, Martins Vincent Otse Initiative. This follows VeryDarkMan’s claim that hackers stole ₦160 million from his NGO’s website, leaving only ₦20 million untouched. Portable, known for his outspoken nature, has challenged VeryDarkMan to a wrestling […] The post Portable Accuses VeryDarkMan Of Alleged Theft Of ₦160m NGO Funds, Demands Wrestling Duel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 hours ago Sokoto airstrikes: We are sorry, Shettima apologies to victims’ families

Vice President Kashim Shettima has tendered an apology to the families of victims affected by the recent bombing in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The airstrikes, carried out on Wednesday, December 25, targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in two communities within the area but tragically claimed the lives of ten Read More

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26 hours ago Sokoto residents dismiss Niger leader’s claims of French military presence

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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29 hours 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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21 hours ago Putin Apologises For Azerbaijani Plane Crash, Mum On Russia ‘Complicity’

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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31 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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21 hours ago Several Airlines Cancel Flights To Russia After Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

Moscow has declined to comment on reports the plane could have been accidentally shot down by its air defence. The post Several Airlines Cancel Flights To Russia After Azerbaijan Airlines Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 hours ago Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics

Tribune Online Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at some of his critics in Rivers State who claimed he has not attracted any projects to Rivers State as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP End of Year thanksgiving held in Ochigna town […] Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Tribune Online

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23 hours ago Military airstrike not responsible for death of civilians in Sokoto — DHQ

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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33 hours ago University students should graduate as intentional job creators – Pastor Bassey James

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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33 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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