41 m. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria popularly called Shi’ites group, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army to release their detained members, including no fewer than 60 minors allegedly arrested and detained, or face legal action. The demand was made on Friday at a press briefing by the Shi’ites’ legal team led by Read More

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9 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lynched travellers: PFN demands action, warns against retaliation

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to speak out against reprisals for the 16 travellers that were killed by a vigilante group in Edo State. Oke advised the state incumbents to cooperate Read More

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13 h. ago Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm

Tribune Online Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm It can be recalled that the multi-billion Naira remodelled Government House was commissioned by the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on 18th May 2024. Bauchi govt house: Christian group passes vote of confidence in firm Tribune Online

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21 h. ago U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder

The United States has called for transparency and swift justice in the murder of Catholic priest Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was tragically killed in Kaduna, Nigeria. The U.S. expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation and […] The post U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory

Governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has insisted that he will be heading to Court of Appeal to challenge the verdict affirming Monday Okpebholo as governor. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the state’s Election Tribunal on Monday, dismissed Ighodalo’s petition against the victory of Governor Okpebholo on Wednesday, in […] The post Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Fostering altruistic elite consensus in Nigeria: A path to sustainable development

Nigeria’s journey since returning to democratic governance in 1999 reveals a persistent challenge: the absence of an altruistic elite consensus read more Fostering altruistic elite consensus in Nigeria: A path to sustainable development

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55 h. ago FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments

The Federal Government has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ramp up investments in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided every necessary incentive to ensure seamless and profitable operations. This was made known in a statement signed by the SA […] The post FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago “Nigeria Economy Would’ve Been Better Under My Watch In Two Years Unlike That Of Tinubu” – Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has berated President Bola Tinubu’s led administration over its approach to Nigeria’s economy. Obi also accused Tinubu’s government over implementing economic policies, saying that are responsible for hardship facing many Nigerians. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Arise TV, the former governor of Anambra State faulted […] The post “Nigeria Economy Would’ve Been Better Under My Watch In Two Years Unlike That Of Tinubu” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago 2face Idibia, lover Natasha arrive Edo governorship poll tribunal

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nigerian artist, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, on Wednesday stormed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja with his lover Natasha Osawaru, the legislator for the Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly. The tribunal is set to deliver judgment on the petition the People’s Democratic […] The post 2face Idibia, lover Natasha arrive Edo governorship poll tribunal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu

Philip Shaibu, former Edo State Deputy Governor, revealed he never had faith in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership, even before they took office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu’s skepticism would later prove prophetic, as their relationship deteriorated over time. In 2024, Shaibu’s ambition to succeed Obaseki led to a bitter fallout, resulting in his impeachment and […] The post “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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4 d. ago ‘No Food For The Boy’ – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Seeks Imo Governor’s Help In Paternity Drama

Hellen Ati, the controversial woman claiming to have a child with celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest, has called on Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to intervenein her ongoing paternity battle. After accusing Cubana Chief Priest of being the father of her child, Hellen has been embroiled in a DNA dispute with him for months. The […] The post ‘No Food For The Boy’ – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Seeks Imo Governor’s Help In Paternity Drama appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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4 d. ago Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts

Tribune Online Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Despite the 22 million units of housing deficit in Nigeria, over N9 trillion worth of building projects are tied down in abandonment, experts in the built environment have said. Some of these projects lying wasting across the states of the federation, experts said, were mostly abandoned housing projects initiated by the federal government’s ministries, departments […] Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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