50 m. ago Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia For Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an indigene of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, 1999 would remain a year he never wished had existed – a year fraught with debilitating calamity for him. It was the year he began an endless journey down death’s dark path. It was a year he was […] The post Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls

By Lukman Olabiyi In preparation for today’s local government elections in Lagos State, the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Friday, inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal. The panels, which were formally commissioned during a ceremony held at the Ikeja High Court Conference Room, will sit in two separate […] The post Lagos CJ inaugurates election tribunal panels ahead of council polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta  The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoLTAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to relocate dumpsites located within residential areas to prevent spread of diseases and protect public health. The group made this call in a communiqué issued at the end of its seventh Conference of Public Analysts […] The post Lagos urged to relocate dumpsites from residential areas over disasters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Lagos thrives on diversity: Speaker Obasa praises expatriates’ role in economic development

Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on expatriates in Nigeria to partner the read more Lagos thrives on diversity: Speaker Obasa praises expatriates’ role in economic development

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12 h. ago LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours 

By Emma Njoku The Oniba of Iba Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Sulaimon Raji (Jafo), has urged political actors in the state, especially in the Iba Kingdom, to engage responsibly, follow due process, and shun violence or provocation in tomorrow’s local government elections. The monarch added that only an atmosphere of peace and cooperation can […] The post LGA elections: Lagos monarch calls for peaceful polls, dismisses attack rumours  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence

Tribune Online Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence The Coroner’s Inquest established by the Lagos State Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeats star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has concluded that his demise was caused by... Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Police rescue elderly woman during attempted suicide on Lagos bridge

By John Ogunsemore The police in Lagos have rescued an elderly woman (name withheld) on the cusp of a suicide attempt on the popular Carter Bridge in the state. It was learnt that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the state police command ran into the woman during routine patrol at about 12:20 […] The post Police rescue elderly woman during attempted suicide on Lagos bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls

Tribune Online Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, on Friday inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal in preparation for the forthcoming council elections in the state. Lagos CJ inaugurates election appeal panels ahead of council polls Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Mohbad: Nurse Risks Trial As Coroner Indicts Aloba Family, Music Industry

The Lagos State Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has recommended the prosecution of the unlicensed nurse who administered medical treatment on him in his final hours. The coroner, who made the recommendation while making his findings public on Friday, also called […]

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13 h. ago Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering

Tribune Online Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a businessman, Bayo Adelore, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged involvement in a ₦1 billion fraud. Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG

Tribune Online Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG According to him, the bank discovered that some customers' accounts were debited in a manner other than the pattern familiar to the bank, which led to an internal investigation by the Audit Unit of the bank. Lagos: Court orders forfeiture of properties, cars, N326.4m, $480,000 to FG Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment

Tribune Online Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment The National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON) has passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.... Police pensioners threaten nationwide protest over alleged abandonment Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo

Tribune Online Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians Sanwo-Olu posited that this election is not just a constitutional process, but a powerful expression of their voice and civic responsibility, Come out en masse to participate in Saturday’s LG poll, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians Tribune Online

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15 h. ago LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs 

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased investment in Africa’s creative economy, spotlighting the continent’s potential to capture a larger share of the global $2 trillion creative market. These calls were made at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) which convened designers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and tech experts […] The post LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edo: One killed, three abducted as gunmen attack Catholic seminary

Tribune Online Edo: One killed, three abducted as gunmen attack Catholic seminary Tragedy struck again in the Edo Catholic communion as some gunmen attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary at Edo: One killed, three abducted as gunmen attack Catholic seminary Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Gender Equality Fund Project To Reduce Prevalence Of HIV, TB, Others

The Gender Equality Fund Project has been launched in Lagos State to reduce the prevalence of HIV, TB, and Malaria in the state. The project brought together key stakeholders with the three implementing partner organisations: Sustainable Impact and Development (SID) Initiative, Hall of Care and Good Humanitarian Initiative (HCHI), and Biola Ariyo Youth and Women […]

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16 h. ago Again, Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct 3 Others In Edo Catholic Seminary

Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State, killing an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the school. Three students of the school were also whisked away by the assailants during the incident. LEADERSHIP […]

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17 h. ago Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A late-night ambush on police personnel along the Kadarko–Makurdi Road in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was repelled on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. near the Nasarawa–Benue border, when suspected armed gunmen emerged from the Benue forest […] The post Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Turkish Airlines Named ‘Expatriate Airline Of The Year’ At TEBA 2025

Turkish Airlines has been awarded ‘Expatriate Airline of the Year’ at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), held at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honoir outstanding foreign individuals and […]

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18 h. ago 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has ruled out the possibility of the party fielding a Northerner as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting of the Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Thursday, George said such a move would dishonor the founding […] The post 2027: PDP Won’t Field Northern Presidential Candidate – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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