35 m. ago LP kicks as NLC seeks Abure, others’ prosecution over forgery allegations

The crisis rocking the Labour Party took a new twist on Monday when the Nigeria Labour Congress wrote the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, demanding the arraignment of the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and three members of the National Working Committee over a protracted case Read More

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35 m. ago Osun communal clashes: Police arrest three for illegal gun possession

Osun State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested three suspects for having in their possession firearms and for breaking restriction orders in communities affected by communal clashes in the state. The command also said exhibits that include guns were recovered from the suspects arrested in the affected communities. What initially started as boundary Read More

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88 m. ago Management mourns as 5 students of UNIOSUN die in road accident 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   The Management of Osun State University, Osogbo, has expressed sadness over the death of five students of the university in a road accident.     A statement released by the Institution’s Public Relations ‘Officer, Ademola Adesoji, on Monday, stated that the incident happened on Sunday, around Balogun Area, before Unity […] The post Management mourns as 5 students of UNIOSUN die in road accident  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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94 m. ago JUST IN: Overstaying visa could lead to permanent ban, US warns Nigerians

The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travelers about the severe consequences of overstaying their visa, emphasising that violators could face permanent bans from re-entering the country. The US Mission in Nigeria posted the warning via its X on Monday. The immigration authorities have clarified that consular officers can access an Read More

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2 h. ago Osun Crisis: Adeleke Visits Warring Communities, Assures Of Solutions

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said measures has been put in place to facilitate permanent peace between warring communities of Ilobu, Ifon-Osun and Erin-Osun. The governor have the assurance on Monday while fielding questions from journalists during the spot assessment of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the feuding communities. Governor Adeleke also expressed […]

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2 h. ago Adeleke vows clampdown on communal conflicts as community urges Tinubu’s intervention

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, visited areas affected by the communal clashes in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun communities, condemning the large-scale destruction of properties. Adeleke charged the security agents to go after the perpetrators. What initially started as boundary disputes between Ifon and Ilobu communities in the early hours of last Friday, Read More

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4 h. ago Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency

Tribune Online Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency The stakeholders urged Governor Makinde, whom they described as the leader of the party in the state, “to decentralise power, allow for all-inclusive participation, and address other issues affecting the party.” Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NIMC warns against illegal printing of NIN cards, threatens arrests

The National Identity Management Commission has raised an alarm over the unauthorised printing of National Identification Number cards by individuals, cyber cafés, and organisations across the country. The commission cautioned the public against patronising such services, emphasising that only the official NIMC General Multi-Purpose Card is legally recognised. In a statement issued on Monday and Read More

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4 h. ago NAFDAC warns of fake contraceptive injection in Kano, Bauchi, Niger

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Noristerat Injection 200mg in Nigeria. The agency disclosed that the fake contraceptive product has been found in Niger, Bauchi, and Kano States, particularly at the Coordinated Wholesale Centre in Kano. In a statement issued on Monday Read More

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5 h. ago Hajj 2025: Gov Uba Sani appoints Emir of Kauru as Amirul hajj

Tribune Online Hajj 2025: Gov Uba Sani appoints Emir of Kauru as Amirul hajj The Governor of Kaduna State Senator Uba Sani, has appointed the Emir of Kauru, His Royal Highness, Ya’u Shehu Usman as the Amirul Hajj and leader of the Government delegation for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, and made available to newsmen […] Hajj 2025: Gov Uba Sani appoints Emir of Kauru as Amirul hajj Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara

Insists on evidence-based discourse From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, […] The post Rivers: HURIWA faults AGF, Onanuga over allegations against Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians

Tribune Online Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians The United States Embassy has issued a stern warning to visa holders, emphasising the severe consequences of overstaying their visas. Overstaying visa may result in lifetime ban, US warns Nigerians Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons in multiple operations

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers in multiple operations across different states, recovering 11 assorted rifles, 89 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, and operational motorcycles. The arrests highlight the police force’s ongoing commitment to tackling criminal activities and ensuring internal security across the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Read More

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5 h. ago Adeleke unveils new measuring bowl for Osun marketers, urges compliance

The Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, on Monday unveiled new measuring bowl called ‘Osunwon imole,’ for use in markets across the state, demanding cooperation of traders to achieve seamless implementation of the initiative. Adeleke, while speaking at the event where the measuring bowl was revealed in Osogbo, said introduction of the initiative was meant Read More

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5 h. ago HURIWA Slams Fagbemi, Onanuga Over Unverified Allegations Against Fubara

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned recent allegations made by top federal officials linking Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Monday, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, faulted accusations from Attorney […]

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8 h. ago I won’t be forced into submission, Natasha denies apology claims

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has denied reports that she apologised to the Senate over the issue that led to her suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement on Monday, described the claims as “false and misleading,” insisting that she still stands by her position. “The reports suggesting that I have apologized to the Senate Read More

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10 h. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke denies claims of education, health services disruption

The Osun State Government has issued a rebuttal, insisting that social services remain uninterrupted in all local governments in the state. This is amid allegations from opposition parties about a supposed breakdown of LG services in the state. In a Monday statement titled “Local Social Services and Governance Unimpeded Across Osun State,” signed by Olawale Read More

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