51 m. ago Anambra CP deploys officers, urges professionalism ahead of primaries

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed officers across the state ahead of political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. While addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu stressed the need for professionalism as political activities begin. He explained the deployment was in preparation for the primaries, where Read More

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3 h. ago Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures 3 Others In Lagos

Pandemonium broke out Idi-Araba in Lagos State when a grenade exploded, killing one man with three other persons severely injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Taiwo Street, in Idi Araba community in Lagos, resulted in the instant death of a yet-to-be identified scavenger and severely injured three others. The Lagos […]

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7 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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7 h. ago Anambra arraigns three native doctors for alleged ritual crimes

The Anambra State government has arraigned three native doctors, including Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Eke Hit and Onye Eze. Three of them were docked at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, at exactly 11:58 am on Friday. After taking their pleas, the matter has been adjourned. Their arraignment came about Read More

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9 h. ago Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers

Tribune Online Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has vacated an existing interim injunction that had halted the election of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), which was scheduled to take place today at Ibadan House. Court vacates existing order as CCII set to elect new officers Tribune Online

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9 h. ago BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   BEDC Electricity Plc has expressed confidence in the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, describing it as a landmark policy that promotes a healthy collaboration in the state. The company said that it also fosters healthy competition and consumer protection while creating a conducive business environment for all stakeholders in […] The post BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo glory – Oba of Benin

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Thursday said that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Monday Okpebholo to his palace in Benin after his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal that upheld his election as Read More

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9 h. ago Free maternity drives Anambra deliveries to 102,643 in 18 months

The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made this known in Awka on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sept. 5, 2023, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Read More

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10 h. ago Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, has revealed that he turned down a ‘life-changing’ sum of money offered to him during the 2023 presidential elections to campaign against Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. The singer shared this on Thursday while addressing backlash from critics who felt he was out of line for expecting […] The post Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has faulted Independent National Electoral Commission for spending too much time before rejecting a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that INEC on Thursday, declared that the petition filed by a political group from Natasha’s district failed to satisfy the provisions […] The post INEC Wasted Too Much Time Before Rejecting Petition For My Recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Lagos govt set to assume full regulatory authority for electricity by December

Tribune Online Lagos govt set to assume full regulatory authority for electricity by December Lagos State Government is poised to take full regulatory control of electricity in the state by December, according to Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye. This development comes as the state prepares to host the inaugural Lagos Energy Summit 2025, themed “Journey to Energy for All”. Ogunleye revealed that the state government […] Lagos govt set to assume full regulatory authority for electricity by December Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid

The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, confirmed this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Thursday in Abuja. Alake stated that the mining marshals, a security outfit Read More

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11 h. ago Anambra 2025: YPP vows to field candidate, rejects Soludo’s APGA alliance claim

The Young Progressives Party on Friday dismissed a statement by the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, that it had collapsed its structures to support the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the November governorship election. NAN reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission announced that the 2025 Anambra Governorship election will be held on November Read More

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12 h. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Anambra guber: Support groups hold rally for Soludo’s reelection bid

Tribune Online Anambra guber: Support groups hold rally for Soludo’s reelection bid In a significant display of support, 60 support groups, representing 120,000 members under the banner of All Soludo Support Groups (ASSG), have endorsed Governor Charles Soludo’s bid for a second term. The groups presented an impressive thirty million naira to the Governor at the International Convention Centre in Awka on Thursday to back his re-election […] Anambra guber: Support groups hold rally for Soludo’s reelection bid Tribune Online

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12 h. ago LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students

Tribune Online LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students Oba Ajirotutu also charged the students to route their complaints through the special ad-hoc committee put in place to ensure the comfort of students and staff members of the institution in Iseyin. LAUTECH: Aseyin holds stakeholders’ meeting, warns house agents against extorting students Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC

Tribune Online Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC "Our party notes with dismay that despite INEC's previous statements to investigate and prosecute electoral offenders, in Kogi state and cancellation of election results from Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Ajoaokuta, and Ogorimangogo Local Government, the commission proceeded to declare election results without adhering to the stipulated procedures, particularly regarding the actual accredited voters" Natasha’s recall: Kogi SDP expresses lack of confidence in INEC Tribune Online

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17 h. ago After LEADERSHIP Report, Kaduna Electric Restores Power In Kakuri

The residents of Kakuri Hausa, Makera constituency, Kaduna State, are excited that the electricity supply was restored to their community following a report by LEADERSHIP. It was gathered that electricity was restored at the midnight of April 2, 2025. LEADERSHIP reported on March 31, 2025, that the community had been in darkness since April last […]

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18 h. ago N121m loss: Secure Electronic mulls share reconstruction, recapitalisation

Secure Electronic Technology Plc has revealed plans to seek shareholders’ approval for a share reconstruction and recapitalisation amid a net loss after tax of N121.03m in 2024. This was disclosed in a notice of an extraordinary general meeting filed on the portal of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. SET Plc, formerly National Sports Lottery, Read More

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20 h. ago “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians

Independent National Electoral Commission has denied claim made by some Nigerians that it is taking side over the ongoing recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission noted that it has been transparent over the exercise, contrary to claim saying that it has been partisan. Speaking during a show via Channels Television on Thursday, Chief […] The post “We’re Transparent, Not Partisan In Senator Natasha’s Recall Process” – INEC Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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