6 h. ago VIDEO: Police warn against spreading falsehoods, deny targeting critics

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

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9 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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15 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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18 h. ago Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, a Nigerian filmmaker, has expressed her support for feminism but made it clear that she does not approve women being disrespectful to their husbands. A feminist is someone who advocates for the equality of women in terms of political, economic, and social rights. In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, addressing skit […] The post Feminism Doesn’t Justify Disrespect In Marriage – Funke Akindele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law

Tribune Online Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law According to him, "the President is a true democrat with huge democratic credentials, submitting that his administration has all along been very supportive and collaborative with the federal government." Osun LG poll: Adeleke votes, commends Tinubu for supporting rule of law Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Association Lauds Kebbi Governor, Minister On Support For Tinubu

Leaders of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) have attributed the large turnout at the recent political rally in Kebbi State to the commendable efforts of President Bola Tinubu and the goodwill of the state’s leaders. The group, which played a significant role in campaigning for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, specifically acknowledged the […]

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22 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Fubara, Daniel, George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online Lecture

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State will, on Thursday, deliver the sixth yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper in Lagos. A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the online newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, says while Fubara is the Special Guest Speaker, former Governor of Ogun State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is […] The post Fubara, Daniel, George, Olubolade, Gani Adams, others for Freedom Online Lecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Classroom collapse: Four Yobe students discharged from hospital

Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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28 h. ago I had to drink alcohol to play prank on Portable — Kopa Respect

Ayobami Ayinla, aka Kopa Respect, is a prankster who posts his videos on social media. With over 235,000 followers on TikTok, he is quite popular for his pranks, where he dresses like a NYSC member and demands services without paying. He speaks with NAOMI CHIMA about his career and other issues What are your educational Read More

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28 h. ago We’ll get justice through other means if govt fails us – Father of dismembered Kwara lady

Mallam Ibrahim Lawal, father of Hafsat, a final-year female student at the Kwara State College of Education, who a cleric and Islamic teacher allegedly murdered, tells TUNDE OYEKOLA that his 24-year-old daughter was murdered for ritual purposes What is your relationship with the young lady who was murdered in Ilorin? The young lady who was Read More

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35 h. ago Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike

Tribune Online Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike The Forum of Student Leaders, Kaduna State, has appealed to the Kaduna State Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kaduna State University (KASU) to amicably resolve the crisis that led to the ASUU strike at KASU. Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his efforts to facilitate research to address rising cases of kidney failure in the area. The Emir gave the commendation in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace in […]

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38 h. ago Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social media. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, Read More

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39 h. ago Blind vice principal, wife struggle to teach 363 students in Abia school

The Vice Principal of Ozuitem Community Secondary School in Abia State, despite being visually impaired, reportedly single-handedly teaches students in the absence of teachers, education activist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, revealed. Onyia, in a video and post on Friday via X, said he was moved to tears after witnessing the blind vice principal Read More

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39 h. ago NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault

Tribune Online NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault The senior clergyman was alleged to have suddenly turned into a sexual predator, harassing female staff members of the church with the intent of taking undue advantage of them to exploit them sexually. NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault Tribune Online

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41 h. ago I’m not looking for wahala anymore, I’m looking for money – Portable says after N2m bail

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, Read More

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45 h. ago MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has commended former Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for acknowledging the late Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of the June 12, 1993, election. IBB made this admission during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’ on Thursday. Obi, who attended […] The post MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence

Nedu Wazobia, a well-known on-air personality (OAP), has refuted the fraud allegations brought against him by social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a recent video, VDM alleged that Nedu defrauded a non-governmental organization (NGO) that had approached him for a partnership to provide scholarships to Nigerian students. The social media critic claimed that the NGO […] The post Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land

Tribune Online NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land   The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Nwifuru, for being the first governor in the South-East to sponsor Christian pilgrims to the holy land for the NCPC 2024 main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. Bishop Adegbite made the […] NCPC boss lauds Gov Nwifuru for sponsoring pilgrims to the holy land Tribune Online

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