3 h. ago Governor Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Brutal Mob Attack In Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the brutal mob killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, who were falsely accused of being kidnappers. The governor visited Uromi and ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, describing it as “barbaric and condemnable”. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were traveling for Sallah festivities when they were intercepted […] The post Governor Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Brutal Mob Attack In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Youths Condemn Killings Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demand Justice

The Northern Youth Association of Nigeria has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travellers in a mob attack in Uromi, Edo State. The youths, in a statement issued on Friday by its President, Godiya Adams Bogoro, described the act as unacceptable, calling for a thorough investigation to ensure justice. The youth group further urged […]

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4 h. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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4 h. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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4 h. ago CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching

Tribune Online CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani, on Friday, strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching Tribune Online

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5 h. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention over N4trn debt owed to GenCos

Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited, has called for Presidential intervention to facilitate funding read more NDPHC seeks presidential intervention over N4trn debt owed to GenCos

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5 h. ago Northern Govs’ Forum Condemns Mob Attack On Travelers In Edo

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has vehemently condemned the horrific murder of travellers from of Northern origin in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Friday. […]

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6 h. ago At close of Tafsir, Shettima urges continued prayers for Nigeria, President Tinubu

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and peace, stability and progress in Nigeria, as the Ramadan period comes to a close. According to his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the VP made the call on Friday during the closing […] The post At close of Tafsir, Shettima urges continued prayers for Nigeria, President Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Putin vows to ‘finish off’ Ukrainian troops, calls for ‘transitional administration’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for the establishment of a “transitional administration” in Ukraine, and vowed his army would “finish off” Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as United States President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire, AFP reported. Putin’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict that has left tens of thousands dead and Read More

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6 h. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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6 h. ago Pregnant woman, husband, 9 mourners killed in Plateau attack

Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, her husband and a ten-year-old girl, were killed by suspected herdsmen in Ruwi village. read more Pregnant woman, husband, 9 mourners killed in Plateau attack

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6 h. ago ‘Jaji Is Nothing Without Matawalle, Yari’, Zamfara APC Slams Federal Lawmaker

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency of the State, accusing him of disloyalty and political betrayal. The group, speaking through its spokesperson, Abdulkadir Suleiman Zurmi, claimed that Jaji owed his political rise to […]

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7 h. ago Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Following a viral video showing an attack on Muslims attending a Ramadan lecture in Oyo, Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Kareem, MCIArb, MCIOB, MCAB—the Turaki Adini of Oyo State and Mogaji of the Adanla family—has addressed public concerns in a new video. Earlier in the week, Alhaji Kareem issued a strong condemnation of […] The post Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: First Lady urges fairness in handling Delta Nursing students’ query

The Office of the First Lady has called for fairness and understanding in handling the queries reportedly issued to some students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences over their participation in chants during the First Lady’s visit to Delta State. A video that surfaced on social media showed students enthusiastically chanting during the Read More

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7 h. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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7 h. ago Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir

Tribune Online Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, as well as for peace, stability, and progress in Nigeria as the Ramadan period comes to a close. Pray for Tinubu’s leadership, Shettima urges Nigerians at close of Tafsir Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Clergy, dignitaries gather for Kwara Bishop Atoyebi’s funeral

The Catholic community in Kwara state gathered to bid farewell to Most Reverend Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, who passed away earlier this month. Atoyebi died on March 8,2025, at the age of 80 years after a brief illness. The funeral Mass, held at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Taiwo-Isale, Ilorin, Read More

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8 h. ago Killing of Edo hunters must be thoroughly investigated – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the killing of some hunters in Edo State. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made the call in a statement issued on Friday. It was learnt that the hunters, who were travelling for Sallah, were intercepted […] The post Killing of Edo hunters must be thoroughly investigated – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ‘Be Fair To Students Over Diss Song’, Remi Tinubu Tells Delta Nursing College

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary measure involving nursing students, who were reportedly queried for dissing Mrs Remi Tinubu during a recent official visit to their school in Delta State. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of […]

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10 h. ago Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor Samuel Ortom on Media, Mr Barnabas Agashua, has called on those peddling falsehoods against Chief Ortom to continue to mislead the public over salaries and pension arrears to desist from such acts henceforth. Agashua was reacting to what he described as […] The post Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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