2 h. ago Lagos Gov’t Unveils 2025 Land Use Charge Bills, Offers 15% Early Payment Discount

The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, offering property owners a 15 per cent discount for payments made within 30 days of receipt. Commissioner for Finance in the state, Abayomi Oluyemi who disclosed this, highlighted the importance of the Land Use Charge in supporting infrastructure and public services. He […]

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3 h. ago [BREAKING] S’Court judgment: Fubara orders LG chairmen to hand over Monday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government areas pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The governor also directed the outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over to the Heads of Read More

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4 h. ago Welbeck sinks Newcastle as Brighton reach FA Cup quarterfinals

Danny Welbeck sent Brighton into the FA Cup quarterfinals as his extra-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in a stormy clash scarred by red cards for both teams. Alexander Isak’s penalty put Newcastle ahead in the fifth-round tie at St James’ Park. Former Newcastle winger Yankuba Minteh equalised before the break, setting Read More

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8 h. ago Bauchi Businessman Allegedly Kills Wife Over Ramadan Meal Dispute

A 50-year-old businessman at Central Market in Bauchi, Alhaji Nuru Isah has allegedly killed his 24-year-old second wife, Wasila Abdullahi. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident, which occurred on March 1, 2025, near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area, followed a disagreement over the handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast. […]

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9 h. ago Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi

Tribune Online Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi "This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a business man at Central market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi

Tribune Online Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi "This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a business man at Central market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Benue Varsity Lecturer Denies Kidnapping ASUU Chairman’s Wife

A lecturer with the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, Dr Ichor Tersagh, has denied abducting the wife of the institution’s chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Mrs Susan Anyagh. Tersagh who was arrested for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of Mrs Anyagh was released after spending over a […]

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12 h. ago Burna Boy Breaks Silence On Failed Lamborghini ‘Promise’ To Sophia

Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has finally addressed the drama surrounding the Lamborghini promise he made to socialite Sophia Egbueje. The incident caused a stir on social media after a phone call revealed that Burna Boy had promised to pay for Sophia’s Lamborghini when he learned of her intention to purchase […]

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14 h. ago Group demands improved security after Afenifere youth leader’s release

The Coalition of Yoruba Youth Leaders has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts in protecting Nigerians, citing the recent abduction and release of Afenifere Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Ojajuni. The coalition, expressing concern over the scourge of kidnapping in the country, stated that such measures would ensure Nigerians do not Read More

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20 h. ago Again, Amotekun rescues victim 15 hours after abduction in Oyo

Tribune Online Again, Amotekun rescues victim 15 hours after abduction in Oyo •’How I was abducted, deprived of food for hours’ KIDNAPPERS who wanted to enjoy February ending by kidnapping a 29-year-old man, Olabiyisi Mobolaji Charles, to make money were frustrated by the operatives of Oyo State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun as they rescued the victim about 15 hours after he was […] Again, Amotekun rescues victim 15 hours after abduction in Oyo Tribune Online

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22 h. ago NYSC Member Freed After Family Pays N1.1m Ransom To Kidnappers

A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has regained her freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million. Lawal was abducted on tuesday while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was to resume at her place of […] The post NYSC Member Freed After Family Pays N1.1m Ransom To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Kidnapped Afenifere Youth President Eniola Ojajuni Regains Freedom

The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has regained his freedom after spending 12 harrowing days in the custody of kidnappers. His release brings an end to a tense period marked by ransom demands and a viral plea for help. Ojajuni personally confirmed his release in a short clip posted on X […] The post Kidnapped Afenifere Youth President Eniola Ojajuni Regains Freedom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Harassment saga: I considered Akpabio a family friend — Natasha’s husband breaks silence

Tribune Online Harassment saga: I considered Akpabio a family friend — Natasha’s husband breaks silence Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s husband, High Chief Emmanuel O, Uduaghan, has broken his silence over the allegations of sexual harassment made by his wife against Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. High Chief Uduaghan, in a statement made available to Tribune Online, explained that his wife confided in him about her interactions with the Senate President, saying […] Harassment saga: I considered Akpabio a family friend — Natasha’s husband breaks silence Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Vance praises Trump’s focus on religious freedom, cites Nigerian priests’ plight

United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump Read More

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28 h. ago My abductors seized, wore my NYSC kit — Freed corps member narrates ordeal

Tribune Online My abductors seized, wore my NYSC kit — Freed corps member narrates ordeal According to her, one of the kidnappers went as far as putting on the uniform along with the cap. My abductors seized, wore my NYSC kit — Freed corps member narrates ordeal Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment

Following earlier commitments by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to increase corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting February 2025, the Tinubu led Nigerian government has continued to pay the old N33,000 stipend. According to Sahara Reporters, multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find out that it […] The post Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment

Tribune Online JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has regained her freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million. Tribune Online reports that Lawal was abducted while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, to resume at her place of primary […] JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment Tribune Online

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30 h. ago How Kidnappers Sexually Abused, Planned To Marry 8 Kidnapped Ladies — Victim

A 30-year-old Kaduna-based lady, Fayina Akilawus has recounted her four years ordeal in the enclave of kidnappers with kidnappers taking sexual advantage of eight (8) female abductees and abductors’ plan to marry them. Akilawus told LEADERSHIP that her ordeal began when she boarded a 14-seater bus on October 19, 2020 on her way to Adamawa […]

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31 h. ago BREAKING: Abducted corps member freed after N1.1m ransom payment

A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. PUNCH Online reports that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The Read More

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36 h. ago Air Chief commissions new NAF infrastructure in Lagos, lauds personnel’s gallantry

BY PHILIP NWOSU The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended the gallantry and professionalism of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel just as he inaugurated new infrastructure at the Logistics Command in Ikeja, Lagos. The commissioned projects include a newly constructed Officers’ Accommodation Complex and a Corporals & Below Mess, aimed […] The post Air Chief commissions new NAF infrastructure in Lagos, lauds personnel’s gallantry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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