33 m. ago USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

A South Carolina Death Row inmate has chosen to die by firing squad, which would be the first time this read more USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

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78 m. ago Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare The Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, said the late Ayo Adebanjo laboured all his life for the new Nigeria he had dreamt of, which Chief Obafemi Awolowo handed over to him. Pastor Bakare stated this while paying a condolence visit to the deceased’s family on Saturday in Lagos. He […] Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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12 h. ago Listeria outbreak linked to supplemental shakes kills 11 in US

Tribune Online Listeria outbreak linked to supplemental shakes kills 11 in US The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that an outbreak of listeria infections linked to frozen supplemental shakes has resulted in 11 deaths and at least 38 illnesses across 21 states in the country.  The outbreak has been traced to certain Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare products distributed to food service providers, […] Listeria outbreak linked to supplemental shakes kills 11 in US Tribune Online

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21 h. ago How I knew police tortured my younger brother to death – Lagos estate agent

A Lagos-based estate agent, Mr Qamar Oduga, tells BIODUN BUSARI how his younger brother, Abdulmojeed, died in police custody in Ikota, Lagos State, after his neighbour, Stasia Nora, allegedly reported him over a rift What happened between your late brother and his neighbour before the police arrest him? It happened on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Read More

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24 h. ago Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former Nigerian military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book launch in Abuja on February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the mystery surrounding Giwa’s death would eventually be unraveled, while vehemently […] The post Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago VeryDarkMan Raises Concerns Over Wunmi’s Statements On Mohbad’s Death, Cites Manipulation

Nigerian social media commentator Verydarkman (VDM), also known as Martins Otse, has reacted to Mohbad’s wife Wunmi’s recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Wunmi recently appeared on the With Chude show for her first interview since her husband’s death, where she discussed Mohbad’s tragic passing and her life as a young widow. During the […] The post VeryDarkMan Raises Concerns Over Wunmi’s Statements On Mohbad’s Death, Cites Manipulation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who tragically lost his life due to an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. A heavy wind that preceded the […] The post Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ondo community protest: Group demands compensation for families of deceased

Following last week’s violent crisis in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Doo Project Group has called for compensation for the families of those who lost their lives. The crisis erupted last Saturday when protesters allegedly set fire to the divisional police station in Ifon over the deaths of two youths, 17-year-old Read More

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31 h. ago Osun: Defence Minister Orders Security Agents To Be Proactive, Maintain Law, Order

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has tasked security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in Osun State. The Minister expressed concern over the recent incidents in the local government areas of Osun State, which led to deaths of citizens. In a statement by the Director of […]

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33 h. ago “Mohbad Was Responsible Husband, Never A Drug Addict” – Wunmi Aloba

Wunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has shared her deep sorrow over his death, while clarifying misconceptions, including allegations about him being an addict. During a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Wunmi spoke about her late husband’s life and struggles, sharing that she feels God “cheated” him by allowing his […] The post “Mohbad Was Responsible Husband, Never A Drug Addict” – Wunmi Aloba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Okpehbolo condoles family of man killed by collapsed mast in Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, who lost his life when a mast collapsed and fell on him at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Thursday. The mast had fallen on the man during a string wind that preceded a heavy rain, which disrupted a Read More

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40 h. ago Bisi Akande misrepresented me in his comment on death of Bola Ige — Gen Rotimi

Tribune Online Bisi Akande misrepresented me in his comment on death of Bola Ige — Gen Rotimi   Governor of the defunct Western State, 90-year-old Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi (retd), in this interview with SOJI AJIBOLA, speaks on issues relating to perversion of societal values, factors militating against national progress and development, as well as the killing of the politician and Attorney-General and Minister of Justice of the Federation in the administration […] Bisi Akande misrepresented me in his comment on death of Bola Ige — Gen Rotimi Tribune Online

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43 h. ago Akeredolu’s Death: Police Urged To Investigate Allegation Against Ex

Police authorities have been urged to investigate allegations linking Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to the death of her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State. Akeredolu passed away in December 2023 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death has since fueled tensions between his widow and Omowunmi Isaac, the state’s finance commissioner. In an […]

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49 h. ago Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a respected political leader She stated this during a condolence visit to his family in Lekki, Lagos. ALSO READ: Pa Adebanjo once told me it is time to go — Obasanjo The First Lady, during the visit, expressed gratitude for the opportunity […] Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife Tribune Online

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49 h. ago First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a distinguished political leader whose legacy transcended political affiliations. She stated this during a condolence visit to the family at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a statement issued by her Media Aide, Bisola […] The post First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago 1 Student Killed, 4 Others Injured As School Building Collapses In Yobe

The death of one student has been confirmed alongside four others that sustained varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of the corridor of a one block of two classrooms at Government Girls Science and Technical College Potiskum, Yobe State. The incident occurred at about 12noon on Thursday when the students were about to go […]

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52 h. ago He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death

Tribune Online He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has described the late Chief Edwin Clark as a consummate freedom fighter who will be greatly missed for his role in the country. Babalola, in a condolence message made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Thursday, said the death of the leader of the Pan […] He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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