2 h. ago FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago My husband begged for help but nobody cared until his death– Wife of late Nigerian boxer

The family of late Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, shares their thoughts with PETER AKINBO on his ambitions, character, and journey to Ghana How long have you been with Olanrewaju? My name is Adebusola Olanrewaju. I was with ‘Success’ for almost five years, and we were married for about two years. Our first child is Read More

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3 h. ago How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse – Grieving husband

A farmer, Akinbobola Folajimi, shares his painful experience with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about how a hospital in Lagos refused to attend to his pregnant wife, who was in critical condition, because he could not immediately pay a deposit of N500,000 Where are you from? I grew up in Lagos and currently live in Lakowe, but I’m Read More

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9 h. ago Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, apologising for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic. He assured Lagosians that such disruption […] The post Independence Bridge back in operation, Minister cautions against unauthorised closures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 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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13 h. ago Plateau: 40 more bodies recovered as death toll in Bokkos killings hits 52

Soldiers recover cash, arms, ammunition From Jude Owuamanam Jos Forty more bodies have been recovered in the coordinated attacks by gunmen in some communities in Bokkos local government council of Plateau State, bringing the death toll to 52. Our correspondent gathered that a search and rescue team, which combed the bushes after some villagers were […] The post Plateau: 40 more bodies recovered as death toll in Bokkos killings hits 52 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Scavenger dies, three hospitalised as military grenade explodes in Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. It was gathered that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades Read More

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13 h. ago Social media weakens students’ reasoning, experts warn amid rising concerns

as humans become less of who they are, and more of what the algorithm reflects Cyberspace, particularly social media, can read more Social media weakens students’ reasoning, experts warn amid rising concerns

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15 h. ago Is PayIDGambler the Most Reliable PayID Gambling Guide in the Australian Market?

PayIDGambler is a gambling review website that offers detailed, professional and transparent guides on how to use PayID payment method in the online gambling sphere, which was established in 2022 by Alexis Collins, who is currently its editor-in-chief and gambling expert with many years of experience. At the moment, Collins and her team are working Read More

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16 h. ago Improved BetPokies NZ: Create an Account to Know Weekly Bonus Offers

BetPokies.co.nz is a gambling review platform founded by John Gold in 2020. Currently, the website is owned and operated by ZehrMedia LTD. In New Zealand, BetPokies NZ is one of the most popular pages about online gambling at casinos. The reason it is so beloved by Kiwi players is that it offers highly informative and Read More

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17 h. ago 40 more bodies recovered from Bokkos attack, raising death toll to 50

…As troops foil militia attacks, recover weapons in Plateau The death toll from the deadly attack in Bokkos Local Government read more 40 more bodies recovered from Bokkos attack, raising death toll to 50

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19 h. ago Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha

Tribune Online Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha She added that she and her husband examined the situation and came up with their counter strategy that would achieved both the aims of ensuring that she got home and also not breaching the laws or directives of the state government. Homecoming: Decision to fly in chopper was my husband’s idea — Natasha Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Dead pregnant woman: Lagos hospital denies requesting N500,000 for treatment

The Lagos private hospital, As Salam Convalescent Centre, located in Iwerekun 1, Ibeju/Lekki, has denied claims that it demanded an upfront payment of N500,000 before offering treatment to a pregnant woman, Kemi, who later died from pregnancy complications. Kemi’s grieving husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, made the allegation in a viral video, accusing the hospital of refusing Read More

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26 h. ago Yobe Desert Players, Officials Hospitalized After Road Accident

Some Yobe Desert players and their Technical Adviser, Ngozi Elechi, survived a ghastly motor-accident this afternoon along Jos-Akwanga road. It was gathered that the accident involved a mass transit bus conveying players and their officials, as the club’s bus was not in order. READ MORE: Ten Killed, 12 Injured In Yobe Road Accident In a statement […] The post Yobe Desert Players, Officials Hospitalized After Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans investment diversification

Transcorp Hotels Plc shareholders have approved the payment of N7.6bn dividend. The company also said it would diversify its investment beyond the hospitality sector. Speaking on the challenges faced during the period, the newly appointed Managing Director/CEO, Uzoamaka Oshogwe, noted the impact of various economic pressures on the company’s operations. Oshogwe, who was appointed in Read More

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34 h. ago Transcorp Hotels pays N7.6bn dividend, plans expansion beyond hospitality

Transcorp Hotels Plc has approved a final dividend payment of 64 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year, bringing the total dividend payout to 74 kobo per share. This amounts to N7.57bn, following an earlier interim dividend of 10 kobo per share. This is just as the hotel’s energy cost surged by 95.88 per Read More

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35 h. ago Public Relations practice seems to lag behind in AI adaptation – says expert

Public Relations practice appears to be one of the professions and subsectors that lag behind the most in adaptation and read more Public Relations practice seems to lag behind in AI adaptation – says expert

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35 h. ago Coalition Tackles EFCC For Declaring Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted

The Coalition for Good Governance and Accountability has raised concerns over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to declare businesswoman and philanthropist, Mrs Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, wanted despite her prior communication with the commission about being out of the country for medical reasons. At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the group, […]

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38 h. ago “Because I Made A Diss Track Against Tinubu For Obi, People Are Spitting On Me, My Legacy” – Odumodublvck

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has shed light on the reason behind his diss of President Bola Tinubu in his track, Vex. The music star disclosed on Thursday that his decision to diss President Tinubu was motivated by his loyalty to the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He went on […] The post “Because I Made A Diss Track Against Tinubu For Obi, People Are Spitting On Me, My Legacy” – Odumodublvck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Insecurity: Expert Warns Against Looming Food Crisis In Kogi

An agricultural expert, Dr. Tunde Arosanyin, has warned that agricultural production in Okunland, Kogi West Senatorial district, is facing an existential threat from the recent escalating insecurity in the region. Dr. Arosanyin’s assertion underscores the imperative for swift action to protect farmers, ensure food security and safeguard the region’s economic future. Presenting a paper on “The […]

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