85 m. ago June 12: Anger, resentment in Nigeria as Babangida heaps blame on the dead

I regret annulment, but it prevented second civil war – Babangida Book filled with allegations against the dead – Odinkalu read more June 12: Anger, resentment in Nigeria as Babangida heaps blame on the dead

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2 h. ago Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo Police Command, yesterday, confirmed five persons dead and four others injured in a clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash was said to have started on Thursday night and escalated […] The post Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago It’s distressing when my children ask about their father – Wife of abducted Afenifere leader

Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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5 h. ago Three Lagos Assembly workers face charges for assaulting DSS officers

The Department of State Services has arrested three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly for allegedly attacking its personnel on February 18. Some individuals had manhandled DSS personnel during a drama that ensued at the assembly on Monday. The assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Read More

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8 h. ago Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons

No fewer than four suspected kidnappers have been neutralized by men of Ogun State Police Command in a foiled kidnap attempt. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway while other suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesperson for the state’s Police Command, Omolola Odutola, […] The post Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralize Four Suspects, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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10 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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11 h. ago Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo

Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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13 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Abuja Real Estate Tycoon Abdulhakeem Bello Marks Golden Jubilee Birthday

The city of Abuja, the nation’s capital, became agog on Wednesday the February 5, 2025, as Alhaji Dr. Abdulhakeem Oyeniyi Bello (Asiwaju), the chairman/CEO of one of the leading real estate firms in the city, Realscope Holdings Ltd, marked his 50th birthday. The classy Rainbow Event Marquee located in the Garki area of Abuja was […]

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15 h. ago Action Alliance Amends Constitution, Extends Tenure Of Udeze, Others By 2 Years

The Action Alliance (AA) has amended its constitution, extending the tenure of its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers by two years. The decision was taken at the party’s 2025 Elective National Convention on Saturday in Abuja, which was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The extension, party officials said, was […]

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16 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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17 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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18 h. ago Court remands motorist for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority. The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving Read More

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18 h. ago EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from the United read more EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

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18 h. ago Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan 

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan An Oyo State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of a motorist, Oke Ademola, in prison for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking officers Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. […] The post Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken a step in restoring justice to foreign fraud victims. As a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes and offering restitution to victims of fraudulent practices, the EFCC, handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to American, Spanish and Swiss victims of […] The post EFCC Restitutes Over $130,000, N70m, Properties To Foreign Fraud Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged N1.3bn Forex Fraud In Akwa Ibom

The Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barr. Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu before Justice Sergius Onah of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo for allegedly defrauding his victims to the tune of N1.3 billion through a bogus foreign exchange investment scheme. Head […]

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