2 h. ago Plateau killings: Corpses still picked from bushes in Bokkos – Diket Plang

… says Plateau has reached elastic point of tolerance From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Three days after the coordinated attack on some communities in Bokkos local government area of Plateau state, the senator representing Plateau Central, Diket Plang, has lamented that corpses of victims are still picked from the bushes. Plang is representing five local government […] The post Plateau killings: Corpses still picked from bushes in Bokkos – Diket Plang appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers

Some gunmen suspected to be pirates have attacked passenger boat along Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five travellers. It was gathered that the incident occurred over the weekend when the boat was travelling from Port Harcourt to Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area. Speaking over the abduction, Executive Director of Youths Environmental […] The post Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago (UPDATED) Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of the state to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said Read More

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15 h. ago You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has hit back at claims made by former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo, who suggested that a coalition of opposition parties could remove President Bola Tinubu from office by 2027. Adebayo had mentioned that if political heavyweights like Atiku Abubakar and Peter […] The post You’ll Have To Wait Until 2031 To Retire Tinubu – APC Chieftain Responds To SDP’s 2027 Plan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa

Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will not leave the party. Speaking on Monday, via Channels Television, Mr. Tanko debunked viral reports by Social Democratic Party’s chieftain, Adewole Adebayo, who has recently claimed that Obi and ex- vice president, […] The post Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power; Biodun Oyebanji, governor of Ekiti state and Mohammed Inuwa, governor of Gombe state are among read more Energy Times to honour Adelabu, Dangote, Oyebanji, on April 11

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27 h. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 16 people died following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Taunga-Taura and Tungan-Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. The assault occurred on Sunday, April 6. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, detailed the incident in a statement issued on […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewale Adebayo, has revealed that high-level discussions are underway with representatives read more Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

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37 h. ago Autism awareness walk highlights early intervention, inclusion in Lagos

The annual Autism Awareness Walk, which was held on Saturday, emphasised the importance of early intervention, inclusion and empowerment for children with autism, organisers of the event said. Organised by a coalition of dedicated advocates, including Bolanle Adewole of The Learning Place Centre & The Learning Initiatives Africa; Dotun Akande of Patrick Speech and Language Read More

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40 h. ago Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community

At least three persons, suspected to be members of a notorious five-man gang, allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested by local security agents. It was gathered that the arrests were made through the efforts of local security agencies on Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju community. READ MORE: Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attack On Abuja Estate, Arrest 2 Suspects

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have foiled armed robbery attack at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja, and arrested two suspects in the process. LEADERSHIP learnt that the suspects: Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi, had attacked the estate with arms and tried carting away vehicles before operatives […]

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53 h. ago How gunmen killed two Chinese nationals, escort in Abia – Police

The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police escort by gunmen, in an attack along the Uturu-Aguukwu-Amaya road in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, it was stated that the attack took place Read More

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57 h. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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60 h. ago Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack

Gunmen have killed two Chinese expatriates and a police escort in Abia State. The tragic incident occurred, in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Abia State Police Command, the attack happened while the expatriates and their security detail were traveling to their company site in the Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu community. Police […] The post Gunmen Kill Two Chinese Experts, Police Escort In Abia Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Two Chinese expatriates, police inspector killed in Abia ambush

Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Read More

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68 h. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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3 d. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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