5 h. ago Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed clash between Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government of Osun State. The two communities had been at loggerhead since January 30, 2025, when the hostility began and Governor Ademola Adeleke intervened, promising to settle the dispute. The panel constituted by the […] The post Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent

Panic and grief have engulfed the Ido Aiyegunle community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State following a deadly attack linked to a long-standing boundary dispute with neighbouring Esa-Oke. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, reportedly left over 100 residents injured, with several others feared dead and many abducted. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene […] The post Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Osun, Oyo To Jointly Visit Disputed Areas Amid Escalating Clashes

The Osun State Government has emphasised the importance of patience and continued dialogue in addressing the ongoing boundary dispute with neighboring Oyo State. This message was delivered during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to the Governor’s Office at the Osun State Secretariat, Abeere, on Monday. Deputy Governor Kola […] The post Osun, Oyo To Jointly Visit Disputed Areas Amid Escalating Clashes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue

The Obawure of Ifetuntun, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for urgent intervention in escalating boundary disputes in Ife South LGA, Osun State. He raised concerns over renewed violence, extortion, and threats against residents of the Ifetuntun community. Speaking in Akure, the monarch called for justice, saying his […] The post Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ekiti Police Commence Investigation As Lady Slumps, Dies In Hotel

Ekiti State Police Command has commenced an investigation, following a death of a lady in a hotel adjacent a private radio station along NTA road, in Ado-Ekiti area of the state. The deceased, which identity was not disclosed by security agency was said to have been confirmed dead shortly after she was rushed to the hospital. […] The post Ekiti Police Commence Investigation As Lady Slumps, Dies In Hotel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Adeleke urges peace in Osun warring communities, promises to release white paper

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to the people of Esa-Oke and Ido- Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government to allow peace pending the release of white paper on the crisis between the two communities. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, on Sunday, disclosed that […] The post Adeleke urges peace in Osun warring communities, promises to release white paper appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Abia: One feared dead as massive billboard collapses on Keke operators in Aba

From Ogbonnaya Ndukwe, Aba One person was confirmed dead, and multiple commercial tricycles were trapped when heavy winds blew down a gigantic commercial billboard in Aba, Abia State. The winds, accompanied by rain, also wounded many others and fiercely destroyed belongings along the Aba-Owerri Road/Station Road axis, popularly known as Salad Market. An eyewitness, who […] The post Abia: One feared dead as massive billboard collapses on Keke operators in Aba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Two feared dead, 15 injured as truck conveying animals crashes in Osun

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Two passengers have been confirmed dead as a truck conveying animals from the North crashed at Gbongan in Ayedaade Local Government of Osun State, on Wednesday, May 28. The truck, which was said to be carrying about 17 passengers with a load of animals, lost control and rammed into a ditch […] The post Two feared dead, 15 injured as truck conveying animals crashes in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Imo Schools Shut Over Death Of Children From Diphtheria Outbreak

Unconfirmed number of children have been confirmed dead in Mbutu Community in Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo State due to outbreak of diphtheria. Chairman of Aboh Mbaise LGA, Barr. Iheukwumere Henry Alaribe confirmed the death of the children in a statement dated May 26th, 2025. Diphtheria is caused by a toxin-producing bacterium called […]

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3 w. ago Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 others in fresh attacks on Benue communities 

This is genocide – LG Chairman  From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi  More than 42 persons, including a Mobile Police Officer, have been confirmed dead, with several others badly injured in four communities in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State after an attack by armed herdsmen. Our Correspondent gathered that the armed herders first […] The post Herdsmen kill police officer, 41 others in fresh attacks on Benue communities  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Adeleke Eases Curfew In Ifon, Ilobu, Erin Osun Amid Return Of Peace

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a review of the curfew enforced in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, reducing the hours as calm gradually returns to the troubled communities. The curfew, initially implemented in response to violent communal clashes earlier in the year, had restricted movement from 6:00pm to 6:00am. However, following improvements in […] The post Adeleke Eases Curfew In Ifon, Ilobu, Erin Osun Amid Return Of Peace appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River

A 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, was confirmed dead by the Lagos State Police Command after he was swept away by floodwaters during heavy rainfall along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command disclosed that the […] The post Flood Sweeps Away Motorcyclist In Lagos, Body Found In Ogun River appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Warlords Burn Ebonyi Gov’t Excavator Deployed For Boundary Demarcation

Suspected warlords in the lingering communal crisis between the people of Ishinkwor and Abaomege in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi State have set a government-owned excavator ablaze. Our correspondent reports that the excavator was deployed by the State Government for the ongoing boundary demarcation exercise in the disputed land. The two neighbouring communities have […]

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