2 h. ago “Peter Obi Betrayed Me, He’s Killing His Political Career” — Kenneth Okonkwo

Former chieftain of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo has accused Peter Obi, the party’s flag bearer in 2023 general election, of betraying him. In a viral interview with Symfoni TV, on Saturday, Mr. Okonkwo said that Obi failed to manage the leadership crisis that is rocking the party since 2023. He claimed that the former […] The post “Peter Obi Betrayed Me, He’s Killing His Political Career” — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige

The Sun Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the unresolved murders of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige, to bring closure to these long-standing cases. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during an event themed “June […] The post Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed Saturday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high ranking officer in the army also disclosed that two soldiers were killed in a separate attack same Saturday morning […] The post JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Nigerian Gov’t Condemns Israeli ‘Preemptive Attack’ On Iranian Territory, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned a preemptive Israeli strike on Iranian territory earlier this week that triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. In a strongly worded press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal government expressed “grave concern” over the spiraling hostilities, urging both nations to halt further military […]

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10 h. ago 1,629 2025 Batch A2 NYSC corps members take oath, commence camping in Gombe

Tribune Online 1,629 2025 Batch A2 NYSC corps members take oath, commence camping in Gombe The Governor acknowledged the critical role Corps members play in service delivery across the state’s key sectors, assuring them of the government’s commitment to improving their welfare and the conditions of the camp. 1,629 2025 Batch A2 NYSC corps members take oath, commence camping in Gombe Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents

Some yet to be identified gunmen invaded Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank axis of Makurdi, Benue State, leaving three residents dead, while others were severely injured. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on the 12th of June, 2025, a day when the nation celebrate Democracy Day. READ MORE: Benue NASS Members Tackle […] The post Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago ‘I Don’t Believe How I Survived’, Sole Survivor Of Air India Crash Speaks From Hospital Bed

In what is now being called the “miracle of seat 11A,” Ramesh Viswashkumar, the sole survivor of Thursday’s catastrophic Air India crash that killed 241 people, has recounted the terrifying moments leading up to his escape from the burning aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, from Ahmedabad en route London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff, slamming […]

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29 h. ago Rivers: Timi Frank Lauds Bayelsa West Senator For Defending Democracy

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has lauded the Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, on speaking truth to power by condemning the anti-democratic actions of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dickson had shortly after President Tinubu delivered his State of the Nation Address before a […]

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34 h. ago NGO Slams NSC’s Leadership, Claims ‘Honeymoon’ Period Is Over

A non-governmental organisation, known as the Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, has condemned the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its failure to address the pressing issues facing Nigeria’s sports sector, labelling the period of leniency for its leaders as “over”. In a press release issued in Abuja yesterday, 12th June 2025, […]

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34 h. ago Hossein Salami, powerful head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, killed in Israeli attack

Hossein Salami, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in Israel’s strikes early on Friday, the most read more Hossein Salami, powerful head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, killed in Israeli attack

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36 h. ago Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara

By John Ogunsemore The Defence Headquarters said troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Among those killed in the June 10 operation was a notorious terrorist known […] The post Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Israel strikes in Iran, kills top Iranian military leaders, nuclear scientists

Tribune Online Israel strikes in Iran, kills top Iranian military leaders, nuclear scientists According to Iranian state media, the strikes killed several senior figures, including... Israel strikes in Iran, kills top Iranian military leaders, nuclear scientists Tribune Online

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38 h. ago NRM Disowns Edozie Njoku, Accuses Him Of Plot To Hijack Party

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has condemned what it calls a misinformation campaign by a former factional chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku, accusing him of attempting to hijack the leadership of NRM through inappropriate means. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the party’s national secretariat in Garki, Abuja, […]

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39 h. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago How British Man Survived Air India Crash That Killed 241 Others

A British man, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, has miraculously survived the deadliest the Air India crash that killed 241 people shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, western India, on Thursday. Ramesh, who was seated in 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787, is the sole survivor of the devastating crash, BBC reports. According to Air India, all other passengers […]

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49 h. ago Motorcycle restriction: Police exempt Gombe essential services workers

Tribune Online Motorcycle restriction: Police exempt Gombe essential services workers Gombe State Police Command has reviewed its earlier restriction on the use of motorcycles in the state, stating that... Motorcycle restriction: Police exempt Gombe essential services workers Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

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52 h. ago Gombe: Democracy is not just a political system, but a service delivery mechanism – Governor Yahaya

By Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stated that democracy has moved beyond an ideal to the foundation on which Nigerians access quality public services, infrastructure, and economic opportunity. The governor stated this in a Democracy Day message marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. He emphasised that the transformation […] The post Gombe: Democracy is not just a political system, but a service delivery mechanism – Governor Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago More thank 100 bodies taken from site of crashed Indian Air plane

More than 100 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed read more More thank 100 bodies taken from site of crashed Indian Air plane

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