65 m. ago Myanmar junta declares one week of national mourning after quake

Myanmar’s ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for victims of the country’s devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people. The official mourning period runs until April 6, the junta said in a statement, with national flags to fly at half-mast. AFP Details later Read More

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2 h. ago 2027: Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has announced his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. Sani made the declaration on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions Read More

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3 h. ago BusinessDay Media ranked among top business and financial digital platforms in Nigeria

The position of BusinessDay Media as a leading business and financial digital news platform in Nigeria has been underscored by read more BusinessDay Media ranked among top business and financial digital platforms in Nigeria

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3 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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3 h. ago Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

Since assuming office in 2018 as secretary general, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, has brought some transformative read more Zurab Pololikashvili: Consolidating tourism’s position as major global economic force

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4 h. ago Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken action following a tragic incident in the Uromi area, suspending the commander of read more Okpebholo suspends security chief, bans unregistered vigilantes after 16 hunters killed

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4 h. ago More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation

Tribune Online More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation THE recapitalisation process in Nigeria’s banking sector has been marked by a surge in private placement exercises, as financial institutions seek to inject fresh capital to bolster their balance sheets and comply with regulatory requirements. This trend underscores the determination of Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base, enhance their risk-absorbing capacity, and position themselves […] More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation Tribune Online

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8 h. ago God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin

Sheikh Abdul-Fattah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of Benin, has expressed concern over the rising killings across Nigeria, stating that God is displeased with the nation. He lamented the increasing violence, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, justice, and unity he emphasised that bloodshed and injustice hinder divine blessings and called on leaders to take urgent steps […] The post God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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13 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Nigeria’s Progress Under Tinubu Attracting Global Recognition – Bosun Tijani

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to reform Nigeria, stating that his policies will position the country as the greatest in Africa. According to Tijani, Tinubu’s economic and governance reforms have earned him recognition as the best president in Africa and beyond. He highlighted the administration’s […] The post Nigeria’s Progress Under Tinubu Attracting Global Recognition – Bosun Tijani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Bans Illegal Vigilante Groups Over Uromi Killings

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd), and banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. The decision followed the gruesome killing of 16 travellers of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the State, […]

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14 h. ago Benjamin Kalu sympathises with victims of Onitsha market fire

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed sympathy for the victims who lost valuable items to the fire incident at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra recently. Recall that a fire outbreak broke out on Saturday at the popular Onitsha main market in the state’s commercial hub, from one of Read More

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14 h. ago Sallah: 2 Die, 20 Others Injured In Gombe Eid Ground Stampede

There was tragedy on Sallah Day this Sunday in Gombe State as two persons died at the Central Eid praying ground following a stampede that occurred. Our correspondent reports that the stampede happened at about 10:45pm shortly after the conclusion of the eid prayers led by the chief imam of Gombe and attended by the […]

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16 h. ago Police Arrest Man Over Killing Of Vigilante In Emir Sanusi’s Entourage

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru over the alleged killing of a vigilante member and attack on the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday. A statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed the incident occurred on Sunday at […]

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16 h. ago Bring killers of Uromi 16 to justice, Bayero urges Federal Government

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on the government to ensure that all those found guilty of the killing of hunters who were natives of Kano State in Edo State are brought to justice. The Emir made this appeal in his Eid message while also expressing his condolences […] The post Bring killers of Uromi 16 to justice, Bayero urges Federal Government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims

Tribune Online PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims The National Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop David Bakare, has strongly condemned the killing of 16 travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community, Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State. PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo

Tribune Online Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has called on the government to ensure that all those found guilty of the killing of hunters, who were natives of Kano State, in Edo State are brought to justice. Emir Bayero calls for justice over killing of Kano hunters in Edo Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Police detain suspect over vigilante member’s killing in Kano

The Police Force Kano State Command has detained 20-year-old suspect from Sharifai Quarters in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members at the Emir Palace. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this on Sunday in Kano. He said the incident occurred during the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II Eid Read More

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17 h. ago Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Usman Sagiru, 20, of Sharifai Quarters, in connection with the alleged killing and attack on vigilante members that occurred in the entourage of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II after Eid prayers on Sunday, 30 March 2025, at approximately 12:40 pm. Kano: Police arrest suspect over attack on Emir Sanusi’s entourage after Eid prayers Tribune Online

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