6 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ‘If you criticize me in Auchi, somebody will kill you,’ Apostle Suleman boasts

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has boasted that there is a tendency for his critics to be killed if they speak ill of him in his church situated in the Auchi Area of Edo State. Suleman sparked controversy with the statement in a video circulating on social media on Read More

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11 h. 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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14 h. 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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15 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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17 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Minister reopens Lagos’ Independence Bridge, promises permanent fix

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. Umahi, a former Governor of Ebonyi State, stated this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Friday. The minister stated that permanent work on the bridge will commence in three weeks. He acknowledged the importance of the bridge, which links Victoria Island Read More

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18 h. ago Plateau: 40 more bodies recovered as death toll in Bokkos killings hits 52

Soldiers recover cash, arms, ammunition From Jude Owuamanam Jos Forty more bodies have been recovered in the coordinated attacks by gunmen in some communities in Bokkos local government council of Plateau State, bringing the death toll to 52. Our correspondent gathered that a search and rescue team, which combed the bushes after some villagers were […] The post Plateau: 40 more bodies recovered as death toll in Bokkos killings hits 52 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba

Tribune Online FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba The Namnai bridge along Wukari Jalingo highway which is linking Calabar to Maiduguri collapsed in 2024 due to flood. FG to commence construction of collapsed Namnai bridge in Taraba Tribune Online

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26 h. ago 60% Of Corruption Cases In LGAs Linked To Healthcare, Infrastructure — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local government level were linked to diversion of public funds intended for critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The ICPC chairman stated this during a […]

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32 h. ago Yobe Desert Players, Officials Hospitalized After Road Accident

Some Yobe Desert players and their Technical Adviser, Ngozi Elechi, survived a ghastly motor-accident this afternoon along Jos-Akwanga road. It was gathered that the accident involved a mass transit bus conveying players and their officials, as the club’s bus was not in order. READ MORE: Ten Killed, 12 Injured In Yobe Road Accident In a statement […] The post Yobe Desert Players, Officials Hospitalized After Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta

The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command. SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursday. Udalor, hired by his cousin to supervise […] The post Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, passengers injured

By Steve Agbota Many passengers were injured  early hours of yesterday morning when a LagFerry boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route  Victoria Island. Many people were said to have scampered for safety when the boat exploded. Confirming the fire incident to newsmen, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said […] The post LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, passengers injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty

Tribune Online Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty "My biggest fear is sitting at home doing nothing," she admits. A conversation she once had with a tricycle driver haunts her. "The man studied Accounting, but because of the bad economy Convocation to confusion: Nigerian graduates struggle with unemployment, uncertainty Tribune Online

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40 h. ago London Gatwick makes major change to 100ml liquid rules for travellers

Passengers using Gatwick Airport will no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in a plastic bag when read more London Gatwick makes major change to 100ml liquid rules for travellers

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41 h. ago Police Take Fight Against Cultism, Extremism To Benue Schools

The Benue State Police Command has disclosed that plans were underway to carry out awareness and educational programmes on cultism and violence to schools in the state during its maiden National Police Day scheduled to hold on 7th April, 2025. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Catherine Anene who made this known in a statement, […]

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41 h. ago Troops Kill 5 Terrorist Leaders, Arrest 6 Logistics Suppliers

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the first quarter of 2025 killed five terrorist leaders, captured one alive and arrested five logistics suppliers. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye made the revelation while giving update on military operations during the period. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added that troops […]

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41 h. ago My father didn’t kill anyone, son rejects suicide story in triple murder case

The son of a retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, Henry Atideka has dismissed claims that his father allegedly killed three people and committed suicide over a land dispute. He told NAN on Thursday that his late father collapsed and died while on his way to the Badagry Police Station for interrogation. Henry Read More

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44 h. ago NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips

Tribune Online NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over multiple complaints regarding airlines that sell tickets to passengers and then only transport them partway to their destinations before deporting them back to Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Michael Achimugu, the Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs “these actions, which involve the refusal […] NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Lagos Ferry Fire Leaves Four Injured, Passengers Safely Evacuated

Four passengers were injured when fire broke out on a ferry at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Thursday. The ferry, which was carrying 19 passengers, caught fire under unclear circumstances, leading to panic among those aboard. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other first responders quickly […] The post Lagos Ferry Fire Leaves Four Injured, Passengers Safely Evacuated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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