3 h. ago House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

Mbah extols Speaker Abbas for compassionate leadership style The Sun The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, presented a cheque for ₦18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives. The […] The post House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kano Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Stepmother, Sister

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old man, Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of his stepmother and sister. The convict, a resident of Kutama Village in Gwarzo local government area was found guilty of culpable homicide for fatally stabbing his stepmother, Rabiatu Sagir, and strangling his younger […]

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3 h. ago Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano

A Kano High Court sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, to death by hanging for allegedly Killing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir and his sister, Munawara. The 22 years old suspect who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local government area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, informed the court that the […] The post Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 100 Civil Society Groups Back Falana, Tell Tinubu To Sack Rivers Sole Administrator

A coalition of 100 civil society groups, known as the Civic Room for Rule of Law, has thrown its weight behind human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over his call for the removal of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.). The groups claimed that Ibas has breached presidential orders and disregarded the […]

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6 h. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago NAHCON, State Pilgrims Welfare Boards Fix May 9 For Inaugural Hajj Flight

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a meeting with State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board Executive Secretaries and agreed that the airlift of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land should commence on May 9, 2025 and end May 24. The meeting was also convened to assess the level of preparedness of the State […]

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6 h. ago Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health

Veteran Nigerian musician, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has debunked viral rumours claiming he is dead, confirming in a new video that he is alive, strong, and in good health. On Tuesday, the legendary singer shared a video on social media to address the fake news, delivering his response with a lively musical performance in Yoruba, English, and […] The post Ebenezer Obey Clears Air On Death Rumour, Assures Fans Of Good Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kundusi: “I’m Not Educated, Go And Compete With My Children” – MC Oluomo Defends Grammatical Error

Controversial Lagos socialite and President of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, a.k.a MC Oluomo, has defended his grammatical error. MC Oluomo claimed that he has no reason to oppress anyone with English language due to his background as a child, struggling to survive. The Lagos socialite made the defence while speaking with […] The post Kundusi: “I’m Not Educated, Go And Compete With My Children” – MC Oluomo Defends Grammatical Error appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Hisbah Dismantles ‘Holy Site’ Over Claims Of Prophet’s Footprint In Kano 

The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled an emerging makeshift pilgrimage site, following unverified claims that the location bore the footprint of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The site, located around the Dakata Industrial Area which was cleared for railway development recently, gained public attention after a muddy imprint was spotted on the ground.   […]

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18 h. ago How We Convinced Community To Accept Polio Vaccine – LG Chairman

Chairman of Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano state, Sa‘adatu Salisu Yushu‘a, has said the state government intervention to build a culvert after a failed promised by the previous administration to carryout the same project in one of its communities with the highest number of zero dose children has made them to accept polio […]

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19 h. ago No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak

The Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed recent reports circulating online that there was a jailbreak at the Borstal Training Institute in Ilorin. Clarifying the situation in a statement issued on Monday, the institution’s spokesperson, A.O. Bamigbade, debunked the claims, stressing that the incident being reported did not occur at the […] The post No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, fired back at Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), branding him a politician with no relevance or stronghold. Galadima had earlier stated that Ganduje owed his position as APC Chairman to President Bola Tinubu, claiming he lacked […] The post You’re a Political Passenger – Ganduje Replies Galadima’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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33 h. ago ‘He Dared To Walk Where No One Has Gone’, Atiku Mourns Pope Francis

Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning, saying the Catholic Pontiff was a trailblazer who ‘dared to walk where no one has gone’. Atiku, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, extended his deepest condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic […]

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34 h. ago Fire Sparked By Gas Cylinder Guts Shops, Vehicles, Classrooms In Kano

A fire outbreak triggered by gas cylinders being offloaded from a Peugeot J5 vehicle razed shops, vehicles, and several classrooms in the Rijiyar Zaki area of Kano on Sunday. Kano State Fire Service disclosed this on Monday, April 21, 2025, through a statement signed by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi. The incident […]

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37 h. ago Gov Yusuf Distributes 10,000 Free JAMB Forms To Secondary Students In Kano

The governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commenced the distribution of 10,000 free JAMB forms to secondary school students in the State. During the flag-off of the distribution, the governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner of Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, also used the opportunity to inaugurate the training of the […]

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38 h. ago CSOs Praise Tinubu, Matawalle, NSA, Security Forces ‘For 90% Drop’ In Insecurity

A coalition of 774 civil society organisations has lauded President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Nigeria’s security forces for their “remarkable progress” in curbing insecurity across the country, claiming a 90% reduction in violence and unrest. In a statement issued on Friday, the coalition’s publicity […]

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40 h. ago Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

The presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Tunde Bakare, has raised a serious alarm, claiming that under President read more Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

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46 h. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

The Kano State Government is finalising a series of landmark investment agreements with the Kingdom of Morocco that will focus read more Kano agrees investment deals with Morocco on energy, agriculture, and trade

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