25 m. ago Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, falls to death in Uganda

Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police said in a statement. He had been visiting a Read More

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85 m. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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3 h. ago My Instagram followers are reducing – Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out Meta

By Seyi Babalola Nollywood veteran, Kanayo O. Kanayo has spoken out against Meta, the parent company of the social media site Instagram. In a video message shared on the network, the actor bemoaned that his followers had been reducing for months rather than increasing. He said that it was impossible for him not to have […] The post My Instagram followers are reducing – Kanayo O. Kanayo calls out Meta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago I’m doing DNA test to dispel media lies, not to convince Mohbad’s father – Omowunmi

Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, has stated that Joseph Aloba, her father-in-law, is fully aware that Liam, her son with Mohbad, is indeed his grandchild. In an interview snippet with BBC Pidgin that started trending on Monday, Omowunmi asserted that Aloba is “100% sure” of Liam’s paternity. She added that she agreed Read More

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5 h. ago Katsina Police Probe Varsity Student’s Death By Civilian JTF

The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Dutsinma local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, led to the death of Sa’idu Abdulkadir, a 400-level student of the Federal University Dutsinma […]

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6 h. ago How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka

By Seyi Babalola Veteran Nollywood Actor, Jude Chukwuka has claimed he was attacked in Lagos State following the death of musician Mohbad. In an interview with Seun Oloketuyi on his YouTube channel, Chukwuka revealed that the assailants confronted him, accusing him of being Naira Marley’s father and holding him accountable for Mohbad’s premature demise. He […] The post How I was attacked over Mohbad’s death – Actor Jude Chukwuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

Delta State Police Command at the weekend, confirmed the invasion of the Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Police confirm gunmen invasion, kidnap attack at Church in Delta Community

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8 h. ago Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate

By John Ogunsemore An associate of Peter Obi, Dr. Moses Paul, has cautioned Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore against further personal attacks on the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). Paul gave the charge in an X post on Monday. He was reacting to a recent X post in which Sowore described Obi as […] The post Sowore harbours alarming level of animosity towards Peter Obi – Associate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities

Tribune Online 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Death toll has risen to 22 as suspected armed militants invaded seven farming communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area in Edo State. Tribune Online  gathered that several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, while buildings and farm produce worth several million naira were set ablaze by the assailants. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, […] 22 feared killed as suspected militants invade Edo communities Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Authorities at Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, have shut down the school following violent protests by students over the alleged killing of their colleague. Reports say two students were allegedly shot by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, leading to the tragic death of one of them. According to […] The post Katsina varsity shuts down amid protests over student’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa frees eight inmates, reduces sentences for 35 others

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, marked his swearing-in with a bold act of clemency, granting freedom and reduced sentences to 43 prisoners. Acting on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Aiyedatiwa ordered the immediate release of eight convicts, while 15 death row inmates had their sentences commuted Read More

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13 h. ago Death toll in Edo farmers, suspected thieves clash hits seven

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two more persons, raising the death toll to seven in the clash between cocoa farmers and suspected produce thieves in Gbelemotin, the Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, disclosed that Read More

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14 h. ago Katsina Police Foil Bandits’ Attack On NSCDC Personnel, Kill 1 Suspect

The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits along the Dutsinma-Kurfi highway in Dutsinma local government area of the State. According to a press release by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, 2025, when suspected armed bandits […]

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15 h. ago VeryDarkMan Questions Timing Of Wunmi’s Revelation On Mohbad’s Passing

Nigerian social media critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted to Wunmi, Mohbad’s widow, and her account of his final moments in a new video. It should be noted that in her second public interview, Wunmi revealed details about Mohbad’s final moments on TVC’s Your View. Wunmi described Mohbad’s reaction after receiving a […] The post VeryDarkMan Questions Timing Of Wunmi’s Revelation On Mohbad’s Passing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State

From Jude Dangwam, Jos The International Federation of Women Lawyers(FIDA) Nigeria, has frown against breast ironing among other harmful traditional practices that dehumanised women and the girl child in the society. Chairperson FIDA Plateau state branch,  Naankus Fyaktu said such a harmful traditional practice of ironing the breasts of young girls by parents is against […] The post FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Army, police, restore peace to seven Edo warring communities

Calm has returned to seven warring communities after no fewer than 23 persons were feared dead with several others injured in an attack in Ovia South West Local Government of Edo. The affected communities included Marindoti, Gbelemontin Domiju, Kola Village, Taiye Camp, Eto Camp, Dipe Community, Bala Dele Community, and Thousand Community. The News Agency Read More

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25 h. ago Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta

Tribune Online Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta The gunmen, it reported shot a pastor identified as Apostle Divine Omodia, and cut off two of his fingers and abducted six members of the church. Gunmen attack church, cut off pastor’s fingers, kidnap worshippers in Delta Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Gunmen attack Delta Church, shoot pastor, kidnap worshippers

There is tension in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, as gunmen invaded a church, shot a pastor, and abducted six worshippers. PUNCH Metro gathered that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a Friday night vigil. A source said they kidnapped six church members, rounding them up Read More

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32 h. ago Rolling Dollar’s Son Jamiu, Opens Up About Life After Mother’s Death

The first son of Zainab Olagunju, the widow of the late musician, Fatai Rolling Dollar, has said that life had been cruel to his mum which led to her death. His mother was said to have died last week Tuesday, February 11, 2025 and was buried the following Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Ile-Ife, Osun […]

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33 h. ago IBB recounts narrow escape during 1990 Orkar coup in new memoir

Praises Abacha for coordinating loyal forces to counter the attack From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former military president General Ibrahim Babangida has provided a gripping account of the failed Gideon Orkar coup of 22 April 1990, in his autobiography A Journey in Service, launched on 20 February 2025, in Abuja. The memoir sheds light on one […] The post IBB recounts narrow escape during 1990 Orkar coup in new memoir appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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