1 hour ago PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader

Tribune Online PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader TENSIONS have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP: Fresh controversy over return of Orbih as S’South zonal leader Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by petroleum tanker drivers could disrupt Read More

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4 h. ago India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years

Tribune Online India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years The accused include schoolmates, relatives, and neighbors, with ages ranging from minors to men in their mid-40s. While charges are yet to be formally filed, all detained remain in custody, and none have publicly commented on the allegations. India: Teenager alleges being raped by nearly 60 men over five years Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Outrage In Katsina As FUDMA Students Protest Killing Of Colleague By Vigilantes

Chaos erupted in Dutsin-ma town in Katsina State on Sunday as students of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) took to the streets to protest the killing of their colleague by vigilantes. The victim, Sai’d Abdulkadir, a 400-level Agricultural Science student, was shot dead after the commercial motorcyclist transporting him allegedly refused to stop at a […]

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5 h. ago 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms

Tribune Online 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms The House of Representatives has concluded plans to commence investigation into the N9.4 trillion debts allegedly owed the Federal Government by 48 oil companies operating in the country. 2021 audit queries: Reps move to recover N9.4trn debt owed FG by 48 oil firms Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Vincent Ojo for the alleged offences of impersonation and being in possession of dry leaves strongly suspected to be Indian Hemp. Gombe: Police arrest fake policeman with 495kgs of Indian hemp Tribune Online

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10 h. ago PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension

Tribune Online PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tensions have erupted within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following accusations that the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, has unilaterally reinstated Chief Dan Orbih into the leadership fold, despite his suspension in July 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Multiple sources within the NWC have expressed outrage over […] PDP crisis deepens as Damagum ‘reinstates’ Orbih despite suspension Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Police Arrest 2 Over Alleged Possession Of Firearms In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have apprehended two persons in two separate operations for alleged unlawful possession of firearms in Ibeno and Eket local government areas of the state. Police Public Petitions Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Timfon John, on Sunday recalled that the first incident occurred on February 22, 2025, […]

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22 h. ago June 12: Anger, resentment in Nigeria as Babangida heaps blame on the dead

I regret annulment, but it prevented second civil war – Babangida Book filled with allegations against the dead – Odinkalu read more June 12: Anger, resentment in Nigeria as Babangida heaps blame on the dead

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23 h. ago Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo Police Command, yesterday, confirmed five persons dead and four others injured in a clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash was said to have started on Thursday night and escalated […] The post Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Three Lagos Assembly workers face charges for assaulting DSS officers

The Department of State Services has arrested three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly for allegedly attacking its personnel on February 18. Some individuals had manhandled DSS personnel during a drama that ensued at the assembly on Monday. The assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Read More

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30 h. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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31 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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32 h. ago Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo

Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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37 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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37 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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39 h. ago Court remands motorist for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority. The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving Read More

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39 h. ago Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan 

From Taiwo Oluwadare,  Ibadan An Oyo State Mobile Court has ordered the remand of a motorist, Oke Ademola, in prison for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking officers Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. […] The post Court remands driver for assaulting OYRTMA officers in Ibadan  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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