2 h. ago Ekiti 2026: APC, youth group pass vote of confidence in Oyebanji’s deputy 

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: APC, youth group pass vote of confidence in Oyebanji’s deputy  The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its youth group in Ekiti State have passed a vote of confidence in the Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Monisade Afuye.  In a release signed by the State Publicity Secretary of APC, Segun Dipe, the Party described Mrs Afuye as a party faithful, qualified, competent and loyal representative […] Ekiti 2026: APC, youth group pass vote of confidence in Oyebanji’s deputy  Tribune Online

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3 h. ago OOPL Demands Apology, N3.5bn Over Invasion Of Premises By EFCC Operatives

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) on Wednesday, issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, as well as the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to tender separate public apologies over alleged illegal invasion of its premises. OOPL, which was invaded […]

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3 h. ago Stripped Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmason Breaks Silence After Release From Prison

  The Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from prison after an altercation with crew members, Comfort Emmanson has taken to social media to express gratitude to those who supported her. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson (#soft_commy), expressed that she was still “in pains due to how I […]

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4 h. ago FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply

Tribune Online FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of N13 billion as compensation for right-of-way acquisitions under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply Tribune Online

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5 h. ago ‘I am still in pain’, Ibom Air passenger Emmanson speaks after release

For the first time since her ordeal, the Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from custody, Comfort Emmanson, has read more ‘I am still in pain’, Ibom Air passenger Emmanson speaks after release

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6 h. ago ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release

Tribune Online ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger involved in a viral dispute with airline staff, has spoken out after her release from ‘I’m in pain’, Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, speaks after release Tribune Online

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7 h. ago DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for playing political games with local government matters in Osun State. The group, in a statement by its state coordinator and secretary, Alfred Adegoke and Kola Ibrahim, made available to journalists in Osogbo […] The post DSM slams APC, PDP over Osun LG shutdown, calls for new polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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7 h. ago NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears

Tribune Online NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears After carefully perusing the document on the TISSF loan, NAAT views it as a distraction and therefore rejects it.... NAAT rejects FG’s TISSF loan scheme, demands settlement of salary arrears Tribune Online

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8 h. ago UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed her release to Channels Television on Wednesday. The post UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago MiG Arogan Channels Haitian, African Ancestral Power In ‘Moon Under Me’

With his latest release “Moon Under Me”, MiG Arogan dives deep into the spiritual well of his Haitian and African heritage, delivering a track that feels like both prophecy and warning. This isn’t just music—it’s ancestral energy brought to life. From the opening hook, MiG sets the tone with ritualistic chants and unshakable confidence: “Mama […]

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8 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

Nigeria has inched up in the latest global corruption perception rankings released by Trading Economics, reflecting a modest shift in read more Nigeria climbs 5 places, now 140 of 180 on global corruption index

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9 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago ‘I Didn’t Benefit Anything From You,’ Peller Slams Lagos Gov’t Over N36m Tax Bill

Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has criticised the Lagos State Government for what he described as excessive taxation. In a viral video recorded from a recent livestream with singer Tobechukwu Okoh, popularly called Peruzzi, Peller revealed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) demanded N36 million in income tax from him. He […]

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13 h. ago Kaduna Tertiary Institutions Union Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over what it described as the non-implementation of key agreements, warning that an indefinite strike will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, if their demands were not met. JUTIKS, which comprises the academic and non-academic staff […]

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15 h. ago Analysts See Inflation Easing To 21.34% As Harvest Season Begins

Ahead of the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday, analysts at Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) have projected a further tapering in July inflation figures, a development they attributed to the commencement of the harvest season. According to the analysts, inflation, which measures the rate at […]

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15 h. ago Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos

The Ogun State Security Network, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended five suspects linked to a violent robbery, assault, and malicious damage incident involving two tricycle riders along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at about 2:30 a.m. on Monday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd), identified the […] The post Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison

Tribune Online FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was added to a no-fly list and a six-month flight ban placed on him following an altercation with ValueJet staff over content of his flask suspected to be alcohol.  FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Emokpae hails wife’s book on Edo language as bold historic step

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Presiding Apostle of Macedonia Call Global Assembly, Dr. Osaren Emokpae, has applauded his wife, Rev. Imose Osar-Emokpae, for what he described as a ‘bold and historic step’ in the preservation of the Edo language through her newly released book, “ABIDI EDO: An Easy Way to Speak, Write and Read Edo Language.” […] The post Emokpae hails wife’s book on Edo language as bold historic step appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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