1 hour ago Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords that his administration will demolish buildings linked to criminal activities, including kidnapping, cultism, and rituals, to ensure a crime-free state. Speaking during the demolition of a building in Benin City’s Ogheghe area, used for internet fraud and kidnapping, Okpebholo expressed dismay, stating, “I […] The post Edo: Okpebholo vows to eradicate cultism, kidnappers with building demolitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Ike Peter, a 25-year-old member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, for allegedly shooting and killing Peter Eyorowalebo, a 29-year-old final-year Science Laboratory Technology student at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. The incident occurred on […] The post Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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4 h. ago Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has affirmed it will enforce the bail conditions imposed on businesswoman Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, despite a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering her release on those terms on Wednesday, April 30. Justice Inyang Ekwo directed the EFCC to expedite Achimugu’s release after her earlier […] The post Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Leaders representing the Ijaw and Urhobo communities in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, urged the Department of State Security Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent arrest of some persons, including a serving British Army officer, suspected of […] The post Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Farah Dagogo, former House of Representatives member and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and commitment to nation-building as they mark International Workers’ Day 2025. In a statement released on Wednesday, Dagogo described workers in public and private sectors as the backbone of Nigeria’s […] The post Workers’ Day: Farah pushes for better welfare, praises workers’ role in nation-building appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant businesswoman Aisha read more Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu on within 24 hours

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds UNICAL Prof Ogban’s Conviction For Electoral Fraud In Akwa Ibom North

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has upheld the conviction and three-year prison sentence of Professor Peter Ogban, a University of Calabar (UNICAL) academic, for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election, in favour of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and current Senate President, Godswill […]

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11 h. ago Okowa Lobbied, Begged To Be Atiku’s Running Mate In 2023, Says Timi Frank

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Wednesday, condemned a statement credited to the immediate-past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to the effect that he “regrets” accepting to be presidential running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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12 h. ago Gowon, Obasanjo, Anyaoku, Ibru, Monarchs, Others Honour Clark On May Day

Elder statesmen and eminent Nigerians will on May Day, this Thursday, converge on Lagos State to reflect on the life and times of late elder statesman and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark. Clark, a former federal commissioner of information in the First Republic, died in February aged 97. Some of the dignitaries expected to […]

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12 h. ago Olamide Teams Up With Wizkid On New Single ‘Kai’, Announces 11th Album Release Date

Award-winning Nigerian rapper Olamide has released a new single titled ‘Kai’, featuring Grammy-winning artist Wizkid. The YBNL boss dropped the eagerly awaited track on streaming platforms on Tuesday. On ‘Kai’, Olamide showcased his trademark fusion of Yoruba and English lyrics, while Wizkid enhances the track with his silky vocals and captivating rhythm. READ MORE: Shallipopi […] The post Olamide Teams Up With Wizkid On New Single ‘Kai’, Announces 11th Album Release Date appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago ‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’

Contactless payment, which used to be futuristic, is now a necessity for ensuring secure and fast transactions. Ugo Obasi, chief read more ‘Contactless payment is no longer futuristic, but a necessity’

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13 h. ago Ijaw Youths Commend DSS On Arms Seizure, UK Army Major’s Arrest

The Ijaw Youths Network (IYN) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Delta State. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK Army Major and others in connection with gunrunning reinforces public trust and confidence […]

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13 h. ago We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) known as Doctors Without Borders, has disclosed that 300,000 malnourished children have been treated in the seven states of Northern Nigeria within a year. Huggins Madondo, Project Coordinator,Kebbi State stated this while briefing newsmen on the success story of the International Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) […] The post We have treated 300,000 malnourished children in 7 states of Nigeria — MSF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Senator Moro Blames Okowa For PDP’s 2023 Loss, Says His Choice As Atiku’s Running Mate ‘Serious Mistake’

The Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would have emerged victorious in the 2023 presidential election had former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, was not selected as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday […]

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15 h. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched a bold initiative to combat criminal activities in the state by targeting properties linked to kidnappers and cultists. This crackdown began with the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City, which had been associated with heinous crimes, including kidnapping and organ harvesting. In a statement issued […] The post Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to take legal action against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Vice Presidential candidate Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire Delta PDP leadership over their recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes after a major political shift on April 23, which saw top government officials and […] The post PDP To Challenge Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help read more Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

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