63 m. ago Why I don’t need to get into supremacy battle with any monarch — Alaafin

Tribune Online Why I don’t need to get into supremacy battle with any monarch — Alaafin "More so, the British, as it was in their tradition, recognised lineage as meaningful supremacy and legitimacy, preferring to sign the Treaty of Cessation with the Alaafin as the Superior Head of the Yoruba Nation... Why I don’t need to get into supremacy battle with any monarch — Alaafin Tribune Online

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1 hour ago BBNaija10: Bright Morgan’s Manager Vic Matt Dies Days After Abduction

Movie producer and close manager of BBNaija Season 10 housemate Bright, Victor Tobechukwu Okoli who is popularly called Vic Matt is dead . Vic Matt died days after he was abducted in Enugu. Reports revealed that Vic was abducted on Friday near Ntachi Osa, a popular location in Enugu, and was later found dead with […]

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2 h. ago Frank Caprio: Cause of death, other things to know about ‘nicest judge in the world’

Tribune Online Frank Caprio: Cause of death, other things to know about ‘nicest judge in the world’ Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1936, Caprio grew up in modest circumstances working as a dishwasher and shoeshiner. Frank Caprio: Cause of death, other things to know about ‘nicest judge in the world’ Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Kogi: Police present N52m cheques to families of 27 fallen officers

Tribune Online Kogi: Police present N52m cheques to families of 27 fallen officers The Kogi State Police Command has presented cheques worth over ₦52 million under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme to 27 families of police officers who died in active service. Kogi: Police present N52m cheques to families of 27 fallen officers Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Nigeria Governors’ Forum mourns loss of Kogi governor’s father

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo. Alhaji Momohsani died on August 19, at the age of 83. In a condolence message, Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the NGF, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described the […] The post Nigeria Governors’ Forum mourns loss of Kogi governor’s father appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ‘Kindest Judge in America’ Frank Caprio dies at 88 after cancer battle

Frank Caprio, the retired municipal court judge from Providence, Rhode Island, whose compassion and humour on the bench made him read more ‘Kindest Judge in America’ Frank Caprio dies at 88 after cancer battle

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5 h. ago Frank Caprio US Judge Popular For His Courtroom Compassion Dies At 88

Born in 1936 and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Frank Caprio had worked multiple jobs, including shining shoes and delivering newspapers, according to his website. The post Frank Caprio US Judge Popular For His Courtroom Compassion Dies At 88 appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons?

Tribune Online Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Last week, the news filtered out about the sad demise of a medical student at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, via suicide. This brings to the fore again the rising spate of suicide deaths, especially among young persons. Another recent example is that of a female student who died from suicide in Lagos […] Medical student dies from suicide: What can we do for young persons? Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Frank Caprio, US judge nicknamed ‘nicest judge in the world,’ dies at 88

Tribune Online Frank Caprio, US judge nicknamed ‘nicest judge in the world,’ dies at 88 Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge in the United States (US) whose courtroom clips drew millions of viewers online, has died at... Frank Caprio, US judge nicknamed ‘nicest judge in the world,’ dies at 88 Tribune Online

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8 h. ago 952 ASPs promoted, 176 others declined over retirement, death

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission(PSC) has approved the promotion of 952 Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. The commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another three suspected to have died. PSC Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani,  […] The post 952 ASPs promoted, 176 others declined over retirement, death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Federal Gov’t Mourns As Nigeria’s Consul General In Cameroun Dies

The Federal Government has mourned the death of Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroun, Taofik Coker. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Wednesday, July 20, 2025, announced that the envoy passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness. The statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the […]

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21 h. ago PSC approves promotion of 952 ASPs to DSPs, decline 176 others over retirement, death 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 952, Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents.  The Commission also declined the promotion of 176 ASPs found to have retired from Service and another 3 suspected to have died. PSC Head, Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani, […] The post PSC approves promotion of 952 ASPs to DSPs, decline 176 others over retirement, death  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse

Tribune Online High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse By Saratu Mutah Haggai ACROSS cities and towns in Nigeria, an alarming trend is gradually stealing the future of the nation’s youth. Once considered a simple remedy for cold and flu, cough syrup—especially the codeine-based type—is being dangerously repurposed as a recreational drug. From street corners to student hostels, young Nigerians are increasingly indulging in […] High on the wrong dose: Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Court orders Gbenga Daniel to submit property documents within two weeks

A judge in Ogun State has given Senator Gbenga Daniel two weeks to hand over property documents that the state read more Court orders Gbenga Daniel to submit property documents within two weeks

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34 h. ago Judge orders sale of Gen. Sabo’s property against NJC advice, pending suits

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An Upper Sharia Court Judge, Ado Ahmed Mukhtar has ordered the sale of the Abuja property of the late Director of Military Intelligence (DMI), Gen. Ibrahim Sabo against the advice of the Council as well as a pending cases in court. Specifically, the judge issued a writ dated July 31, 2025 […] The post Judge orders sale of Gen. Sabo’s property against NJC advice, pending suits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn’t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has stated that no judgement of the Supreme Court makes the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo the ultimate decider on pan-Yoruba affairs. LEADERSHIP reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, have sparked intense debate on social media following […]

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47 h. ago Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre

Tribune Online Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre A 28-year-old man has died after being tasered by police and later turning a knife on himself in a shocking incident at a Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Nigerian Film Corporation reacts to reports of Ali Nuhu’s death

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has refuted rumours of the death of its Managing Director, Ali Nuhu. Reports of the actor and filmmaker’s demise circulated on the internet on Monday after a Facebook user, Ifeoma Chigbo, posted a video claiming that he had died. She also expressed hope that the report was false. Subsequently, a […] The post Nigerian Film Corporation reacts to reports of Ali Nuhu’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago US, UK govts commend FG, Ribadu over arrest of terror kingpins

Tribune Online US, UK govts commend FG, Ribadu over arrest of terror kingpins THE governments of the United States of America (USA) and the British authorities on Monday commended the Federal Government and the security agencies under the leadership of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu, over the arrest of wanted leaders of Ansaru terror organisation, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam […] US, UK govts commend FG, Ribadu over arrest of terror kingpins Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Inside CBN’s roadmap for smarter, digitally empowered Nigeria

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria, the most populous and vibrant black nation on earth, is still digitally deficient judging by any metric. Currently, over 40 per cent of the adult population remains financially excluded and economic opportunities are unevenly distributed. To address this imbalance and plant the nation on a progress path, the Central Bank of […] The post Inside CBN’s roadmap for smarter, digitally empowered Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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