46 m. ago Nigeria, Turkey collaborate for safe return of smuggled baby gorilla

The Federal Government is working with Turkish authorities to facilitate the safe return of a baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport on December 22, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. The animal, which had been illegally smuggled from Nigeria and was Read More

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3 h. ago Kaduna Central Senator Cautions Against Reprisal Over Edo Killings

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman has cautioned against reprisal while strongly condemning the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Senator Usman called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct a […]

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4 h. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, condemns toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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4 h. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, rejects toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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4 h. ago Edo travellers’ lynching senseless, tragic act – Kebbi lawmaker

A member of the House of Representatives representing Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, Ibrahim Mohammed, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers in Uromi, a community in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Edo State, calling for swift justice against those responsible. In a statement on Saturday, Mohammed decried the incident as a Read More

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5 h. ago Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano    The Kano State government expresses its deepest sympathy for the families and friends of the victims involved in the tragic incident in Uromi, Edo State.   A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said , “The brutal killing, which claimed the lives […] The post Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex

Tribune Online Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex-Rivers HoS, Nwaeke “When I was Head of Service, my wife was not involved in my official duties. That script she read is null and void. I am safe and sound. I will report myself to the appropriate security agencies because Abuja houses their headquarters, and I feel safer making my report here.” Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex-Rivers HoS, Nwaeke Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Kaduna lawmaker condemns Edo travellers’ killing, demands justice  

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, the lawmaker called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct Read More

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6 h. ago Remi Tinubu Urges Fairness In Delta College Over Students’ Chants

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary issue involving nursing students in Delta State who were reportedly queried for singing a welcome chant during a recent official visit. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of student nurses at […]

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9 h. ago Recall: Natasha’s Lawyers Rewrite INEC, Demand Proper Service

The counsel to the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has for the second time written the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding that his client be served through the J.S Okutepa SAN &Co. with the petition, seeking her recall and all supporting documents. In a letter dated March 28, 2025, addressed to […]

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19 h. ago Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has dismissed allegations linking a Chinese company to the shooting of an read more Chinese Chamber denies involvement in immigration officer shooting in Minna

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19 h. ago ‘Jaji Is Nothing Without Matawalle, Yari’, Zamfara APC Slams Federal Lawmaker

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency of the State, accusing him of disloyalty and political betrayal. The group, speaking through its spokesperson, Abdulkadir Suleiman Zurmi, claimed that Jaji owed his political rise to […]

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20 h. ago Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation

Tribune Online Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation The Edo State Government said four persons have been arrested over alleged involvement in the killing of seven suspected kidnappers in Uromi, the administrative Headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area in the state. Despite the development, the state government also ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing of the suspected kidnappers. It would be […] Uromi killings: Four arrested as Gov Okpebholo orders full investigation Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency

Tribune Online Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged financial transaction involving Lagos State. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Atiku’s allegations as […] Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency Tribune Online

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21 h. ago ‘Be Fair To Students Over Diss Song’, Remi Tinubu Tells Delta Nursing College

The Office of the First Lady of Nigeria has called for fairness and understanding in the handling of a disciplinary measure involving nursing students, who were reportedly queried for dissing Mrs Remi Tinubu during a recent official visit to their school in Delta State. A viral video circulating on social media captured a group of […]

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23 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video

Tribune Online ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video The Delta State government has intervened following a query issued by the state College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, over alleged involvement in a viral video recorded during an event attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi, directing the school to withdraw the query. ‘Na your mama’: Delta govt intervenes, directs withdrawal of query over viral video Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Remi Tinubu: Delta Nursing School announces withdrawal of query given to student

The query letter issued to a student of the Delta State College of Nursing Science, Osatohemwen Edobor, following an incident involving the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has been withdrawn. The aforementioned student was queried after the nursing students rejected a song eulogising the First Lady, with the institution singling out Edobor for her role. In […] The post Remi Tinubu: Delta Nursing School announces withdrawal of query given to student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception

Tribune Online Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, the Israeli military said. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack. Israel vowed a strong response to any threats, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two sides. The truce had ended a year-long conflict, […] Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Bill Mandating President, Govs To Appoint Youths, PLWDs Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps

A bill mandating the inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointments has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed constitutional amendment, sponsored by lawmaker representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to alter key provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) […]

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26 h. ago ‘Na your mama’: Delta withdraws query issued to nursing student over viral video

The Delta State Government has directed the immediate withdrawal of the query issued to a student of the School of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, Osato Edobor, over her involvement in a viral social media video during the recent visit of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. In a statement on Friday via X, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Read More

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