26 m. ago Delta Community Banishes Pastor Over Alleged Homosexual Practice

The Otovwodo (Agbassa) Community, Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, has warned a 33-year-old pastor, Onome Imoniruvwe,  to stay away from the community and its surrounding areas over alleged homosexuality. In a public notice dated April 10, 2025, jointly signed by the traditional prime minister (Oghwuvwie) of Otovwodo Agbassa, Hon. Jerry Ope […]

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2 h. ago Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the security policies of President Bola Tinubu, following a deadly attack in Plateau State that resulted in the deaths of at least 47 people on Sunday. The attack took place in the Zike community, Kimakpa area of Bassa Local Government Area, and came just a week after […] The post Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month

By Chinelo Obogo Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has condemned the exorbitant electricity bills given to consumers by distribution companies (DisCos). Speaking at a roundtable between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Lagos State Government on Monday, Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cited his own household bill which he said surged from […] The post Lagos deputy governor slams Eko DisCo for hiking his electricity bill to N29m in 1 month appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu: Desist From Recycling Allegations, Aduwo Tells Politicians

Foremost human rights activist and Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI), Mr Olufemi Aduwo, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political rivals to desist from recycling allegations against the President, noting that Tinubu has never been indicted, prosecuted, or convicted by any court in the United States on drug-related or […]

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4 h. ago Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

An Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has remanded Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as read more Kwara court remands Portable over failure to fulfil bail conditions

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6 h. ago BIPC Vs Dangote: Court Orders BIPC To Refile Suit, Fixes May 12 For Hearing

The Investment and Security Tribunal (IST) sitting in Abuja on Monday directed the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited and one other to refile her suit against Security & Exchange Commission (SEC), Dangote Industries and five others. Counsel to the plaintiffs, Joseph Henkyaa Esq however applied for the withdrawal of the motion to regularise all […]

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7 h. ago Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis

Itsekiri leaders in Delta State have kicked against ward delineation of it constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court and called on the Federal Government to immediately set up an independent panel to scrutinise the work of the delineation committee in a bid to correct the anomaly. They also called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […] The post Delineation: Itsekiri leaders kick, seek Tinubu’s intervention to avert tegional crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Coastal highway: Diaspora investors urge FG to obey court order

Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora have called on the Federal Government to comply with a court order concerning the alleged diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through the Okun Ajah area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro earlier reported that residents of the Okun Ajah area protested against a proposed diversion of the highway route Read More

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8 h. ago Yobe family planning team preaches safe motherhood practices

The Yobe Family Planning Media Advocacy Team has called for increased engagement with stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and community leaders, to further promote safe childbirth spacing practices in the state. Leveraging the 2025 theme on safe motherhood, the team urged stakeholders to continue collaborating to end preventable deaths and prioritise women’s long-term well-being. A statement Read More

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9 h. ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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9 h. ago Court orders Navy to recognise disengaged officer as Vice Admiral

The National Industrial Court has ordered the Nigerian Navy to accord Navy Captain Dada Labinjo all the rights, benefits and privileges of a retired Vice-Admiral of the Nigerian Navy effective April 12, 2017. Justice Ikechi Nweneka of the NICN delivered this judgment on March 24 in a suit no NICN/LA/67/2023 between Labinjo (claimant) and The Read More

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16 h. ago Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Requirements

Controversial singer Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, after failing to meet the strict bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court in the state. This comes after the singer appeared in court on Monday over allegations of defamation filed against him […] The post Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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17 h. ago Activist VeryDarkMan Slams TV Host Abati Over Disparaging Comment On Efforts Exposing Human Trafficking

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at Arise News Channel breakfast show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, for comparing him to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a. Portable, over his efforts at attracting attention to the plight of trafficked Nigerian girls. VDM’s reactions followed Abati’s recent […]

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19 h. ago Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was charged by the Kwara State Police Command on Monday at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Notably, Portable was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition from fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede. As confirmed in a […] The post Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Controversial Singer Portable Remanded In Kwara Prison Over Unmet Bail Conditions

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly called Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the singer appeared in court on Monday following charges of […]

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19 h. ago JUST IN: Portable remanded in Kwara prison over inability to meet bail conditions

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation character Read More

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19 h. ago Ekiti court sentences two to death for kidnapping, armed robbery

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Monday sentenced two persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and kidnapping. The court also jailed them for life for the offence of conspiracy. The defendants, Onileowo Rotimi (42) and Adetola Ayodele (42) were tried and found guilty on three count charge bordering on conspiracy, Read More

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19 h. ago UPDATED: Portable remanded in Kwara prison over inability to meet bail conditions

Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation of Read More

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19 h. ago Tribunal directs BIPC to refile suit against SEC, Dangote, others

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST) in Abuja has ordered Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) Limited and another plaintiff to refile their suit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dangote Industries Limited, and five others. On April 14, IST Chairman Amos Azi instructed the plaintiffs to regularise court processes […] The post Tribunal directs BIPC to refile suit against SEC, Dangote, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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