43 m. ago Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue

No fewer than two persons have been killed, while 13 passenger were abducted following an attack by gunmen on a commercial bus belonging to Benue State government. It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday at Ikobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the fully loaded bus […] The post Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial Bus, Kill Two Travellers, Abduct 13 In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman

  The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s […] The post Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘It’s Victory For Rule Of Law’, Nenadi Usman Reacts To Abure’s Sack As LP Chair By S’Court

The chairman of the Labour Party (LP) national caretaker committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, has described the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify an appeal recognising Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman as a victory for the rule of law. LEADERSHIP reports that the apex court had in a verdict delivered on Friday ruled that the […]

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10 h. ago Lynched travellers: PFN demands action, warns against retaliation

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called on the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to speak out against reprisals for the 16 travellers that were killed by a vigilante group in Edo State. Oke advised the state incumbents to cooperate Read More

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10 h. ago UNIBEN to commence planting of 10,000 trees to combat climate change

As institution assures adequate partnership with Edo NUJ     From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin     The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, has said that the institution will soon flag off the campaign of the planting of 10,000 trees to help combat the effects of climate change.   “University has […] The post UNIBEN to commence planting of 10,000 trees to combat climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension

Tribune Online Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension Al-Bayan Interfaith Centre has called for the immediate prosecution of all those involved in the heinous and senseless killing of travelers to Kano in Uromi, Edo State and commended the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo and his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf for their respective roles in dousing raised tensions in the wake of the […] Uromi killings: Group commends Govs Okpebholo, Yusuf for dousing tension Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, has revealed that he turned down a ‘life-changing’ sum of money offered to him during the 2023 presidential elections to campaign against Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. The singer shared this on Thursday while addressing backlash from critics who felt he was out of line for expecting […] The post Odumodublvck Reveals Turning Down Money Offered To Campaign Against Obi, Defends Album Request appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Sacks Abure As Labour Party National Chairman

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday morning, a five-member panel of the apex court Justices ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s […]

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13 h. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Arsenal’s Magalhaes Out For Rest Of Season With Hamstring Injury

Arsenal have suffered a major setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhaes was ruled out for the remainder of the season. The Gunners, in a statement on Thursday said the 27-year-old Brazil centre-back will require surgery on the hamstring injury he suffered during the club’s 2-1 Premier League win […]

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18 h. ago dRPC’s Latest Publication Underscores Need To Deepen Africa’s Indigenous Communication Approaches For Social Change & Development

In its latest publication, ‘Communication and Social Change in Africa: Selected Case Studies’, the Development Research and Projects Center (dRPC) underscores the need to deepen the exploration of African indigenous communication approaches as means of driving social change and development in the continent. Time and events have proven the western top-down, north-south communication approach ineffective […]

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18 h. ago Investments & Securities Act 2025 To Stimulate Economic Growth – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the Investments and Securities Act 2025 is a game changer that has the strong potential for stimulating growth for the Nigerian capital market and the economy. The director-general of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama stated this during an interview in Abuja on some of the highlights of […]

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21 h. ago London Derby: Chelsea Beat Tottenham To Continue Push For EPL Top

Chelsea continued their fight for a Premier League top-four spot as they defeated London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, who welcome back Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke from injury, have now recorded a fourth consecutive win over Tottenham. The result saw Chelsea, on 52 points, reclaim fourth place in the league […] The post London Derby: Chelsea Beat Tottenham To Continue Push For EPL Top-Four Spot appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People

Niger Delta Congress has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement on Thursday, the group described Tinubu’s announcement as an attack on democracy. Recall that the former governor of Lagos State, during a nationwide broadcast in March announced that Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and […] The post Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency

Tribune Online Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency The Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member of the House of Representatives for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Hon Akin Alabi, has flagged off the construction of two major roads in his constituency. Oyo lawmaker flags off two major road constructions in constituency Tribune Online

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29 h. ago I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo

Tribune Online I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted accusations that he instigated the removal of the erstwhile Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, from the Red Chamber. Abbo was removed following a pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that his presence in the National Assembly was an error. I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo Tribune Online

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29 h. ago London Gatwick makes major change to 100ml liquid rules for travellers

Passengers using Gatwick Airport will no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in a plastic bag when read more London Gatwick makes major change to 100ml liquid rules for travellers

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30 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Appointment Of Olowo As Ondo Council Of Obas Chairman

Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new chairman of the State’s Council of Traditional Rulers. The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a special meeting of the Council at the Obas’ Secretariat in Akure as the outgone […]

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30 h. ago Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Thursday, approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers. Aiyedatiwa appoints Olowo of Owo as Chairman, Ondo traditional rulers’ council Tribune Online

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