2 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation

Tribune Online NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation This comes a few days after Emmanson threatened to drag the federal government, aviation regulators, and other parties involved in the incident to court... NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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4 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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4 h. ago Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident

Tribune Online Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday presented a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele, following a devastating fire that gutted sections of the Music House in Ibadan last Friday. Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, has been brutally assaulted and stripped naked by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, in Anambra State. The viral video of the incident, which was said to have occurred in July, 2025, shows the […]

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15 h. ago RMAFC plans higher revenue allocation for states, LGAs under new constitution

From Isaac Anumihe and Olileanya Ezekwesiri, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a fresh review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula, in response to the recently amended constitution which devolved more powers and responsibilities to states and local governments. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of RMAFC, […] The post RMAFC plans higher revenue allocation for states, LGAs under new constitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Kidnappers Abandon Ransom, Weapons After Accident In Nasarawa

A group of kidnappers operating around Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State reportedly abandoned their ransom and weapons after their getaway vehicle was involved in a fatal accident. The incident occurred on Monday morning at Angwan Mayo, along the Kokona axis, when the suspects’ Peugeot 406, loaded with firearms, crashed shortly after they had […] The post Kidnappers Abandon Ransom, Weapons After Accident In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

Nigeria’s food security is increasingly at risk as devastating floods sweep through several key agrarian states, severely affecting farmers and read more How rising flood incidence could deepen Nigeria’s food crisis

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28 h. ago Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki

Tribune Online Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki Families of the victims of the 2018 Offa bank robbery have appealed to Nigerians to ignore persistent claims linking former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki to the tragic incident. Offa robbery: Victims’ families ask Nigerians to disregard blackmail against Saraki Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Security Forces Foil Bandit Attack In Katsina, Residents Injured During Gun Battle

Security operatives successfully thwarted an attempted bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Seecurity analyst Zagazola Makama on his X handle on Monday. Makama reported that the incident occurred on Friday, August 16, at approximately 9:45 p.m., following a distress call that armed bandits were advancing towards Ruwan Sanyi in Unguwar Makera […] The post Security Forces Foil Bandit Attack In Katsina, Residents Injured During Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Oyo to rejig fire state service for improved, effective service delivery

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, says his administration will rejig the service of Oyo State Fire Service with a read more Oyo to rejig fire state service for improved, effective service delivery

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36 h. ago IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership

By Christopher Oji The ownership tussle over Abuja’s River Park Estate has taken a new twist, following a letter by the head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, directing key Federal Capital Territory (FCT) agencies to deal exclusively with Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited in all matters concerning […] The post IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago FG says P’Harcourt child abuse barbaric, vows full prosecution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Government has vehemently condemned the recent horrifying abuse of children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, carried out under the guise of a “spiritual cleansing” ritual. The incident, described as a blatant affront to human dignity, has drawn fierce rebuke from the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. […] The post FG says P’Harcourt child abuse barbaric, vows full prosecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments

FIDs on hold as investors reassess risks By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria’s effort to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum refining is facing fresh hurdles, with multiple modular refinery projects delayed. Daily Sun’s findings reveal that more than five Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) are currently in limbo, as investors tread cautiously amid concerns about the sustainability of crude […] The post Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment

Oyo State athletes have sent a save-our-soul call to the executive governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over what they described as having negatively affected their livelihood and performance, dashing their hope of living a better life. A statement issued and signed by the concerned athletes narrated how the government had promised the implementation of the minimum […] The post SOS: Oyo athletes groan over paltry 30k monthly after years of promised salary increment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example

By Fred Chukwuelobe The nation’s and West Africa’s largest airlines, Air Peace Airlines, can thump its chest and claim the bragging rights for rising to great heights when managing passengers’ unruly behaviours and avoiding physical confrontation between its crew and angry passengers. The airline has faced multiple unruly passengers’ incidents but at no time did […] The post Managing passengers’ disturbance: The Air Peace crew example appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Comfort Emmanson Breaks Silence, Alleges Assault By Flight Attendant On Uyo

Real estate consultant, Comfort Emmanson, has spoken out about her alleged ordeal aboard a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. In a statement released to the media, she narrated her side of the incident that has sparked widespread attention online. According to Emmanson, the flight attendant, identified as Juliana, instructed passengers to […] The post Comfort Emmanson Breaks Silence, Alleges Assault By Flight Attendant On Uyo-Lagos Flight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive

Popular Nigerian cleric, Apostle Johnson Sulaiman, has publicly criticized Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, following a tragic accident allegedly caused by a Dangote truck in Auchi, Edo State. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred near the headquarters of Omega Fire Ministries in Auchi, where Apostle Sulaiman is the presiding pastor. Reports confirmed that a Dangote […] The post “Your Truck Just Killed Three People In Auchi” – Pastor Suleman Slams Dangote For Employing Untrained Boys On Drugs To Drive appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks

Godwin Emmanson, father of viral Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson, has demanded compensation following the public humiliation of his daughter during a flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. The incident reportedly began when Comfort allegedly refused to turn off her cellphone before takeoff, a standard aviation safety requirement. Upon arrival in Lagos, […] The post “I Can’t Eat, They Exposed My Child’s Body To The World, Compensation Must Be Paid” — Father Of Viral Ibom Air Passenger Speaks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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