3 h. ago Police arrest 19 suspects after violent attack by Shi’ite in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 19 suspects in connection with a violent attack on security operatives read more Police arrest 19 suspects after violent attack by Shi’ite in Abuja

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4 h. ago Edo travellers killing disheartening, violation of right to life – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students has strongly condemned the killing of travellers in Esan North-East Local Government Area, Edo State. In a statement by its National President, Oladoja Olushola, NANS described the attack as “disheartening, highly condemnable, and a violation of the right to life.” The victims, who were travelling in a truck and Read More

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9 h. ago Festus Adedayo’s attack on Adewole Adebayo: When bias masquerades as critique

This rejoinder is a response to a column that graced the pages of the Nigerian Tribune on March 16, 2025, read more Festus Adedayo’s attack on Adewole Adebayo: When bias masquerades as critique

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14 h. ago Governor Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Brutal Mob Attack In Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the brutal mob killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, who were falsely accused of being kidnappers. The governor visited Uromi and ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, describing it as “barbaric and condemnable”. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were traveling for Sallah festivities when they were intercepted […] The post Governor Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Brutal Mob Attack In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Youths Condemn Killings Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demand Justice

The Northern Youth Association of Nigeria has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travellers in a mob attack in Uromi, Edo State. The youths, in a statement issued on Friday by its President, Godiya Adams Bogoro, described the act as unacceptable, calling for a thorough investigation to ensure justice. The youth group further urged […]

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15 h. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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17 h. ago Northern Govs’ Forum Condemns Mob Attack On Travelers In Edo

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has vehemently condemned the horrific murder of travellers from of Northern origin in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Friday. […]

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17 h. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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17 h. ago Pregnant woman, husband, 9 mourners killed in Plateau attack

Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, her husband and a ten-year-old girl, were killed by suspected herdsmen in Ruwi village. read more Pregnant woman, husband, 9 mourners killed in Plateau attack

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17 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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18 h. ago Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Following a viral video showing an attack on Muslims attending a Ramadan lecture in Oyo, Engr. Abduljelyl Adekunle Kareem, MCIArb, MCIOB, MCAB—the Turaki Adini of Oyo State and Mogaji of the Adanla family—has addressed public concerns in a new video. Earlier in the week, Alhaji Kareem issued a strong condemnation of […] The post Adanla clarifies position on attack at Ramadan lecture in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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19 h. ago Clergy, dignitaries gather for Kwara Bishop Atoyebi’s funeral

The Catholic community in Kwara state gathered to bid farewell to Most Reverend Ayo-Maria Atoyebi, OP, Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin, who passed away earlier this month. Atoyebi died on March 8,2025, at the age of 80 years after a brief illness. The funeral Mass, held at Saint Joseph Cathedral, Taiwo-Isale, Ilorin, Read More

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21 h. ago Okpebholo condemns mob killing of travellers accused of kidnapping, police arrest four

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. PUNCH Online learnt that some hunters who were travelling for Sallah were said to have been killed. A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Read More

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23 h. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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24 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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24 h. ago Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027

Tribune Online Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 A fresh political crisis is unfolding in Zamfara as the APC Peace Initiatives Group has launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Jaji, accusing him of clandestine dealings with the opposition and working to destabilise the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Wife Of Killer Cop Shuts Down Business Over Fear Of Reprisal Attack  

Wife of the Calabar killer cop, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who went berserk on Sunday and opened fire on passersby, has shut down her provision shop for fear of reprisal attacks by families of the deceased. LEADERSHIP gathered that the son of the deceased, who died as a result of gunfire victims, had vowed to retaliate against the […]

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33 h. ago Tinubu marks 73rd birthday today, seeks spiritual guidance for Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation to mark his 73rd birthday, which is on Saturday. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Read More

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36 h. ago Tinubu, Atiku, Obi May Be Banned From Presidential, Governorship Elections As Bill To Ban Over 60

House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to stop anyone above 60 years from contesting for election to the Offices of the President and Governor in Nigeria. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the legislation, if finally get approval, it will deny President Bola Tinubu, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s […] The post Tinubu, Atiku, Obi May Be Banned From Presidential, Governorship Elections As Bill To Ban Over 60-Year-Olds Passes Second Reading At House Of Reps appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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