6 h. ago How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Air Peace has clarified a recent incident involving its flight P47171 from Benin to Abuja on 25th April, 2025 during read more How thunderstorm delayed Air Peace aircraft from descending into Abuja airport 

Transport

7 h. ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

Events

13 h. ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

14 h. ago NWFL: Shobowale Targets Super Six Playoff Success With Amazons

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Rukayat Shobowale has urged her teammates to shift their focus to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff tournament. The Amazons defeated defending champions Edo Queens 1-0 to book a ticket to the season-ending tournament. Remo Stars Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels have also booked their spot in […]

Politics

14 h. ago MC Awilo Brings Laughter, Joy To ‘The King Of Street Joke’ Event

Nigeria’s comedy sensation, MC Awilo, lit up the stage with his signature humour and energy, delivering a spectacular performance at the “King of Street Joke” event, reigniting the nation’s laughter quotient. Held at the RickRex Event Center in Benin City on Easter Sunday, the show was a masterclass in humor, entertainment, and unforgettable moments. It […]

Politics

14 h. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

Events

19 h. ago Transparency takes centre stage as Emure Ekiti chooses next monarch

The issues of bloodline linkage and transparency of rites and processes have been brought the fore as the ancient town read more Transparency takes centre stage as Emure Ekiti chooses next monarch

Politics

20 h. ago Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a certificate of recognition and staff of office to the newly elected traditional ruler of Ogugu Ntu-Egbenese Ancient Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area,, Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna. It was gathered that the recognition has officially restored traditional leadership to the community after a […] The post Mbah presents certificate, staff of office to Igwe Aloysius Ogbonna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

25 h. ago Energy Drink Tussle: Court Fixes May 28 To Hear Preliminary Objection

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 28 to hear the preliminary objection filed by Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited against a suit brought by Rite Foods Limited Limited. Rite Foods Limited had approached the Court via Writ of Summons filed in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/705/2025 to contest the production […]

Politics

27 h. ago Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs

…empowers 4,000 constituents in Imeko-Afon LGA Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, has restated his calls against the killing of residents of communities bordering the Republic of Benin by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service. The senator, who bemoaned […] The post Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

28 h. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

29 h. ago Linda Ochugbua honoured at Business Women Hub Conference 2025

The 2025 Business Women Hub Conference brought together influential women to discuss accelerating female inclusion in leadership. read more Linda Ochugbua honoured at Business Women Hub Conference 2025

Politics

32 h. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Hails Simon Ekpa’s Extradition As Victory For South

The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has welcomed the Finnish Court’s verdict approving the extradition of Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, to Nigeria. The development is seen as a significant triumph for the South-East region, marking a crucial step towards restoring peace and dignity. In a statement signed by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu […]

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32 h. ago Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

Four players from Lebwit Football Club in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, along with their driver, lost their read more Tragedy strikes Plateau football as four players and driver die in auto accident

Sport

33 h. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie

By John Ogunsemore Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie said many pastors secretly engage in traditional rites to avoid being tagged fetish. He stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. In January 2024, Edochie unveiled his online church, True Salvation Ministry (TSM), barely two years after revealing that God had called […] The post Many pastors perform traditional rites, hide from church members – Yul Edochie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

39 h. ago Okpebholo Debunks IPOB’s Allegation Of Giving N6bn To Terrorists

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described as malicious a statement credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the effect that the governor allocated N6 billion to compensate so-called ” Fulani terrorists”. The governor’s denial came following a report making the rounds by the IPOB, who accused Okpebholo of paying N6 billion […]

Politics

40 h. ago Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo on Thursday lauded the swift intervention of the state government read more Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

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