8 h. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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8 h. ago Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Residents  of Asa community in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State, yesterday took to the streets to protest the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area allegedly perpetrated by armed herdsmen. From the videos trending on social media, the protesters blocked major roads in Otukpo town, causing […] The post Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Benue community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and rescued two Federal University of Lafia students. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Nansel Ranham, on Tuesday, disclosed that Sarawak State Police Command received a distress call on the 1st of April, 20225, reporting an attack by suspected kidnappers at a student […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a shocking allegation that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, plotted to kill her. This recent allegation follows her previous claims against Yahaya Bello, whom she accused of orchestrating an attack on her during the March 2023 senatorial election. Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Bello’s […] The post Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Makinde Suspends Demolition Of Popular Oyo Market Razed By Fire

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the suspension of the planned demolition of a section of popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the state capital, until proper alternative had been provided for traders. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday when he carried out an on-the-site inspection of the market, regretting that the fire station in […]

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16 h. ago Makinde visits Oyo market, vows to prevent future fire outbreaks

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will restructure the Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, to avert a recurrence of the fire incident that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in March. The governor also said that the state government has provided some sort of palliatives to victims of the fire incident. The governor Read More

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16 h. ago Rivers pastor arrested for alleged homosexuality, charged to court

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastor’s troubles began when a male acquaintance, whom he Read More

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19 h. ago Women Affairs Minister, 64 Others Honoured By Arise News For Public Service Impacts

The Arise News Channel’s Board of Editors has honoured the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for her outstanding leadership in championing the cause of women, children and vulnerable groups. The minister was represented at the event by a philanthropist and founder of the Alafia Foundation, Mrs Olasumbo Odunsi. The event which held at […]

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21 h. ago How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

Following, an increase of attacks by the deadly group, Boko-Haram terrorists / Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) in the Southern read more How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

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22 h. ago Natasha: You should leave your woman for someone prettier – Bobrisky to 2Baba

Crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has thrown a shade at legendary singer 2Baba over his choice of Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru following his split from Annie Macaulay. 2Baba’s separation from Annie caused a stir online, with Nigerians sharing varied opinions amid the artiste’s videos with Osawaru making their way to social media. In […] The post Natasha: You should leave your woman for someone prettier – Bobrisky to 2Baba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied directing protest against David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State. There have been protests against the management of the hospital since last week by the host community with the Minister accused of directing the protest. The protests have caused tension in the […] The post I didn’t direct protest against Ebonyi teaching hospital – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At Sixth International Conference on Development and Communication in Africa, themed, “Japa: Communicating Migration, Diaspora and Africa’s Development,” Andrea Stäritz, a Berlin-based activist with borderline-europe, delivered a powerful critique of the European Union’s border policies, calling them the root cause of migrants’ deaths in the Sahara and Mediterranean. Speaking virtually, at […] The post EU border policies killing migrants, activist Andrea Stäritz appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials

By Oluseye Ojo Federal Government has been told that the current spiralling high cost of building materials has been widening the gap of 17 million housing deficit in Nigeria. The alarm was raised by Fendini Group, a frontline estate developer at the unveiling of Rayfield Gardens City Estate,  Ibadan, Oyo State, comprising a new range […] The post Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Suspected Herdsmen Kill Young Graduate During Camping Event In Abuja

A young Igala graduate, John Johnson, was tragically murdered by suspected herdsmen on March 29, 2025, in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Johnson had been attending a Boys’ Brigade camping event when he became a victim of the violent attack. This heartbreaking incident has left his family devastated, as […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Kill Young Graduate During Camping Event In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Edo killings: Islamic cleric warns Yobe Muslims against reprisals

The Chief Imam of the Goni Muktar Islamic Centre, Prof. Musa Tukur, has called on the authorities to look into the Edo massacre and warned the Muslim ummah against taking laws into their hands. The don gave this warning during his sermon after the two rakaat prayers, which emphasised the significance of the Eld el-fitir Read More

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32 h. ago Early detection vital in managing diabetes to avoid blindness – Endocrinologists

Endocrinologists have stressed the importance of early detection and effective management of diabetes, citing its potential to cause blindness and other life-altering complications. The specialists noted that uncontrolled blood sugar levels could lead to irreversible damage to vital body organs, including the eyes, kidneys, and heart. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise, the physicians lamented the Read More

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39 h. ago Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers

…Calls for improved community policing   By Oluseye Ojo   The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has strongly condemned the horrific lynching of 16 travelers who were, on transit, and were accused of possessing dane guns, known as local firearms.     Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of Oyo State House […] The post Conference of Speakers condemns Uromi lynching of 16 travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago We won’t allow enemies deny Rivers people their livelihood – Fubara

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara also said some people are bent on causing violence in the state in a bid to deny the people their means of livelihood, saying it will not Read More

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43 h. ago Oyo APC pledges support for Tinubu’s agenda, hails Abas’ appointment

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. It also lauded the appointment of its state chairman, Olayide Abas, as Board Chairman of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. In a statement on Monday, the party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, described Abas’ appointment as a testament Read More

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43 h. ago Oyo APC Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Agenda, Lauds Chairman Abas’ Appointment

Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated its commitment to the full realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The party also enjoined every citizen to keep faith and refrain from acts capable of distracting the current federal government under the current administration which, it noted, was poised […]

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