1 minute ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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1 hour ago Illegal revenue collections has no place in Kogi — KGIRS Chairman

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act to avoid facing the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists […] The post Illegal revenue collections has no place in Kogi — KGIRS Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Plateau killings: Ethnic cleansing, mass murder have no place in civilised society – FFK

By John Ogunsemore Former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the slaughter of innocent men, women and children in Plateau State, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. Fani-Kayode stated this in a statement shared on Facebook on Wednesday. On Monday, no fewer than 45 residents of Zike community in Kimakpa, Kwall district of Bassa […] The post Plateau killings: Ethnic cleansing, mass murder have no place in civilised society – FFK appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Chief Kefas Condemned Plateau Killings, Urges Vigilance, Empowerment

Prominent businessman and community leader Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik has condemned the recent killings in Plateau State, labelling the situation as “heartbreaking and intolerable.” He expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity and urged federal and state governments to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace. In a statement to the press yesterday, Chief […]

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10 h. ago Beyond The Headlines: Gombe’s Steady Progress In Basic Education

In the journey of nation-building, it’s easy to see people sensationalize a crack in the wall while ignoring the solid foundation steadily being laid beneath. A recent newspaper analysis alleging the neglect of a primary school in a community in Billiri LGA of Gombe State is a case in point. While the good intentions of […]

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12 h. ago Family, Amotekun clash over suspect’s alleged torture to death

The family of Monday Joseph has called on the Ondo State Governor Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa and police authorities to investigate the death of one Monday Joseph who allegedly died in the custody of the state Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun. The family, through their lawyer, Mr Ibukun Fasanmi, filed a petition to the Read More

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13 h. ago Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We Read More

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13 h. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Villagers in Otobi community, Akpa District, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, are fleeing as suspected herdsmen have attacked, reportedly killing residents and burning houses. As of this report, three corpses have been recovered. Locals said the gunmen invaded around 5:30 pm on Tuesday, killing an unconfirmed number of people, […] The post Benue: Many villagers killed in fresh herdsmen attack, 3 corpses recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Report illegal revenue collectors to police, Adeleke tells market leaders 

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged leaders of various markets in the state to report activities of those collecting illegal revenue from them to the police. Adeleke disclosed that the intention of those involved in the act was to create an atmosphere of chaos in the state. Osun State Government and the opposition, Read More

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18 h. ago Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba

Troops of 6 brigade Nigeria Army/sector 3 operation whirl stroke have killed two suspected terrorists in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that some other criminal elements escaped with gunshot injuries in during the fierce battle with the security agents. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Acting […] The post Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Plateau killings: Jang urges dialogue with community leaders

Former Plateau State Governor and ex-Senator Jonah Jang has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently convene a dialogue with community leaders to address the recent wave of killings in Plateau State, where over 100 lives were lost in a week, describing the attacks as orchestrated by a known group with a hidden agenda. In Read More

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21 h. ago Navy destroys eight illegal bunkering sites in Ondo community

The Forward Operation Base of the Nigerian Navy in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has destroyed eight illegal bunkering sites in the state. The military said the development was a breakthrough against maritime crime in the riverine area of the Sunshine State. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Igbokoda, the Commanding Officer of the base, Navy Captain Read More

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21 h. ago Empowering education: British Journalist, Isha Sesay, donates laptops to Chibok Girls at AUN

As community marks 11th anniversary of abduction The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has marked the 11th anniversary of the read more Empowering education: British Journalist, Isha Sesay, donates laptops to Chibok Girls at AUN

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21 h. ago NSCDC Launches Manhunt For Killers Of Officer In Bayelsa Attack

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced manhunt for gunmen that killed one of its personnel in an attack on April 10, 2025 in Igbomotoru Community, Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State. Unknown gunmen has launched attack on the NSCDC operatives during a pipeline protection duty in the community, killing […]

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22 h. ago Gunmen kidnap worshippers during church vigil on Lokoja Mountain

Gunmen stormed a prayer session at a remote mountain site in the Egbola area, along Agbaja Road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting an unspecified number of worshippers. The incident reported to have happened on Friday during a night vigil on the mountain. A woman identified as Mary Adams Gure was said […] The post Gunmen kidnap worshippers during church vigil on Lokoja Mountain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said incompetence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is responsible for killings in Plateau State. Atiku said this in a Tuesday statement following resurgence of violent attacks in Plateau, particularly the recent killings in Zike community in the Kimakpa area of Kwali district, Bassa Local Government Area, where […] The post Plateau killings: Blame Tinubu govt’s incompetence – Atiku tells Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Ogun community raises the alarm over rising burglary, human trafficking

A community in the Magboro area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over the increasing spate of burglary and suspected human trafficking in the area, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. An investigation by NAN reveals growing concern and anxiety, particularly among those living in Happyland Estate, over the activities of suspected criminals. According Read More

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28 h. ago Delta Community Banishes Pastor Over Alleged Homosexual Practice

The Otovwodo (Agbassa) Community, Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State, has warned a 33-year-old pastor, Onome Imoniruvwe,  to stay away from the community and its surrounding areas over alleged homosexuality. In a public notice dated April 10, 2025, jointly signed by the traditional prime minister (Oghwuvwie) of Otovwodo Agbassa, Hon. Jerry Ope […]

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28 h. ago Shock As Final Year AkwaPoly Student Slumps, Dies In Karate Pitch

Gloom has enveloped the Akwa Ibom Polytechnic (AkwaPoly) community at Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom State. It was a bleak weekend for the students of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies following the incident of their final year Higher National Diploma (HND) colleague, who slumped and died instantly […]

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