11 h. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, and a chieftain of the coalition group, Rotimi Amaechi, to stop deceiving Nigerians. Wike said that the coalition under the leadership of Mark, Amaechi and others in the party would not return to power in 2027. […] The post “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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21 h. ago Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu

Renowned Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Sharing his thoughts via Instagram on Thursday, the actor pointed out that the cashless policy offered significant benefits, particularly in strengthening the economy and enhancing national security. […] The post Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin

Tribune Online MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin THE leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) last week commenced visits to notable figures to brief them on the forthcoming 10th Annual General Assembly of the organisation. Their first port of call was the palace of the Timi of Ede, Oba Monirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I. Leader of the delegation and […] MUSWEN briefs notable figures on 10th General Assembly, felicitates Babalakin Tribune Online

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25 h. ago UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation

Tribune Online UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation THE Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his recent election as the chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The WCO is an intergovernmental organisation that serves as the highest decision-making authority in global customs, with its headquarters located in Brussels, […] UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation Tribune Online

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36 h. ago ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu

Says ADC is not for sale… Nigerians need new set of leaders From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As the crisis deepens, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has stated that the coalition is a sponsored move to return power to the north. Kachikwu, while speaking at a press conference in […] The post ADC: Coalition a sponsored move to return power to the north – Kachikwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Rivers elders hail reconciliation, call for return of democracy

… Plead for obedience of the constitution and rule of law in the state … Say we seek no favours read more Rivers elders hail reconciliation, call for return of democracy

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39 h. ago Edo rakes in N52.6 billion in internal revenue in six months

Tasks payers not to see payment as burden From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Barr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, on Thursday announced that the state generated N52.6 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the first six months of 2025. He disclosed this during the agency’s half-year performance […] The post Edo rakes in N52.6 billion in internal revenue in six months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Benin nationals and two Nigerians to five years in prison each for smuggling 5.622 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Lewis-Allagoa jailed Fanou Mireille, also known as Fanoun Mireille, Noudeha Hilda, both from Benin, Akande Olayemi, also known as Akande […]

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61 h. ago Saint Lucia is a paradise, I wish to return – Tinubu’s aide Onanuga

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said he longs to return to Saint Lucia, describing the small Caribbean nation as a “paradise of sorts”. He said this in a Facebook post on Wednesday as he shared a breathtaking view from his hotel room. As presidential spokesman, Onanuga […] The post Saint Lucia is a paradise, I wish to return – Tinubu’s aide Onanuga appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims, including not less than 54,743 Nigerians, participated in this year's Hajj from 171 countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims Tribune Online

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3 d. ago NPAN congratulates The Sun MD, Ukeh, on election as NGE general secretary

The Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has congratulated the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, on his emergence as the General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). In a letter signed by its Executive Secretary, Feyi Smith, NPAN commended Ukeh’s victory at the recently concluded Biennial […] The post NPAN congratulates The Sun MD, Ukeh, on election as NGE general secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Uzodimma congratulates Anaba, Ukeh, others for emerging NGE executives

Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has congratulated the reelected President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Eze Anaba, the new Secretary General of the body, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh and all other members of the Guild, who were elected into the executive during their recent Biennial Conference in Enugu. While Anaba, like his […] The post Uzodimma congratulates Anaba, Ukeh, others for emerging NGE executives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago God Of Politics Resides In PDP, 2027 Election Victory Certain – Wabara

Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed confidence that the party will return to power in 2027. Speaking during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, Wabara assured members that despite internal challenges, the PDP remains the political hope of Nigerians. […] The post God Of Politics Resides In PDP, 2027 Election Victory Certain – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs Attending Labour Party Event

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has removed six traditional chiefs from their positions for attending the Labour Party’s campaign flag-off in Apapa without his approval. The monarch summoned a palace meeting on Monday, where he accused the affected chiefs of flouting palace protocols and impersonating him during the political outing. Those […] The post Lagos Monarch Dethrones Six Chiefs Attending Labour Party Event appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo

Tribune Online Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo The Police Command in Edo State has arrested one Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite confraternity, over his alleged involvement in the killing of three members of the State Security Corps over the weekend in Benin. Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo Tribune Online

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3 d. ago INEC Moves To Clarify Review Of Declaration, Return Of Winners At Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was working on an addition to the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections, 2022 to provide clarity on the review of declaration and return at elections. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this at the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) in […]

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3 d. ago Six Lagos chiefs sacked for ‘impersonating’ monarch at Labour Party campaign

Six traditional chiefs have been stripped of their titles by the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, after they attended the Labour Party campaign flag-off in Apapa, Lagos State. According to the monarch, the chiefs violated palace protocol by impersonating him at the event without his consent. The chiefs are Chief Lateef […] The post Six Lagos chiefs sacked for ‘impersonating’ monarch at Labour Party campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ojora of Lagos axes six chiefs for attending Labour Party rally

Tribune Online Ojora of Lagos axes six chiefs for attending Labour Party rally The Ojora of Lagos and Iganmu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba AbdulFatai Aremu Aromire Oyegbemi II, has axed six of his chiefs for attending a Labour Party campaign rally. Ojora of Lagos axes six chiefs for attending Labour Party rally Tribune Online

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