4 h. ago Amid Denials, PDP Govs Perfect Defection Plans As Suswam Rebuffs Joining APC

At least three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have almost finalised plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors are Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, and Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. Although Mbah is set to formally defect on Tuesday, the moves by Kefas and Diri […]

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8 h. ago First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, issued a heartfelt message urging the nation to recognise and support the daily struggles of girls across the country. Marking this year’s theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I lead: Girls […] The post First Lady urges support for Nigerian girls on International Day of the Girl Child 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror

How community leaders, sons, other residents were slaughtered They killed my husband, brother, in-law – Widow By Oluseye Ojo and Layi Olanrewaju In the early morning of September 28, 2025, a staccato of gunfire woke up many residents of Oke-Ode community in Kwara South, Kwara State. They ran helter-skelter for safety. But the volleys of […] The post Kwara bloodbath: Survivors, bereaved families recount horror appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Delta Community Loses Six Illegal Refining Sites As Navy Steps Up Enforcement

The Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has successfully deactivated six illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadino Community, located in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, revealed this in a statement issued on Friday in Warri. According to Okoloagu, the operations […] The post Delta Community Loses Six Illegal Refining Sites As Navy Steps Up Enforcement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun

Adeleke commends police lost 12 people to Amotekun’s killing – Senator Fadahunsi Osun assembly condemns invasion From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Mixed reactions have trailed the invasion of Amotekun offices in Osun State by the police over the killings of some residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government of the state. After the […] The post Mixed reactions trail invasion, sealing of Amotekun office in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Three civilians killed, one injured as troops quell communal clash in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Three civilians have been killed and one injured in an outbreak of violent hostilities between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement […] The post Three civilians killed, one injured as troops quell communal clash in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully prevented a potentially deadly communal clash between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, on Friday, the soldiers […] The post Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Eko DisCo Urges Stakeholders To Join Hands In Tackling Energy Crimes, Vandalism

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo), on Thursday, held an extensive customer engagement forum in Agbara District, Lagos State, bringing together community stakeholders to address power supply challenges, safety concerns, and the critical issue of energy theft. The forum, which covered five zones under Agbara District – Agbara, Aiyetoro, Aradagun, Badagry, Igborosun, and Oko-Afo, provided […]

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23 h. ago Amb. Bill Hails Tinubu Over Swift Response To Kwara Insecurity, Urges Sustained Action

Eminent peace advocate, Ambassador (Dr.) Samuel Olanrewaju Bill, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift and decisive response to the growing security challenges in Kwara South, describing the move as a reflection of the President’s compassion and responsiveness to the plight of citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday, Amb. Bill expressed appreciation to […]

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25 h. ago Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service

The Lagos State Task Force has confirmed the conviction of 21 individuals arrested for offences including street trading, illegal bus stop operations, unauthorised ticketing, and obstruction of public roads. According to the agency, the offenders received a combined sentence of 44 months of community service handed down by a mobile court after a coordinated enforcement […] The post Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Rights Group Seeks Police Chief’s Intervention In Rivers Monarch, Youth Leader Murder

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Elysian John and the community’s youth leader, Saviour Ajikwara. It alleged that John and Ajikwara were murdered at […]

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27 h. ago Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed how then-Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis forced him to accept a move to the Serie A club in the summer of 2020. Osimhen said while providing his statement to Italian police as part of an investigation into claims of irregularities in his move from Lille to Napoli five years […] The post Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago ECOWAS Moves To Fill Vacancies After Exit Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission, which is saddled with this responsibility has made a request to the ECOWAS Council Ministers on […]

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36 h. ago VIDEO: ‘Not True,’ Ndume Dismisses US Lawmaker’s Claim On Alleged Genocide

According to him, the claim was capable of misrepresenting Nigeria’s security situation before the international community. The post VIDEO: ‘Not True,’ Ndume Dismisses US Lawmaker’s Claim On Alleged Genocide appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack

Armed bandits have renewed their onslaught in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing one person and abducting another during an early Thursday morning raid in Gbale community. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in the area around 2:00 a.m. but were confronted by local hunters and vigilantes who engaged them in a fierce exchange […] The post Bandits Kill One, Abduct Another In Fresh Kwara Community Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Oyo has moved beyond ‘Emi Lókàn’ politics — Makinde jabs Adelabu

● Announces New OYSIEC and LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Boards From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has taken a veiled swipe at the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent statement, “Émi Lókàn” (It’s My Turn). Speaking during the Oyo State Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 Budget, held at […] The post Oyo has moved beyond ‘Emi Lókàn’ politics — Makinde jabs Adelabu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed strong support for the movement initiated by activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, which seeks the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a message posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Atiku condemned Kanu’s prolonged detention, […] The post Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago “Jonathan Is The Man To Restore Hope” — PDP Northern Support Group

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northern Support Group has endorsed former President Goodluck Jonathan as its preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made following the group’s 8th meeting held on Wednesday In a communiqué jointly signed by the Northern Coordinator, Yusuf Abubakar, and North-West Zonal Secretary, Adamu Narayi, the group declared […] The post “Jonathan Is The Man To Restore Hope” — PDP Northern Support Group appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Nigerian Government Presents Justice Taoheed Elias For ICJ Seat

The Federal Government, on Thursday, formally presented Justice Dr. Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the international community to back his bid to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s top judicial bench. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, drew members of the diplomatic corps and […]

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41 h. ago Anambra Airport: Air Peace clears Allen Onyema of false claims over land payment

Contrary to the recent publication credited to Igwe Emeka, the Traditional Ruler of Umueri Community, Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air read more Anambra Airport: Air Peace clears Allen Onyema of false claims over land payment

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