15 h. ago My father didn’t kill anyone, son rejects suicide story in triple murder case

The son of a retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, Henry Atideka has dismissed claims that his father allegedly killed three people and committed suicide over a land dispute. He told NAN on Thursday that his late father collapsed and died while on his way to the Badagry Police Station for interrogation. Henry Read More

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23 h. ago Lagos: Land Dispute Turns Deadly As Retired Officer Kills Three, Ends Own Life

A retired police officer, yet to be identified, is said to have died by suicide after killing three people, including two family members, in Yovoyan community, Badagry, Lagos State. According to PUNCH Metro, the incident, reportedly tied to a long-standing land dispute, took place in the early hours of Tuesday. The victims who died have […] The post Lagos: Land Dispute Turns Deadly As Retired Officer Kills Three, Ends Own Life appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago British Pensioner, 84, attacked by XL bully dog dies in hospital

An 84-year-old man who was attacked by an XL bully has died, police have said. The victim was taken to read more British Pensioner, 84, attacked by XL bully dog dies in hospital

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4 d. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

The House of Representatives is deliberating a bill aimed at granting citizenship to foreigners married to Nigerian women. Sponsored by read more Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

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8 d. ago Police Nab Survivor As Four Fleeing Robbers Die In Nasarawa Road Accident

The Goshen City Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a suspected armed robber on Tuesday after he and his gang carried out a robbery on residents in Keffi. Ramhan Nansel, the command spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that the arrest was made after the suspects were involved in a car accident […] The post Police Nab Survivor As Four Fleeing Robbers Die In Nasarawa Road Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Five Hunters In Police Custody As Colleague Dies In Alleged Gun Mishap In Ogun

In the Ajinawo region of the Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State, a hunter named Taiwo Bolugbe was reportedly killed while on a hunting trip with five other colleagues. According to DAILY POST, the group set out on a hunting expedition near Dangote Cement Company in Ibese around 3 p.m. on Sunday when […] The post Five Hunters In Police Custody As Colleague Dies In Alleged Gun Mishap In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Will Keep Contributing To National Development – Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said she will continue to contribute her quota to national development. The former lawmaker, who spoke after she emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicated the award to Nigerian women and youth. She praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth […]

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1 week ago Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident

A man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, has died in a solo motorcycle accident at Ibafo along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Odutola stated that an officer from the Ibafo Divisional Police reported the incident on Thursday. […] The post Rider Dies After Motorcycle Catches Fire In Ogun Expressway Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘I Just Wanted To Work’, Natasha Tearfully Says As She Speaks On Travails 

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed pain over her present predicament, saying she just just wanted a place she could work. In an emotional and tearful interview with the BBC on Wednesday, she expressed deep frustration over what she described as a continued battle against systemic oppression, particularly as a woman in Nigerian […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s wife wins ‘Woman of The Year’, dedicates award to Nigerian women, youths

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife wins ‘Woman of The Year’, dedicates award to Nigerian women, youths The annual Independent Newspaper Awards recognises outstanding achievements across politics, entertainment, business, education, and other sectors. Tinubu’s wife wins ‘Woman of The Year’, dedicates award to Nigerian women, youths Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kidnapped Edo seminarian killed, rescued priest recovering– Police

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Seminarian Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped alongside Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli on March 3 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Ivukwa Community, Etsako East Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, Moses Yamu, announced on Friday that the seminarian had died while the reverend father was released Read More

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3 w. ago Nigerian woman falsely declared dead wins UK court battle, reclaims £350,000 home

A 55-year-old Nigerian woman, June Ashimola, who was falsely declared dead, has appeared via video link from Nigeria before the UK High Court to prevent a convicted fraudster from seizing her £350,000 home in Woolwich, southeast London. Ashimola was reportedly declared dead in February 2019, sparking a protracted legal battle over her estate. However, she Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos principal, teacher arrested for assaulting student, knocking out three teeth

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the principal and a teacher of Okota Junior Grammar School for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old student, leading to the loss of three of his teeth. The suspects, identified as Kayode Abolarin and Atueyin Martins, were taken into custody after the victim’s mother reported the incident at the Isolo Read More

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3 w. ago IWD: CASCADE seeks breakdown of barriers in food systems, decision making for women in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Catalysing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE) Project, implemented by CARE and GAIN, in collaboration with the Kebbi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has sought for the breakdown of barriers in food systems and decision making for women in Kebbi State. CASCADE’s Senior Project […] The post IWD: CASCADE seeks breakdown of barriers in food systems, decision making for women in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gene Hackman died at US home week after wife’s death – Police

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes, probably around a week after his wife passed away, the chief medical investigator in the US state of New Mexico said Friday. The findings end more than a week of mystery that have surrounded the death of one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, whose everyman persona belied Read More

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3 w. ago PHOTOS: Police hand over N35m cheques to families of deceased officers in Borno

The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusufu Lawal, on Friday, handed over cheques totalling N35,656,506.60 to the families of 17 police officers who died in active service. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Nahum Daso, the gesture is part of the Group Life Assurance Benefits and IGP Family Read More

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4 w. ago Udom back home after EFCC saga as aide urges media to stop peddling fake news

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Media Aide to former governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state Mr Stephen Abia has said that Udom Emmanuel is now at home contrary to media reports that the ex governor is still in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. In a statement signed […] The post Udom back home after EFCC saga as aide urges media to stop peddling fake news appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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