59 m. ago Alaafin Not In Supremacy Battle With Any Monarch, Says Media Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has denied engaging in any royal supremacy battle with any traditional ruler in the country. Apparently reacting to a video shown on the YouTube where the anchor narrated how the Alaafin allegely ordered his men to beat the father of the monarch of a village in the United […]

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71 m. ago Alumni appeal for support as rainstorm destroys facilities worth millions of naira at Ekiti Fed Poly

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The National President, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti Alumni Association, Dr Oyedokun Abiodun, has expressed concern over the destruction of facilities in the institution following a rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the school last Friday. Abiodun who lamented that facilities worth millions of naira were destroyed by the rainstorm, noted that similar incident […] The post Alumni appeal for support as rainstorm destroys facilities worth millions of naira at Ekiti Fed Poly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak

The Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed recent reports circulating online that there was a jailbreak at the Borstal Training Institute in Ilorin. Clarifying the situation in a statement issued on Monday, the institution’s spokesperson, A.O. Bamigbade, debunked the claims, stressing that the incident being reported did not occur at the […] The post No Inmate Escape At Ilorin Borstal Facility – NCoS Clears Air On Alleged Jailbreak appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband

Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Trade and Export, Mrs. Shimite Winifred Bello, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that the renowned Trade and Economic expert allegedly died as a result of domestic violence on Monday. In Facebook post shared by  Hon. Oge Okonkwo, disclosed that Shimite’s husband has been arrested […] The post Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ilesa High Court Torched Again, Gov Adeleke Orders Security Reinforcement

Osun State has been thrown into shock following the burning of the Ilesa High Court 2, an incident Governor Ademola Adeleke has firmly condemned. The early morning fire, allegedly caused by unknown assailants, razed the court building and destroyed sensitive legal materials, including documents and case exhibits. In a statement released on Monday through his […] The post Ilesa High Court Torched Again, Gov Adeleke Orders Security Reinforcement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Gov Oborevwori aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Mrs Shimite Love Bello has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as Madam Sabificate was alleged to have died yesterday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was alleged to have had […] The post Gov Oborevwori aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

…We’re trying to ascertain cause of death – Police …Oborevwori mourns Shimite’s death There is anxiety in the air following read more Anxiety in Delta over death of Shimite, special adviser on trade, exports

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15 h. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Suspected Explosion At Maiduguri Prison ‘Mere False Alarm’ By Convicted Bomber Charles Okah

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a […]

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18 h. ago Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Shimite Love Bello, has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as ‘Madam Sabificate’, was alleged to have died on Monday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was said to have […] The post Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike

Popular human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling him Nigeria’s only life bencher with no case in any court. Falana, who spoke in a statement issued on Monday, was reacting to an allegation from Wike that he (Falana) misrepresented a […] The post You’re Nigeria’s only life bencher with zero case in court – Falana to Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Gov Buni Presents Scholarship Cheques, Laptops To 127 Law Students

The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has presented scholarship cheques to 127 law graduates to proceed for their one year mandatory  programme at the Nigeria law schools. Buni has while presenting the cheques at the Banquet Hall, Government House Damaturu said the measure was meant to facilitate their registration and studies in pursuance of […]

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29 h. ago 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa

From John Adams Minna A former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Niger State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the ongoing violence in Plateau and Benue states is politically motivated and intended to undermine President Bola  Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with […] The post 2027 reason for killings in Plateau, Benue –APC Chieftain, Vatsa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised the alarm over an alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against him and the pro-Biafra group. In an open letter to Nigerians and the International community, by Emmanuel Kanu, titled: ‘Stop the false […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa.’ The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its objectionable nature. […] The post SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has alleged that the growing insecurity in Plateau and Benue States is politically motivated. Speaking in Minna on Sunday, Vatsa claimed that the violence is being orchestrated to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that […] The post Benue, Plateau Violence Politically Driven – APC Chieftain Vatsa Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign

The family of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over what it described as a coordinated attempt to manipulate public opinion through negative media coverage. According to the family, the resurgence of alleged false reports linking IPOB to insecurity in the South-East appears to be a […] The post IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a directive to all residents and security agencies to remain on high alert in response to the escalating insecurity across the state. In recent weeks, the Otukpo, Kwande, and Sankera regions—comprising Logo, Ukum, and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas have witnessed a surge in violent attacks, allegedly carried […] The post Gov Alia Warns Residents, Security Forces To Stay Alert As Death Toll Rises In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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