2 h. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Blue Ocean GMD Advocates Increased Women’s Participation In Politics

Group managing director/CEO of Blue Ocean Nigeria Limited, Dr Damilola Ade has urged Nigerian lawmakers to ensure greater involvement of women in politics during the National Assembly’s upcoming constitutional amendment. Dr Ade made this statement yesterday while receiving the Icon of Peace and Nation Building award from the “Nigerian Women of Integrity Par Excellence,” which […]

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6 h. ago Fire Guts Residential Building In Anambra, Firefighter Injured

A residential building located along Okosi Road, near the Ugwunaobamkpa junction in Onitsha, Anambra State, was engulfed by fire on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Eyewitnesses revealed that the inferno raged for several minutes before officials of the Anambra State Fire Service arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, the firefighters swiftly commenced efforts to contain the […] The post Fire Guts Residential Building In Anambra, Firefighter Injured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

Oluremi Tinubu, will on Thursday and Friday in Ondo State, flag off the distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses and midwives. read more Oluremi Tinubu to flag off distribution of professional kits to 10,000 nurses, midwives in Ondo

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10 h. ago Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi community in Otupko local government area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night attack on Otobi community has risen to […] The post Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Gabon’s Striker Boupendza Dies After Falling From Building’s 11th Floor In China

Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” […]

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12 h. ago Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIB) has called for the domestication and full implementation of the National Building Code (NBC) in all the states of the Federation as a means of checking incessant collapse of buildings in the country.  The state Chairman of the Institute Dr Ayuba […] The post Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Football mourns as Gabon striker Boupendza dies in tragic fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” Read More

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17 h. ago Traditional institutions key to sustainable development — Ogun NITP chairman

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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17 h. ago Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has admonished students preparing to study in universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be worthy ambassadors of the State and Nigeria. Tafida who represented the Governor Nasir Idris at the commencement of a screening exercise and capacity-building workshop […] The post Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NITP seeks collaboration to tackle haphazard development in Ogun

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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18 h. ago Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in Lafia Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death following a disagreement over a business deal. Two days before the tragic incident, Ali, a 20-year-old worker at Angwan Maina Park in […] The post Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has debuted a new look after regaining freedom from prison custody. The singer was arrested on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a petition filed by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The petition alleged that Portable made defamatory and inciting statements, as well as threats that could damage Osupa’s reputation and incite […] The post Portable Unveils New Look After Prison Release, Apologises To Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 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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25 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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25 h. ago NSCDC nabs wheelbarrow pusher for killing colleague in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali in the Lafia Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim. Ali, a 20-year-old man, who works at the Angwan Maina Park in the LGA, was said to have Read More

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27 h. ago AEW 2025 Launched As $43bn Energy Spending Forecasted For Africa

As momentum builds across the Africa continent’s oil, gas, power, and renewable sectors, total capital expenditure in oil and gas alone is projected to reach $43 billion in 2025, with a long-term outlook of $54 billion by 2030. This is even as the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched […]

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30 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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31 h. ago Firefighter injured as fire guts residential building in Anambra

A fire incident has occurred at a residential building located along Okosi Road by Ugwunaobamkpa junction, Onitsha, Anambra State. It was gathered that the fire, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, raged for several minutes before the arrival of the men of the state fire service, who battled to quench the fire and Read More

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32 h. ago Killings: IGP Visits Plateau, Says Police Will Bring Perpetrators To Justice

Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in Bassa local government area of Plateau State on Monday, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has visited the State, accompanied by senior officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Police Mobile […]

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