4 h. ago Sheathe your sword, Olabode George, Gani Adams, Kunle Olajide, Olu Alabi advise Ooni, Alaafin

Tribune Online Sheathe your sword, Olabode George, Gani Adams, Kunle Olajide, Olu Alabi advise Ooni, Alaafin • I have personally reached out to the monarchs, elders over the issue — Gani Adams Prominent leaders in Yoruba land, on Wednesday, called for a cessation of the altercations between the camps of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, over issues triggered by […] Sheathe your sword, Olabode George, Gani Adams, Kunle Olajide, Olu Alabi advise Ooni, Alaafin Tribune Online

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4 h. ago 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has said an alignment between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar could deplete the support base of the ruling party in the 2027 elections. Obi and Atiku are part of the coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027. […] The post 2027: Obi, Atiku alignment threat to APC support base – Party chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly conveyed to his office to suspend some public officials. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi yesterday. The State House of […] The post Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe

By Sunday Ani Board of Trustees (BoT) of Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN), also known as the Buccaneers Confraternity, has declared its intention to intensify its fight against alleged corruption within the organisation. Addressing journalists, the BoT chairman and former Global President, Moshood Adeyemi, said the fraternity was founded to combat societal ills, including corruption, and […] The post BAN BoT accuses confraternity leadership of corruption, calls for probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Anambra suspends 8 Agunaechemba officials for stripping corps member

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka Anambra State Government has suspended eight members of the Agunaechemba Vigilante Group for attacking a female National Youth Corps member (NYSC)in Oba community, Idemili South Local Government of the state. The victim,  Jennifer Elobor, was also stripped naked by the state owned local vigilance group. The video of the incident which […] The post Anambra suspends 8 Agunaechemba officials for stripping corps member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja In the words of American retired politician and mental health advocate, Patrick J. Kennedy, terrorism is a psychological warfare, while terrorists are those who manipulate the people, and change their behaviours by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. His viewpoint on terrorism and terrorists may have regrettably become a reflection […] The post Realities of Canadian court’s declaration of APC, PDP as terrorist organisations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Benue Poly Dismisses Deputy Rector For Insubordination, Unauthorized Release Of Confidential Information

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, in Benue State, has officially terminated the appointment of the institution’s Deputy Rector, Dr. Ngurumun Doris Iorchir. Her dismissal was linked to allegations of insubordination, unauthorized release of confidential information, and other related misconduct. According to a letter sighted by Nigerian Tribune correspondent, dated August 18, 2025, […] The post Benue Poly Dismisses Deputy Rector For Insubordination, Unauthorized Release Of Confidential Information appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has denied media reports (not The Sun) alleging that recruits at the Nigeria Police Force Training School in Yelwa, Bauchi, were being forced to pay N250,000 for uniforms, boots, and other training kits. The reports, published by Sahara Reporters and Daily Trust, claimed that recruits complained […] The post Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Alleged Debt: Court Stops Reps From Summoning 17 Insurance CEOs

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interlocutory order after an application filed by the insurers who are members of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA).  The post Alleged Debt: Court Stops Reps From Summoning 17 Insurance CEOs appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Tension Over Alleged Sale Of Community Land To Developers In Edo

Tension is currently brewing in Iguelegbon community of Ovia North-East local area of Edo State following the alleged illegal sale of 400 plots of land by Dr. Taiwo Aifuwa, the former community youth association chairman, to a popular estate developer in the State. The large expanse of land was said to have been sold without […]

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14 h. ago Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing the process as anti-people and a betrayal of residents’ right to safe, affordable, and publicly managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, […] The post Water privatisation is a human rights abuse, CAPPA tells Lagos government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Edo Gov’t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM’s Intervention

The Edo State government has pledged to offset the medical bills of a 22-year-old student, Elizabeth, who has been hospitalised for 11 months after being hit by an unlicensed truck allegedly belonging to Dangote Group. The intervention came after social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), raised alarm over Elizabeth’s deteriorating […]

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16 h. ago If Obi, Atiku Align On Single Ticket, It’ll Reduce APC’s Support Base — Chieftain

Ahead of the 2027 polls, opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai in July adopted the ADC as their coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The post If Obi, Atiku Align On Single Ticket, It’ll Reduce APC’s Support Base — Chieftain appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago US temporarily halts most visa services for Zimbabwean nationals

The US Embassy in Zimbabwe suspended most visa services in the southern African nation until further notice, while indicating that read more US temporarily halts most visa services for Zimbabwean nationals

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17 h. ago Enugu Police Arrest Teenager, Accomplice Over Alleged Murder Of Toddler

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old Obodoagu Ikediekpere Wisdom for alleged kidnapping and murder of his 5-year-old male cousin, Obodoagu Wisdom. Spokesman of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the arrest, disclosed that Wisdom’s accomplice, identified as 24-year-old Sunday Michael, a security guard at 9th Mile and native of Mayo-Belwa LGA […]

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18 h. ago Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi

The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Levies and Criminality has apprehended a notorious gangster, David Yaikyo, in Makurdi. Yaikyo, a resident of the Ajaba settlement opposite Makurdi International Market, was reportedly arrested after allegedly demanding N300,000 as a “marching ground fee” from a construction site. According to Daily Post, operatives of the Taskforce acted promptly […] The post Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lagos Govt Addresses Controversy Over Peller’s Alleged N36m Tax Notice

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that matters relating to taxation are best determined by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). The Governor’s Special Adviser on Tax and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, made the remark in response to TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, who complained about an alleged N36 million tax notice […] The post Lagos Govt Addresses Controversy Over Peller’s Alleged N36m Tax Notice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Lagos Labour Party leadership disowns Pastor Dayo Ekong, reaffirms suspension

The caretaker committee of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has categorically stated that Pastor Mrs. Dayo Ekong, the party’s state chairperson remains suspended and has no authority to speak on behalf of the party, following her public statement against Peter Obi. On Tuesday, Ekong took to her X account to argue that Obi’s […] The post Lagos Labour Party leadership disowns Pastor Dayo Ekong, reaffirms suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra: Ozomagala traders send SoS to Soludo over leadership imposition

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Traders in Onitsha, Anambra state under the aegis of Ozomagala Building Materials Association have appealed to Professor Charles Soludo to come to their rescue over the imposition of leadership and intimidation allegedly by his Special Adviser on Markets. In a public protest, led by their former elected Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Ifezue […] The post Anambra: Ozomagala traders send SoS to Soludo over leadership imposition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Gov Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB Chairmen, one other 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has upheld the resolutions of the Benue State House of Assembly conveyed to his office regarding the suspension of some public officials. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula and […] The post Gov Alia upholds Benue Assembly resolution, suspends LG, SUBEB Chairmen, one other  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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