3 h. ago Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad

Tribune Online Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad ...The couple now hopes to reach London, where they have family. Israel shuts Airspace after attacking Iran, leaves thousands stranded abroad Tribune Online

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4 h. ago How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, has been reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave by five of his farm workers in Igueze village in Ovia North-East Local Government, Edo State. Police sources said the workers killed their employer after he sold pineapple worth N900,000 at his farm in Igueze village […] The post How 5 farm workers killed their employer in Edo after collecting his N900,000 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Wike is genuinely interested in making the PDP come back to life —Chief Dan Orbih

Tribune Online Wike is genuinely interested in making the PDP come back to life —Chief Dan Orbih Chief Dan Osi Orbih is the National Vice Chairman, South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is a long-standing leader of the party, who for many years held the position of Edo State Chairman and a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC). In this interview with TAIWO ADISA, he debunked insinuations that the […] Wike is genuinely interested in making the PDP come back to life —Chief Dan Orbih Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

President Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso is one of the most prominent leaders in Africa, primarily due to his significant read more Captain Traore: Fact, fiction and blurred realities of social media

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12 h. ago Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal

Tribune Online Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal “On that very day, rain started in the evening. I slept there. I was sleeping. Around 10:20, we heard gunshots. Before we could... Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Approves Return Of Schools To Missionaries In Edo

In a significant policy shift, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to the original owners – missionary organisations – in Edo State. The landmark decision was announced following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia, on Monday, in Government House, Benin City, […]

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17 h. ago Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue

The Obawure of Ifetuntun, Oba Taofeeq Osunmakinde, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for urgent intervention in escalating boundary disputes in Ife South LGA, Osun State. He raised concerns over renewed violence, extortion, and threats against residents of the Ifetuntun community. Speaking in Akure, the monarch called for justice, saying his […] The post Boundary Crisis Deepens: Osun Monarch Begs FG, IGP For Rescue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor Monday Okpebholo’s led administration, yesterday, announced its commitment to formalizing $7 billion annual remittances from its global diaspora into a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency to usher in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora. Press Secretary […] The post Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition

Tribune Online Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition “Assuming but not conceding that I was in the said facility, how does that translate to meeting with the jurist?” Edo AG denies meeting Supreme Court Justice over election petition Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Edo AG denies lobby claims, slams Odinkalu for malicious attack

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Rt. Hon. Dr. Samson R. Osagie has denied allegations of judicial interference in the ongoing governorship appeal and called on legal professionals to uphold ethical standards, particularly in the use of social media. He made the remarks during an address at the June […] The post Edo AG denies lobby claims, slams Odinkalu for malicious attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu “But with great humility and in the spirit of justice and historical clarity, the Kokori family appeals to President Tinubu to further elevate this recognition.” Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Another Seven Passengers Onboard Die In India Helicopter Crash

No fewer than seven people have died in a helicopter crash which happened at the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was gathered that the aircraft was flying from Kedarnath along a popular Hindu pilgrimage route in the Himalayan mountains. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that rescue teams were said to have been immediately dispatched and an […] The post Another Seven Passengers Onboard Die In India Helicopter Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Fathers’ Day: Okpebholo urges fathers to love their children as God’s gifts

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, drew a similarity between the dedication required in fatherhood and in leadership at a special thanksgiving mass to mark the second year in office of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku to commemorate Father’s Day celebration. Addressing the […] The post Fathers’ Day: Okpebholo urges fathers to love their children as God’s gifts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal

Tribune Online Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Landlords and owners of land in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised an alarm over an alleged move by the Olokunjuwon family to embark on the enforcement of the court order despite the pendency of an appeal at the Supreme Court. Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Tribune Online

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43 h. ago OYRTMA rescues passerby injured by reckless tricyclist in Ibadan, urges strict compliance with traffic rules

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has condemned the reckless behaviour of a tricycle rider whose violation of traffic laws caused a serious accident in Ibadan, leaving pedestrian Mr. Oladayo Adisa severely injured. In a statement issued on Sunday by OYRTMA Chairman, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), the accident occurred […] The post OYRTMA rescues passerby injured by reckless tricyclist in Ibadan, urges strict compliance with traffic rules appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Oshiomhole vs Air Peace: Nigerian airline operators grapple with mounting burdens

Tribune Online Oshiomhole vs Air Peace: Nigerian airline operators grapple with mounting burdens The recent escalating dispute between the former governor of Edo, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and the management of Indigenous airline, Air Peace, concerning latter's operations has brought to the fore the numerous challenges facing Nigerian airline operators. Oshiomhole vs Air Peace: Nigerian airline operators grapple with mounting burdens Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Don’t abuse second chance, Edo parole board chairman warns inmates

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Chairman of Edo State Parole Board, Hon. Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga (rtd), yesterday, warned inmates in the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Benin, not to abuse the second chance given to them by God and the government by misleading the board with wrongful information about themselves as they seek for parole but to […] The post Don’t abuse second chance, Edo parole board chairman warns inmates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Woman works as psychiatrist with forged certificate for 20 years

Tribune Online Woman works as psychiatrist with forged certificate for 20 years A woman who used forged certificate to practice psychiatry in the United Kingdom’s national healthcare system for two decades has been jailed and ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of pounds, Oddity Central reported..  Born in Iran, Zholia Alemi and her family emigrated to Auckland, New Zealand, in the early 1990s. There, she failed […] Woman works as psychiatrist with forged certificate for 20 years Tribune Online

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57 h. ago How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu

Tribune Online How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Jonathan Fashanu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dash House Group, a United Kingdom-domiciled multidisciplinary practice, is of mixed nationalities: Nigerian and Singapore. In this interview with Segun Kasali, he reveals his family background, professional forays and circumstances surrounding his exiting the Singaporean army. Excerpts: TELL us about the Fashanu family? My dad is Chief Olu […] How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom According to her, midway into the exercise, some men and youths stormed the facility and instructed them to leave immediately for their safety, accusing them of encouraging promiscuity among their girls and planning to reduce their population by telling their wives to stop giving birth. Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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