5 h. ago Court Recommends Nurse’s Prosecution, Faults Mohbad’s Father Over Hasty Burial

The Coroner’s Court in Ikorodu, Lagos, has proposed criminal charges against auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe in connection with the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The inquest, initiated by the state government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death, commenced on September 29, 2023, with testimonies from a total of 19 […] The post Court Recommends Nurse’s Prosecution, Faults Mohbad’s Father Over Hasty Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sound Sultan Honoured On 4th Death Anniversary As Voice Of People

Late Nigerian music star Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, has been honoured by his team in a heartfelt tribute that celebrates his enduring influence on music and society. The tribute, shared via Instagram on Friday, described the singer as more than just an entertainer, calling him a “prophet with a mic” who used […] The post Sound Sultan Honoured On 4th Death Anniversary As Voice Of People appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago FG Targets 21,000 Jobs For Renewed Hope Employment Drive Phase 2

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has announced its plan to engage at least 21,000 unskilled Nigerians in the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). Director general of the Directorate, Silas Agara, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during a one-day strategic implementation of RHEI second phase meeting involving all state coordinators, […]

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6 h. ago Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia For Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an indigene of Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, 1999 would remain a year he never wished had existed – a year fraught with debilitating calamity for him. It was the year he began an endless journey down death’s dark path. It was a year he was […] The post Cruel fate: How man wasted 26 years on death row for crime he never committed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50

Tribune Online Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50 Ibadan will come alive this July as leading voices in Nigeria’s gospel music scene, alongside respected ministers of the gospel, gather to honour Evangelist Bukola Akinade—popularly known as Senwele Jesu—as she celebrates her 50th birthday in a grand two-part event. The Golden Jubilee celebration, scheduled for July 14 and 19, promises to be a spiritual […] Funke Adejumo, Tope Alabi, Laolu Gbenjo, others to storm Ibadan for Senwele Jesu at 50 Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan

Tribune Online Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan •Cows, food, drinks wasted as book launch, title conferment, football competition, other events cancelled The sudden death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has disrupted a series of grand events in the city and dashed the hopes of numerous prominent Nigerians who were set to receive honorary and traditional chieftaincy titles. Among […] Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan Tribune Online

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9 h. ago I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Ufuoma Akpomeyoma is a distinguished figure in the world of geosciences, with an 18-year career in seismic interpretation and reservoir geophysics that spans Nigeria, the USA, and Oman. Her journey into this specialised field was sparked during her undergraduate internship and cemented by her passion for geophysics, a passion that has only […] The post I hope to see my mentees exceed milestones I’ve reached – Ufuoma Akpomeyoma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago A lot of doctors claim that fibroid surgery is easy and that any doctor can handle it, that is not true —Professor Christopher Aimakhu

Tribune Online A lot of doctors claim that fibroid surgery is easy and that any doctor can handle it, that is not true —Professor Christopher Aimakhu Professor Christopher Aimakhu, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says in this interview by Sade Oguntola that it is a misconception that fibroids alone cause infertility and excessive bleeding in all cases. He also suggests ways the condition can be best managed. How common are uterine fibroids in your […] A lot of doctors claim that fibroid surgery is easy and that any doctor can handle it, that is not true —Professor Christopher Aimakhu Tribune Online

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11 h. ago ADC Presidential Ticket: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Others To Sign Agreement

Presidential hopefuls under the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) will sign a pact to support whoever emerges as the party’s presidential candidate, LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered yesterday. This is an agreement reached in principle by the contenders, who will, however, have to also define what a transparent primary election amounts to. Former minister of transportation and […]

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12 h. ago I lost my wealth, became security guard after my wife cursed me, man tells court

Tribune Online I lost my wealth, became security guard after my wife cursed me, man tells court GRADE A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has heard the prayer of a man, Friday, who dragged his wife, Dinah, to court for divorce.                                         Friday, in his evidence, said his wife was in the habit of fighting him both at home and in public and later took to threatening him with a […] I lost my wealth, became security guard after my wife cursed me, man tells court Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Focus on Abeokuta as Africa junior athletes’ battle for honours

Twenty-eight years ago, the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, hosted the third African U-20 Athletics Championships, a biennial event, which provides a platform for the continent’s untested budding track and field stars to showcase their talent. And in 2013, the oil-rich city of Warri, Delta State, was picked as venue for the maiden Africa U-18 […] The post Focus on Abeokuta as Africa junior athletes’ battle for honours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband

Tribune Online My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband It is true, but I feed him, pay our children’s fees from the proceeds —Wife GRADE A  Customary Court, Court 2, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State,  has given judgment on a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Ridwan, against his wife, Bosede, whom he accused of being defiant and promiscuous.                           He added that she […] My wife is promiscuous, sleeps with my close friend — Husband Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Aso Rock Rats Invasion Story Meant To Deflect Buhari’s Illness – Garba Shehu

Former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has admitted that the widely reported story about rats invading the Presidential Villa in 2017 was a fabrication intended to divert public attention from Buhari’s ill-health at the time. In his recently unveiled book, ‘According to the President: Lessons from a […]

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17 h. ago EXPLAINER: What to know about viral video of Obi sharing food at Imo event

Tribune Online EXPLAINER: What to know about viral video of Obi sharing food at Imo event The event, dubbed "The Jubilee Of Hope," aimed to reverse roles, with the rich serving the poor to EXPLAINER: What to know about viral video of Obi sharing food at Imo event Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence

Tribune Online Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence The Coroner’s Inquest established by the Lagos State Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeats star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has concluded that his demise was caused by... Mohbad: Coroner recommends prosecution of nurse for medical negligence Tribune Online

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19 h. ago “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and allied coalition groups not to desert the party in the face of internal disputes and challenges. Speaking on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting held in Ibadan, Governor Makinde likened the party’s current internal troubles to a […] The post “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Bayelsa Court Gives Death Penalty To Taxi Driver’s Killers After 23 Years

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced four men to death for the 2001 murder of a taxi driver, Mr. Olarenwaju Ajayi, finally bringing closure to a case that has spanned over two decades. Presiding over the case at High Court 11 in Onopa, Yenagoa, on Friday, Justice Patience Ziofa Diri found […] The post Bayelsa Court Gives Death Penalty To Taxi Driver’s Killers After 23 Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Mohbad: Nurse Risks Trial As Coroner Indicts Aloba Family, Music Industry

The Lagos State Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has recommended the prosecution of the unlicensed nurse who administered medical treatment on him in his final hours. The coroner, who made the recommendation while making his findings public on Friday, also called […]

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24 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Enjoying Fame While Son Remains In Morgue — Prime Boy

Nigerian singer Prime Boy, a former close associate of the late Mohbad, has called out the late artist’s father, Mr. Aloba, accusing him of using his son’s death for personal gain rather than pursuing justice or ensuring a proper burial. In a fiery TikTok live session, Prime Boy expressed disappointment that Mohbad’s body is still […] The post Mohbad’s Father Enjoying Fame While Son Remains In Morgue — Prime Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Oyo: INEC Lists 19 Political Parties For Ibadan North Constituency Bye

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 19 political parties will participate in the upcoming bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat in Oyo State. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, following the death of the former representative, Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi, in July last year. Resident […] The post Oyo: INEC Lists 19 Political Parties For Ibadan North Constituency Bye-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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