5 h. ago JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse

By John Ogunsemore A second victim has died in the building collapse that occurred in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State on Saturday. Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Amodu Shakiru disclosed this in a message sent to Daily Sun on Saturday evening. “A second dead casualty has been recorded […] The post JUST IN: Second casualty recorded in Lagos building collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Gang James Boyi, a 17-year-old athlete from Plateau State, has emerged as the winner of the male category in the 2025 Calabar Marathon. Gang James won the 24km race with a time of 1:04:24, followed closely by Francis Musa also from Plateau State, who came second with a time of 1:04:51. […] The post Plateau, Delta state athletes dominate 2025 Calabar Marathon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Many Killed, One Abducted As Bandits Attack Kano Village Market

A yet to be ascertained numbers of persons were killed, following an attacked by group of armed bandits at Faruruwa town in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident which occurred on Thursday, left many injured and some abducted. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the attack happened as traders […] The post Many Killed, One Abducted As Bandits Attack Kano Village Market appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and […] The post Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has introduced a free bus and ferry transportation service for residents in celebration of Easter. The initiative aims to ease transportation burdens and ensure everyone can enjoy the festive season. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, flagged off the service […] The post Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA Officers Attacked During Abuja Raid Operation, 3 Sustain Gunshot Injuries

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence […]

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66 h. ago Neymar suffers injury setback 34 minutes into comeback encounter

Neymar Jr. sustained an injury 34 minutes into his comeback match for Santos in the Brasileirão, as revealed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. The development is another huge blow for the club as the Brazilian football star’s career has been marred by a series of injuries in recent years. Reporting on Neymar’s latest injury, Romano […] The post Neymar suffers injury setback 34 minutes into comeback encounter appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Neymar suffers fresh injury blow 34 minutes into Santos comeback

Brazilian football star, Neymar Jr., has suffered yet another injury setback, just 34 minutes into his return for Santos in the Brasileirão, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. “Neymar Jr leaves the pitch with a new injury as Santos started him tonight in the Brasileirão. After 34 minutes, Neymar has been subbed off,” Romano reported Read More

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Tottenham’s Son ruled out of Europa League clash with Frankfurt

Son Heung-min will miss Tottenham’s crunch Europa League return leg at Eintracht Frankfurt with a foot injury, manager Ange Postecoglou said Wednesday. The South Korean did not make the trip to Germany, having missed Saturday’s Premier League match at Wolverhampton. “Sonny didn’t travel in the end, he’s the only one that misses out,” Postecoglou told Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki President Bola Tinubu flagged off the construction of the 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway’s Section 1 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, on Wednesday. Represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, Tinubu assured timely and high-quality completion, noting the large crowd as a sign of public support. “We are gathered here on the soils of Ebonyi […] The post Tinubu flags off 118.8km Calabar—Ebonyi—Benue—Nasarawa—Abuja Super Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance

Nigerian rapper Mi Abaga has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of innocent lives in Zike Village, Bassa, Plateau State. The attack on Sunday night left several people dead—young and old alike—intensifying the grief in a state still mourning the earlier tragedy in Bokkos. Mi Abaga, who is from Plateau State, shared a […] The post Mi Abaga Pays Tribute To Plateau Victims, Suspends Performance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ekiti Court Remands Lady In Prison For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Boyfriend’s Genital

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital has ordered a young lady, Joy Ikoja, to be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly inflicting an injury on the manhood of her boyfriend, one Ibrahim Usman. The 20-year-old woman, was brought before the court by the police in Ekiti State over the allegation […]

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3 d. ago Group Debunks Alleged Killing Of 25 Villagers In Enugu By Herdsmen

A civic advocacy group, Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, has described recent reports alleging the killing of 25 persons by herdsmen in Enugu State as “completely false” and a calculated attempt to instill fear and discredit the efforts of the State Government. In a press statement titled “Debunking the Politricks of Insecurity: Enugu State on […]

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3 d. ago Police Summon MOPOL Officers Seen Collecting Cash From Chinese In Viral Video To Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned DSP Aliyu Adejembi and his men seen in a viral video collecting money from Chinese nationals to the Force headquarters in Abuja for questioning. The video, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows some Chinese nationals handing out about N5,000 notes to each Nigerian policeman in a […]

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4 d. ago Many feared killed as herders renew attacks on Benue community

Panic gripped residents of Otobi community in the Akpa district of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday evening as suspected armed herders launched a fresh attack, leaving several people feared dead and hundreds displaced. A resident of the area, Edwin Emma, confirmed the assault in a distressed phone call to journalists. “We Read More

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4 d. ago Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Again, villagers in Otobi community in Akpa District of Otukpo Local Government, Benue state,are currently on the run as herdsmen have reportedly besieged their community, attacking, killing innocent citizens and burning houses. Our correspondent gathered that three corpses have already been recovered from the scene as at the time of filing […] The post Many feared killed in fresh herdsmen attack in Benue, 3 bodies recovered appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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