37 h. ago Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru will, on Thursday this week, commence the process of demarcating the disputed land in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The people of Effium and Ezza-Effium have been at war since 2021 with many lives lost and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. Last […] The post Ebonyi communal war: Nwifuru begins demarcation of disputed land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ondo Hotel Engulfed In Fire, Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Lost

A fire that engulfed Samlove Hotel in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroyed property valued at millions of naira. DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed the occurrence on Thursday. Ayanlade informed the News Agency of Nigeria that, despite the fire burning for hours, there were no casualties. […] The post Ondo Hotel Engulfed In Fire, Properties Worth Millions Of Naira Lost appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Fire ravages popular terminus market in Jos in midnight blaze

A devastating fire outbreak engulfed the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State, around 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, destroying property read more Fire ravages popular terminus market in Jos in midnight blaze

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7 d. ago Boundary Dispute: Commissioner Urges Osun, Oyo Agitators To Allow Amicable Resolution

Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, called on parties to the disputed land in Oyo and Osun States’ communities to allow the two states to resolve the land disagreement amicably. Oyelade noted that the media feed on flammable situation such as this and while unending hostile public statements feed […]

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9 d. ago Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the […] The post Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Boundary Disputes: Olubadan Warns Trespassers To Vacate Ibadan Land

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has declared that Oba River is the boundary between Ibadan in Oyo State and Iwo town in Osun State. The monarch made the declaration at an emergency meeting of Obas, Mogajis and Baales on the boundary areas of Ibadan and Iwo which at the Olubadan Palace in Oke […]

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1 week ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court Remands 15 In Prison For Alleged Attack On Oyo Community

An Oyo State Magistrate Court sitting in the Orile-Igbon Magisterial District in Ogbomoso has ordered the remand of 15 suspects in Correctional Centre over an attack on Aagba Village in Surulere local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, said on Sunday in Ibadan, that the suspects have […]

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3 w. ago Investors rage: Police, Amotekun take over CBEX office in Oyo

Members of the Nigeria Police and Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, took over the CBEX office at Oke-Ado in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. This action followed the invasion of the online financial platform by some customers on Monday evening, allegedly over the loss of investments running into millions of naira. Our correspondent’s Read More

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3 w. ago Land Disputes: Alaafin Harps On Peace, Harmony Among Warring Communities

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has stated that in today’s interconnected world, the importance of fostering peace and harmony within communities cannot be overstated. Oba Owoade who stated this following lingering land disputes between communities, added that with the diverse cultures, beliefs, and values coexisting, there was the need for effective peace-building initiatives […]

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3 w. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck

By Oluseye Ojo Operatives of Oyo State Police Command have arrested three persons, suspected ro be members of a criminal syndicate that masterminded the hijacking and diversion of a DAF truck, loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The suspects reportedly had hands in the hijacking of the tanker at a spot on […] The post 3 suspects arrested in Ibadan over hijacking of petrol truck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 1 Dead, Others Injured In Fatal Accident Involving 2 Trucks In Bauchi

A fatal road accident involved two DAF model trucks, on Sunday, in Magama Gumau Town, Bauchi State, has claimed one life of Usman Magaji, a 23-year-old, while two others were injured. LEADERSHIP learned that one of the trucks, which was loaded with sand and carrying four occupants, collided with the stationary truck, which had broken […]

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3 w. ago Doris Ogala opens up on death scare, alleged relationship with pastor

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has doubled down on her shocking claims that she died and came back to life. The actress, who stated that she was speaking from a hospital bed, told Saturday Beats, “That story is exactly what happened to me and I’m still lying in the hospital. Whatever you see there, I can’t Read More

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3 w. ago 9 People In Police Net Over Killing Of Septuagenarian In Oyo Land Dispute

At least nine people have been arrested in connection with the killing of a septuagenarian and the destruction of property worth millions of naira in a communal land dispute in the state. The Oyo State Police Command’s public relations officer, Adewale Osifeso, said on Thursday that the nine suspects were arrested by operatives of the […]

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3 w. ago Oyo Police Arrest Nine After Deadly Land Dispute Claimed Life, Destroyed Property

Nine people have been taken into custody by the Oyo State Police Command in relation to a violent land dispute in the state’s Aagba village, Surulere Local Government Area, that claimed the life of a septuagenarian named Rachael Bamidele. Additionally, nine houses were set ablaze and properties worth millions of naira were looted during the […] The post Oyo Police Arrest Nine After Deadly Land Dispute Claimed Life, Destroyed Property appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Pregnant Woman, Five Others Killed, Properties Destroyed In Ebonyi Land Dispute

At least six persons, including a pregnant woman, have been killed in a violence which occurred in Ebonyi State. It was gathered that many properties, belonging to residents of Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, and Okporojo, Oso, Edda Local Government Area were destroyed. LNFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the horrible incident started on Tuesday […] The post Pregnant Woman, Five Others Killed, Properties Destroyed In Ebonyi Land Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Delta Land Dispute: 2 Lives Lost, Others Sustain Injuries, Communities Abandoned

Two lives were already lost, with several others injured as crisis erupted between the Edjekota community in Ughelli North local government area and the Ewu-Urhobo community in Ughelli South local government area over land dispute. A reliable source who resides in the Edjekota community disclosed that there has been a lingering land dispute between a […]

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last month Zion movement founder distances self from blogger’s detention saga

The founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Ebuka Obi, has denied claims of being behind the continued detention of controversial blogger, Chizorom Ofoegbu, popularly known as “Ijele Speaks.” The Zion founder had sued Ofoegbu before a Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of threats to life. However, he claimed that Ofoegbu was initially granted Read More

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