1 hour ago COZA’s Pastor Fatoyinbo Apologises Over Comments On Late Apostle Ayo Babalola

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo has issued a public apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and the family of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola following backlash that greeted remarks made in a recent sermon. LEADERSHIP reports that in a now-viral clip, Fatoyinbo described Babalola as […]

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3 h. ago INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity

It, however, noted that the entire exercise would be conducted in three phases, starting from August 18, 2025, to August 30, 2026. The post INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago PICTORIAL: 25 Family Members Of ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno

No fewer than 25 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama local government area of Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased operations by troops, leading to the killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects while assorted weapons were also recovered in the […]

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10 h. ago Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked rumours circulating about the alleged surrender of notorious wanted bandit leader Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made this known at […] The post Bello Turji has not surrendered, we are still looking for him – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Pastor’ Caught Flogging Unclad Children In Viral Video

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph caught on video for allegedly ‘dehumanisation and abuse’ of children during a controversial church programme in Port Harcourt. LEADERSHIP reports that the disturbing video has been circulating on social media showing at least 20 children, many unclad, kneeling, and holding palm leaves while […]

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11 h. ago Father Of Murdered Kogi Photojournalist Dies 21 Days After Son’s Killing

Chief James Aiyepeku, the father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was brutally murdered on July 22, 2025, in Kogi State has passed away. The deceased passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after suffering a stroke, reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Speaking with our Correspondent at the family residence […]

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14 h. ago Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja It was a double tragedy for the Aiyepeku family as the head of the family, Chief James Aiyepeku, father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was murdered on July 22 in Kogi State, slumped and died. Chief Aiyepeku died on Tuesday, August 12, as a result of a stroke, reportedly triggered […] The post Double tragedy as father of slain Kogi photojournalist slumps, dies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria

Tribune Online How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria Rachel Ikemeh never expected to work in nature conservation but her efforts have helped to bring the rare and critically endangered Niger Delta Red Colobus monkey back from the brink of extinction. Growing up as part of a typical middle-class family in a small township in northern Nigeria, wildlife and natural areas – never mind […] How a conservationist is working to save rare chimpanzees, monkeys in Nigeria Tribune Online

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18 h. ago SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning

Tribune Online SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning TOWARDS enhancing access to quality contraceptive services across the state, the Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH) DISC project, has organized a refresher training for health secretaries and reproductive health coordinators across the 20 local government areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare […] SFH, Ogun govt train on digital supervision tools for family planning Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto For years Hussaini Musa, a civil servant, had relied on out-of-pocket payments to treat his wife’s recurring illness, often forcing the family to choose between buying medicine and meeting other household needs. Now, with the launch of the Sokoto State Contributory Healthcare Scheme’s formal sector programme, Musa and thousands of other […] The post Relief for Sokoto civil servants as state rolls out contributory health scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago NAF offensive kills 592 terrorists, destroys 372 assets in 8 months – CAS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed 592 terrorists and destroyed 372 enemy assets in Borno State in the last eight months, surpassing the total operational gains recorded in 2024. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, stated this during a visit to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno. Abubakar said the offensive […] The post NAF offensive kills 592 terrorists, destroys 372 assets in 8 months – CAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago A plane crash, culpable homicide stir up twists in Eriwayo’s thriller, Love and Fate

Tribune Online A plane crash, culpable homicide stir up twists in Eriwayo’s thriller, Love and Fate A review of Esther O. Eriwayo’s novel, ‘Love and Fate’ by Adewale Oshodi. ONE would not go far before being gripped by Esther O. Eriwayo’s novel, ‘Love and Fate.’ This coming-of-age novel starts with the main character, Lena, returning from school one day just in time before her parents travel for an important family issue. […] A plane crash, culpable homicide stir up twists in Eriwayo’s thriller, Love and Fate Tribune Online

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52 h. ago NAF Airstrikes Kill 592 Terrorists, Destroy 372 Assets In 8 Months

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar said the airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the North-East have killed no fewer than 592 terrorists and destroyed 372 enemy assets in eight months. The CAS revealed these figures in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to […]

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64 h. ago Borno Residents Flee To Cameroon As Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts Schoolgirls Cameroon As Boko Haram Kill Soldiers, Abduct Schoolgirls

Residents of Kirawa in Gwoza local government area of Borno State have reportedly fled to Cameroon following an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists which left some soldiers dead and a schoolgirl Aisha Muhammad abducted. LEADERSHIP gathered that the attack, which lasted for hours, occurred on Saturday night. Confirming the attack, the Borno State Police […]

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64 h. ago Shettima Leads Federal Gov’t’s Delegation To Late Audu Ogbeh’s Family

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, saying Nigeria has lost one of its most visionary leaders. He described Chief Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development trajectory. Speaking on Monday when […]

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3 d. ago Shettima Leads FG’s Delegation On Condolence Visit To Audu Ogbeh’s Family

Ogbeh, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between 2001 and 2005, died last Saturday at 78 years. The post Shettima Leads FG’s Delegation On Condolence Visit To Audu Ogbeh’s Family appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Shettima Leads Federal Govt’s Delegation To Condole Ogbeh’s Family

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh. VP Shettima said Nigeria has lost one of its most visionary leaders. He described Chief Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development trajectory. Speaking on […]

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3 d. ago Commission Demotes Magistrate For Misconduct, Promotes 97 Staff

Borno State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against a magistrate for misconduct and promoted 97 staff members. Magistrate Yusuf Garba of Chief Magistrate Court 4 in Wulari, Maiduguri, was demoted for misdirecting government revenue of N100,000. A statement issued to journalists yesterday in Maiduguri by the acting secretary of the State’s Judicial Service […]

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4 d. ago Boko Haram kills 6, injures, displaces others in Yobe, Borno twin attacks

A deadly attack on farmers in Zango Village, Dokshi Ward, Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State, has left two read more Boko Haram kills 6, injures, displaces others in Yobe, Borno twin attacks

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4 d. ago Fake soldier attempting to defraud notorious gunrunner’s family arrested in Jos

Tribune Online Fake soldier attempting to defraud notorious gunrunner’s family arrested in Jos Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jos. Fake soldier attempting to defraud notorious gunrunner’s family arrested in Jos Tribune Online

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