Four people were burned beyond recognition, and ten others sustained injuries after fire engulfed a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025. The incident occurred around 4:00 pm near Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram. According to the spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Adam, in a statement on Read More

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Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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A 38-year-old man and his friend have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command on charges of defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin claimed that the suspects colluded to sexually defile the girl in the […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB •Narrates how he disarmed Dimka during 1976 coup FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo opted to leave the Army after he was asked to succeed former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, following the failure of the 1976 coup that claimed Murtala’s life. IBB made this disclosure in his […] Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB Tribune Online

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Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has shared more about her relationship with his family. She also spoke on the demand for a paternity test on their son, Liam, and the ongoing fight for justice for her late husband. Speaking on TVC’s Your View programme on Friday, Wunmi […] The post Mohbad: “I’m Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria Right Now” — Wunmi Aloba Shares Her Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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As the number of graduates from health-related courses, particularly Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Laboratory Science, continues to rise, there are claims that they are being forced to pay bribes to health facilities or engage in unethical practices to secure internship placements amid limited available slots and intense competition, writes VICTOR AYENI When Peter Ezenwa graduated Read More

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Wunmi, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has shared further details about her relationship with the late artist’s family; the quest for a paternity test on her son, Liam; and the pursuit of justice for her late husband. In an interview on TVC’s Your View program on Friday, Wunmi recalled meeting Read More

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Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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Tribune Online Corruption allegations: New York Governor, Hochul, rules out removing Mayor Adams Hochul’s decision comes as the U.S. Justice Department moves to drop a corruption case against Adams, a move that has drawn criticism amid claims of political interference.  Corruption allegations: New York Governor, Hochul, rules out removing Mayor Adams Tribune Online

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Nigerian social media commentator Verydarkman (VDM), also known as Martins Otse, has reacted to Mohbad’s wife Wunmi’s recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Wunmi recently appeared on the With Chude show for her first interview since her husband’s death, where she discussed Mohbad’s tragic passing and her life as a young widow. During the […] The post VeryDarkMan Raises Concerns Over Wunmi’s Statements On Mohbad’s Death, Cites Manipulation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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By Seyi Babalola Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, often known as Nedu, has revealed that he has no regrets about bringing comedian Deeone on his former show, The Honest Bunch Podcast. Nedu left as co-host of The Honest Bunch podcast a few days ago following a dispute over a recent episode featuring reality TV personality Deeone, who […] The post Why I don’t regret inviting Deeone to Honest Bunch Podcast – Nedu reveals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Ahead of 2027 general election, Labour Party has insisted that candidate willing to contest for any position under the party must meet up with party’s requirements. LP denied viral report, claiming that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have been given automatic tickets for the next election. INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Nedu Wazobia, a well-known on-air personality (OAP), has refuted the fraud allegations brought against him by social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a recent video, VDM alleged that Nedu defrauded a non-governmental organization (NGO) that had approached him for a partnership to provide scholarships to Nigerian students. The social media critic claimed that the NGO […] The post Nedu Challenges VeryDarkMan’s Fraud Accusations Against NGO, Provides Evidence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has debunked claims that his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, is dictating his administration’s decisions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Okpebholo described Oshiomhole as a supportive figure who gives him the freedom to make his own decisions. “Even the man that they say is a dictator is not dictating anything; […] The post “Oshiomhole Gives Me Free Hand, Not A Dictator” – Edo Gov, Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has accused On-Air Personality (OAP) and former host of The Honest Bunch podcast, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, widely known as Nedu, of misappropriating funds meant for a Non-Governmental Organisation’s (NGO) scholarship programme intended for Nigerian students. VeryDarkMan detailed how Nedu allegedly defrauded the charity organisation that […]

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The revenue base of NEM Insurance Plc rose by over 100 per cent to N108 billion in 2024 as against N52.11 billion it posted in 2023 financial year end. Similarly, the company paid its policyholders, who suffered insured risks, N23 billion as claims to policyholders in 2024, rising by over N8 billion from N15.7 billion […]

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Renowned On-air personality (OAP) Nedu Wazobia has spoken out about his decision to leave the Honest Bunch podcast. The radio host left the podcast on February 14 amid controversy over allegations made during the show. The controversy erupted after reality star and comedian DeeOne alleged on the podcast that social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) had […] The post ‘I Left Honest Bunch To Maintain Integrity Of The Show Amid Personal Attacks’ – Nedu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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