1 hour ago Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers

Some gunmen suspected to be pirates have attacked passenger boat along Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five travellers. It was gathered that the incident occurred over the weekend when the boat was travelling from Port Harcourt to Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area. Speaking over the abduction, Executive Director of Youths Environmental […] The post Suspected Pirates Attack Passenger Boat, Abduct Five In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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5 h. ago (UPDATED) Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of the state to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said Read More

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police patrol Anambra communities to stop Monday sit

To stop the Monday sit-at-home order, the Anambra State Police Command has increased its patrols in the Nnewi and Ihiala areas of the state. During the patrol, officers urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising to keep lives and property safe. In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, Read More

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6 h. ago Four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu,” die in fatal Ogun accident

Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The Read More

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8 h. ago Nigeria expresses interest in hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Nigerian Olympic Committee announced it has met the March 28, 2025, deadline for expression of interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Nigeria can only commence a formal bid with the backing of the country’s government. Nigeria lost a bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. A statement released by NOC spokesman Read More

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9 h. ago Female Driver Survives After Car Falls Off Otedola Bridge In Lagos

A female driver of a Toyota Salon car sustained varying degrees of injuries after her vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge outward the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State on Monday morning. It was gathered that the car with the registration number IKJ 126 BH had lost control while hitting another car in the process before […]

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12 h. ago Southampton sack manager Juric after Premier League relegation

Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League, the club announced Monday. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom of the table side have lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures Read More

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14 h. ago Taraba, NAPTIP rescue eight trafficked children, arrest suspects

The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, has rescued eight trafficked children from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Briefing journalists on Friday in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Read More

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17 h. ago Bobrisky smuggled N35m into Kirikiri, gave bribe to live large — Kirikiri Baale

By Seyi Babalola The recent incarceration of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has sparked new controversy, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief […] The post Bobrisky smuggled N35m into Kirikiri, gave bribe to live large — Kirikiri Baale appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago How Bobrisky smuggled ATM cards into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly Read More

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19 h. ago How Bobrisky smuggled ATMs into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly Read More

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25 h. ago FAAN buys multimillion naira machine to dismantle Customs checkpoint, touting

In continuation of the battle against touting, extortion, and unnecessary delay of passengers at Nigerian airports through multiple human checks, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the procurement of machines to replace human checks of luggage, particularly at customs checkpoints. FAAN made this known over the weekend, during a tour of the airport, Read More

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31 h. ago Taraba Boat Capsizes, Six Lives Lost, Nine Passengers Rescued

A tragic boat accident occurred on the Jole River in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, resulting in the loss of six lives. The incident, which took place on Sunday, also saw nine passengers successfully rescued. The boat was reportedly carrying several people when it capsized, leading to the unfortunate fatalities. Local authorities have […] The post Taraba Boat Capsizes, Six Lives Lost, Nine Passengers Rescued appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago EPL: Iwobi Scores, Assists As Fulham End Liverpool’s 26 Games Unbeaten Record

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, provided a goal and created an assist as Fulham defeated Liverpool 3-2 on Sunday. Three goals from the London side were enough to end Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the Premier League at Craven Cottage. Iwobi who was making his 31 appearances for Fulham, scored his eight goal and bagged […] The post EPL: Iwobi Scores, Assists As Fulham End Liverpool’s 26 Games Unbeaten Record appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, Read More

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31 h. ago Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the Read More

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33 h. ago Iwobi shines as Fulham stun Liverpool to reignite European push

Alex Iwobi was on the scoring chart as Fulham struck three times in 14 first-half minutes to claim a thrilling read more Iwobi shines as Fulham stun Liverpool to reignite European push

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34 h. ago Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex

By Oluseye Ojo Former President of the Nigeria and African Union of Journalists, Prince Lanre Ogundipe, said on Sunday that Nigeria has lost one of its finest minds with the passing of Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, ex-governor of old Oyo State. In a press release titled ‘Molete Bridge is Down,’ Ogundipe described Olunloyo as a revered […] The post Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost one of its best minds, says Ogundipe, ex-NUJ president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued

By Okey Sampson, Umuahia Gunmen attacked and killed two Chinese nationals and a policeman on Friday, 4 April 2025, in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. Security forces later rescued four Chinese expatriates and two police officers. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka confirmed the incident in a […] The post Gunmen kill 2 Chinese, policeman in Abia, 4 expatriates rescued appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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