91 m. ago Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise

By Sunday Ani The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Maobuye Nangi Obu, has criticised the council’s president, Jonathan Lokpobiri, for allegedly blaming the Ijaw people for the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Obu described Lokpobiri’s remarks as hypocritical and a betrayal of the Ijaw nation, accusing him of […] The post Rivers emergency rule: IYC scribe slams Lokpobiri over comments, alleges compromise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects

Released suspects in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly, have alleged that they were offered N200 million to frame Edison Ehie, chief of staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the bombing incident that occurred in 2023 at the Assembly complex. The suspects, Chime Ezebalike and three others, who were recently […] The post We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Fubara’s commissioner alleges plot to extend emergency rule in Rivers

The suspended Rivers State Commissioner for Youth, Chisom Gbali, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to extend the emergency rule in the state. Speaking during an interview on AriseTV on Monday, Gbali claimed that the move is being orchestrated to destabilise the current administration. “There is a plan to extend it (referring to the Read More

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4 h. ago N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case, Read More

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5 h. ago They offered us ₦200m to lie against Ehie, acquitted men allege

Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in Read More

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6 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Electricity: Band B to E customers allege discriminatory treatment

Many electricity consumers on Bands B to E. in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have alleged discriminatory supply of electricity read more Electricity: Band B to E customers allege discriminatory treatment

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10 h. ago ‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu

The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change” Read More

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10 h. ago Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa

Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will not leave the party. Speaking on Monday, via Channels Television, Mr. Tanko debunked viral reports by Social Democratic Party’s chieftain, Adewole Adebayo, who has recently claimed that Obi and ex- vice president, […] The post Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Cybercrime Act: Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters In Abuja Amid Economic, Rights Outcry

Peaceful protests in Abuja turned chaotic on Monday as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force fired tear gas at demonstrators rallying against worsening economic conditions and alleged abuses of civil rights under the Cybercrime Act. The demonstration, organized by the Take-It-Back Movement and supported by several civil society groups, took place in the Maitama area. […] The post Cybercrime Act: Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters In Abuja Amid Economic, Rights Outcry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Bobrisky Smuggled Eight ATM Cards Into Kirikiri, Used ₦35m For Special Treatment” – Lagos Baale Alleges

The recent incarceration of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has sparked fresh controversy, with a Lagos traditional ruler accusing Nigerian Correctional Service officials of aiding his alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment in prison. Chief Babalola Shabi, the Baale of Kirikiri Town and popularly known as “Baale No-Nonsense,” claimed that Bobrisky […] The post “Bobrisky Smuggled Eight ATM Cards Into Kirikiri, Used ₦35m For Special Treatment” – Lagos Baale Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago We Were Pressured To Implicate Gov Fubara’s Aide Over Rivers Assembly Fire, Say Acquitted Suspects

Four persons who were previously arraigned for their alleged involvement in suspected arson on the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023, have alleged that they were pressured to alter their original statements to implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The four persons, […]

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11 h. ago Petitioners Ask Court To Compel EFCC To Probe AFN Officials Over Fraud Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoned to the Federal High Court in Abuja following allegations of misappropriation and corruption within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The Incorporated Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative has submitted a petition calling for an investigation of the president of the AFN, Tonobok […]

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13 h. ago PDP governors accused of sabotaging Tinubu, Otuaro’s efforts in Niger Delta

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders (NDRC) have accused governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Niger Delta of undermining President Bola Tinubu and Denis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), in their efforts to deliver democratic dividends. The group alleges that these governors have launched a smear […] The post PDP governors accused of sabotaging Tinubu, Otuaro’s efforts in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NNPC foundation offers 1,000 Bayelsans free cataract surgery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation has embarked on a free cataract screening and surgery programme to restore sight to over 1,000 persons in Bayelsa State. It took place on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Managing Director Read More

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18 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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18 h. ago “Return My Star And I’ll Leave You Alone” – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Accuses Him Of Exploitation

Cubana Chief Priest, a well-known Nigerian socialite and businessman, has been accused by his alleged Kenyan baby mama, Hellen, of exploiting her ‘star.’ On Sunday, Hellen took to her Instagram page to allege that her life had taken a negative turn since meeting the businessman. According to her, he had taken advantage of her star, […] The post “Return My Star And I’ll Leave You Alone” – Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Accuses Him Of Exploitation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago PHOTOS: Protest begins in Abuja over cybercrime act, hardship, others

A nationwide protest led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations has commenced in Abuja. The demonstration, which kicked off on Monday, April 7, 2025, is aimed at drawing attention to the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and what organisers have described as a “state Read More

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20 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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20 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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