32 m. ago LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday, said the Supreme Court “went off the track” in granting the Federal Government’s request for local government autonomy. According to him, the Supreme Court amended the 1999 Constitution to grant the LG autonomy request in order “to please the executive”. He, however, criticised Read More

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53 m. ago Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco

• Diri extends tenure, warns errant chiefs Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has received the interim report of the steering committee on resolution of the protracted crisis in Bassambiri community in Nembe Local Government Area of the State. The chairman, Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (retd), yesterday, presented the report during the 158th session of the […] The post Bassambiri peace panel submits interim report to Bayelsa exco appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Ogun AG denies shielding murder suspect as community protests

The people of the Osuke community in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday, protested at the Governor’s Office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The protesters alleged undue interference of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN) in the trial of an alleged land grabber and murder suspect, Elijah Adeogun. Read More

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2 h. ago Barcelona edge Atletico to set up El Clasico Copa del Rey final

Barcelona narrowly edged Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final to set up a highly anticipated Clasico showdown read more Barcelona edge Atletico to set up El Clasico Copa del Rey final

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3 h. ago Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) calls on Nigerians to demand accountability from leaders, criticizing the dominance of the “rule of rulers” over the rule of law. He advocates for active citizen participation in combating corruption, especially at the local level. Falana emphasizes the importance of budget transparency and holding leaders responsible for public fund […] The post Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has assured that there will be an increase in revenue following significant improvements in security across the state. On Wednesday, the governor toured sites and mining factories in the Anka and Maru Local Government Areas. A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed […] The post Lawal tours mining sites in Anka, Maru, pledges improved security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday night, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election […]

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6 h. ago “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South

Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), has called on the people of Abia South senatorial district to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and work towards the party’s victory in the 2027 general elections. Nkwonta urged local party leaders to launch an aggressive membership drive, […] The post “Work Diligently For APC’s Victory In 2027” – Rep Nkwonta Urges Abia South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Dismiss Reported Herdsmen Invasion Of Enugu Community

The Enugu State Police Command has declared as baseless and mischievous, a report alleging that herdsmen have overrun and occupied homes and schools in Eha-Amufu in Isi Uzo local government area of the state. The Command, after a diligent review of the report, further declared it as a calculated attempt to mislead the public and […]

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8 h. ago NIS cracks down on illegal immigrants, arrests 51 in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Immigration Service says it has arrested 51 irregular migrants from Mali in Karu Local Government Area in Nasarawa State. A statement issued on Wednesday by the NIS spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the migrants include 11 females and 40 males aged between 16 and 19. The immigration spokesperson added that they were found without Read More

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8 h. ago Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Wednesday visited Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State to commiserate with the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. Accompanied by dignitaries including the Minister of State for Housing and […] The post Jibrin pays condolence visit to families of Uromi victims in Kano appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Lynched travellers: Senate deputy president donates N16m to bereaved families

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Wednesday, visited Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, offering condolences and financial support to the families of the 16 travellers slain in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. Barau met with the grieving families, hailing from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano, and Garko LGAs, at Read More

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9 h. ago APGA holds strategic meeting ahead of April 5 primary in Anambra

Tribune Online APGA holds strategic meeting ahead of April 5 primary in Anambra As the gubernatorial election approaches on November 8, 2025, in Anambra State, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is working diligently to ensure a smooth primary election scheduled for April 5, 2025. After a closed-door meeting with party leaders, stakeholders, and local government elected officials, including Mayors and Councillors, held at the International Convention Centre […] APGA holds strategic meeting ahead of April 5 primary in Anambra Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Ogun community protests killing of resident by suspected land grabber

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Residents of Osuke-Ota Community in Ado-Odo town, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have appealed to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to save their community from the siege of notorious suspected land grabbers allegedly led by Elijah Adeogun. The residents, who stormed the Governor’s Office at Oke Mosan in […] The post Ogun community protests killing of resident by suspected land grabber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago President Tinubu Leaves For Paris To Strengthen Global Partnerships

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart for Paris, France, today for a 14-day working visit. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and engaging in high-level discussions on economic and security matters. While in Paris, Tinubu will meet with key stakeholders, including business leaders and government officials, to explore investment opportunities […] The post President Tinubu Leaves For Paris To Strengthen Global Partnerships appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Uromi Killings: Kaduna Police Officer Threatens Retaliation On Southerners In North

A police officer in Kaduna State, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has reacted to the recent lynching of 16 travellers of Northern extraction in Uromi, Edo State, threatening retaliatory attacks against Southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s comments came after the brutal killing of 16 northerners by an illegal vigilante group in Uromi, Esan North-East local government […]

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11 h. ago Kaduna police officer threatens retaliation against Southerners over Uromi killings

A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has threaten reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. In a fiery Facebook comment on Tuesday, Dan-Taki swore by Almighty God, vowing that northerners would take Read More

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11 h. ago UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall

Tribune Online UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers, staff, and community support officers due to a £260 million funding gap. Despite increased contributions from central and local government, the force says it must make “substantial tough choices” to address the shortfall. With violent crime, mobile phone theft, and shoplifting on the rise, senior officers warn that […] UK: Met Police to lay off 1,700 officers amid £260m budget shortfall Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment

Tribune Online Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment The Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, has strongly condemned the use of harmful traditional practices in treating metal poisoning, particularly the dangerous methods employed by local barbers. Dr. Wurno criticized the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a treatment for metal poisoning, calling for an immediate end to such procedures. […] Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Oyo Monarch Sacks Chief Over Alleged Insubordination, Extortion

The Sabiganna of Iganna Kingdom in Iwajowa local government area of Oyo State, Oba Azeez Soliu Oyemonla has sacked a chief, Mallam Memudu, over alleged insubordination, extortion and actions said to be capable of destabilising the peace of the area. The monarch had lodged formal complaint with the Iganna Police Area Command, alleging that Memudu […]

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