19 m. ago Natasha’s assassination claim, reckless injurious to democratic integrity – Group

A Public Accountability and Governance Advocacy Group, the Executive Watchdog, has given Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan a seven-day ultimatum to provide evidence of the assassination attempt brought against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The group, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr Fedelis Ella, on Sunday in Abuja, urged security agencies to arrest Akpoti-Uduaghan if she Read More

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79 m. ago Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plotting ‘judicial coup’ to reinstate PDP LG chairmen

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the Read More

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81 m. ago Group faults Femi Pedro’s consideration as ambassador from Lagos

A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State. In a statement released on Sunday by its media office, the foundation raised concerns over Pedro’s eligibility for the position, emphasising that he is Read More

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93 m. ago PICTORIAL: Lagos Gov’t Issues 100 Contravention Notices Against Illegal Land Reclamation In Lekki

As part of ongoing efforts to safeguard Lagos waterfront corridors and uphold physical planning regulations across the State, the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID) has issued over 100 contravention notices and 10 stop-work against illegal land reclamation in Ikota, Lekki area of the State. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, gave […]

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2 h. ago FG to deploy robotic machines for bridge inspections nationwide

The Federal Government is planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced on Sunday. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, Umahi said that the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. He said, Read More

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2 h. ago FG expects 3.2 million meters in race to close metering gaps

The federal government has announced a step in its plan to bridge Nigeria’s electricity metering gap, with the first batch read more FG expects 3.2 million meters in race to close metering gaps

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2 h. ago Lynched travellers: Edo monarch demands barracks, military presence in Uromi

The Ojuromi of Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Anselm Eidenojie, has joined millions of Nigerians to condemn the extrajudicial killing of 16 Kano State-bound travellers in the area by suspected vigilante members. Eidenojie, who stated this through a statement, lamented the poor state of insecurity in the area and asked Read More

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2 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States. LEADERSHIP recalls that the President Donald Trump imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus. However, a statement signed and released on Sunday by the Minister of Industry, […]

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2 h. ago Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia

Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission( SEDC) and senator representing Abia North senatorial district, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Inspector General of Police and Abia State government to ensure an immediate arrest of the killers of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were said […] The post Sen Kalu demands swift prosecution of killers of Chinese expatriates, police officer in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 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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2 h. ago Lalong Condemns Attacks In Bokkos, Pledges To End Violence In Plateau

Senator Simon Lalong, representing Plateau South under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has strongly condemned the recent attacks in the villages of Hurti, Ruwi, and others in Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attacks, which led to the deaths of innocent citizens, have sparked outrage across the region. Senator Lalong vowed to collaborate with […] The post Lalong Condemns Attacks In Bokkos, Pledges To End Violence In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community

At least three persons, suspected to be members of a notorious five-man gang, allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested by local security agents. It was gathered that the arrests were made through the efforts of local security agencies on Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju community. READ MORE: Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Suitcase Walls, Arrests Two Brothers At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested two brothers, identified as John Abugu, and Kenneth Abugu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. It was gathered that the suspects were caught with 5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Suitcase Walls, Arrests Two Brothers At Lagos Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NTTF trains young talents for 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge

Twenty-five cadet table tennis players from across Nigeria have been rigorously training at the National Stadium in Lagos as part read more NTTF trains young talents for 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge

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3 h. ago Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia     Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has told Julius Abure, the immediate past national chairman of Labour Party (LP) to give peace a chance, warning that any attempt to destroy the party will backfire.   Otti”s warning was coming against the backdrop of the misleading interpretations being given to […] The post Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin

BY PHILIP NWOSU   The Nigerian Army’s 81 Division, and the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, have commenced a full-scale investigation into the cause of a deadly explosion that rocked the Idi-Araba area of Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos, on Friday.   The explosion, which occurred at a metal scrap yard in the densely […] The post Army, police launch joint investigation into explosion in Mushin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago I’m of PDP but I’m supporting Nwifuru, says federal lawmaker

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki   The Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and member representing Afikpo/Edda federal constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Iduma Igariwey has reiterated his support for the All Progressives Congress(APC)-led government in the state. The three-term lawmaker who has been in PDP since he went to […] The post I’m of PDP but I’m supporting Nwifuru, says federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Caught on camera: Armed vandals terrorise Lekki, target luxury cars

Some Nigerians have expressed anger and concern following the emergence of CCTV footage showing armed men vandalising and dismantling parts of cars parked within an estate reportedly located in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State. Although the footage showed that the event occurred on March 7, 2025, the video was shared on Sunday Read More

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