2 h. ago NNPP: Aniebonam, Agbo, others remain expelled, party insists

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has insisted that Chief Boniface Aniebonam, Dr. Agbo Major and others who belong to their faction remain expelled from the party. The chairman of the party in Osun State, Dr Tosin Odeyemi in a statement made available to our correspondent on Friday chastised the a […] The post NNPP: Aniebonam, Agbo, others remain expelled, party insists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago “Speak Against Me At My Church Gate In Auchi If You Want To Die” – Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, has sparked controversy after issuing a chilling warning to anyone who insults him near his church in Auchi, Edo State. In a viral video shared on X on Friday, April 4, 2025, the outspoken cleric stated that anyone who criticises him at the church […] The post “Speak Against Me At My Church Gate In Auchi If You Want To Die” – Apostle Suleman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria (RMNN), Faduri. O. Joseph has said that the sacking of the National Chairman of the party by the Supreme Court, Julius Abure was a big relief to the party and Nigeria in general.   Joseph […] The post LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has warned of a looming contraction in global merchandise trade following read more Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

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9 h. ago Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others

A military-grade grenade exploded near Idi-Araba in Lagos State’s Mushin neighbourhood, killing an unidentified scavenger. According to PUNCH Online, three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. Reports indicate that some scavengers at a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle a grenade in their possession. During the process, the device […] The post Grenade Blast In Lagos Kills Scavenger, Injures Three Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Kwara, Thomas Adewumi Varsity Sign MoU On Upgrade Of Hospital

Kwara State government has signed an agreement to upgrade the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Irepodun local government area to a teaching hospital for the medical students of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese. The signing of the agreement attracted senior government officials, traditional rulers, top academics, and stakeholders in the sector. In her keynote address on […]

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11 h. ago Army HQ Conducts Seminar For Troops Of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’

Army Headquarters’ Department of Army Transformation and Innovation has held a seminar for officers and soldiers of “Operation Hadin Kai” at the Officers’ Mess, Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. Speaking , Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Major General O.S. Abai,  stated that the seminar, themed “Lesson Learned Process/Feedback Mechanism”, aimed to enhance operational effectiveness of troops […]

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13 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago I wasn’t prepared for traditional stool – Gbong Gwom Jos, Buba

Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, and former Controller-General of Customs, His Royal Majesty, Gyang Buba, speaks to JAMES ABRAHAM on how he joined the Customs before becoming a monarch, security challenges in Plateau State, among other issues Can you tell us about your background and upbringing? Read More

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16 h. ago Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown —Retired generals

Retired military generals have provided insights into why kidnappers have remained ruthless despite the spirited efforts of security operatives in the country. The security experts attributed the unabated kidnapping activities to the compromise of some security operatives and community leaders, and insufficient collaboration among security agencies. Kidnapping is a major security threat in the country, Read More

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16 h. ago TCN explains 165 megawatts loss, assures normal power supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the collapse of three towers due to the tripping of the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330 kV line during a windy rainfall, resulting in a load loss of 165 megawatts. According to a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Friday, the incident happened on Read More

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18 h. ago ‘If you criticize me in Auchi, somebody will kill you,’ Apostle Suleman boasts

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has boasted that there is a tendency for his critics to be killed if they speak ill of him in his church situated in the Auchi Area of Edo State. Suleman sparked controversy with the statement in a video circulating on social media on Read More

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21 h. ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti

A 33-year-old man, Oluwatuyi Bidemi, has been sentenced to 84 years in prison by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti for robbery, attempted murder, kidnapping, and rape. Justice Adeniyi Familoni delivered the judgment after finding him guilty on all four charges brought against him. Bidemi was initially arraigned on July 21, 2021, for […] The post Man Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison For Brutal Attack On Civil Servant In Ekiti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Scavenger dies, three hospitalised as military grenade explodes in Lagos

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. It was gathered that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades Read More

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27 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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27 h. ago Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration “Trump will use the military to do a lot, and the world will go to war. I am not seeing peace across the world" Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Dangote, Adenuga, Ogunlesi, 3 Other Nigerians Among 0.8% World’s Black Billionaires – Forbes

Despite the growing number of billionaires worldwide, Black billionaires remain a rarity, making up just 0.8% of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires list. Out of the 3,028 billionaires globally, Forbes reports that only 23 are Black, with their combined wealth amounting to $96.2 billion. The list, which features business magnates […]

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