5 m. ago NDLEA arrests Thai woman with 46kg of cannabis at Lagos airport

A 24-year-old Thai national, Ms Pattaphi Wimonnat, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency while attempting to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria.   The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Read More

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65 m. ago PHOTO: Tragic bus fire in Jigawa claims four lives, injures 10

Four people were burned beyond recognition, and ten others sustained injuries after fire engulfed a Hummer bus in Jigawa State on February 22, 2025. The incident occurred around 4:00 pm near Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Gwaram. According to the spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Adam, in a statement on Read More

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5 h. ago ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation

Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has come out in defense of his father’s legacy. This comes after former Military President Ibrahim Babangida made claims about Abacha’s role in the annulment of the June 12 presidential election in his new autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book, […] The post ‘My Father Has Always Been Envied’ – Abacha’s Son Defends His Legacy Amid IBB’s Revelation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter

A 38-year-old man and his friend have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command on charges of defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement released in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin claimed that the suspects colluded to sexually defile the girl in the […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man, Accomplice For Defiling, Impregnating Stepdaughter appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB

Tribune Online Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB •Narrates how he disarmed Dimka during 1976 coup FORMER Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has disclosed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo opted to leave the Army after he was asked to succeed former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, following the failure of the 1976 coup that claimed Murtala’s life. IBB made this disclosure in his […] Obasanjo opted to leave Army when asked to succeed Murtala ―IBB Tribune Online

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7 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Gani Adams faults IBB on claim Abacha annulled poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago It’s distressing when my children ask about their father – Wife of abducted Afenifere leader

Mrs Omolara Ojajuni, wife of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, detailing the distressing experience and its impact on their family What do you do for a living? I’m a professional teacher. I teach secondary school students, and Read More

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14 h. ago Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction

Ciana Chapman, wife of popular skit maker Sabinus, has received congratulatory messages after earning a master’s degree in International Business. On Saturday, Ciana shared her experiences on Instagram, highlighting the struggles she faced during her academic journey and describing it as tough. Ciana appreciated her close associates for their constant support and shared her excitement […] The post Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago ECOWAS, CDD join forces to tackle disinformation threatening democracy

ECOWAS Commission and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have joined forces to combat. read more ECOWAS, CDD join forces to tackle disinformation threatening democracy

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19 h. ago Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire 

Tribune Online Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  Shoham, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri along with his family, was the last of his relatives to be freed after his wife, children, and mother-in-law were released in November 2023. Mengistu, an Israeli from Ashkelon, had crossed into Gaza in 2014. Hamas releases final living hostages under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  Tribune Online

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20 h. ago I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm

By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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24 h. ago Mohbad: “I’m Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria Right Now” — Wunmi Aloba Shares Her Struggles

Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has shared more about her relationship with his family. She also spoke on the demand for a paternity test on their son, Liam, and the ongoing fight for justice for her late husband. Speaking on TVC’s Your View programme on Friday, Wunmi […] The post Mohbad: “I’m Most Bullied Widow In Nigeria Right Now” — Wunmi Aloba Shares Her Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife

Tribune Online My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife •She made our children hawk goods at motor park —Husband A woman, Barakat, has sought for the dissolution of her 11-year-old wedlock to her husband, Alimi, whom she accused of being irresponsible, stubborn, and unforgiving. She added that he was violent. Barakat stated that Alimi always gave excuses not to be responsible for their children’s […] My husband behaves foolishly; he vowed to deal with me —Wife Tribune Online

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28 h. ago My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband

Tribune Online My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband •He bought our son the jeans —Wife Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the union between a couple, Idowu and Alake, on the account of no love, lack of care and irreconcilable differences. Idowu, who dragged his wife, Alake to court stated that their marriage failed as a result of the […] My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband Tribune Online

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29 h. ago If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow

Tribune Online If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow  TIME was when the forest was the home of wealth and mirth. During those days, as the folk song says, the beloved wife stayed on the farm, not the homestead. You see, there were farms by the homestead but the real farms that housed the wealth of the race lay in the thick forests. A […] If we don’t take charge of our forests, we won’t see tomorrow Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Three die, 74 injured as Peru shopping center roof collapses

At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. “So far we have three deceased, two men and a woman,” fire department Commander Gelqui Gomez said on America TV. The number injured had risen to Read More

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31 h. ago Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development

By Gloria Laraba Shoda The recent appointment of Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives has further highlighted a troubling reality: there is not a single woman among the ten presiding and principal officers leading the Nigerian House of Representatives today. While I extend my congratulations to […] The post Women’s exclusion from National Assembly leadership: An unacceptable development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Light Up Lagos: Sanitising youths on drug abuse, skill empowerment

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a new initiative to tackle drug abuse and cultism among youths, read more Light Up Lagos: Sanitising youths on drug abuse, skill empowerment

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