6 h. ago Adebanjo and Clark depart without seeing Nigeria of their dream

The recent exit of elder statesmen, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, three days apart, was monumental. Despite the longevity both enjoyed, their death were no less sad. Adebanjo died on February 14, 2025, two months to his 97th birthday, having been born on April 10, 1928, while Clark died on February 17, three Read More

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8 h. ago Zamfara Varsity Student Dies In Captivity After ₦10m Ransom Payment

A 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State, Zarah Abubakar Shehu, has died in custody of her abductors despite heavy ransom already paid for her release. Zarah, the only daughter of her mother, was kidnapped on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after heavily armed bandits stormed the Damba area of Gusau, where […]

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8 h. ago Pastor Enenche, Family Members’ Dance Video Goes Viral As Nigerians React

Renowned cleric and senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has once again captivated social media users with a heartwarming video featuring his family. The viral clip, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), showcases the respected preacher joyfully dancing alongside his children during a worship service, exuding excitement and energy. The display […]

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28 h. ago My abductors threatened to marry me, took my uniform – Corper

A National Youth Service Corps member, Rofiat Lawal, who was abducted along the Benin-Ore Expressway last Tuesday, has disclosed that her abductors threatened to force her into marriage and take her to Sokoto if her family refused to pay a ransom. This is just as she narrated that one of the abductors, who are Fulani, Read More

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35 h. ago Lagos Gov’t Unveils 2025 Land Use Charge Bills, Offers 15% Early Payment Discount

The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, offering property owners a 15 per cent discount for payments made within 30 days of receipt. Commissioner for Finance in the state, Abayomi Oluyemi who disclosed this, highlighted the importance of the Land Use Charge in supporting infrastructure and public services. He […]

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36 h. ago Southern Arewa leader Sarkin Sasa buried, son named successor

The remains of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who died at the age of 125, were laid to rest on Sunday at his residence in the Sasa community, Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. He was interred at exactly 1:45 pm. Until his demise, Sarkin Sasa was the Chairman of the Council of ArewaTraditional Read More

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44 h. ago Ebonyi varsity sanctions 14 students over exam malpractice, others

David Umahi Federal University Health Sciences, Uburu, in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has sanctioned 14 students of the institution for alleged examination misconduct, stealing, and poor academic performance. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Jesse Uneke disclosed this at the institution’s premises during the 4th matriculation ceremony of the university Read More

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45 h. ago Benue Varsity Lecturer Denies Kidnapping ASUU Chairman’s Wife

A lecturer with the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, Dr Ichor Tersagh, has denied abducting the wife of the institution’s chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Mrs Susan Anyagh. Tersagh who was arrested for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of Mrs Anyagh was released after spending over a […]

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45 h. ago Soulful Singer Angie Stone Dies In Tragic Car Accident At 63

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, known for her soulful voice and hit song Wish I Didn’t Miss You, tragically passed away in a car accident early Saturday. She was also recognised for her early career as a member of the pioneering all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence. She was 63 years old at the time of […] The post Soulful Singer Angie Stone Dies In Tragic Car Accident At 63 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Abiodun mourns Nigeria’s first female Minister of cabinet rank, Oyagbola

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the demise of  Mrs. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, the  first Female Minister of cabinet rank in Nigeria. Mrs. Oyagbola died at the age of 94 on Friday. Abiodun, in a condolence message on Saturday said the life of the deceased politician exemplified shrewdness, courage, […] The post Abiodun mourns Nigeria’s first female Minister of cabinet rank, Oyagbola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago NYSC Member Freed After Family Pays N1.1m Ransom To Kidnappers

A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has regained her freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million. Lawal was abducted on tuesday while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was to resume at her place of […] The post NYSC Member Freed After Family Pays N1.1m Ransom To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Kidnapped Afenifere Youth President Eniola Ojajuni Regains Freedom

The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has regained his freedom after spending 12 harrowing days in the custody of kidnappers. His release brings an end to a tense period marked by ransom demands and a viral plea for help. Ojajuni personally confirmed his release in a short clip posted on X […] The post Kidnapped Afenifere Youth President Eniola Ojajuni Regains Freedom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Billing saves Napoli in draw with Serie A title rivals Inter

Philip Billing kept Napoli right on Inter Milan’s tail at the top of Serie A after scoring a late equaliser in Saturday’s exciting 1-1 draw in Naples. Denmark midfielder Billing tapped home his first Napoli goal three minutes from the end at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to keep second-placed Napoli one point behind Inter. Read More

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63 h. ago Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment

Following earlier commitments by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to increase corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 starting February 2025, the Tinubu led Nigerian government has continued to pay the old N33,000 stipend. According to Sahara Reporters, multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find out that it […] The post Corps Members Disappointed As Tinubu Govt. Delays N77,000 Allowance Payment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment

Tribune Online JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has regained her freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million. Tribune Online reports that Lawal was abducted while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, to resume at her place of primary […] JUST IN: Abducted corps member regains freedom after N1.1m ransom payment Tribune Online

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64 h. ago BREAKING: Abducted corps member freed after N1.1m ransom payment

A National Youth Service Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1m. PUNCH Online reports that Lawal was kidnapped while en route to Ibadan, Oyo State from Benin, Edo State to resume at her place of primary assignment. The Read More

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2 d. ago Be problem solvers, commissioner urges McPherson varsity students

Tribune Online Be problem solvers, commissioner urges McPherson varsity students Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Professor Mobolaji Ebenezer Aluko, has urged the 281 graduating students of McPherson University, Serirki Sotayo, Ogun, to see themselves as Nigeria’s problem solvers despite government misadventures. Professor Aluko, the pioneer vice chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, said this on Friday while delivering the convocation […] Be problem solvers, commissioner urges McPherson varsity students Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Delta Police Rescue Five Abducted Church Members After Gunfight With Kidnappers

The Delta State Police Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime team has rescued five congregants on Tuesday after they were abducted from Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Friday that the police also recovered N1.3 million in ransom and other exhibits during the investigation. “The deployment to […] The post Delta Police Rescue Five Abducted Church Members After Gunfight With Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police battle kidnappers, rescue five kidnapped worshippers in Delta

•Recover N1.3m ‘ransom money’ From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The police have rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, who were kidnapped while attending a vigil at the church. The victims where rescued unhurt, yesterday after the operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and cyber-crime squad, stormed Ubuluku forest where they were being […] The post Police battle kidnappers, rescue five kidnapped worshippers in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ASR Africa begins construction of N250m medical lab at Crescent varsity

By Adewale Sanyaolu Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) Africa, has commenced the construction of a N250million medical science laboratory for Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The laboratory will enhance capacity of the institution in meeting the National Development Plans and Transformational Agenda (NDTA) of the Federal Government of Nigeria, while filling gaps created by laboratory scientists […] The post ASR Africa begins construction of N250m medical lab at Crescent varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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