6 h. ago 398 Suspects Arrested As Security Forces Storm Kaduna Hotspots

A massive security sweep in Kaduna State has led to the arrest of 398 criminal suspects within just nine days, according to the State Police Command. The operation, spearheaded by the Nigeria Police Force, is part of a coordinated initiative involving multiple security agencies including the Nigerian Army, DSS, Civil Defence, Immigration, NDLEA, FRSC, Customs, […] The post 398 Suspects Arrested As Security Forces Storm Kaduna Hotspots appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the notorious suspected assassin, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, in a major breakthrough operation. The 44-year-old, described as the most wanted hired killer in recent Lagos history, was captured in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State during a covert operation tagged “Silence, Speed […] The post Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Mary Onyeali, Owumi, others make list as Gov Mbah inaugurates National Sports Festival LOC

We’ll host to win, Ekweremadu assures 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Onyeali and former general manager of Rangers International Football Club as well as current chief operating officer of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Davidson Owumi, were among the big names in the nation’s sports industry on parade as the governor of Enugu State, […] The post Mary Onyeali, Owumi, others make list as Gov Mbah inaugurates National Sports Festival LOC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago SEC Bans Independent Directors From Becoming Executive Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prohibited Independent Directors from transitioning into Executive Director role within the same company or group. In a circular to public companies and capital market operators titled “Circular to All Public Companies and Capital Market Operators on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Tenure of Directors,” the Commission […]

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10 h. ago Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Four persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed clash between Esa-Oke and Ido-Ayegunle in Obokun Local Government of Osun State. The two communities had been at loggerhead since January 30, 2025, when the hostility began and Governor Ademola Adeleke intervened, promising to settle the dispute. The panel constituted by the […] The post Four confirmed dead as Osun communities renew hostilities over boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn

Tribune Online EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn He allegedly claimed to be running a business in partnership with telecom giant MTN, a claim the network provider did not verify. EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent

Panic and grief have engulfed the Ido Aiyegunle community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State following a deadly attack linked to a long-standing boundary dispute with neighbouring Esa-Oke. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, reportedly left over 100 residents injured, with several others feared dead and many abducted. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene […] The post Osun Community In Mourning As Deadly Land Dispute Turns Violent appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Nigeria’s civil service reimagined as dynamic, efficient, and citizen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a move to redefine the ethos and operations of Nigeria’s public sector, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, on Friday unveiled a remodeled reception and foyer at her office in the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II. According to her, the project is more than […] The post Nigeria’s civil service reimagined as dynamic, efficient, and citizen-centred engine of governance – Walson-Jack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Troops Arrest 11 Terrorists’ Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers In Borno

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers and collaborators were arrested by troops within the week, while four hostages were rescued, in Borno State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye stated this in a statement giving updates on military operations across the country within the week ending 20 June, […]

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15 h. ago Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Tricycle operators in Aba, Abia State, have decried the free fuel programme of the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Emmanuel Emeruwa, describing it as a charade and one that solves no problem. Rt. Hon Emeruwa had earlier in the week announced he was going to give free […] The post Free fuel: Keke riders rue Abia Speaker’s empowerment programme, say it solves no problem appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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16 h. ago Abia to continue to partner FG in delivering key infrastructural projects

…As Umahi praises Otti for reconstructing federal roads in Abia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has reiterated his administration’s read more Abia to continue to partner FG in delivering key infrastructural projects

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16 h. ago Otti’s wife warns against abuse of elderly persons in society

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti has warned against abuse of elderly persons in society, saying such was an abomination in this part of the clime. Mrs. Otti gave the warning during an event in Umuahia, tagged, “Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Abia State Through Data and […] The post Otti’s wife warns against abuse of elderly persons in society appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects

No fewer than 20 suspected criminals have been arrested by operatives of Niger State Police Command, following a raid carried out in Suleja local government area of the state. It was gathered that the operation was aimed at eradicating or reducing criminality in Suleja and its environs INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that machetes, wraps of substances […] The post Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Commission Distributes Agric Inputs To Abia Rural Women Farmers

Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC) has stopped selling bundles of improved cassava stems and packs of maize seed to rural women farmers in some communities in the Ukwa East local government area. Handing over the inputs to the women yesterday, the general manager of the ASOPADEC, Ven. Dr Joshua Onyeike said the […]

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23 h. ago USSD: 13 banks clear debts as new billing policy takes effect

By Chinenye Anuforo Thirteen commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service debts to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The remaining three banks are nearing completion of their payments, having cleared over 95% of their respective debts. This disclosure was made by Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications […] The post USSD: 13 banks clear debts as new billing policy takes effect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Kanu’s Trial: IPOB Leader Instigated Death Of 233 Security Personnel During #EndSARS Protest – Witness

The federal government’s fifth prosecution witness (PW-5) on Thursday alleged that 233 security agents were killed during the #EndSARS protest as a result of incitement by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, identified as EEE for security reasons, made this claim […]

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30 h. ago 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi

Tribune Online 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi 160 men have been engaged as a volunteer support group to promote and boost access to healthcare service delivery in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The men are operating under the Fathers for Good Health (F4H) initiative, a programme supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office. The Fathers for […] 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi Tribune Online

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32 h. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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