65 m. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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2 h. ago Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens

Six kidnapped victims were rescued by the Edo State Police Command on Friday during a coordinated operation that, unfortunately, claimed the life of a vigilante. Moses Yamu, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued on Friday. Yamu stated that the victims were rescued from various locations and on separate days. READ MORE: Navy […] The post Vigilante Killed As Edo Police Rescue Six From Kidnappers’ Dens appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

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5 h. ago Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products

By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded N800 million worth of banned agrochemical products from shops in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The agency disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Friday. NAFDAC said it targeted shops found to be distributing banned agrochemical […] The post Banned agrochemicals: NAFDAC raids shops in Ogun, Ondo, others, seizes N800m products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Falana, associates demand demolition of structure next to Fawehinmi’s residence

By Lukman Olabiyi Associates and colleagues of the late legal icon and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, are calling for the demolition of a multi-storey building allegedly constructed in violation of planning regulations beside his family home in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The building, known as APARTMENT, is said to have been erected without the […] The post Falana, associates demand demolition of structure next to Fawehinmi’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki One person has been shot dead, two injured and many people missing in Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following a leadership tussle. The deceased, Nwoyika Ugbaloke and Thomas Ngaragu were reportedly attacked by some gunmen, but Ugbaloke couldn’t survive the attack. Many people are said […] The post 1 killed, two injured, many missing in Ebonyi community crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is heightened tension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the state. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential […] The post Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Friday said malaria was not just a public health issue, but a national emergency in Nigeria. Speaking on Friday on World Malaria Day 2025, she emphasised that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend. The theme for this […] The post World Malaria Day: First Lady declares malaria national emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation revealed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in the three states, a situation which climaxed […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 14 Years On, Instant Payment Transforms Lives, Businesses In Northern Nigeria

A 42-year-old textile dealer in Bauchi, Adamu Yusuf, reached for his smartphone with anxiety and anticipation on a sweltering afternoon. Earlier, a customer had left his shop, promising to send money for a bulk order. Minutes later, a ping confirmed the transfer. Yusuf exhaled, his face breaking into a smile. “I can’t imagine life and […]

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11 h. ago Govs, Defence Ministers, Security Chiefs Strategise Against Killings

Governors and security chiefs have met in Nasarawa and Borno States to find workable solutions to the renewed attacks and killings at the subnational levels. The meetings were attended yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, by governors of the North Central zone, and in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which featured the two defence ministers and […]

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14 h. ago Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed plans to arraign a truck driver accused of killing five people during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The tragic incident occurred when a truck lost control and rammed into a group of Christian worshippers participating in a […] The post Easter tragedy: Gombe Police set to prosecute truck friver for killing 5 during procession appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police Arrest Man For Trafficking Girl For Prostitution In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old Johnson John, a resident of the Gwallameji area, for allegedly trafficking a 19-year-old Cecelia Cosmos for prostitution. According to the police, Cecelia was deceitfully lured by Johnson on April 12, 2025, under the pretense of a job opportunity in Lagos State. The victim’s mother, a Rhoda […]

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17 h. ago Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs

…empowers 4,000 constituents in Imeko-Afon LGA Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola otherwise known as Yayi, has restated his calls against the killing of residents of communities bordering the Republic of Benin by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service. The senator, who bemoaned […] The post Adeola renews call against ‘killings’ of Ogun residents by customs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A veteran musician and renowned Nigerian gospel Singer,  Dr. Panam Percy Paul, has called on youths to shun Internet fraudulent practices otherwise known as ‘Yahoo yahoo’ saying it is the quickest way to ruin their destinies. The gospel artiste who urged the youths to be focused and be self disciplined said […] The post Ace Gospel Musician, Paul Panama Percy urges youths to shun Internet frauds says it kills destiny appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Climate activists renew call for climate reparations for Africa

Climate activists are again demanding what they say is long overdue: climate reparations from the world’s biggest polluters to the read more Climate activists renew call for climate reparations for Africa

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20 h. ago Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him

…says allegation lacks evidence, bemoans social media incitement against the accused, govt Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has decided not to press charges against the proprietor of Perfect Life School, Igode-Remo, Mr. Ashafa Samson Adelaja, over allegations of defilement. According to the state Ministry of Justice, following its findings after a thorough investigation […] The post Defilement: Ogun clears school proprietor, drops charges against him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Falana, others demand demolition of alleged illegal construction next to Fawehinmi’s residence

By Lukman Olabiyi Associates and colleagues of the late legal icon and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, are calling for the demolition of a multi-storey building allegedly constructed in violation of planning regulations beside his family home in Ikeja GRA, Lagos State. The building, known as APARTMENT, is said to have been erected without […] The post Falana, others demand demolition of alleged illegal construction next to Fawehinmi’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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