21 m. ago Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles in a series of coordinated operations across the territory. The breakthrough follows a complaint lodged on July 23, 2025, at the Jabi Police Division by Mrs. Okanemhen, who reported that her driver, Abubakar Nuhu, from Magana Village, Toro […] The post Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

24 m. ago Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, raised concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The issues occurred during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. The governor made the statement while casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government. […] The post Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 m. ago Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed after a fierce gun battle with bandits in Ribah. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nafiu Abubakar, the rescue operation took place on August 15, 2025. The operation occurred around […] The post Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 m. ago Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a notorious cross-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims. Four suspects were arrested, allegedly linked to the recruitment and transportation of Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution. The breakthrough followed an operation on August 13, 2025, when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar, a motorcycle […] The post Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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3 h. ago House, Car Gifts To Judges By Govs Demeaning, Affects Judicial Independence – NBA President, Osigwe

Afam Osigwe said the official needs of the judiciary should be budgeted for and not subjected to the control of governors. The post House, Car Gifts To Judges By Govs Demeaning, Affects Judicial Independence – NBA President, Osigwe appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Makinde Sympathises With Ayefele Over Fire Incident At Fresh FM

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed sympathy with the chairman of Fresh FM, Dr Yinka Ayefele and the management of the radio station over the Friday night fire incident which affected some segments of its headquarters in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde described the incident as unfortunate, noting, however, that he was thankful […]

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3 h. ago “I Served Nigeria Well, No One Can Tarnish My Record” – Tambuwal

Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has declared that no one can destroy the record of service he has built. He stressed that his political career stands on years of dedication and service to the people. Speaking on Saturday, at his residence in Sokoto after a large crowd […] The post “I Served Nigeria Well, No One Can Tarnish My Record” – Tambuwal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ICT TROPHY: Justifying Governor Alia’s Award As “North Central Governor Of The Year By PDM”

When the Progressive Digital Media Summit, under the auspices of the Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Social Media, Hon. Dada Olusegun, named His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, as the “North-Central Governor of the Year in ICT”, and presented the […]

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6 h. ago Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye

Security operatives in Kaduna State have apprehended a suspected vote buyer with cash totalling N25,963,000, just hours before the commencement of the scheduled bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was arrested at about 3:30 am on Saturday by a combined team of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force […] The post Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye-Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

6 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

7 h. ago Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Gabriel Gideon, a fake ophthalmologist, in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area for reportedly administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said that Gabriel Gideon was taken into custody on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following a tip-off from residents […] The post Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Science

7 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

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7 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

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8 h. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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10 h. ago Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo

Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd) stands at the helms of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), a body created by Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure compliance with the state’s laws and uphold public order. With a rich background from the Oyo State High Court, Justice Aderemi brings both legal expertise and a firm […] The post Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bago Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Traditional Rulers To End Insecurity

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has called for a deeper collaboration with traditional institutions in the state to address insecurity in parts of the state. The governor made the call when he paid homage to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora at his palace in Kontagora. He expressed concern over the insecurity that is bedevilling the […]

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16 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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