61 h. ago US visa policy now mandates interviews in applicants’ country of residence

Tribune Online US visa policy now mandates interviews in applicants’ country of residence The directive explicitly covers non-immigrant visas and ends a long-standing practice among applicants of seeking interview slots in neighbouring... US visa policy now mandates interviews in applicants’ country of residence Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Viral video: Don’t provoke officers on lawful duty – Police spokesman warns public

By John Ogunsemore Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has warned the public against acts of provocation directed at policemen on lawful duty. Adejobi issued the warning while reacting to a viral video in which a man challenged an AK-47-wielding policeman for being at an “illegal” checkpoint. In the video, the man, whose […] The post Viral video: Don’t provoke officers on lawful duty – Police spokesman warns public appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CSO kicks against policy on borehole drilling in Osun, demands immediate reversal

It is to ensure normalcy – govt  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A Civil Society Organization in Osun State, Coalition of Concerned Nigeria Citizens (CCNC), has kicked against the policy of Governor Ademola Adeleke, directing individuals and companies to obtain permits and pay fees for drilling boreholes. Describing the policy as ‘extortionate and burdensome,’ the group […] The post CSO kicks against policy on borehole drilling in Osun, demands immediate reversal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit

Say directive to hotels, others unconstitutional, void, threat to democratic freedom   From Romanus Ugwu, Ndubuisi Orji and Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has drawn the ire of the main opposition parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – over directive by the Kaduna […] The post CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago CUPP condemns suspension of unauthorised political gathering

…Describes as threat to democratic freedom   From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja   The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemn the recent directive by the Kaduna State Police Command suspending all unauthorised political gatherings, viewing it as a blatant aberration that contravenes the spirit and letters of the Nigerian Constitution. National Secretary of the […] The post CUPP condemns suspension of unauthorised political gathering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe

Tribune Online Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe CP Bello Yahaya, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, has led the distribution of customized police kits across Area Commands, Divisions, and Formations during the CP’s Monthly Conference held on 28th August 2025 at the State Police Headquarters, Gombe. Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe Tribune Online

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1 week ago Otu inaugurates State Council on nutrition, targets human capital growth

The Cross River State Government has inaugurated a 15-member State Council on Nutrition to provide policy direction, strengthen coordination, and read more Otu inaugurates State Council on nutrition, targets human capital growth

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2 w. ago Foundation, OPTS, OHCSF launch 2nd training programme for civil service directors

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, in partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), has unveiled the second edition of its federal civil service directors’ training programme,  focusing on sharpening policy writing and review skills. The programme, delivered by Pan-Atlantic […] The post Foundation, OPTS, OHCSF launch 2nd training programme for civil service directors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa directs police to beef up security over Letugbene/Ogbotubo boundary dispute

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged the police and other security agencies to beef up security in and around Letugbene and Ogbotubo communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state to prevent the destruction of lives and property. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at a meeting held with […] The post Bayelsa directs police to beef up security over Letugbene/Ogbotubo boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bayelsa Govt directs Police to beef up security over Letugbene/ Ogbotubo boundary dispute

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has urged the Police and other security agencies to beef up security in and around Letugbene and Ogbotubo communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state to prevent the destruction of lives and property.   The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the directive at a […] The post Bayelsa Govt directs Police to beef up security over Letugbene/ Ogbotubo boundary dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Accountability missing in governance debate, EFCC challenges NASS

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has warned that accountability in governance must not be sidelined in legislative performance debates. Speaking at the Policy Dialogue and Public Unveiling of the 10th National Assembly’s Deliberative Barometer and Policy Focus Productivity Report in Abuja, yesterday, Olukoyede, represented by the Director […] The post Accountability missing in governance debate, EFCC challenges NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate This historic elevation emphasises the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare ... IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EFCC Detains Top NAHCON Officials Over Alleged ₦50bn Hajj Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday detained two top officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The detention was over alleged financial misconduct during the 2025 Hajj exercise. The officials, Commissioner of Policy, Personnel, and Finance (PPMF), Aliu Abdulrazak, and Director of Finance and Accounts, Aminu Y. Muhammed, honored an […] The post EFCC Detains Top NAHCON Officials Over Alleged ₦50bn Hajj Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, government beef up security

The Katsina State Government has mobilised additional security forces to Malumfashi Local Government Area following a deadly attack by bandits read more Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, government beef up security

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3 w. ago IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership

By Christopher Oji The ownership tussle over Abuja’s River Park Estate has taken a new twist, following a letter by the head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, directing key Federal Capital Territory (FCT) agencies to deal exclusively with Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited in all matters concerning […] The post IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has offered to preside over a committee to resolve the longstanding communal conflict between Eket and Ibeno over boundary disputes in the state. During a town hall meeting for Eket Federal Constituency, Eno announced the establishment of the committee to address the lingering boundary […] The post Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended three men suspected of possessing stolen car parts and equipments. According to PUNCH Metro, operatives, following the directives of Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare, carried out raids on scrap yards in Uyo on Monday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, stated on Wednesday […] The post Three Arrested In Akwa Ibom Scrap Yard Raids Over Stolen Auto Parts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network

The MSM Group Limited has lodged formal complaints with security and anti-graft agencies accusing the Oduduwa Transparency Network (OTN) and its president, Mr. Mahmud Adebayo, of publishing malicious and defamatory statements against the company. In petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman […]

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3 w. ago NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed plans to commence a two-week campaign on security, national symbols, disaster preparedness, and policies of the Federal Government. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja, said the sensitisation would be taken across the 774 local government areas. He said: […] The post NOA kicks off campaign on security, national symbols, policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago IGP Egbetokun elevates Police legal section to directorate of legal services

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun elevates Police legal section to directorate of legal services The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the elevation of the Legal Section of the Force to the Directorate of Legal Services with immediate effect, in line with ongoing strategic reforms aimed at ... IGP Egbetokun elevates Police legal section to directorate of legal services Tribune Online

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