1 hour ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara

By Christopher Oji The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.428 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. The agency also intercepted 942 explosives en route to Zamfara State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy Femi Babafemi detailed […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn opioids in Lagos and Port Harcourt, intercepts 942 explosives for Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Police Raid Bandits’ Hideouts, Kill 3, Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raided the hideouts of bandits and kidnappers across the country, killing three, rescuing two victims and arresting nine suspected kidnappers. On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be […]

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2 h. ago CBN records N38.8bn profit in 2024, recovers from N1.15trn loss

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its 2024 audited financial statements, reporting a profit after tax of N38.8 billion, a significant recovery from the N1.15 trillion loss in 2023. The turnaround was driven by a 225% surge in net unrealised foreign exchange revaluation gains, reaching N11.28 trillion, boosting total […] The post CBN records N38.8bn profit in 2024, recovers from N1.15trn loss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Sharp Practices: Suspended Vendor Behind Smear Campaign Against Us, Says P

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has said that the allegation against its operations was a smear campaign from a vendor that was suspended from the P-CNGi Conversion Incentive Program in December 2024 due to unethical practices. The agency publicly condemned the smear campaign orchestrated by the Independent Conversion Sector (ICS), led by one […]

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3 h. ago Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of Edo State Police Command attached to the Oba Market Division have arrested two suspects over alleged kidnapping and robbery. The suspects were identified as Maxwell Mathew and Samuel Mathew, both from Abraka in Delta State. In a statement by the state’s Police Command’s Spokesman, Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that the arrest is coming, […] The post Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command rescued a kidnapped male victim and neutralised one abductor in a tactical operation on Saturday, May 3. The operation, conducted by the CP’s Monitoring Unit and Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, also recovered a locally made double-barrelled pistol, two live cartridges, and a green Nissan Almera […] The post Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago N3.4bn Opioids Seized In Lagos, Port Harcourt As NDLEA Uncovers Drugs In Chocolate Tins

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than three million five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with combined street value of over three billion, four hundred and twenty-eight million naira (N3,428,000,000.00) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and […]

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5 h. ago Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Enugu

Operatives of the anti-kidnapping tactical squad of Enugu State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper while also rescuing a male kidnap victim. One locally fabricated double-barreled pistol loaded with two live cartridges was also recovered from the neutralised suspect together with a green-coloured Nissan Almeria car used for kidnapping. Spokesman of the Enugu Police […]

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6 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has joined the growing list of public figures calling for the release of popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The activist was reportedly arrested on Friday in Abuja by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the development via his […] The post Nothing Must Happen To VeryDarkMan – Rita Edochie Warns, Joins FreeVDM Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Gombe State Police Command have arrested one Joseph Babari, contracted to cause mayhem in Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspect, confessed that he had been hired by one Isah to fight in Bokos Local Government Area of Plateau State for a fee of N180,000 over two months. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post Gombe Police Arrest Terrorist Contractor, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Cult Leaders, Female Informant In Akwa Ibom

The anti-cult operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have averted a bloody rival cult war, apprehending two gang leaders of the Ku Klux Klans (KKK) confraternity and one female accomplice suspected to be their girlfriend and informant. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Timfon John who addressed Journalists in Uyo […]

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15 h. ago World Safety Day: NIPCO reiterates commitment to safety excellence

As the world celebrates World Safety Day 2025, NIPCO Plc, a leading downstream operator in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, has reiterated its unalloyed commitment to safety excellence in its workplace. The NIPCO Managing Director, Suresh Kumar, who disclosed  this while addressing the workforce on the occasion of World  Day of Safety and Health at Work  emphasized […] The post World Safety Day: NIPCO reiterates commitment to safety excellence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago CBN to remit 80% profit as financial instruments hit 24.27trn

…Says currency printing, related costs gulp ₦238m By Chinwendu Obienyi In what may be turned a complete rebound from last year’s dismal performance, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will remit 80 per cent of its 2024 profit to the Federal Government in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2011. The […] The post CBN to remit 80% profit as financial instruments hit 24.27trn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons, including two Reverend Sisters, who were kidnapped in Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 8pm and 9pm, by suspected armed men who stormed the area and whisked them away. Confirming […] The post Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North

The Defence Headquarters recently revealed the arrest of two security personnel involved in aiding terrorist activities in the North-East of Nigeria. The two men, part of hybrid forces working with the military to combat insurgency, were detained during a series of operations conducted between April 26 and April 29, 2025. These operations targeted areas such […] The post Defence HQ Arrests Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorists In North-East appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly supported the ongoing peace talks aimed at resolving the violence affecting the Middle Belt, particularly in Plateau, Benue, and Gombe states. The association condemned the ongoing attacks, which have led to significant suffering and loss among the affected communities. CAN’s president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, reiterated the association’s […] The post CAN President Calls For Unity, Dialogue To Resolve Middle Belt Conflict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cult members during some operations across various parts of the state. It was gathered that the suspects were members of the notorious Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, disturbing the peace of the state. In a statement on Friday by the Command’s Spokesman, Moses Yamu, disclosed […] The post Edo Police Nab 95 Suspected Cult Members, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Zamfara: Troops neutralize notorious bandit kingpins, recover arms

From John Bassey, Gusau Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized several notorious bandit kingpins and recovered a cache of arms in a major operation across parts of Zamfara State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Suleiman Omale. According to the statement, the operation […] The post Zamfara: Troops neutralize notorious bandit kingpins, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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