5 h. ago Tinubu charges Abuja residents to own, use, protect, celebrate new arterial road N5

As Wike says FCT tax system is to pressure for devt, not to embarrass taxpayers From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of the newly completed arterial road N5, stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III (RR3) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged residents to own […] The post Tinubu charges Abuja residents to own, use, protect, celebrate new arterial road N5 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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9 h. ago IPOB slams FG for linking Kanu to EndSARS, calls trial a ‘judicial scandal’

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised the Nigerian government for what it described as a “desperate and disgraceful” read more IPOB slams FG for linking Kanu to EndSARS, calls trial a ‘judicial scandal’

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10 h. ago NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has accused staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly refusing to receive service of Form 48 on behalf of their Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Forms 48 is a notice of the consequence of disobedience of a lawful court order. It offers the […] The post NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity

Tribune Online Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity The Provost of Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Professor Oluwasogo Olalubi, has charged new students of the institution to use their time in the school—and beyond—to serve humanity and transform their society. He made the call during the 2025 Matriculation Ceremony of the College, held at Ajelanwa Village, Iseyin, Oyo State. He urged […] Iseyin Health College Provost urges new students to serve humanity Tribune Online

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12 h. ago JUSUN strike: Ondo NBA urges Aiyedatiwa to implement judiciary financial autonomy

Tribune Online JUSUN strike: Ondo NBA urges Aiyedatiwa to implement judiciary financial autonomy “Whenever it rains, it beats litigants, judges and lawyers in their robes. The situation is so dreadful that buckets are being supplied to leaky portions of courtrooms JUSUN strike: Ondo NBA urges Aiyedatiwa to implement judiciary financial autonomy Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Closure of terrorism charge against Kanu an indictment on Judiciary – IPOB

claims attempt to attribute Endsars to him failed From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB ) has described the closure of the terrorism charge against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu by the court on Thursday as vindication to what it termed “a defeat for government, a full blown indictment of the judicial process”.  […] The post Closure of terrorism charge against Kanu an indictment on Judiciary – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has tasked the 36 state governors to provide adequate security for their people in the nature of the South West Security Network known as Amotekun with full compliments of weapons to face and deter insurgency and terrorism. This is even as the forum […] The post Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 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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21 h. ago Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim

Former presidential candidate and frontline politician, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over a deepening security crisis in Nigeria, warning that a coalition of terror groups with global links are actively plotting to establish a Parallel State within the country. Hashim made the revelation in response to the recent massacre of over 200 civilians […] The post Terrorists plotting to carve out parallel state within Nigeria, warns gbenga hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in a N5 billion fraud scheme. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and the retention of proceeds from unlawful activities. He was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Thursday said that the media remains a powerful tool in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges bedevilling the country. The CDS, who said the military had been contending with an array of adaptive and unconventional threats from non-state […] The post DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 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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28 h. ago Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ The Military High Command on Thursday announced that, in its ongoing efforts to end insurgency in the country, troops attached to the 17 Brigade of Operation FASAN YAMA at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurfi in Katsina State have neutralized eight terrorists and recovered assorted weapons during an encounter along the Kurfi–Batsari Road on Wednesday. Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege due to persistent unhygienic practices and serious breaches of environmental regulations. The closure was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following an inspection tour of the facility. […] The post Lagos shuts down Oko Oba abattoir over environmental violations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court

A Department of State Services witness has said that about 200 security agents were killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in South Eastern part of the country. The witness, identified as DDD, disclosed this before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, in continuation of his […] The post 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu behind 233 security deaths in #EndSARS protest – DSS

A Department of State Services (DSS) operative, testifying as the fifth prosecution witness in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi read more Nnamdi Kanu behind 233 security deaths in #EndSARS protest – DSS

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31 h. ago Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has charged governors of the five states in the Southeast zone to work closely with each other towards regional cooperation and development. Umeh spoke in Awka on Thursday while chairing the Inaugural Alpha Times Roundtable, organised by Mr Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in Anambra […] The post Senator Umeh charges Southeast governors on regional cooperation, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago 6,260 Terrorists Killed, 5,365 Civilians Rescued In 2 Years — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that a total of 6,260 terrorists have been killed across the country through joint military operations in the past two years. This is just as the troops also recovered stolen products worth over N83 billion within the period. Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi revealed this while […]

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