9 h. ago Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has defended Nigeria’s rising debt levels, emphasising that borrowing is a necessary and strategic tool for economic development rather than a sign of financial imprudence. Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, responded on his official X account @SundayDareSD to criticisms from former senator […] The post Presidency clarifies: Nigeria’s borrowing prudent economic policy, not recklessness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police

By John Ogunsemore The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of an Egyptian kidnapped on Monday, September 8, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State. In a Tuesday statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Adewale Osifeso disclosed that the victim was rescued without ransom payment. “This operation was […] The post Oyo: Abducted Egyptian rescued without ransom payment – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Police arrest monarch over attempted murder of sibling in Akwa Ibom

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a village head of Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of the state for allegedly shooting his sister in the head, as she sustained various degrees of injuries and was rushed to hospital. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa […] The post Police arrest monarch over attempted murder of sibling in Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi. According to him, “In its sustained efforts to ensure zero tolerance […] The post Two suspects arrested for allegedly defiling minors in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3)

Tribune Online Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) It is clear from the above position of the Constitution that any State House of Assembly can be taken over by the National Assembly given the circumstances as prescribed in the Constitution, and in compliance with section 1 (2) thereof. This is as far as it goes. The Constitution nevertheless did not donate any power […] Constitutionality of suspension of elected public officers in a state (3) Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Stop Proposed Salary Increase For Politicians, SERAP Tells Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from acting on the proposed salary increase for political and public office holders in Nigeria. SERAP is also urging the court, in the suit which has not been assigned to […]

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3 d. ago NSCDC Intercepts Vehicle Loaded With Railway Slippers, Arrests Two Over Transformer Vandalism In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a Peugeot J5 vehicle loaded with vandalised railway slippers and arrested two suspects linked to transformer vandalism in the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Saminu Yusuf, disclosed the development to journalists on Saturday in Bauchi. According to him, […] The post NSCDC Intercepts Vehicle Loaded With Railway Slippers, Arrests Two Over Transformer Vandalism In Bauchi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old school gatekeeper, Josiah Ayomide, over the alleged defilement of a four-year-old pupil at his school in Ibadan. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, disclosed the arrest on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. He said the incident came to […] The post Oyo Police Arrest School Gatekeeper For Allegedly Defiling Four-Year-Old Pupil appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo 

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom state Police Command has arrested one suspected telecom mast thief identified as  Amisu Bala and impounded Izuzu truck used in conveying the stolen pieces of the mast in Uyo metropolis.  A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)  for Akwa Ibom DSP Timfon John and made available […] The post Police nab suspected telecom mast thief, impound truck in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago N6.5 bn Scandal: Police Bar CSOs Protest In Kano, Barricade EFCC Office

Police in Kano have stopped the Forum of Kano CSOs Against Corruption from staging a protest calling for the prosecution of the Kano governor’s aide accused of corrupt acts involving N6.5 billion. Responding to calls from LEADERSHIP Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Kiyawa dismissed the claims that the police barred the CSOs […]

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5 d. ago Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the Police authorities confirmed on Thursday. Hundeyin’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command. Adejobi was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) prior […] The post Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police Destroy IPOB/ESN Militia Camp In Aguata, Recover IEDs, SUV

The Anambra State Police Command has successfully dismantled and destroyed a militia camp allegedly operated by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Anambra Police Destroy IPOB/ESN Militia Camp In Aguata, Recover IEDs, SUV appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Unruly Air Travellers Risk Denied Boarding, Arrest, NCAA Warns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that passengers who behave unruly at the nation’s airports would be denied boarding, arrested and prosecuted. Speaking on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, the NCAA director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will no longer tolerate unruly behaviour at airports or […]

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6 d. ago Man Arrested In Kano For Using Charms To Defraud Woman Of ₦1.8m

The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 28-year-old Salisu Abdu Adam for allegedly scamming a married woman of ₦1.8 million. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday. “Adam, an indigene of Garko local government but resident […] The post Man Arrested In Kano For Using Charms To Defraud Woman Of ₦1.8m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandit and recovered 10 stolen cows in Bachaka, Ngaski Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing campaign against violent crimes in the state. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar. […] The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Rescue Man On Suicide Mission Over Hardship In Anambra

A 28-year-old man who was on a suicide mission has been rescued by a team of operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Awada Police Station in Idemili-North local government area of the state. The victim, who according to the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, identified himself […]

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6 d. ago NSCDC Arrests Six For Vandalising Electricity Equipment In Kano

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano Command, has arrested six suspects linked to the vandalism and theft of electricity equipment in Hayin Da’e, Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government Area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed this in a statement released on Tuesday. Abdullahi stated that the suspects were arrested following credible […] The post NSCDC Arrests Six For Vandalising Electricity Equipment In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Customs Boosts Revenue To N3.68trn In 6 Months, Deploys New Scanners At Seaports

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the arrival of six new scanners, including an FS6000 model, to enhance non-intrusive cargo inspection at the nation’s seaports. In a statement issued by the Service National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, after the Service Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and chaired […]

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7 d. ago Two Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Transmission Cables In Gombe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has taken into custody an 84-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy for allegedly vandalising transmission power cables in the state. Speaking to journalists at a press briefing on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Corps Buhari Saad, representing State Commandant Jibril Idris, […] The post Two Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Transmission Cables In Gombe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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