87 m. ago Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Women from Agan community, a suburb in Makurdi, the Benue State on Friday, blocked the Makurdi/Lafia Highway in numbers to protest against what they termed as indiscriminate arrest of their children in the area. The protesting women who poured into the road in their thousands as early as 6 am on […] The post Insecurity: Women block Makurdi/Lafia Highway protest arrest of youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months

Tribune Online Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months "Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months Tribune Online

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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9 h. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers

By Seyi Babalola US immigration agents arrested renowned Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, and intend to deport him to Mexico, where he has “an active arrest warrant… for his involvement in organised crime,” US officials revealed on Thursday. Less than a week before his arrest, the former middleweight world champion was defeated by […] The post Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by U.S. immigration officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months – DHQ

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered. He said troops within the period from April […]

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15 h. ago Another Tragedy Strikes As Afghan Coach Dies At Bayer Munich Training Camp

An Afghanistan coach, identified as Ashgar, has died at a youth training camp owned by Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony. It was gathered that the manager collapsed on the pitch of the Feralpi Arena during the lunch break on Monday and later died in hospital despite intervention of the emergency services. READ MORE: Abakaliki […] The post Another Tragedy Strikes As Afghan Coach Dies At Bayer Munich Training Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said troops engaged in the counter terrorism war and other security on operations across the country, killed scores of terrorists and arrested 1,191 others, including their  kingpins The troops also rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition,  discovered and […] The post Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that offering amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits, and other criminals is not the constitutional responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, made this known, stating that the military does not engage in amnesty of any kind. He […] The post DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested four suspected cultists and fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The suspects, alleged to be members of the Eiye Confraternity, were apprehended as the police command intensified efforts to rid the […] The post Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Troops Arrest 1,191 Terrorists, Rescue 543 Hostages In 3 Months

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops on internal operations arrested 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in three months. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye briefing journalists on military operations in the second quarter of 2025, said 682 terrorists and their families surrendered surrendered during the period. He said troops […]

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33 h. ago Jaiz Bank Lifts NYSC Camp Spirit With Thrilling Football Match

In a spirited display of community involvement and corporate social responsibility, Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria’s foremost non-interest bank, hosted an exhilarating friendly football match at the NYSC Keffi Orientation Camp in Nasarawa State on Sunday. With a nail-biting finish, the match concluded with a narrow 1-0 victory for the NYSC Keffi team, sealing their win […]

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42 h. ago NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa

By Philip Nwosu The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), has revealed that the agency seized over 200 million pills of Tramadol and arrested 95 drug barons in the past year as part of its intensified war against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking during the […] The post NDLEA seized over 200 million Tramadol pills, arrested 95 drug barons in one year — Marwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery

Tribune Online Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 15 students of Mufutau Lanihun College of Education, Ibadan, for the alleged possession of forged Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) statements of results. Oyo: Police arrest provost, admission officer, others over alleged certificate forgery Tribune Online

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51 h. ago ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition

Tribune Online ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition He insisted he had never been part of any criminal or exploitative political network and would not now lend his support to what he described as... ‘Nigeria must be free,’ Sowore rejects Adeyanju’s appeal to join opposition coalition Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A female pedestrian, Chidinma Obishe, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court in Bolade, Lagos for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting Lagos State Task Force officials in Ojota area of the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on […] The post Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi The paramount ruler of the Tiv nation, the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse has commended the contribution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to addressing the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The Tor Tiv gave this commendation in his Palace in […] The post Benue IDPs: Tor Tiv lauds Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ philanthropic gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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