2 h. ago Plateau NBA demands immediate prosecution of those arrested in connection with Bokkos, Bassa killings 

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Nigerian Bar Association branches on the Plateau have called for the prosecution of all those arrested in connection with the killings in Bokkos and Bassa. The lawyers demanded that they perpetrators be prosecuted in Jos and not taken to Abuja where they would be released without prosecution. Addressing newsmen at […] The post Plateau NBA demands immediate prosecution of those arrested in connection with Bokkos, Bassa killings  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby and arrested two traffickers who attempted to sell the infant for ₦800,000. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. John revealed that the command’s operatives stopped a vehicle on Nsit Atai-Oron Road, which was being […] The post Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items

Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has apprehended a man identified as Usman Jungudo for vandalizing railway tracks in the Cross Tasha, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. Addressing newsmen on Monday, the state’s Commandant of the NSCDC, Oloyede Nelson disclosed that the 45 years old suspect was arrested […] The post NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Union Bank Rewards Customers With Motorcycles, Cash Prizes In Promo

Union Bank of Nigeria has rewarded another set of customers in the ongoing Save and Win Palli Promo 4 campaign. Six lucky customers each won a brand-new motorcycle, and 120 additional winners won cash prizes. The third monthly hybrid live draws were transparently conducted in Lagos under the supervision of relevant regulatory institutions. Union Bank […]

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15 h. ago Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband

Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Trade and Export, Mrs. Shimite Winifred Bello, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that the renowned Trade and Economic expert allegedly died as a result of domestic violence on Monday. In Facebook post shared by  Hon. Oge Okonkwo, disclosed that Shimite’s husband has been arrested […] The post Delta Police Commence Investigation As Gov’s Aide Dies Over Alleged Domestic Violence With Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack

From John Adams, Minna There seems to be no end in sight over the activities of some youths suspected to be thugs in Minna,  Niger State, who have continued to unleash terror, and stabbing innocent citizens to death without any provocation. The latest victims in the ongoing brutal killing by these thugs are  :a driver […] The post Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Suspected Explosion At Maiduguri Prison ‘Mere False Alarm’ By Convicted Bomber Charles Okah

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a […]

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25 h. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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29 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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34 h. ago Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta

Panic gripped Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday following reports that four children were abducted by suspected child traffickers. According to PUNCH Online, two of the kidnapped children, Ebube and Miracle, are siblings, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from a different family. The incident is said […] The post Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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41 h. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison

No fewer than two persons, said to be actors have been confirmed dead after consuming rice, wine, and calypso at a house party in Owerri, Imo State. It was gathered that the deceased actors whose names were not disclosed and others attended a house party after filming a movie on Friday. A source, identified as […] The post Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Soldier Nabbed For Allegedly Smuggling Ammunitions In Kaduna

A 25-year-old soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa, has been apprehended by the Nigerian military for being in possession of ammunition in Jaji, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. According to an operational report obtained on Sunday by SaharaReporters, Yunusa, who was attached to the 197 Special Forces Battalion in Zamfara State was arrested around 11:55 […]

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54 h. ago Court Remands 15 In Prison For Alleged Attack On Oyo Community

An Oyo State Magistrate Court sitting in the Orile-Igbon Magisterial District in Ogbomoso has ordered the remand of 15 suspects in Correctional Centre over an attack on Aagba Village in Surulere local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, said on Sunday in Ibadan, that the suspects have […]

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59 h. ago Ndume Hails Troops For Repelling Boko Haram Attacks On Gwoza

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended troops of 26 Task Force Brigade for repelling terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram who invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno State. The incident occured on Friday night when the terrorists hibernating around the Mandara Mountains sneaked in through Guduf, a community behind the […]

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64 h. ago Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako

•Warns influential persons against indiscriminate arrest of citizens with security personnel By Cosmas Omegoh Some influential persons are using the police to arrest and detain fellow citizens – sometimes for as long as they desire. Constitutional lawyer and rights activist, Mr Fred Nzeako, insists the trend impinges on the rights of victims. In this interview, […] The post Every country without morality is a danger to humanity –Nzeako appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 4 Fabricated AK

The Kaduna State Police Command said on April 17, 2025, at about 1520hrs, credible intelligence was received from a reliable source regarding the presence of a suspected kidnapper taking refuge at Gida Abe in the State. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division immediately mobilised a surveillance team to […]

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3 d. ago Lagos Police, Lawyer Bicker Over Reasons For Peter Obi’s ‘Convoy Boy’ Quadri’s Arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Alabi Quadri, the teenager who rose to fame during the 2023 presidential electioneering campaign for standing in front of the convoy of the then Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement released Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) […]

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