11 h. ago NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illicit crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe area of Abuja. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale. Seven people connected to the illicit production and distribution of crude oil were also confirmed to have been […] The post NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned marketers of industrial and agro- chemicals across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State not to sell their products to unknown customers. State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Kebbi State Office, Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman made this advise […] The post Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago US Court Rules Google Illegally Monopolised Online Ad Markets

  A judge in the United States ruled on Thursday, that Alphabet’s Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology. This is another blow to the tech giant, paving the way for U.S. antitrust prosecutors to seek a breakup of its ad products. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, found Google liable […]

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15 h. ago “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a new generation of leadership in Nigeria. Hazmat said that the country is in need of leaders who can prioritises national development and integrity during  his or her time in public office. The Deputy Governor led this out on Thursday, at the second edition of the […] The post “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in the illegal trade of tramadol, recovering a large quantity of the drug valued at ₦3,500,000.00. The arrest was part of ongoing efforts to tackle substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the region. In a statement provided to newsmen on Thursday, the Command Public […] The post Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested In Katsina With Tramadol Worth ₦3.5m appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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21 h. ago The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

Harnessing Generative AI Responsibly: A Guide for African Boards Generative AI is reshaping industries, economies, and governance at a pace read more The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

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22 h. ago Boy who stood before Obi’s convoy demands N100m after release

A teenager, Alabi Quadri, who was freed on Thursday after being incarcerated for three months following his arraignment by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of armed robbery, has demanded N100m in compensation from the police. Quadri became an internet sensation after standing in front of the convoy of the 2023 Labour Read More

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22 h. ago Illegal KWASU study centre uncovered in Ekiti, operators arrested

The police in Ekiti State have arrested two operators of an illegal university study centre in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Mr Joseph Eribo, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti on Thursday while reporting discoveries of the State’s Criminal Investigations Department in the last three months. He said the suspects were arraigned Read More

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26 h. ago The writer and his audiences: Jerry Alagbaoso and digital natives

By Henry Akubuiro Zoomers, iGeneration, Centennials, Post-Millennials, Generation Z: they mean one thing – individuals born between 1997 and 2012. They are also called digital natives, having grown up with the internet and immersed in various new technologies in the 21st century. They grew up with smartphones and iPads. If you hide anything anywhere on […] The post The writer and his audiences: Jerry Alagbaoso and digital natives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu, has claimed that 150 million Nigerians now have access to uninterrupted electricity, while 80 million still lack reliable power. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Sectoral Update Conference in Abuja, Adelabu explained that the country  is making significant progress in power generation and distribution. He attributed the feat to […] The post 150 Million Nigerians Now Have Access To Stable Power Supply – Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Military uncovers 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of Operation Delta Safe have, in the last week, discovered and deactivated no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye Read More

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32 h. ago Police nab drug dealers, seize ₦3.5m worth of tramadol in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000.00 in a bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Abubakar Sadiq made available to newsmen on Read More

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34 h. ago Power Generation Hits Historic 6,003mw Under Tinubu — Minister

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that Nigeria achieved a remarkable power generation capacity of 6,003 megawatts on March 2, 2025, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu — marking the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history. According to him, the feat was followed by a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.44 […]

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36 h. ago NSCDC uncovers five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja, arrests seven

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday in Abuja. The corps also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal crude oil production and distribution. Read More

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36 h. ago Oyo Ministry of Works clarifies removal of illegal structures on Ojoo

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport has clarified the demolition of structures along the Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange, stating it aligns with Federal Ministry of Works directives on the Right of Way (ROW) for federal roads. In a statement by Commissioner Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, the Ministry noted that the […] The post Oyo Ministry of Works clarifies removal of illegal structures on Ojoo-Akinyele Interchange appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Eko DisCo to shut down payment services for 10 hours on April 22

Prepaid customers of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) will experience a 10-hour service downtime on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, read more Eko DisCo to shut down payment services for 10 hours on April 22

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36 h. ago Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the 17-year-old boy who captured national attention during the 2023 presidential election when he bravely stood before Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after spending months at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre on what his lawyers described as a “diabolical frame-up” by the Nigeria Police. Human […] The post Boy who stood before Peter Obi’s convoy regains freedom after months in Kirikiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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