6 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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8 h. ago INEC confirms Abure’s tenure as Labour Party chairman has expired

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have finally laid to rest the controversy over the position of the Julius read more INEC confirms Abure’s tenure as Labour Party chairman has expired

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10 h. ago Kidnappers Storm Ondo Community, Kill One, Abduct Popular Businesswoman

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a 34-year-old man and abducted a well-known businesswoman in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, identified as Okudili Okoro, was reportedly shot dead when about 10 armed assailants invaded the community on Thursday night in an attempt to abduct a popular provision […] The post Kidnappers Storm Ondo Community, Kill One, Abduct Popular Businesswoman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) and the Nigerian Army’s Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen peacebuilding and national security through non-kinetic approaches. The agreement, signed at OSPRE’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance collaborative efforts in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, […] The post OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration

From Idu Jude, Abuja   The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which dismissed a case filed by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Friday, Senator Usman described […] The post Sen. Nenadi Usman welcomes Abuja High Court judgement affirming Abure’s tenure expiration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles 

From Agaju Mudagba In a decisive blow to former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, the Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that dismissed his claim to over 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after leaving office in May 2023. The three-member panel, led by Justice Abubakar Mahmud Talba, […] The post Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Triumph over legal tyranny: Billionaire Benedict Peters’ £50m UK property battle ends in victory

After nearly a decade of legal siege, £50 million worth of prime London properties have been released from UK court read more Triumph over legal tyranny: Billionaire Benedict Peters’ £50m UK property battle ends in victory

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24 h. ago Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military Has Intensified Its Clampdown On Oil Theft In The Niger Delta, Thwarting Illegal Bunkering Operations Valued At More Than ₦37.5 Million Within A Single Week. The Anti-Oil Theft Raids, Conducted Under The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Resulted In The Seizure Of Thousands Of Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products And […] The post Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a Special Forces School in Nasarawa State. He said the school to be located in Doma, within the premises of the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in the state, woukd serve as […] The post Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade

… Customs promises to ease export obstacles The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is partnering with the federal government of Nigeria read more 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria’s Digital Trade- Presidency

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28 h. ago UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors

Charles met some of the veterans at the Arboretum before joining them and their families at a reception hosted by the Royal British Legion armed forces charity. The post UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors appeared first on Channels Television.

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32 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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36 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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36 h. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include: petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. The Customs Comptroller, […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition

By Paul Nwokocha Fifteen-year-old Davina Phillips of Bloombreeds School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The Chief Examiner, Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo, said after going through the submissions, the best five essays were selected and a second physical round […] The post 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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