2 h. ago Natasha: Group Urges Akpabio To Break Silence On Sandra Duru

A South-West group, Afenifere Youth Stakeholders Forum has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabip to break his silence on his alleged connection with United Kingdom-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru. Sandra, popularly known as Prof Mgbeke has been in the news after she claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly attempted to induce her with N200 million […]

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10 h. ago INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated it has not resolved the ongoing leadership disputes within the Labour Party (LP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, through Chief Press Secretary Rotimi Oyekanmi, debunked media reports claiming the commission recognised specific individuals as […] The post INEC clarifies no decision made on LP, PDP leadership crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has signed a law establishing five autonomous communities in Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, to foster lasting peace amid a conflict between Effium indigenes and Ezza-Effium residents since January 2021. The clash, sparked by a leadership dispute at Effium Market, has claimed numerous lives and destroyed […] The post Nwifuru signs law creating five autonomous communities in Effium appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected traffic robber for allegedly stealing N20 million worth of hair from a moving truck on the CMS-Marina Bridge. In a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that a robbery syndicate member was apprehended in Marina’s car pack with a large sack […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stealing Hair Worth N20m From Moving Truck appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rejected Peter Obi’s claims that the September 21, 2024, governorship election was not free and fair. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the government called Obi’s assertions unfounded and disrespectful to Edo voters’ democratic choice. The statement […] The post Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Austine, a suspected traffic robber, and recovered stolen goods worth ₦20 million following a police response to a tip-off about a brazen highway theft on the CMS-Marina Bridge. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Benajim Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement […] The post Police arrest man for stealing N20m hair from moving truck in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

The Plateau State Police Command has uncovered an abandoned vehicle loaded with 500 rounds of live ammunition in Jos North read more Police discover abandoned vehicle with 500 rounds of ammunition in Jos

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19 h. ago Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Justice Fatima Musa of the Gombe State High Court has stepped down from a legal case involving Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya’s proposed Mechanic Village project due to allegations of trespass and land encroachment. Emir General Integrated Limited filed a lawsuit claiming that Grandscope Construction Limited, contracted by the state government, began […] The post Gombe judge withdraws from case linked to Governor Yahaya’s Mechanic Village appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago First Lady Supports Imo Govt Healthcare Policy With 100–Bed Facility

The Imo State governor,  Hope Uzodimma has stressed that his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access. Uzodimma spoke  at the inauguration of the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, a project initiated by Nigeria’s first lady to boost the […]

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22 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket on Tuesday. John added […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks

Tragedy struck again in Benue State as suspected armed herdsmen launched fresh attacks on communities in Gwer East and Makurdi Local Government Areas, killing an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Johnson Akaabo, and six others. The victims were reportedly murdered in separate incidents that occurred Tuesday and Wednesday. In Gwer East LGA, the attackers stormed […] The post Herders Kill APC Chieftain, Six Others In Deadly Benue Attacks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Badaru insists military has more sophisticated weapons than terrorists

Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence, has countered claims by Ahmed Jaha, a member of the House of Representatives, that terrorist read more Badaru insists military has more sophisticated weapons than terrorists

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22 h. ago GTBank not involved in VeryDarkMan’s arrest, legal team confirms

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The legal team of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has clarified that Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) was not involved in his recent arrest in Abuja. The statement addresses online speculation linking the bank to the incident. VDM’s arrest sparked widespread social media reactions. Some users claimed […] The post GTBank not involved in VeryDarkMan’s arrest, legal team confirms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a major push to transform agriculture in Northern Nigeria, the Federal Government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement to launch the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN). The initiative targets nine northern states – Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara- with the goal […] The post FG signs $158m pact to boost agric value chains in northern Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Deny terrorists, bandits publicity, Info minister urges media

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to media professionals to refrain from granting undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held at the National Press […] The post Deny terrorists, bandits publicity, Info minister urges media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Wednesday the discovery of an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, a State Intelligence Department (SID) team, led by SP Sani Bello, acted on […] The post Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday signed a $158.15 million financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), targeting Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara to enhance agricultural value chains and farmers’ incomes. Co-funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the French Development […] The post FG signs $158.15m deal for Northern Nigeria agricultural value chain programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The federal government has dismissed claims that terrorists are gaining the upper hand in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, asserting that the Nigerian armed forces are well-equipped and actively working to neutralise Boko Haram and other criminal groups. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja, refuted House of Representatives’ […] The post Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists – Defence Minister Badaru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Ondo government denies selling farmers’ land to private firm

The Ondo State Government has denied claims by cocoa farmers in Odigbo Local Government Area that it sold their farmland read more Ondo government denies selling farmers’ land to private firm

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38 h. ago Don’t give publicity to bandits, terrorists – Minister begs media

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asked media professionals not to grant undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Idris made the appeal at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held on Wednesday at […] The post Don’t give publicity to bandits, terrorists – Minister begs media appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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