52 m. ago Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss

NDPC partners with health ministry to strengthen data protection in healthcare From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it is currently investigating global platforms like Truecaller and TikTok over their handling of Nigerian citizens’ data. NCDPC also said that it has intensified efforts to secure sensitive information within the country’s healthcare […] The post Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 m. ago FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State have jointly deployed 2,300 personnel to maintain peace and order during the Easter celebration. In separate statements released on Thursday in Benin City, the FRSC Sector Commander, Cyril Mathew, and NSCDC State Commandant, Agun Gbenga, confirmed that […] The post FRSC, NSCDC Mobilize Over 2,000 Officers Across Edo For Easter Festivities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 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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6 h. ago Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

The Federal Government has announced a major mining investment deal projected to inject $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, read more Nigeria secures major mining investment, targets $25bn GDP boost, $8bn FX – Alake

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6 h. ago Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) issued a statement on Wednesday explaining its call for Southern Nigerian governors to act swiftly on President Bola Tinubu’s security directive. Signed by Chairman Emmanuel Enebeli and Secretary Shedrack Onitsha, the statement called on governors, as chief security officers, to prioritise protecting lives and […] The post Why we urged Southern governors to wake up, act on Tinubu’s security directive – Forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution

Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari, the newly inaugurated director general, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), has assured his tenure wil be a read more Seed council catalyst for Nigeria’s food security revolution -NASC DG

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19 h. ago Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger

From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has expressed great concern over growing security challenges in the country, especially in parts of the North, saying the activities of bandits and other insurgents are hampering its operations. Comptroller General of the Customs Service, Mr. Bash Adewale Adeniyi, stated this in Minna, Niger State, on […] The post Customs auctions 500 jerry cans, drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash

Auctions 500 jerrycans, two drums of PMS seized from smugglers in Niger From John Adams Minna The Nigerian Customs Service has expressed great concern over the growing security challenges, especially in parts of the north, saying that the activities of bandits and other insurgents is hampering its operations. The Comptroller General of the Customs Service, […] The post Security challenges affecting our operations, says Customs Comptroller General, Bash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s continued stay in France, urging him to abandon the ongoing retreat and return to Nigeria to confront the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. Tinubu departed Nigeria on April 2 for a two-week “working visit” to France, the Presidency had announced that the purpose […] The post Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Absence As Insecurity Spirals Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in Lafia Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death following a disagreement over a business deal. Two days before the tragic incident, Ali, a 20-year-old worker at Angwan Maina Park in […] The post Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago NEMA Partners NSCDC, Trains Officials On Emergency Flood Rescue

Following the alert issued about flooding in Imo State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has trained officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on how to respond to emergencies caused by floods. NEMA Operation head for Imo and Abia states, Nnamdi Igwe, disclosed the training in Owerri last week. He said […]

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42 h. ago NSCDC nabs wheelbarrow pusher for killing colleague in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali in the Lafia Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim. Ali, a 20-year-old man, who works at the Angwan Maina Park in the LGA, was said to have Read More

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46 h. ago Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Security agencies in the country have been charged to treat issues of domestic abuse as serious criminal offences rather than private family matters. This was part of resolutions and recommendations made at Nigeria’s first Men-Only Townhall Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday. A copy of the communique released […] The post Treat abuse as serious criminal offence, not private family matter – Stakeholders urge security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Investors rage: Police, Amotekun take over CBEX office in Oyo

Members of the Nigeria Police and Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, took over the CBEX office at Oke-Ado in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. This action followed the invasion of the online financial platform by some customers on Monday evening, allegedly over the loss of investments running into millions of naira. Our correspondent’s Read More

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50 h. ago NSCDC Arrests Man For Allegedly Sodomising 2 Teenage Boys In Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has arrested a 45-year-old vehicle spare parts dealer, Ganiyu Kehinde, for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality. The NSCDC said the suspect was arrested for allegedly defiling two teenage boys in lpata-Oloje area of Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesman of the NSCDC in […]

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52 h. ago NSCDC Launches Manhunt For Killers Of Officer In Bayelsa Attack

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced manhunt for gunmen that killed one of its personnel in an attack on April 10, 2025 in Igbomotoru Community, Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa State. Unknown gunmen has launched attack on the NSCDC operatives during a pipeline protection duty in the community, killing […]

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52 h. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the security policies of President Bola Tinubu, following a deadly attack in Plateau State that resulted in the deaths of at least 47 people on Sunday. The attack took place in the Zike community, Kimakpa area of Bassa Local Government Area, and came just a week after […] The post Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Security Failures Following Plateau Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra

As security agencies launch operation zero kidnapping and other violent crimes   From Aloysius Attah and Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   The Police in Anambra state has given the assurance of adequate security and preparedness of the command in Anambra to protect the citizens as Easter celebration gets underway. Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye […] The post Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

…says Siemens Project has improved electricity transmission capacity by over 700 megawatts   Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of power has announced read more FG securing $2.3 bn to revamp Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure – Adelabu 

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