92 m. ago Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo Police Command, yesterday, confirmed five persons dead and four others injured in a clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash was said to have started on Thursday night and escalated […] The post Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago D’Tigers not done yet despite win over Libya – Coach Mohammed

From Joe Apu, Tripoli A determined Nigeria side bounced back from a disappointing campaign in February to secure a hard-fought 75-70 victory over Libya bit head Coach of the team Abdulrahman Mohammed insists that the job is not done yet. “I give credit to the players for their determination but we’re not done yet as […] The post D’Tigers not done yet despite win over Libya – Coach Mohammed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias

By Fr George Adimike The corruption of the good can be very disastrous. The prevalence of Yahoo dibias and ezenwanyis in our society is at an alarming stage, contributing to a serious security threat. The office of dibia, which served as a sacramental functionary of the African traditional religion―through which our ancestors sought and worshipped […] The post Sacred scams and deception in tradition: The menace of Yahoo dibias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Three Lagos Assembly workers face charges for assaulting DSS officers

The Department of State Services has arrested three workers of the Lagos State House of Assembly for allegedly attacking its personnel on February 18. Some individuals had manhandled DSS personnel during a drama that ensued at the assembly on Monday. The assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Read More

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4 h. ago Customs seek traditional rulers’ support to tackle smuggling

The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, said it is seeking strong collaboration with traditional rulers and other sister agencies to tackle smuggling and boost border security. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Dr Ben Oramalugo, stated this during a two-day visit to traditional rulers and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. Read More

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8 h. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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9 h. ago BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs

Tribune Online BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs     The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday. Tribune Online reports that Abioye had earlier described […] BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs Tribune Online

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9 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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10 h. ago Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo

Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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12 h. ago Anambra: Ozo Awka praises Soludo’s security and infrastructure gains

Seeks assistance in electing new town union president From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ozo title holders in Awka community, Anambra State, have praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the giant strides so far made by his administration in the infrastructural development of the state, particularly in Awka Capital City and the Awka Capital Development Area. The group, […] The post Anambra: Ozo Awka praises Soludo’s security and infrastructure gains appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EPL: Man United fight back to secure dramatic draw at Everton

Manchester United on Saturday staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 dramatic draw at Everton after they looked set to plunge deeper into crisis at Goodison Park. Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes – formerly of United – looked set to continue as they exerted total domination in the first 45 minutes Read More

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13 h. ago NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

Tribune Online NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta . Tinubu, reason Tantita is succeeding – Ex INC president The deepened collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) is greatly assisting in ending all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Commandant-General of […] NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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16 h. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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17 h. ago Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang Signs Executive Order To Suspend Illegal Mining In Plateau

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all illegal mining activities across the state in a move to protect the environment, address security challenges, and safeguard the well-being of citizens. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholder engagement held at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Jos, […]

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17 h. ago Court remands motorist for assaulting two Oyo traffic officers

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in prison by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority. The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking OYRTMA officers, Kareem Yakubu and Ogunjimi Ayotunde. Ademola, who was driving Read More

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17 h. ago EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to victims of fraud from the United read more EFCC hands over $132,000 and N78 million to foreign victims of Nigerian fraudsters

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17 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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