12 m. ago ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor

Tribune Online ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor “Any river that forgets its source will soon dry up. My boss, Yahaya Bello, is like a father to me. I was not born with a silver spoon,” Ododo said. ‘I can’t betray him,’ Ododo describes Yahaya Bello as father figure, political mentor Tribune Online

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3 h. ago EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn

Tribune Online EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn He allegedly claimed to be running a business in partnership with telecom giant MTN, a claim the network provider did not verify. EFCC arraigns alleged Ponzi operator for laundering over N10bn Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Kogi Not Fertile Land, Destination For Criminals, Gov Ododo Warns

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo has declared that the North-Central state was not a fertile land or destination for criminals to hide and carry out their evil trade. The governor noted that there has been influx of criminals as a result of the pushback from the North-East and North-West region, but assured that the state […]

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5 h. ago EFCC Nabs 19 Suspected Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom, Cross River

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have busted a cybercrime syndicate specialising in duping unsuspecting Nigerians and overseas’ residents of cash and other personal belongings through internet scam. The Head, Media and Publicity of the anti-graft agency, Dele Ojewale, who disclosed this to Journalists in Uyo, the […]

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6 h. ago Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday “We will have a lot of visitors coming into the state for the reception. The command is fully prepared. We are working with other security agencies to provide adequate security. Akwa Ibom CP assures adequate security as Tinubu visits Saturday Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force, in an intensified crackdown on criminal elements, has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Mansir Hassan said the arrest was sequel to the establishment of a Special Task […]

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8 h. ago A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and received a membership card from the ward chairman of Ukpum Minya Ward 1 in Mkpat Enin local government area of the state. The commissioner registered in the party ahead of President […] The post A/Ibom works commissioner receives APC membership card, woos grassroot supporters to join appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Medical Doctor Over Alleged N39.1m Visa Scam In Rivers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate in Rivers State, has arraigned a medical practitioner based in Port Harcourt, Doctor Nekabari Dambere Nathan, over an alleged visa scam involving N39,157,000. Nathan was arraigned alongside his firm, Global Horizons Academy Ltd, before Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court in Port […]

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9 h. ago Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects

No fewer than 20 suspected criminals have been arrested by operatives of Niger State Police Command, following a raid carried out in Suleja local government area of the state. It was gathered that the operation was aimed at eradicating or reducing criminality in Suleja and its environs INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that machetes, wraps of substances […] The post Niger Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Suleja, Arrest 20 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago APC: Akpabio Urges Calm As Tinubu Receives Gov Eno, Others Saturday

Ahead of Saturday’s reception for Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decampees into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged APC stakeholders and members to unite and accommodate the newcomers. LEADERSHIP learnt that Governor Eno, who recently quit PDP for APC, would be received […]

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13 h. ago Two Suspects Arrested As Ondo Police Uncover Alleged Kidnappers’ Den

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command, which also uncovered a hideout in a bush at Epinmi Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area, allegedly used to hold abducted victims. The command’s spokesperson, Mr Olayinka Alayande, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. The PPRO said, “Sequel to credible […] The post Two Suspects Arrested As Ondo Police Uncover Alleged Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Police Uncover Underground Den Of Kidnappers, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command, on Thursday, disclosed that its men have uncovered a deep pit located inside a building in a forest suspected to be a den where kidnap victims were kept. The Police also confirmed the arrest of suspected kidnappers and recovered dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]

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14 h. ago Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herders. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi and Nsukka. A statement signed […] The post Killings: Catholic Bishops condemn act, declares one day prayer and fasting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community who were displaced after the the Saturday attacks by suspected herdsmen, have embarked on protest over their living conditions at the camp. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, had on Saturday […] The post IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous, allegation by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking in Bayelsa during the inauguration of some projects executed by the Commission, Chairman, Governing Board of the interventionist agency, Chiedu Ebie, […] The post NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago APC Using EFCC To Intimidate Our Members – Plateau PDP Alleges

Peoples Democratic Party, in Plateau State has accused ruling All Progressives Congress, of orchestrating the arrest of former Speaker of the State House of Assembly and 14 others. The major opposition party also said that APC is using Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to intimidate its members ahead of the 2027 elections. This was contained […] The post APC Using EFCC To Intimidate Our Members – Plateau PDP Alleges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Ibrahim Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged involvement in a N5 billion fraud scheme. Abubakar is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal and the retention of proceeds from unlawful activities. He was arraigned before Justice Alexander Owoeye […] The post EFCC Arraigns Man For Allegedly Laundering N5bn Through Proxy Bank Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Yelwata killings: IDPs protest starvation, accuse government officials of diverting relief materials

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community, displaced after Saturday’s attacks by suspected herdsmen, have protested over their living conditions at the camp. Recall that the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, and Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, had on Saturday, 14th June, […] The post Yelwata killings: IDPs protest starvation, accuse government officials of diverting relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Catholic Bishops of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have condemned in the strongest terms the recent gruesome killings in Benue State and parts of Eha-Amufu in Enugu State by suspected herdsmen. The Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province comprises the Archdiocese of Onitsha and its suffragan dioceses of Abakaliki, Aguleri, Awgu, Ekwulobia, Enugu, Nnewi, and […] The post Catholic Bishops condemn Benue, Enugu killings, declare June 20 prayer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters at Atimbo and Lemna Trailer Park areas of Calabar in Cross River State. Six others were arrested on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Idoro in Akwa Ibom State for their […] The post EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Cross River, Akwa Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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