29 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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42 h. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi community in Otupko local government area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night attack on Otobi community has risen to […] The post Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago (PICTORIAL) Petroleum smuggling: NSCDC arrests seven, impounds trucks

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects involved in unlawful dealings in petroleum products. According to a post via its X handle on Friday, the NSCDC said the operation was carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad. The post added that the operation also led to Read More

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6 d. ago US embassy introduces new visa interview requirements for Nigerians

The United States Embassy has announced revised visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, set to take effect from April 22. According to a statement issued on Friday by the US mission, all applicants attending interviews in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 visa application form featuring a confirmation barcode beginning with “AA” followed by Read More

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6 d. ago New visa requirements for Nigerians introduced by US embassy

The United States Embassy has revealed revised visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, set to be implemented from April 22, 2025. The announcement was made on Friday in a statement released by the US mission. It requires all applicants attending interviews in Abuja and Lagos to present a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation […] The post New visa requirements for Nigerians introduced by US embassy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

In a bid to promote business sustainability and entrepreneurship in the face of Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Stephen Akintayo Foundation read more Stephen Akintayo foundation hosts business growth conference in Abuja, Lagos to tackle economic hardship

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7 d. ago Court orders final forfeiture of seven properties linked to ex

By Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the final forfeiture of seven properties linked to Muiz Tijani Adeyinka, a former First Bank Plc employee. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, listed the properties. They include Plot […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of seven properties linked to ex-banker in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police Arrest Man Caught In Viral Video Assaulting Female Driver In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, identified as Friday Onu, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a female driver, Mrs Yetunde Amole, in what authorities said was an attempt to steal her car battery. The incident occurred on Monday, April 7, 2025, near the Oriental Hotel along […]

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1 week ago Sowore Laments Maltreatment Of Protesters, Says Nigeria Police Don’t Value Human Rights

Former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore has accused Police operatives over what he described as ‘unprofessional treatments’ of peaceful protesters across the country. Recall that the controversial human rights activist on Monday, together with some angry Nigerians, stormed the streets of Lagos State, Abuja and Port Harcourt, a decision which was earlier […] The post Sowore Laments Maltreatment Of Protesters, Says Nigeria Police Don’t Value Human Rights appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others

• We dispersed miscreants not protesters  –  Police       From Christopher Oji, Oluseye Ojo, Molly Kilete, Abuja, Tony John, Port Harcourt and Lukman Olabiyi Protesters on  the platform of ‘Take It Back Movement’ and other civil society organisations made good their threat yesterday as they stormed some major cities, including the nation’s capital, […] The post Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Nov 8 guber: Soludo, Moghalu, emerge APGA, LP candidates

Chukwuma quits APC, Okonkwo withdraws from party’s guber primary • Cites ethical, security concerns as reason   By Chinelo Obogo (Lagos), Romanus Ugwu (Abuja) and Aloysius Attah (Onitsha)   Ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with Dr George […] The post Anambra Nov 8 guber: Soludo, Moghalu, emerge APGA, LP candidates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

as Amplify Bootcamp holds in Abuja, Lagos this April As part of the Création Africa Fund, and in partnership with read more French Embassy, partners launch initiatives to support artists, managers

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3 w. ago Alternative Bank Hosts Special Iftar, Promotes Inclusion, Ethical Banking

In a show of commitment to community engagement and ethical banking, the Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institution, recently hosted special Iftar events across four major cities of Abuja, Ibadan, Kano, and Lagos. The gatherings brought together esteemed customers, partners, dignitaries, and business leaders to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar events […]

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3 w. ago Pepsodent, 52 schools partner to deepen awareness on oral health

By Zika Bobby As part of activities to celebrate World Oral Health Day 2025, Pepsodent has carried out a nationwide school awareness campaign in select schools to promote healthy oral habits among Nigerian children. The World Oral Health Day school awareness campaign which took place in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Rivers and Oyo, provided an opportunity […] The post Pepsodent, 52 schools partner to deepen awareness on oral health appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained a 30-year-old driver, Olayemi Yusuf, for allegedly abducting a female passenger. The suspect, working as a driver for Indrive car hire services, reportedly veered off the designated route and subdued the victim, binding her hands with two plastic wire clips. Omolola Odutola, the command spokesperson, confirmed his arrest […] The post Driver Arrested For Allegedly Abducting Female Passenger In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with $578,000. According to the Head of Media […] The post EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun an investigation into the sum of CFA 7 million intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idiroko border in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Head of Media and […] The post We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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