58 m. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue Abuja Journalist, 16 Others Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued an Abuja-based journalist, Segun Omole, and 16 other passengers, including 13 adults and four children, who were abducted by armed criminals along the Obajana–Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, when a 17-seater bus conveying the victims from Osun State to […]

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3 h. ago Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The legislative council, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State has petitioned the 10th State Assembly, accusing the council Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, of suspending legislative business on what it described as ‘frivolities’. Leader of the legislative council, Philip Anya, in a petition signed by the Secretary to the LG, Simon […] The post Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago UNESCO at 80: Renewing commitment to peace in the era of AI and global shifts

By Ngozi Nwoke As the United Nations (UN) clocks 80 years of existence and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) marks eight decades of driving peace and development across the globe, renowned media and tech entrepreneur Amadou Mahtar Ba has thrown his weight behind Firmin Edouard Matoko for the position of UNESCO […] The post UNESCO at 80: Renewing commitment to peace in the era of AI and global shifts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Onitsha tragedy: Soludo condoles victims, says Anambra is founded on law and order

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha In the wake of a tragic incident at the Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has taken significant steps to comfort the grieving family of the deceased, Miss Chinwe Igwe. Governor Soludo met with the family representatives from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local […] The post Onitsha tragedy: Soludo condoles victims, says Anambra is founded on law and order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago NDLEA Recovers 112kg Of Cannabis At Kano Accident Scene, Arrests 2 Suspects

Operatives of Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered 150 blocks and three sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 112 kilograms in an accident that occurred along the Zaria-Kano Road. Spokesperson of the Command, Sadiq Maigatari, in a statement, disclosed that the incident occurred around 6am on Saturday September 6, […]

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5 h. ago Nasarawa Police Nab Woman Over Abandoned Baby In Akwanga Bush

Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a bush in Akwanga, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the development to reporters on Thursday in Lafia. “The mother of the baby has been identified and […] The post Nasarawa Police Nab Woman Over Abandoned Baby In Akwanga Bush appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Residents Of Governors Road Ikotun Accuse Ikeja Electric Of Insensitivity Over 10

Residents of Governors Road in Ikotun, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, have accused Ikeja Electric of insensitivity following a prolonged blackout that has lasted more than 10 days. Speaking on behalf of the community, the Chairman of Igando Peace Estate Phase IV Community Development Association (CDA), Emmanuel Joseph, said the outage has crippled […] The post Residents Of Governors Road Ikotun Accuse Ikeja Electric Of Insensitivity Over 10-Day Blackout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Food security: Kwara farmers suffer loss after NiMet forecast failure

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin A major farming disaster has hit communities in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State following the failure of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), which thousands of farmers had relied upon for planting decisions. Leading pro-democracy and civic advocacy group, Kwara Must Change (KMC), has described […] The post Food security: Kwara farmers suffer loss after NiMet forecast failure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina

Six abducted residents have been rescued after suspected bandits launched an attack on Lamuntani Village in Goran Dansaka Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday when armed bandits invaded the community. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on Thursday, […] The post Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Gov Lawal flags off distribution of business grant in Zamfara

Tribune Online Gov Lawal flags off distribution of business grant in Zamfara Today we are distributing the sum of N1.1 bn to business groups that comprise 2,000 people who would receive N150,000 each... Gov Lawal flags off distribution of business grant in Zamfara Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

…inaugurates three projects Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has directed the release of N3 billion for the construction of read more Zulum approves N3bn for construction of specialist hospital in Monguno

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8 h. ago Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops from 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State and arrested two notorious cattle rustlers. During the intelligence-based operation conducted on September, 11, […] The post Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Oyo govt approves ₦113bn road projects to boost infrastructure

The Oyo State Government has approved fresh road projects which cut across the State worth over ₦113 billion, to boost read more Oyo govt approves ₦113bn road projects to boost infrastructure

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11 h. ago TETFund Allocates N70bn For Mini Grid Power Projects In 18 Higher Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has allocated the sum of N70 billion for the building of Mini Grid Power projects across eighteen selected tertiary institutions to address the high cost of electricity towards facilitating research and learning in the country. A member of the TETFund board, Danladi Abubakar Sani disclosed this at a 3-day […]

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11 h. ago Aiyedatiwa earmarks N7.5billion to develop the agricultural sector

…Rolls out 26,000 hectares of farmland scheme in Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has earmarked a sum of read more Aiyedatiwa earmarks N7.5billion to develop the agricultural sector

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12 h. ago Security Agents, Hunters Rescue 17 Kidnap Passengers In Kogi

Security agencies and local hunters have rescued 17 passengers kidnapped along the Lokoja–Obajana Road of Kogi State last Thursday. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Kogi State government confirmed that the victims were freed following prompt intervention of the Nigerian Army and local […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria Needs 21. 95% Growth Rate For $1tn Economy By 2031 – Afrinvest

  Afrinvest West Africa Limited has predicted that Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) requires a 21.95 per cent growth rate at an exchange rate of N1,500 per dollar to achieve the $1 trillion economy target by 2031. The investment firm made this prediction in its 20th Nigeria Banking Sector Report 2025, titled ‘ACT-BOLD: Beyond […]

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13 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Obi Of Lagos’, Stop Planned ₦1.5b Palace Unveiling

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, who allegedly paraded himself as the ‘Obi of Lagos’. He was picked up alongside three accomplices while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin local government area of the State. According to the Lagos State Police Command, intelligence […]

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14 h. ago Group Demands Equitable Distribution Of Projects From Makinde

The Oyo Global Forum (OGF) has expressed concern over the recent approval by the Oyo State Executive Council of projects worth over N113 billion, including road construction, rehabilitation, and related works in different parts of the state. It urged the government to distribute the projects equitably. The group’s chairman, Taiwo Adebayo, said the government must […]

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15 h. ago Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school

Tribune Online Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school-related gender-based violence Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to combating School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), ensuring justice for victims and punishment for perpetrators. The project coordinator of Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, Mr Adeshina Salami, stated this at a three-day workshop, tagged, the ‘Development and Validation of SRGBV Referral Pathways,’ organised […] Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school-related gender-based violence Tribune Online

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