6 h. ago Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Buhari Mustapha and recovered a firearm during a raid on a known black spot, popularly called “Me and You”, in the Masaka area of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel […] The post Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Datamellon partners NITDA to ace public service delivery with cloud, AI adoption

Datamellon, a tech firm, has partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) South-South Zonal Office in a bold read more Datamellon partners NITDA to ace public service delivery with cloud, AI adoption

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53 h. ago 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl

From Paul Orude Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape and unsafe abortion that led to the death of an 18-year old teenager. The incident which happened in Misau town in Misau Local Government Area of the State has shocked residents. The police Public Relations Officer, […] The post 13 arrested for alleged gang rape, abortion and death of teenage girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Traditional rulers and respected leaders in the Kwara South senatorial district have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s recent federal appointments, saying they reflect a strong adherence to the principles of federal character. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin yesterday, the group, led by  Dr. James Ayeni, insisted that the appointments into public offices […] The post Tinubu’s appointments reflect federal character –Kwara South leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A public opinion poll on Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s official Facebook page has shown strong support for Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph I. Ikechebelu. Appointed on 20 November 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prof. Ikechebelu introduced his BLESSeD Vision—Beautify UNIZIK, Light Up UNIZIK, Excellent UNIZIK, Safe UNIZIK, Secured UNIZIK, and Digitise UNIZIK—to […] The post UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice-Chancellor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Federal Lawmakers Call For Amendment To Increase Panelists In Code Of Conduct Tribunal

Concerns over the increasing number of unresolved ethical cases involving public officials have triggered fresh demands for the reform of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), as stakeholders in Jos on Wednesday called on the National Assembly to amend its establishing Act. The recommendation centers on expanding the number of panelists, as the current number […] The post Federal Lawmakers Call For Amendment To Increase Panelists In Code Of Conduct Tribunal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The newly appointed Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, has assumed office. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed Army spokesman took over from her predecessor, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, at a handing and taking over ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Details coming… […] The post JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby and arrested two traffickers who attempted to sell the infant for ₦800,000. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. John revealed that the command’s operatives stopped a vehicle on Nsit Atai-Oron Road, which was being […] The post Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Fire Sparked By Gas Cylinder Guts Shops, Vehicles, Classrooms In Kano

A fire outbreak triggered by gas cylinders being offloaded from a Peugeot J5 vehicle razed shops, vehicles, and several classrooms in the Rijiyar Zaki area of Kano on Sunday. Kano State Fire Service disclosed this on Monday, April 21, 2025, through a statement signed by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi. The incident […]

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6 d. ago Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As Christians in Benue and all over the world celebrate the 2025 Easter,  Commissioner of Police, Benue State command, Steve Yabanet has ordered the deployment of adequate security around public places especially worship centres. The CP, in a statement  by Benue  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),CSP Catherine Anene, felicitated  with […] The post Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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8 d. ago We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police

The Kogi State Police Command has disclosed that an investigation into the attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family home is underway. Speaking in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya Ovye, said the command received the distress call that the residence in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area was under attack. […] The post We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for a new generation of leadership in Nigeria. Hazmat said that the country is in need of leaders who can prioritises national development and integrity during  his or her time in public office. The Deputy Governor led this out on Thursday, at the second edition of the […] The post “Nigeria Needs New Breed Of Leaders With Courage, Integrity” – Lagos Deputy Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Easter: IG orders tight security, deployment of personnel to churches

As Christians in Nigeria join others around the world to mark the 2025 Easter celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered tight security measures across the country to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free holiday. In a statement on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP extended warm Easter Read More

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9 d. ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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9 d. ago Echoes From Nasarawa Retreat For Political Appointees, Public Officers

Penultimate Monday, the Nasarawa State Government organised a retreat with the intent of equipping political appointees with the technical knowledge to be able discharge their responsibilities effectively. The retreat which was in collaboration with the country’s elite management development institution, the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), attracted top notch facilitators including the body’s Director […]

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9 d. ago Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration

By Eze Onyekpere In 1999, when Nigeria returned to democratic governance after years of military rule, a public officer declaring their assets meant laboriously filling out multiple paper forms by hand, submitting them physically to a government office, and hoping they wouldn’t disappear into the labyrinthine filing systems of bureaucracy. Twenty-six years later, that archaic […] The post Battling corruption: Nigeria’s new online assets declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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9 d. ago Police nab drug dealers, seize ₦3.5m worth of tramadol in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000.00 in a bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Abubakar Sadiq made available to newsmen on Read More

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9 d. ago Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong

A viral video depicting Chinese nationals distributing naira notes to uniformed Nigerian police officers lined up in formation had ignited a wave of public anger and calls for reform within the Nigeria Police Force. The footage, which rapidly spread across social media platforms on Tuesday, showed the armed officers receiving cash in what appeared to […] The post Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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