18 h. ago Gunmen kill Abuja doctor, abduct three children in Kubwa Attack

Tragedy struck in Kubwa, Abuja, Thursday night as armed assailants invaded the home of Ifeanyi Ogbu, a medical doctor, killed read more Gunmen kill Abuja doctor, abduct three children in Kubwa Attack

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56 h. ago Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police rescue kidnap victim seven hours after abduction

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim barely seven hours after he was abducted by gunmen who demanded a ransom of ₦10 million. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command said the victim was kidnapped in the early […] The post Anambra Police rescue kidnap victim seven hours after abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov

  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on his fellow northern governors to assume full responsibility for the security of their states, emphasizing that the unprecedented financial resources now available leave no room for excuses. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit in Abuja, Sule highlighted that monthly […] The post Insecurity: Governors Should Stop Shifting Blame, We Have Enough Funds To Combat It – Nasarawa Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Unknown Gunmen Abduct High Court Judge’s Daughter, One Other In Nasarawa

Two persons, including the daughter of a High Court judge, have been abducted by unknown gunmen in the Maraba Gurgu community, located on the outskirts of Lafia, Nasarawa State. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday and was confirmed in a post shared on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his official X […] The post Unknown Gunmen Abduct High Court Judge’s Daughter, One Other In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nasarawa: Gunmen abduct pastor’s wife, church member; residents petition governor

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Gunmen have abducted Mrs Patience Nasamu, wife of Pastor Samuel Nasamu of the Word of God Church, Agyaragu, along with a female church member. The incident occurred on Sunday night, 21 September 2025, in Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Narrating the ordeal, Pastor Nasamu said his wife, a […] The post Nasarawa: Gunmen abduct pastor’s wife, church member; residents petition governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nasarawa Assembly declares state of emergency on Akwanga Sports Academy

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Development has called on Governor Abdullahi Sule to urgently revamp the Akwanga Sports Academy, the country’s only multi-sports secondary school. The lawmakers made the call yesterday during an oversight visit to youth and sports facilities across the state. Chairman […] The post Nasarawa Assembly declares state of emergency on Akwanga Sports Academy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Again, Gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler, 2 Women In Plateau Community

The District Head of Birbyang, Alh Zubairu Garba, and two other women were on Sunday night kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Kanam local government area of Plateau state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the gunmen stormed the community, shooting sporadically before abducting the wife of the district head who later escaped from her abductors. The latest incident […]

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2 w. ago Nasarawa Govt confirms abduction of Governor Sule’s Aide Osolafia

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed the abduction of Dr. Muhammed Egye Osolafia, popularly known as Deedat, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdullahi Sule on Humanitarian Services. Osolafia was reportedly seized by gunmen on Saturday night at his residence in Tudun Amba, a suburb of Lafia, the […] The post Nasarawa Govt confirms abduction of Governor Sule’s Aide Osolafia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Governor Sule’s Aide Muhammed Egye Osolafia Abducted By Gunmen In Nasarawa

The Senior Special Assistant On Humanitarian Services To Governor Abdullahi Sule Of Nasarawa State, Muhammed Egye Osolafia, widely known as Deedat, has reportedly been abducted by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Osolafia returned to his residence in the Tudun Amba area of Lafia, the state capital. According to eyewitness accounts, the […] The post Governor Sule’s Aide Muhammed Egye Osolafia Abducted By Gunmen In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gunmen Kill 16 Security Personnel, Abduct Scores In Fresh Benue Attack

At least 16 security personnel have been reportedly killed by armed men suspected to be herdsmen and local bandits during a clearance operation at Agu community in Mbatyula/Mberev Council Ward of Katsina-Ala local government area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered from a local source, who simply identified himself as Denen, that the victims were […]

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2 w. ago Rivers: Tinubu’s ‘Lawlessness’ Will Be Punished In 2027, Says Ex

The six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu over protracted political crisis in March this year has been described as “lawlessness”, which will be punished by people of Niger Delta in the 2027 elections. This was disclosed by a former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, while reacting […]

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3 w. ago Nasarawa Assembly Confirms Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the reappointment of Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His confirmation was announced by the speaker, Hon. Danladi Jatau after scaling screening at the plenary in Lafia on Tuesday. LEADERSHIP earlier reported that Governor Abdullahi Sule had renominated Wandai as the […]

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3 w. ago Governor Sule Reappoints Wandai As Electoral Commission Chairman

Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has reappointed Barr. Ayuba Wandai Usman as chairman, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC). His appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ho. Danladi Jatau, during the proceedings yesterday in Lafia, the state capital Jatau said the House received an official communication from the governor […]

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4 w. ago Sule faces pressure as Nasarawa North youths push Senate agenda for 2027

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nasarawa youths under the banner of the Progressive Youth Consultative Committee have openly launched a campaign to urge Governor Abdullahi Sule to contest the 2027 Senate race. The group, made up of 20 youth leaders, each from Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, and Wamba local government areas, was inaugurated on Saturday at Mbako […] The post Sule faces pressure as Nasarawa North youths push Senate agenda for 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Daredevil gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have allegedly killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The image marker of the agency in the state, Ogbebor Efosa, revealed this in […] The post Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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