2 h. ago NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says recent regulatory reforms have triggered a record surge in capital inflows into the nation’s read more NCC policy shift unlocks $1bn in 2025 telecom investment – Maida

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2 h. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago WAFU B Champions League: Bayelsa Queens To Battle Ghana’s Police Ladies In Group B

Bayelsa Queens will face Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The draw for the annual competition was conducted in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday. Bayelsa Queens will be making their second appearance in the competition, having won the title on their maiden […]

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4 h. ago Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A supposed money-making charm has turned fatal in Nasarawa State, leaving a suspected Internet fraudster dead, his accomplice battling for life, and the herbalist who prepared it now on the run. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened in the Mararaba area after the deceased, identified simply as […] The post Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In South East appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast

The civil rights accuses the Nigerian, military, police, and other actors of widespread rights abuses in the South-East zone. The post Amnesty Group Counters Military, Says There Is Evidence Of Extrajudicial Killings In Southeast appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Police Command have ordered the restriction of movements of motor vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles during Saturday’s bye elections in Bagwai, Shanono, Ghari and Tsanyawa LGAs of Kano State. A Thursday night statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the restriction would commence […] The post Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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7 h. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Only Govs Can Address Insecurity By Granting LG Autonomy – Ex

A former Benue State commissioner for Lands and Survey, John Tondu, has said only the 36 governors of the federation can address the worsening insecurity in the country by deliberately granting local autonomy as guaranteed by the constitution. Tondu noted that while governors usually pass the bulk to the federal government because it controls security […]

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19 h. ago INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity

It, however, noted that the entire exercise would be conducted in three phases, starting from August 18, 2025, to August 30, 2026. The post INEC Relocates CVR Centres In Four Borno LGs To Maiduguri Over Insecurity appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining policies and incentives that will ensure Nigeria remains an attractive destination for energy investments. This assurance was given by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D., during an inspection of the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture EGTL facility in Escravos, […] The post Lokpobiri pledges continued support for energy investments in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric

One of the parents told journalists that the children were undergoing a harmless spiritual exercise. The post Police Arrest Rivers Pastor Over Disturbing Child ‘Cleansing’ Ritual, Parents Back Cleric appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

targets 75% final salary as pension for police The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced new reforms aimed at improving read more PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

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23 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Member Of Car Theft Syndicate In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered a stolen vehicle on Wednesday. Police had few days ago arrested three suspects from the gang over links to cases of stolen vehicles, and they were being interrogated at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, the […]

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25 h. ago Boat Mishaps: Etsu Nupe Demands Prosecution Of Niger Waterway Violators

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called on the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to take decisive steps in enforcing the 2023 inland waterways safety codes and prosecute offenders who put passengers’ lives at risk in the State. The call followed recent several fatal […]

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26 h. ago FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid

The proposals were aimed at modernising ageing transmission infrastructure, improving supply reliability, and meeting rising electricity demand nationwide. The post FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest ‘Pastor’ Caught Flogging Unclad Children In Viral Video

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph caught on video for allegedly ‘dehumanisation and abuse’ of children during a controversial church programme in Port Harcourt. LEADERSHIP reports that the disturbing video has been circulating on social media showing at least 20 children, many unclad, kneeling, and holding palm leaves while […]

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