2 h. ago Nigeria on tract for sustainable growth, development — Bagudu, Minister of Budget

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has argued that despite the complaints across the country, Nigeria economy is on the right tract towards achieving sustainable growth and development under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said that it would be too hasty to compare the level […] The post Nigeria on tract for sustainable growth, development — Bagudu, Minister of Budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago One Killed, Five Injured As Lexus Jeep Crashes Into Tricycles In Anambra

One person has been confirmed dead while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a Lexus Jeep rammed into two tricycles at Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic accident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday along People’s Club–Limca Road, ahead of the scheduled by-elections for Anambra South Senatorial […] The post One Killed, Five Injured As Lexus Jeep Crashes Into Tricycles In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago People Killed Goats After My BBNaija Disqualification – Tacha

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha has opened up about her life following her disqualification from the 2019 “Pepper Dem” season. During a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Tacha reflected on the overwhelming public reaction to her exit from the show. She recalled that some fans reacted so strongly that they killed goats […] The post People Killed Goats After My BBNaija Disqualification – Tacha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NSA Nuhu Ribadu Announces Arrest Of Top ANSARU Terrorrists Leaders

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, announced on Saturday the arrest of key leaders of the ANSARU terrorist group. He also confirmed the apprehension of leaders from the Mahmudawa terrorist faction, highlighting a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. The operation targeted the masterminds behind numerous attacks against Nigeria over the years. […] The post NSA Nuhu Ribadu Announces Arrest Of Top ANSARU Terrorrists Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Security forces capture 2 top Ansaru terrorist leaders – NSA

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the arrest of two notorious terrorists and leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. He gave the names of the arrested suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar), the self-styled “Emir of Ansaru,” and Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda), his […] The post Security forces capture 2 top Ansaru terrorist leaders – NSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Having A Child Outside Marriage Shouldn’t Be Spiritualised” – Solomon Buchi On Toke Makinwa’s Pregnancy Announcement

Solomon Buchi, a Nigerian writer and social commentator, has shared his views on Toke Makinwa, a television host and actress, regarding her pregnancy at 40, cautioning against framing her personal choice as a spiritual matter. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Buchi said he is happy for Makinwa, noting that becoming a mother seems to […] The post “Having A Child Outside Marriage Shouldn’t Be Spiritualised” – Solomon Buchi On Toke Makinwa’s Pregnancy Announcement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu approves N16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. The Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, in a statement made available to […] The post Tinubu approves N16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Army appoints new GOCs, Provost Marshall, DMI, others in shake

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian Army has carried out a minor reshufflement with the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers(PSOs), General Officer Commanding(GOC), and other senior commanders to head its various units and formations across the nation. Under the new arrangement, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, is now the General Officer Commanding(GOC), 2 Division, […] The post Army appoints new GOCs, Provost Marshall, DMI, others in shake-up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago The silent outage: Fixing power for Nigeria’s health facilities

At the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, a 109-day blackout left operating theatres unusable and diagnostic labs idle. In one read more The silent outage: Fixing power for Nigeria’s health facilities

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5 h. ago Nigeria Recorded Zero Cases Of Piracy In About Five Years, Naval Chief Says

He said that the success recorded was a reflection of the amount of effort put in by the personnel who constantly patrol the waterways. The post Nigeria Recorded Zero Cases Of Piracy In About Five Years, Naval Chief Says appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago JUST IN: Two Ansaru Terrorist Group Leaders Arrested, Says NSA

They were said to be responsible for masterminding several terrorist operations in Nigeria as well as high-profile kidnappings. The post JUST IN: Two Ansaru Terrorist Group Leaders Arrested, Says NSA appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago UPDATED: Two Ansaru Terrorist Group Leaders Arrested, Says NSA

Ribadu said they were responsible for masterminding several terrorist operations in Nigeria, high-profile kidnappings, and the 2022 Kuje jailbreak. The post UPDATED: Two Ansaru Terrorist Group Leaders Arrested, Says NSA appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against submitting ambiguous or poorly planned budgets, insisting that only realistic and programme-based proposals will be accepted going forward. Dr. Zayyana gave the warning during a training workshop on the development of […] The post No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago APPON urges other govs to emulate Zulum’s transformational strides

The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has commended the Governor Babagana Zulum for giant strides and developmental read more APPON urges other govs to emulate Zulum’s transformational strides

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8 h. ago Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles in a series of coordinated operations across the territory. The breakthrough follows a complaint lodged on July 23, 2025, at the Jabi Police Division by Mrs. Okanemhen, who reported that her driver, Abubakar Nuhu, from Magana Village, Toro […] The post Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, raised concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The issues occurred during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. The governor made the statement while casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government. […] The post Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed after a fierce gun battle with bandits in Ribah. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nafiu Abubakar, the rescue operation took place on August 15, 2025. The operation occurred around […] The post Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a notorious cross-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims. Four suspects were arrested, allegedly linked to the recruitment and transportation of Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution. The breakthrough followed an operation on August 13, 2025, when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar, a motorcycle […] The post Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme

Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his role in a $1 million fraud scheme involving luxury goods. Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted in March alongside his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire […] The post Sean Kingston Sentenced To Three And Half Years In Prison Over $1m Fraud Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Telecom operators to pump $1 Billion into Nigeria’s networks by 2025 – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom operators in the country will invest more than $1 billion in read more Telecom operators to pump $1 Billion into Nigeria’s networks by 2025 – NCC

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