1 hour ago NSCDC nabs Osun teacher molesting pupil, man for defiling minor 

Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Tuesday, said a 22-year-old male school teacher, Rufai Akorede, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was accused of thrusting his manhood into the mouth of the victim in a classroom, after school hours. Read More

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2 h. ago Kogi Gov’t Kicks As Natasha Holds Homecoming Rally Despite Ban

The Kogi State government has reacted to the homecoming Sallah celebration by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, despite a last-minute ban imposed on public gatherings in the State. The State governor, Usman Ododo, had on Monday announced a ban on rallies citing security reports less than 24 hours to the embattled Senator’s […]

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2 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest rising killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Angry residents, allegedly from the Asa community of Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State, took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting the rising cases of killings and kidnappings in the area perpetrated by armed herdsmen. Videos trending on social media showed the protesters blocking major roads in Otukpo town, […] The post Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A lawmaker representing Otukpo-Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has condemned the escalating violence in her constituency, urging President Bola Tinubu to deploy security forces to combat suspected herdsmen attacks. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the two-term lawmaker described the killings as a “national emergency,” citing recent […] The post Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Kogi: Senator Natasha defies curfew, storms rally with large crowd

By Seyi Babalola The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, defied security restrictions imposed on Kogi state hours before her homecoming rally. The lawmaker, who arrived by helicopter on Tuesday, was greeted by a jubilant crowd in Okehi local government area. More details later… The post Kogi: Senator Natasha defies curfew, storms rally with large crowd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns

The Kogi State Police Command has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to cancel her planned Sallah homecoming rally in the Central Senatorial District, citing security concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, the command emphasised the need […] The post Kogi Police Urge Senator Natasha To Cancel Sallah Rally Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria’s ponzi schemes promoters to face 10 years jail term

Emomotimi Agama, Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that the new Investment and Securities Act (ISA 2025) which read more Nigeria’s ponzi schemes promoters to face 10 years jail term

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4 h. ago Group Hails Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS Over Improved Security In North

The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa for their efforts in improving security in the North-West region. It noted that majority of towns and villages in the region observed the Eid-el-Fitri peacefully without cases […]

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5 h. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended Minister of State Defense Mohammed Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts with other security apparatus in improving security in the North West region.  The Forum’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Lawal Giwa, in a statement on […] The post Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North-West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Northern elders hail Matawalle, CDS over improved security in N’ West

The Northern Elders Political Development group has hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts in improving security in the North West region of the country. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, noted that Read More

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6 h. ago Kogi LG chair imposes curfew ahead of Natasha’s constituency visit

The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council area, citing security concerns following a ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings. In a statement personally signed by the chairman on Monday, he declared that the curfew was necessary to maintain peace and order Read More

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7 h. ago 45,000 in Ukraine without electricity after Russian strikes — Official

Tens of thousands of people in southern Ukraine have been left without power after Russian strikes, despite Kremlin claims it is not launching attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Kyiv said Tuesday. Russia has rejected a joint US-Ukrainian proposal for an unconditional and full ceasefire but says it agreed a temporary halt on Ukrainian energy sites. Read More

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7 h. ago Gov Lawal secures confidence vote for implementing N70,000 minimum wage

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has secured a confidence vote from the Coalition of Rescue Support Groups, for implementing the ₦70,000.00 new national minimum wage. The group’s Coordinator, Rufai Ahmed Gusau, in a statement yesterday, pointed out that the action of the governor was a testament to his commitment to workers […] The post Gov Lawal secures confidence vote for implementing N70,000 minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Natasha Akpoti to proceed with Sallah visit despite Kogi government’s security ban

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reaffirmed her commitment to visiting Kogi Central for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, despite security measures imposed by read more Natasha Akpoti to proceed with Sallah visit despite Kogi government’s security ban

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7 h. ago ISA 2025: Crypto legalised, Ponzi schemes banned, and other key takeaways

On March 29, 2025, President Tinubu signed the Investment and Securities Act (2024) into law, replacing the 2007 version. The read more ISA 2025: Crypto legalised, Ponzi schemes banned, and other key takeaways

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: Emir Sanusi II Holds Hawan Nasarawa Despite Police Ban Against Durbar

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has proceeded with the annual Hawan Nasarawa ceremony despite the police ban on the Eid-el-Fitr durbar due to security concerns. Traditionally, the event features the Emir and his entourage riding on horseback in a grand procession from his palace to the Government House to pay homage to […]

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9 h. ago University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name

By John Ogunsemore The University of Ibadan has declined a proposed name change for its historic Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Residence. In an X post on Monday, a netizen had asked the nation’s premier university to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall to Akintola Hall. The X user @akobi_ayo said, “A proposal to change Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall […] The post University of Ibadan declines to change historic hall’s name appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers

A long container truck carrying 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products concealed in an integrated storage tank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been seized by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. In a post on X on Monday, the NSCDC stated that its Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad conducted the operation as part […] The post NSCDC Confiscates 70,000 Litres Of Stolen Petroleum In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Bauchi Governor Decries Rising Kidnapping Cases In Boundary Community 

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has raised concerns about the growing trend of kidnappings in Bula, a district in Tafawa Balewa local government, along the Bauchi-Plateau boundary. Bauchi enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere through coordinated security strategies, making it one of the most peaceful states in the northeast and the country. Previously, Dass, Toro, Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro, […]

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