2 h. ago Police Arrest 200 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 130 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of over 200 criminal suspects and rescue of more than 130 kidnap victims in April 2025. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Command, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu disclosed this through a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu. According to Aliyu, the […]

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3 h. ago Gunmen abduct immigration officer in Benue, demand N20m ransom

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have reportedly abducted an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Benue State Command, identified as Simon Agbo. It was gathered that the victim was serving in Kwara State before he was redeployed to the Benue State command in February this year. A close relation of […] The post Gunmen abduct immigration officer in Benue, demand N20m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago $700m CVFF disbursement to attract single digit interest rate — NIMASA

Tribune Online $700m CVFF disbursement to attract single digit interest rate — NIMASA The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF), to be disbursed by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy through the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), shall attract a single-digit interest rate. $700m CVFF disbursement to attract single digit interest rate — NIMASA Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Economic Diversification: Grant States N5bn Tourism Investment Funds, Akwa Ibom Tells Federal Gov’t

For the ongoing economic reforms by the federal government to yield fruits, Akwa Ibom State has made a case for a monthly disbursement of N5 billion to the sub-nationals by the federal government for the promotion of tourism sector. The investment cash would help shore up the tourism sites for more attractions by fun seekers, […]

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22 h. ago Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise

By Zika Bobby The Ishinkwo autonomous community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has withdrawn from the ongoing boundary demarcation exercise with Abaomege community. This decision followed allegations of bias and manipulation by the Demarcation Committee, led by Deputy Surveyor-General Henry Ekeroku. In a statement signed by  Joseph Itumo, Ishinkwo Autonomous Community Town […] The post Ebonyi community withdraws from boundary demarcation exercise appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Kill Retired Teacher, Abduct Wife, Two Others In Zamfara

Some yet to be identified gunmen have killed a retired secondary school teacher and abducted three women during an attack on the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State. In a statement by Spokesman for the state Police Command, Yazid Abubakar on Sunday, disclosed that the victim is known as Mallam Kabiru, […] The post Unknown Gunmen Kill Retired Teacher, Abduct Wife, Two Others In Zamfara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago ‘They Didn’t Give Ibrahim Chatta Award, But God Will Reward Him’ – Portable On AMVCA Snub

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has accused a group within the Nigerian entertainment industry of conspiring against certain individuals. In a video shared on his X on Sunday, Portable suggested that renowned Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was a victim of this alleged conspiracy, particularly in relation to the recent Africa Magic […] The post ‘They Didn’t Give Ibrahim Chatta Award, But God Will Reward Him’ – Portable On AMVCA Snub appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Bandits Kill Retired Teacher, Abduct Wife, 2 Others In Zamfara

Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a retired secondary school teacher and the abduction of his wife along with two other women. The victims were attacked last Sunday by bandits at the staff quarters of Government Secondary School, Tsafe, in Zamfara State. The bandits the stormed staff quarters at about 3:45am on […]

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33 h. ago 78 Human Trafficking Victims From Côte D’Ivoire Arrive Lagos

No fewer than 78 Nigerian victims of human trafficking have been successfully returned from Côte d’Ivoire, arriving in Lagos State. It was gathered that the group, which included 73 women, two men, and three infants, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport around 11:00 p.m., on Saturday. They were received by Director-General of the […] The post 78 Human Trafficking Victims From Côte D’Ivoire Arrive Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Kano disburses N600m compensation to land owners displaced by erosion control

The administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano State, has commenced the construction of multi-billion erosion control project in read more Kano disburses N600m compensation to land owners displaced by erosion control

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35 h. ago After VeryDarkMan’s Alarm, NAPTIP Rescues 78 Human Trafficking Victims From Côte d’Ivoire

A total of 78 Nigerian victims of human trafficking, including underage girls and three babies, have returned to the country following their rescue from Côte d’Ivoire, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Sunday. The victims, predominantly young women between the ages of 13 and 30, were evacuated aboard […]

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38 h. ago SEC Intensifies Fight Against Ponzi Schemes With Market Outreach

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, vowing to take decisive action against illegal fund operators while educating the public to prevent further victimisation. At an awareness campaign held in Abuja, the SEC emphasized its commitment to saturating public spaces with information about illegal investment schemes before […]

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38 h. ago 10% Of Nigerians Affected By Data Breaches Since 2004 – Report

At least 10 out of every 100 Nigerians have fallen victim to data breaches since 2004, according to a new report by global cybersecurity firm Surfshark, raising serious concerns about the country’s long-standing vulnerability to cyber threats. Surfshark’s research is based on data gathered from 29,000 publicly available databases. Each unique breached email address is […]

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41 h. ago Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire

  By Chinelo Obogo   Air Peace on Sunday, May 10, 2025, successfully repatriated 78 Nigerian women who had fallen victim to human trafficking in Côte d’Ivoire. The free evacuation flight, operated on the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, departed Lagos at 14:14 hours and returned from Abidjan’s Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport at 22:46 hours. This […] The post Air Peace evacuates 78 trafficked Nigerian women from Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Banditry: Family Of Slain Bauchi Hunter With 28 Children Seek Help

Victims of the recent bandits’ ambush of vigilantes who were members of Professional Hunters Association of Nigeria in Bauchi and Sokoto States have recounted their ordeals. The bandits had killed 15 vigilante members in Mansur, Gwana, in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State during a patrol on Duguri-Mansur Road. One of the hunters simply […]

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51 h. ago Experts plan to boost agric in Niger Delta despite kidnapping, herder invasions

…800 killed in communal clashes …At PIND roundtable, stakeholders say ranching especially by private persons now overdue Experts and stakeholders read more Experts plan to boost agric in Niger Delta despite kidnapping, herder invasions

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52 h. ago Lagos state government begins demolition of illegal structures in Ikeja GRA

The Lagos State Government on Saturday commenced the demolition of illegal structures, shanties, and unapproved buildings in Ikeja GRA read more Lagos state government begins demolition of illegal structures in Ikeja GRA

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53 h. ago UNICEF, Ebonyi collaboration boosts immunization coverage in LGAs

Ebonyi State has recorded a significant increase in immunisation coverage across its 13 Local Government Areas (LGAS). This increase was read more UNICEF, Ebonyi collaboration boosts immunization coverage in LGAs

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62 h. ago Ebonyi Commissioner Demands Igbokwe’s Apology Over Profiling

The Ebonyi State commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor, has called on the former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mr Joe Igbokwe to apologise to the people of Ebonyi State over what he described as negative profiling of Ebonyi State and its people. In a statement, Mr Okpor […]

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3 d. ago Lagos disburses N1.9bn for poverty alleviation, empowers women, youths, NGOs

By Lukman Olabiyi In a continued effort to combat poverty and support vulnerable groups, the Lagos State Government has disbursed N1.9 billion towards various empowerment initiatives targeting women and youths over the past year. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Bolaji Dada, disclosed this on Friday during the 2025 ministerial press briefing […] The post Lagos disburses N1.9bn for poverty alleviation, empowers women, youths, NGOs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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