94 m. ago Nigeria First: Use Nigerian Hospitals, Cars, Atiku Replies Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the President Bola Tinubu administration’s latest “Nigeria First” mantra, as another public relations stunt designed to deceive and not deliver. He challenged the president to show his seriousness over the policy by either trading in his official Escalade for an Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car, or that […]

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5 h. ago Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command announced on Wednesday the discovery of an illegal factory producing adulterated soya bean oil in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. According to a statement by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Mansir Hassan, a State Intelligence Department (SID) team, led by SP Sani Bello, acted on […] The post Kaduna police uncover illegal factory producing fake soya bean oil appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The federal government on Tuesday commissioned the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) regional office in Enugu to enhance digital inclusion and strengthen Nigeria’s tech ecosystem in the Southeast. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, described the facility as a “bridge between national policy and local potential”, […] The post FG unveils NITDA regional office in Enugu to boost Southeast digital innovation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Hafsoh Murder: 4 Witnesses Testify As Police Tender Human Parts, Other Exhibits In Court

The trial of five suspected murderers of a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal, has commenced before a State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday. During the proceedings, four witnesses, including a Police officer, father and a friend of the late Hafsoh, gave evidences before Justice Hannah Ajayi. […]

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13 h. ago Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example over the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, introduced by his government. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that on Monday, Federal Executive Council gave green light to the policy, aimed at giving preference to locally produced goods and services in all government purchases. Reacting to the development […] The post Nigeria First Policy: Lead By Example, Replace Your Exotic Convoy With Innoson Vehicles — Atiku Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries 

From Isaac Job, Uyo An unidentified boyfriend who was living with his girlfriend known as Ruth Ngozi Sunday has stabbed her to death during a bloody fight.  A  statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state DSP Timfon John and made available to Journalists in Uyo on Wednesday said the duo lived […] The post Akwa Ibom: Randy lover stabs girlfriend to death, sustains injuries  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public Against Police, Behind Formation Of ESN – Witness Tells Court

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, heard how leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, admitted operating an illegal radio station and inciting members of the public to attack police officers. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the revelation was part of the testimony of a witness, an official of the Department […] The post Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public Against Police, Behind Formation Of ESN – Witness Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed on a dramatic note with a ban placed on Favour Kanu, the wife of his younger brother, Prince Fineboy Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions for streaming the proceedings of the […] The post Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Safe School: Police deploys 60 officers to lead school protection in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has launched the School Protection Squad (SPS) to the against attacks on schools and ensure the safety of students and teachers in Gombe state. According to the National Coordinator and Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the SPS, Dr. Abayomi Shogunle, no fewer than 60 […] The post Safe School: Police deploys 60 officers to lead school protection in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Gunrunner, Seize Large Cache Of Weapons

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a suspected gun runner and seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition during a stop-and-search operation along the Sokoto-Gusau Highway. In a statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, it was revealed that the suspect, 45-year-old Murtala Abubakar from Maradun Local […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Gunrunner, Seize Large Cache Of Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Budgit Seeks Stronger Ties With EFCC On Monitoring Of Capital Budget Implementation

Budgit has sought enhanced collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the area of federal and State governments’ budget implementation monitoring. The request was made on Friday, May 2, 2025, when Yahyala Kwaga, Group Head, Research and Policy Advisory, Open Government Partnership and Institutional Partnership (OGIP) led top officials of the organisation […]

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3 d. ago Lagos police officers trace murder suspect to Kogi, recover stolen vehicle

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Abubakar Iliyasu for the murder of 65-year-old Mrs Jane Okoye which occurred on April 2, 2025, in the Orile-Iganmu area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Hundeyin said detectives […] The post Lagos police officers trace murder suspect to Kogi, recover stolen vehicle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Nab 2 Suspected Cult Leaders, Female Informant In Akwa Ibom

The anti-cult operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have averted a bloody rival cult war, apprehending two gang leaders of the Ku Klux Klans (KKK) confraternity and one female accomplice suspected to be their girlfriend and informant. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Timfon John who addressed Journalists in Uyo […]

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3 d. ago Kebbi Police Detain Three Officers Over Death Of Suspect In Their Custody

The Kebbi State Police Command has taken three of its officers into custody in connection with the alleged murder of Abubakar Auwal, who passed away in police custody under suspicious circumstances. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Command, stated in a release on Saturday that the incident occurred after a complaint was lodged on […] The post Kebbi Police Detain Three Officers Over Death Of Suspect In Their Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has nabbed three suspected armed robbers and cultists who were allegedly terrorising communities along the Calabar-Itu road axis, and recovered firearms. On Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, released a statement in Uyo to this effect. “Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu […] The post Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kebbi police detain three officers over suspect’s death in Jega

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has detained three officers following the death of a suspect, Abubakar Auwal, in custody in Jega town. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed this in a press statement released to the media. Abubakar Auwal was arrested on April 15 at Jega Divisional […] The post Kebbi police detain three officers over suspect’s death in Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Mark Your Birthdays With Tree Planting, NCF DG Tells Nigerians

Director-general of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has advised Nigerians to organise tree planting events during birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw parties. According to him, this will go a long way to reduce the effect of climate change. Dr Onoja, who spoke at the maiden edition of the Abuja Garden Festival […]

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6 d. ago Delta Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Nine, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has rescued several abducted victims and apprehended nine suspects. The officers also seized a cache of weapons from the suspects, including three pump-action rifles, a mix of double and single-barrel guns, locally crafted firearms, and several cartridges. SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, confirmed […] The post Delta Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Nine, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police for Zone 10, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has called on Nigerians to pray for police officers undertaking rescue missions in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the Police Command Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, Grimah emphasised the need for citizens to view […] The post Police: AIG Zone 10 urges prayers for officers on rescue missions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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