63 m. ago Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu

Govt officials, senior officers complicit in worsening insecurity • Says Tinubu’s handling of anti-corruption fight poor By Tunde Thomas Elder statesman and former Secretary General, Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu has advised the Tinubu administration to pursue national legislation on the establishment of state police if the All Progressives Congress, APC, is serious about fighting insecurity. […] The post Insecurity: Only state police can rescue Nigeria – Okurounmu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 m. ago Exchange rate gap narrows on rising forex inflows, CBN policies

•How rising FX inflows support exchange rate stability, narrowing gap between official, parallel market rates By Michael Nwadike The gap between official and parallel market rates narrowed to N34/$ as average monthly FX inflows hit $5.95 billion. The development is fuelled by key policies being implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support […] The post Exchange rate gap narrows on rising forex inflows, CBN policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu

Renowned Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Sharing his thoughts via Instagram on Thursday, the actor pointed out that the cashless policy offered significant benefits, particularly in strengthening the economy and enhancing national security. […] The post Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested four suspected cultists and fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The suspects, alleged to be members of the Eiye Confraternity, were apprehended as the police command intensified efforts to rid the […] The post Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Police, ECAPI train community on intelligence, crime prevention

By Rita Okoye In a concerted effort to bolster grassroots intelligence and community policing, the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department (FID) has partnered with the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative (ECAPI) to commence a three-day training programme on community intelligence gathering. The training, themed “Community Intelligence Gathering Training,” is being implemented under the directive […] The post Police, ECAPI train community on intelligence, crime prevention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Delta CP Vows To Sack Police Officers Who Use Law Against Indecent Dressing To Extort, Harass Residents

Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has vowed to dismiss any officer caight using the enforcement of the state’s Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law on indecent dressing as avenue to extort or harass residents. His warning comes shortly after the command announced that indecent dressing is now punishable under Section 29 of […] The post Delta CP Vows To Sack Police Officers Who Use Law Against Indecent Dressing To Extort, Harass Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh has advocated a shift in narrative in the way Nigerians relate with security agencies. She urged Nigerians to begin highlighting the countless acts of bravery, sacrifice, and gallantry shown by security agents instead of constantly digging up negative videos about […] The post Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest

By Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives have arrested three notorious bandits and kidnappers who have been on its wanted list for some time. The suspects, Abdulkadir Abubakar of Mpape, FCT, Mohammed Tasiu Sani, 25, of Rigina, Kaduna State, and Suleiman Jibrin, 27, from Sabon-Gayan, Kaduna State, were […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist with locally made pistol in a commercial bus in Oshodi area of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspected cultist was arrested […] The post Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Anambra Police Nab Two For Diverting Cement Shipments Across Four States

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals accused of diverting and unlawfully converting cement consignments across Anambra, Edo, Rivers, and Delta states. In a statement released on Monday, the Anambra police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects – Mmaduabuchi Udo and Abubakar Babangida – were arrested in Abuja on June 23. Ikenga […] The post Anambra Police Nab Two For Diverting Cement Shipments Across Four States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago IGP seeks community collaboration as police launch schools protection squad

By Christopher Oji The  Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has called on authorities of educational institutions and community leaders to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure that schools in the country are fortified against any potential threats. Egbetokun made this appeal at the formal launch of the Schools Protection […] The post IGP seeks community collaboration as police launch schools protection squad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt 

A Suspected robber, identified as Musa Nuhu has been killed, following a failed robbery attempt in Dorayi Babba area of Unguwar Jakada, Kano State. Musa was pronounced dead on Sunday, after suffering from injuries sustained during a failed attack on a home. In a statement by Spokesman of Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa […] The post Kano Resident Kills Suspected Thief During Failed Robbery Attempt  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PDP Leaders Cry Foul As Police Deny Access To BoT Meeting Venue

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed outrage on Monday after security operatives blocked access to the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, forcing a relocation of a crucial Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled to hold at Wadata Plaza, was moved to the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre following the blockade reportedly […] The post PDP Leaders Cry Foul As Police Deny Access To BoT Meeting Venue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), as part of efforts to prioritise the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy, is finalising Nigeria’s First Procurement Policy to reclaim the economic independence of the country by harnessing local capacity. The policy, when it comes into force, will ensure that all goods or […] The post NCDMB develops policy to halt foreign procurements, boost local content appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PDP BoT shifts meeting to Yar’Adua Centre as police bar members from Wadata Plaza

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Policemen deployed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat prevented members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) from gaining access to Wadata Plaza on Monday, June 30, 2025. The PDP BoT was scheduled to meet amid rising tension in the opposition party over the controversy surrounding the office of the […] The post PDP BoT shifts meeting to Yar’Adua Centre as police bar members from Wadata Plaza appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm

Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, identified as Ismail Afolabi, at Saje area, Car Wash Abeokuta. Afolabi was arrested following credible intelligence received by security agents that members of the cult group were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom

A 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly setting up his friend to be kidnapped by his gang. It was gathered that the suspect orchestrated the abduction and, along with his gang members, collected a ransom equivalent to N5.3 million in dollars before releasing the victim. […] The post Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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