6 h. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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6 h. ago Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

The Ekid People's Union (EPU), a socio-cultural group, has appealed to Governor  Umo Eno to rehabilitate the long-abandoned Qua River Hotels. read more Revival of Qua River Hotels will boost tourism in Akwa Ibom, says group

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7 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE, a military task force focused on curbing oil theft and securing the Niger Delta region. read more Troops foil oil theft worth N1.93bn, rescue 173 kidnap victims, nab 430 suspects across Nigeria

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11 h. ago Silica Sand Excavation Threatens Water Supply In Kano Communities

The ongoing excavation of silica sand along the northern bank of River Wudil is posing a serious threat to the Wudil Regional Water Supply Scheme, endangering the availability of potable water in Wudil, Gaya, and parts of Warawa and Dawakin Kudu local government areas of Kano State. The Kano State Water Board raised the alarm […]

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12 h. ago Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack

Thirteen individuals were reportedly kidnapped by suspected pirates during an attack on boats, and the Rivers State Police have vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. The attack took place along the Isaka River in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Reports indicate that one of the boats was heading to Bonny Island, while […] The post Police Confirm Abduction Of 13 Passengers In Rivers Boat Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a yet to be identified man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ruth Sunday, to death in Eket Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the command’s Spokesman, Timfon John on Wednesday, disclosed that the incident occurred at Qua River Quarters, Eket on Tuesday. John added […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Girlfriend To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across Oyo State and the nation. He gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Fred Ikokotu, to the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […] The post Makinde Backs Police With Vehicles, Vows To Prioritise Security In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has raised the alarm over delays in the payment of salaries, following the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform. In a letter addressed to the Accountant General of the Federation dated May 7, 2025, President of SSANU,  […] The post SSANU appeals for immediate intervention over salary payment delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has hailed the success recorded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The governors wives were optimistic that the success against banned substances will lead to the actualization of the renewed hope agenda of […] The post Successful drug war’ill promote Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda –Govs’ wives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago PIND leads search for mitigations to communal conflicts on agricultural investments in the Niger Delta

Search has begun on how to mitigate the many impacts of kidnapping and herder-farmer clashes which are said to be read more PIND leads search for mitigations to communal conflicts on agricultural investments in the Niger Delta

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23 h. ago Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has vowed to launch intervention actions in some local council areas read more Kidnapping, herder menace: Rivers Solad vows immediate intervention in Etche, others

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23 h. ago Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Etche Local Government Area (LGA) leaders met on Wednesday with Rivers State officials, highlighting rampant herdsmen attacks, land grabbing, and collapsing healthcare and education systems. The high-level stakeholder engagement, held in Etche, was part of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd)’s state-wide tour, with Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju representing the […] The post Etche leaders report herdsmen attacks, Rivers government vows action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has appealed to the Accountant General of the Federation for immediate intervention to address persistent salary payment delays since the migration to the Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform in 2024. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 7, SSANU President […] The post SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority (UBRBDA) has announced that the completion of the Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project marks a significant step toward Nigeria’s food security. Ahmed Bekaji, UBRBDA’s Area Manager for Gombe State, shared this during a media interaction, stating […] The post Dadin Kowa irrigation scheme completed, boosts Nigeria’s food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Deji Adeyanju Acknowledges Femi Falana’s Intervention In VeryDarkMan’s Unlawful Detention

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has issued an update regarding the role of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, in the ongoing detention of social media commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), affirming that the respected lawyer has indeed intervened. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Adeyanju stated: “I have now confirmed contrary to my […] The post Deji Adeyanju Acknowledges Femi Falana’s Intervention In VeryDarkMan’s Unlawful Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Successful Drug War ‘ll Promote Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Say Govs’ Wives

The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) has said that the success of the ongoing efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking will lead to the actualisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The wives of state governors declared […]

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35 h. ago Flick vows Barcelona will bounce back after Champions League ‘heartbreak’

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has vowed that the club will come back stronger following their heartbreaking Champions League semi-final read more Flick vows Barcelona will bounce back after Champions League ‘heartbreak’

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40 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Dr. Ekpenyong Ambo is the Cross River State chapter chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In this interview, he discussed the SDP’s approach to building a strong grassroots presence, his views on the current administration and the party’s plans for the 2027 elections. How is the SDP in Cross River […] The post APC govt has done below par in Cross River – Dr. Ambo, SDP chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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