2 h. ago Odeyeyiwa wins police Crime Buster award in Abuja, promoted ACP

It was double honours for Commander, Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), aka Tiger Base, Imo State Police Command, Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, recently. He was in Abuja a while back to receive the Crime Buster of the Year 2025 award at second edition of the Nigeria Police Awards commendation ceremony, Resource Centre. He was also promoted to the rank […] The post Odeyeyiwa wins police Crime Buster award in Abuja, promoted ACP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Experts, Rights Groups Divided As US Stiffens Visa Rules Against Nigerians

Nigerian international affairs experts and other experts have reacted to the new visa restriction on Nigerian travellers to the United States, with most criticising the US policy and describing it as counterproductive. The US mission in a message on X, its official social media handle formerly known as Twitter, on Monday mandated Nigerian visa applicants […]

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3 h. ago Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review

Tribune Online Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its decision to return to market-driven pricing in the telecoms sector has spurred over one billion dollars in infrastructure investment in 2025. Mr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. He explained that the policy shift, introduced […] Telecoms sector gets $1bn investment boost after pricing review Tribune Online

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4 h. ago “Witnessing My Father’s Killing As A Child Traumatised Me” — Niniola

Nigerian Afro House star Niniola Apata has opened up about the harrowing experience of witnessing the 1995 assassination of her father, retired Brigadier-General Simeon Apata. In a recent interview with Jay On Air, posted on X on Tuesday, Niniola recounted how the incident at their Lagos home has had a profound and enduring effect on […] The post “Witnessing My Father’s Killing As A Child Traumatised Me” — Niniola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Borno Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked To Armed Robbery In Ogun

The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has successfully recovered a stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery incident in Ogun State. The feat was recorded through the Command’s Crack Squad. A statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Maiduguri by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahum Kenneth Daso, […]

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5 h. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police, Soludo’s wife condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra

Tribune Online Police, Soludo’s wife condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra "The Command further cautions vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority... Police, Soludo’s wife condemns assault on Corps member in Anambra Tribune Online

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8 h. ago IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel The IGP assured the minister that the police would give full support to the housing scheme and the proposed task force... IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel Tribune Online

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9 h. ago PICTORIAL: Gov Makinde Donates New SUV To Ayefele Days After Fire Razed Fresh FM

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, presented a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to the Chairman of Fresh FM 105.9, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following the Friday fire incident that razed parts of his Music House Complex in Ibadan. Property worth millions of naira were lost to the fire that badly burnt sections of the […]

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12 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation

Tribune Online NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation This comes a few days after Emmanson threatened to drag the federal government, aviation regulators, and other parties involved in the incident to court... NCAA summons Ibom Air cabin crew, Emmanson for investigation Tribune Online

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13 h. ago NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August 10, 2025 incident aboard the airline’s Uyo-Lagos flight. LEADERSHIP reports that Ms Emmanson was accused of being unruly on the flight, thereby leading to her being banned for life by the […]

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13 h. ago IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The International Organization for Migration (IOM), has commended the Nigerian Government for its leadership role in implementing Operation Safe Corridor, a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant terrorists that has now expanded beyond the North East to the North West and North Central regions. IOM Deputy Director General Operations, […] The post IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre

Tribune Online Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre A 28-year-old man has died after being tasered by police and later turning a knife on himself in a shocking incident at a Man dies after police taser incident at Queensland childcare centre Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident

Tribune Online Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday presented a brand-new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to gospel singer and broadcaster Yinka Ayefele, following a devastating fire that gutted sections of the Music House in Ibadan last Friday. Makinde gifts Yinka Ayefele SUV after Fresh FM fire incident Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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14 h. ago Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, has been brutally assaulted and stripped naked by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, in Anambra State. The viral video of the incident, which was said to have occurred in July, 2025, shows the […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu okays slash of dialysis costs from N50,000 to N12,000 to support kidney patients

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has authorised a significant subsidy to reduce the cost of dialysis treatment for Nigerians, cutting the price per session from N50,000 to N12,000. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on thousands of Nigerians suffering from kidney-related illnesses. Special Adviser on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, announced […] The post Tinubu okays slash of dialysis costs from N50,000 to N12,000 to support kidney patients appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police Sanction 5 Officers Seen Helping Kano Politician Sharing Cash In Viral Video

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that disciplinary measures were being taken against five police officers captured in a viral video, allegedly aiding a politician in sharing cash to members of the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command said following […]

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14 h. ago NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders

Tribune Online NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kaduna Branch, on Tuesday led residents of six communities in Igabi Local Government Area in a peaceful protest against alleged illegal demolitions and brazen disobedience of subsisting court orders by the Commander of the Infantry Corps Centre (ICC), Jaji, Major General Usman Abdulmumin Yusuf. NBA, communities protest demoltions, military disobedience of Court orders Tribune Online

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