3 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’. Emami was arrested on Saturday June 28, in Ikeja, Lagos after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. The NDLEA recovered […]

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8 h. ago Constitution Amendment Will Fix Nigeria’s Challenges –Sen Barau

Deputy Senate president and chairman, Senate Committee on the ongoing consultations ahead of the review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Jibrin Barau, has assured Nigerians, especially ethnic minorities, that far-reaching resolutions that would address the prevailing socio- political and economic challenges would be incorporated into the document at the conclusion of the exercise. At the […]

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17 h. ago 40 Ghanaian Victims Rescued As Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate In Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, the state capital, and rescued 40 Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretences. The police said the rescue operation was carried out by the Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS) following a petition forwarded through the INTERPOL Liaison Office […]

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22 h. ago Ondo: Police rescue 40 trafficked Ghanaians, dismantle human trafficking syndicate

Tribune Online Ondo: Police rescue 40 trafficked Ghanaians, dismantle human trafficking syndicate Tragedy struck Yakasai Quarters in Kano Municipal Local Government Area in the early hours of Friday following a violent home invasion by suspected armed robbers, which left at least three people with gunshot wounds. Ondo: Police rescue 40 trafficked Ghanaians, dismantle human trafficking syndicate Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has appointed seven new officials to key government agencies to boost governance and service delivery. The announcement was made Friday via a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature. Dr. Bashir Muzakkar was named Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency. Prior to […] The post Gov Yusuf Makes Seven New Appointments Into Key Positions In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa As General Manager Of Kano Pillars

Kano State Governor, Kabir Yusuf, has appointed celebrated Nigerian footballer, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. The appointment, announced Friday in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, is part of a broader effort to reposition the club ahead of the new Nigerian Premier Football League […]

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44 h. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer

Tribune Online Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer The assault occurred on June 22, at about 5:30 pm, when... Oyo: Court jails tricyclist for assaulting Police traffic officer Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison for human trafficking. The verdict, delivered on June 27, 2025, by Justice Peace Otti, followed her conviction for buying and selling human beings, in violation of Section 21 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement […] The post Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Waqf can tackle societal problems if properly applied — Experts

Tribune Online Waqf can tackle societal problems if properly applied — Experts THE National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Fuhad Adeyemi, and a lecturer from the Department of Economics, Bayero University, Kano, Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Lamido, have identified waqf as a viable solution to many societal challenges, provided it is effectively implemented. The two scholars made the assertion during the unveiling of Al-Habibiyyah’s seven new […] Waqf can tackle societal problems if properly applied — Experts Tribune Online

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65 h. ago VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano

Tribune Online VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the family of late business mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata, described his demise as a great loss—not just to the Dantata family, but to Nigeria and the entire Ummah. VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

In a dramatic night on Capitol Hill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat, delivered the longest floor speech in the read more Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

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68 h. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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69 h. ago Court Sentences Kano TikToker ‘Tsulange’ To Jail Over Indecent Conduct

A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a popular TikToker, Umar Hashim, popularly known as Tsulange, to one year jail term for engaging in indecent conduct. The court, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Gyadi Gyadi, found Hashim guilty of public misconduct. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Hassan sentenced Tsulange to one year jail […]

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2 d. ago Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A newly unveiled research report has brought fresh urgency to the call for inclusive climate change governance in Nigeria, particularly in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States. The study, which highlighted the disproportionate impacts of climate-related shocks on women and persons with disabilities in these states, was commissioned by the UK Government […] The post Climate Change: New research sparks call for inclusive action in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to make use of the access and opportunities of the digital age to better their lives and contribute to nation building. Tijani spoke in Kano at the commissioning of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Northwest Digital Industrial Park, […] The post Take advantage of digital age to better your lives, contribute to nation building, Minister urges Nigerian youths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Traditional Title: APC Chieftain Was Never Reinstated – Group

A political group under the umbrella body of APC Patriotic Volunteers has clarified that Usman Alhaji, the former secretary to the Kano state government and APC Chieftain, was not reinstated as the Wazirin Gaya after the dissolution of the first-class emirates in the state. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dan Azumi Gwarzo, the group […]

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3 d. ago Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Benin nationals and two Nigerians to five years in prison each for smuggling 5.622 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Lewis-Allagoa jailed Fanou Mireille, also known as Fanoun Mireille, Noudeha Hilda, both from Benin, Akande Olayemi, also known as Akande […]

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3 d. ago Diddy Found Guilty On Two Prostitution Counts, Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking

American singer Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on Wednesday following a widely publicised seven-week trial in New York. However, the jury found him guilty on two lesser counts related to prostitution. After deliberating for 13 hours over three days, the jury returned guilty verdicts on two counts of transportation […] The post Diddy Found Guilty On Two Prostitution Counts, Acquitted Of Sex Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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