1 hour ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago ITF Dismisses Relocation Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment To Jos Hqtrs

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to its heritage and responsibilities and urged members of the public to disregard rumours of the relocation of its headquarters from Jos. LEADERSHIP Weekend reports that the Plateau State House of Assembly, in a matter of urgent public importance raised on Thursday during plenary session by […]

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5 h. ago Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a recent conversation involving educationists, religious leaders and parents, the question of whether corporal punishment should remain a tool for child discipline ignited a spirited and deeply divided debate. Mrs Oge Nwannukwu, proprietress of Miradix Nursery and Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […] The post Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Reps Deny Receiving Bribes To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

The House of Representatives has debunked claims by one of its members, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills and petitions. Auyo who represents Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, in a viral video alleged that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before […]

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10 h. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles 

From Agaju Mudagba In a decisive blow to former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, the Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that dismissed his claim to over 40 official vehicles seized from his residence after leaving office in May 2023. The three-member panel, led by Justice Abubakar Mahmud Talba, […] The post Court slams door on Matawalle’s appeal over seized government vehicles  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, on Friday rewarded Blessing Ejiofor who was part of Nigeria’s victorious women’s national team at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament. Ejiofor who hails from Okposi community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state, was also given a duplex by the Governor and State Honour of Ebonyi Hall […] The post Nwifuru rewards D’Tigress star, Blessing Ejiofor with duplex, N30m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau

The Federal Government Has Disbursed Financial Assistance To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau State Under The Renewed Hope Cash Transfer Programme, Officials Confirmed On Friday. Coordinator Of The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) In Plateau State, Mrs. Mary Fom, Disclosed This Development During A One-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting Held In Jos. She Explained That The […] The post FG Disburses Cash To 25,204 Vulnerable Households In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe   The residents of Wuro Funawo in Tumfure community of Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its prompt intervention in resolving a protracted power outage that had crippled the community.   The appreciation came in the wake of a swift […] The post Gombe: Tumfure community hails NERC, JEDC, others for restoring power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital

A heavy downpour on Thursday evening triggered severe flooding at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH), disrupting access to key sections of the facility and posing serious challenges to patients, staff, and visitors. The floodwaters, according to eyewitness accounts, originated from Murfakalam, a suburban community located on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. The downpour […] The post Massive Flood Halts Medical Services At Yobe University Teaching Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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17 h. ago Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull

From Tony Osauzo, Be+)%nin The Bishop of the Auchi Diocese of the Catholic Church, Bishop Gabriel Dunia, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo and all security agencies in the country to do the needful and help rescue two Seminarians abducted from the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Minor […] The post Catholic Bishop calls on Tinubu, Okpebholo to rescue 2 abducted Seminarians on viral video with human skull appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago ITF debunks relocation rumours as Plateau Assembly cautions against moves

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has denied reports of impending moves to relocate the headquarters of the organisation from Jos The Plateau State House of Assembly had during its plenary passed an unanimous resolution condemning alleged moves to relocate the headquarters of the federal institution from Jos to Abuja. Presided over […] The post ITF debunks relocation rumours as Plateau Assembly cautions against moves appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago BBN S10 Drama: Mide Confronts Dede Over Alleged Betrayal At Pool Party

Betrayal, accusations and intrigues rocked the Big Brother Naija house after the Thursday night pool party as one of the housemates, Mide who felt hurt confronted Dede for allegedly laughing when Zita called her “boring”. Dede denied the claim, leaving their friendship in tatters after a tense showdown. Mide felt betrayed, expecting Dede to defend […]

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20 h. ago Phyna Blasts Dangote Group Over ‘Quick Recovery’ Remark After Sister’s Leg Amputation

Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has reacted to a statement from Dangote Group addressing her sister’s recent accident with one of the company’s trucks. On Wednesday, Phyna called out the billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote and his company, claiming that the truck which struck her sister was allegedly altered […] The post Phyna Blasts Dangote Group Over ‘Quick Recovery’ Remark After Sister’s Leg Amputation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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22 h. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, clarified the situation on Thursday, while briefing journalists in Abuja. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji; Turji has not surrendered, we are still on […] The post “Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Has Not Surrendered” – Defence HQ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government (LG), Benue State have appealed to the State Government to utilize the funds donated by governments and organisations after their community was attacked to support them to get back to their normal lives. The Community made this appeal, yesterday during a press conference […] The post Yelewata killing: Community appeals for security post, support for displaced members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Plateau Trains Stakeholders In Alternative Conflict Resolution

Plateau State MultiDoor Courthouse (PMDC) and the Tattaaunawa Roundtable Initiative (TRICentre), with support from the Government of Sweden through the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has held a two-day capacity-building workshop on Collaborative and Alternative Dispute Resolution (CDR/ADR). LEADERSHIP Friday reports that the  programme was held under the project “Improving Access to Women’s Housing, Land and […]

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