2 h. ago Damilola Sonayon James Emerges as a New Political Force in Badagry West

Badagry West | Special Report In a political landscape often dominated by seasoned figures and entrenched loyalties, a new contender read more Damilola Sonayon James Emerges as a New Political Force in Badagry West

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2 h. ago Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said its operations to curb insecurity have yielded tremendous successes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunners and the recovery of arms across several states. The successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence according to the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, demonstrate […] The post Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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4 h. ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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4 h. ago Akpabio, Eno, IGP, Others Bag Police Excellence Service Awards

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Ekaette; Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno; the inspector general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun; and other eminent Nigerians have been bestowed with excellent service awards by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The commissioner of Police (CP), Baba Azare, who doled out the awards, explained that […]

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5 h. ago Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali. In a related judgment, another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for […] The post Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Lawyer Faults Death Penalty, Advocates Life Sentence For Osinachi’s Husband

Stanley Alieke, the former lawyer of Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has explained why Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi, should be given a lenient sentence. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the husband of the late gospel singer was sentenced to death by hanging. This follows the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu […] The post Lawyer Faults Death Penalty, Advocates Life Sentence For Osinachi’s Husband appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Police Rescue Two Abducted Victims In Ekiti After Gun Battle With Kidnappers

Two individuals who were kidnapped on the Igbara-Odo/Ikere-Ekiti Road on Saturday have been rescued. According to sources, the victims were traveling from Igbara-Odo to Ikere-Ekiti when one of their vehicle’s tyres got punctured around 7:30 p.m. A source said, “While they were trying to fix the tyre, some unknown gunmen appeared from the bush, threatened […] The post Police Rescue Two Abducted Victims In Ekiti After Gun Battle With Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Military Court Sentences Soldier To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters of 82 Division of Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend identified as Miss Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. The military court also sentenced another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf to 10 years imprisonment for […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria’s Digital Pioneers Set For Spotlight As 50MVPs Awards Return In 2025

Nigeria’s digital economy will take center stage as the prestigious ’50 Most Valuable Personalities’ (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy event unfolds in Lagos. Spearheaded by Knowhow Media, publishers of IT Edge News.Africa, the gathering, which will take place on May 22, 2025, will honour the architects of Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation—visionaries, innovators, and policy drivers […]

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6 h. ago Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma

By John Ogunsemore Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of CEO of Super TV, Michael Ataga, on Monday told a Lagos State High Court that she did not report the incident to the police because she feared being wrongly accused of killing him. Chidinma, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos, is […] The post Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee

By John Ogunsemore Following the death sentence passed on late singer Osinachi’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, police spokesman in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe has advised against tolerating domestic violence in marriage. Daily Sun reports that Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday found Osinachi’s husband guilty […] The post Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago IMF: Reforms, policy shifts key to Nigeria’s economic turnaround

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria currently stands at an economic crossroad and this is due to the recent downgrade of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The global organisation in its biannual World Economic Outlook (WEO) report titled “A Critical Juncture amid Policy Shifts”, lowered the 2025 growth forecasts […] The post IMF: Reforms, policy shifts key to Nigeria’s economic turnaround appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago HWH Walidation Meeting Seeks Swift Implementation Of Workplace Harassment Policies

HEIR Women Hub (HWH), a social enterprises leading advocacy against workplace sexual harassment, has reiterated urgent need for implementation of sexual harassment policies in workplaces across the country. This was the core of discussions at the Virtual Validation Meeting on Examining the Adoption of Sexual Harassment Policies in Organisations and Proposing Strategies for Implementation, convened […]

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17 h. ago Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Mainasara Liman Habibi, a prominent Islamic preacher based in Zaria, who passed away at the age of 67 over the weekend. Sheikh Habibi was the National Chairman of the Preachers Committee of the Fityanul Islam under the Tijjaniyya Muslim […] The post Tinubu mourns passing of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Habibi at 67 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has struck out a N1 billion suit filed against former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, over the hardships that trailed the 2023 Naira redesign policy. The judge dismissed the suit filed by […]

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20 h. ago Hike in terrorism: Afenifere calls for urgent enforcement of anti

.  suggests ways out, including State Police The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has bemoaned the new upsurge in terrorism acts in various parts of the country, especially North East, North Central and North West. In a statement by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere also lamented over kidnapping incidents in parts of […] The post Hike in terrorism: Afenifere calls for urgent enforcement of anti-terrorism law and counter-terrorism strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal read more Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

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