74 m. ago Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, Shimite Love Bello, has been reported dead. Bello, popularly known as ‘Madam Sabificate’, was alleged to have died on Monday after a domestic violence which erupted at her residence in Asaba, the state capital. She was said to have […] The post Gov Oborevwori’s aide dies, husband in police protective custody appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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78 m. ago Police Confirm Death Of Delta Gov’s Aide Shimite Bello, Detain Husband

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State governor on Trade and Export. The Command, however, denied that it arrested the husband of the deceased, whom it said that was only placed in protective custody over concerns for his safety as the family […]

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86 m. ago CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its perceived lack of empathy and decisive leadership amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis. CISLAC condemned the president’s silence and absence at a time when Nigerians urgently need direction and healing, stressing that leadership demands presence and […] The post CISLAC demands Tinubu’s immediate response to killings in Benue, Plateau, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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6 h. ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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9 h. ago Akwa Ibom Deputy Gov, Others Canvass Revival Of Indigenous Language, Culture

Akwa Ibom State at the weekend joined the international community to commemorate the World Heritage Day (WHD) with participants including the deputy governor, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi; the commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, key policy makers, and the civil society lamenting the dying African culture and solicited for a paradigm shift. The conferees […]

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9 h. ago Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Four workers died at the Gubi Water Treatment Plant in Bauchi State during a routine sludge cleaning operation on April 19, in what police described as a preventable tragedy. The Bauchi State Police Command blamed inadequate safety measures as a key factor. Police spokesperson Ahmed Wakil said the workers entered a […] The post Bauchi: Gubi water plant deaths result of safety failures – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta

Panic gripped Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday following reports that four children were abducted by suspected child traffickers. According to PUNCH Online, two of the kidnapped children, Ebube and Miracle, are siblings, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from a different family. The incident is said […] The post Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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12 h. ago Global surge in renewable energy: Implications for public policy in Nigeria

This article is based on Ember’s sixth annual Global Electricity Review released on April 8, 2025 – a must-read for read more Global surge in renewable energy: Implications for public policy in Nigeria

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12 h. ago SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa.’ The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its objectionable nature. […] The post SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A university lecturer,  Uchenna Ezemagu, has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court for allegedly giving false information to the police, which led to the arrest and suspension of a traditional ruler in Enugu State. Ezemagu,50, a professor, who teaches at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), was arraigned […] The post Don arraigned for giving false information, causing Enugu monarch’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As Christians in Benue and all over the world celebrate the 2025 Easter,  Commissioner of Police, Benue State command, Steve Yabanet has ordered the deployment of adequate security around public places especially worship centres. The CP, in a statement  by Benue  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),CSP Catherine Anene, felicitated  with […] The post Easter: CP orders adequate security at Benue worship centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United in a petition filed by Bayelsa United over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition. The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, April 16, saw the Prosperity Boys lose […] The post President Federation Cup: NFF clears air on Bayelsa Utd protest against Nasarawa Utd appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison

No fewer than two persons, said to be actors have been confirmed dead after consuming rice, wine, and calypso at a house party in Owerri, Imo State. It was gathered that the deceased actors whose names were not disclosed and others attended a house party after filming a movie on Friday. A source, identified as […] The post Imo Police Commence Investigation As Two Actors Die After Eating Suspected Food Poison appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago ‘Nigeria is bleeding, president is missing’ – Atiku slams Tinubu’s absence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis, following fresh killings in Benue read more ‘Nigeria is bleeding, president is missing’ – Atiku slams Tinubu’s absence

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30 h. ago Court Remands 15 In Prison For Alleged Attack On Oyo Community

An Oyo State Magistrate Court sitting in the Orile-Igbon Magisterial District in Ogbomoso has ordered the remand of 15 suspects in Correctional Centre over an attack on Aagba Village in Surulere local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, Adewale Osifeso, said on Sunday in Ibadan, that the suspects have […]

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