5 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 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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8 h. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 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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36 h. ago Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, on Wednesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the read more Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

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37 h. ago Senior commander of Mahmuda terrorist group arrested in Niger State

The operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) have arrested a terrorist kingpin, Abubakar Abba, the suspected senior commander of read more Senior commander of Mahmuda terrorist group arrested in Niger State

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45 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said  the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) because of its strategic value to the success of the country’s national security architecture. This was contained in his remarks yesterday, at the commissioning of […] The post Drug war: Why Tinubu’ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC

Tribune Online Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, says its 4,500 prospective students would be subjected to a drug test before being admitted to the school. Lafiaji-Okunneye, who narrated the panic a drug-addicted student created in the school months ago, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the measure had […] Prospective students to undergo drug test before admission — LASUED VC Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Drug War: Federal Gov’t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA

The federal government has unveiled 48 new vehicles for the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Speaking at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that the administration of President BolaTinubu will continue to strengthen the NDLEA because of its strategic value to the […]

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59 h. ago Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi

Tribune Online Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi He noted that in just two years of President Tinubu’s administration, the NDLEA has achieved significant results. Drug war: Why Tinubu will continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos

The Ogun State Security Network, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended five suspects linked to a violent robbery, assault, and malicious damage incident involving two tricycle riders along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway at about 2:30 a.m. on Monday. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd), identified the […] The post Ogun Amotekun Nabs Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Two Nabbed In Lagos For Enlisting Fake Drivers To Steal Cars From Employers

The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a suspected car theft ring that reportedly used fake drivers to steal vehicles from their employers. While briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Monday, Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh said the gang leader, Chinedu Emmanuel, was arrested on July 17 during an operation in the […] The post Two Nabbed In Lagos For Enlisting Fake Drivers To Steal Cars From Employers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization

By Adebowale Johnson The Global Proliferation Alliance (GPA) has decried the regulatory conflict between the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) in Nigeria, particularly concerning the evaluation and control of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), especially food crops. According to the GPA, “this dual regulation […] The post GPA expresses concern over GMO regulation conflict in Nigeria, urges harmonization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tension in Kaduna as residents protest killing of passerby by security operatives

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Some residents, mostly youths of Barnawa area, Kaduna metropolis took to the streets yesterday evening following the killing of a passerby who was reportedly shot by a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),who was in pursuit of a suspected drug dealer in the area. Kaduna state police public […] The post Tension in Kaduna as residents protest killing of passerby by security operatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Protest In Kaduna Over Alleged Killing Of Youth By Joint Security Team 

Residents said the victim was reportedly shot by a security personnel who was in pursuit of a suspected drug dealer. The post Protest In Kaduna Over Alleged Killing Of Youth By Joint Security Team  appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago NDLEA nabs 46 suspects, seizes 40,000 kg of hard drugs in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, said it has nabbed 46 suspects and seized over 39,977 kilograms of assorted drugs in the month of July 2025. The agency also destroyed seven cannabis plantations spanning 15.85 hectares across two local government areas in the state. Speaking in Benin […] The post NDLEA nabs 46 suspects, seizes 40,000 kg of hard drugs in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FDA approves new eye drops that can fix farsightedness without glasses

Tribune Online FDA approves new eye drops that can fix farsightedness without glasses The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first eye drop that can fix near vision, promising to help FDA approves new eye drops that can fix farsightedness without glasses Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the WHO […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines and vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for successfully maintaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for its regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […] The post Tinubu praises NAFDAC for retaining WHO Maturity Level 3 Status in medicines, vaccines regulation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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