90 m. ago Two In Custody As Police Recover Three Stolen Vehicles In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has apprehended two suspects in connection with the recovery of three stolen vehicles from various locations within the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, stated on Thursday that the suspects were arrested through an intelligence-led operation following a vehicle theft report on Tuesday at the Pompomari Bypass in […] The post Two In Custody As Police Recover Three Stolen Vehicles In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Stakeholders Demand National Alcohol Policy As Sachet Booze Returns To Streets

Health experts, policymakers, and civil society actors have called for the urgent development of a national alcohol control policy, warning that Nigeria’s youths are at increasing risk of addiction and preventable deaths as sachet alcohol resurfaces in public spaces. The call was made during a panel session at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Advocacy […]

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4 h. ago Minister Links New US Visa Policy To Nigeria’s Refusal To Accept Venezuelan Prisoners

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has linked the controversial US visa restrictions on Nigerian travellers to Nigeria’s refusal to accept Venezuelan prisoners into the country as demanded by the United States. Tuggar said this while speaking on the vexed issue on a current affairs programme of the Channels TV, ‘One-On-One with […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria Police, INTERPOL repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted for multi

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has arrested and repatriated a Chinese read more Nigeria Police, INTERPOL repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted for multi-million Yuan tax fraud

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8 h. ago Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs

Tribune Online Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs The Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command said it has set up a panel to investigate the circumstances that led to the armed clash between supporters of the 15th  Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Kano on Sunday. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said […] Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash

Tribune Online Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash He was accompanied by senior directors from the ministry and a joint security task force comprising personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash Tribune Online

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15 h. ago BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension

Tribune Online BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been called upon to reconsider its recapitalisation policy on Bureau De Change (BDC) by granting extension window for a minimum of six months, among others, for equity, fairness, and inclusive economic governance. BDC recapitalisation: Arewa economic forum kicks, seeks CBN’s extension Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Arewa Economic Forum has warned that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy could wipe out northern participation in the sector, displace thousands of small business owners, and worsen the region’s security challenges. Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Dandakata, who raised the alarm at […] The post Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Visa Policy: Nigerian Gov’t To Curb US Visa Overstays As Minister Meets American Envoy

In response to the recent shift in United States visa policy for Nigerian citizens, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged stronger oversight to curb visa overstays and enhance compliance with international travel protocols. The Minister made this known following a high-level meeting with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, on Wednesday […]

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24 h. ago Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina

A joint team of security personnel has neutralised 30 suspected bandits, following a series of coordinated counter-operations in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the security agents included Police Mobile Force, Nigerian army and Nigerian Air Force components confronted the gunmen during an attack on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon […] The post Three Police Officers, Two Soldiers Killed As Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Kidnap Victim Rescued In Rivers As Police Recover Electronic Devices

The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim identified as Mathew John Zephaniah in Oyigbo Local Government Area. According to the command, the rescue was carried out after tactical units, working alongside a local vigilante group, stormed the kidnappers’ hideout following credible intelligence. Spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development in […] The post Kidnap Victim Rescued In Rivers As Police Recover Electronic Devices appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

The Federal Government has called on the United States to review its recent decision to limit the validity of non-immigrant read more Nigeria urges U.S. to reconsider new visa restriction policy

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32 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the state Police Command  to investigate and persecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The groups, which came as coalition, also urged the police to recover assets belonging to them and […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “Nigeria Policemen Deserve Better Than What They Earn Monthly” — Sowore

Controversial human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has called for an upward review of remuneration of the rank and file of the Nigeria Police. The former presidential candidate of African Action Congress, added that there was no reason policemen should not earn N500,000 per month when the average senator they protect earns N30 million per month. […] The post “Nigeria Policemen Deserve Better Than What They Earn Monthly” — Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

…task FG, states on incentives…faults MEDIPOOL policy Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industrypharmaceutical industry is projected to expand fivefold to $10 billion over read more Nigeria’s pharma industry set to hit $10bn by 2030 amid growing investments – ACPN

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39 h. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the Police Command in the state to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The groups, which came as a coalition, also urged the police to recover assets […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Terrorists kill 2 soldiers, 3 mobile police officers in Katsina attacks

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina State government has confirmed the killing of two soldiers and three Mobile Police officers by bandits during a confrontation with the hoodlums in Faskari Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 8. A statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu, said that […] The post Terrorists kill 2 soldiers, 3 mobile police officers in Katsina attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States Department of State has announced a significant update to its visa reciprocity policy, which will now affect Nigerian citizens seeking non-immigrant, non-diplomatic US visas. According to the statement, effective immediately, most such visas issued to Nigerians will be single-entry with a validity period of three months. In a […] The post US embassy announces revised visa reciprocity policy affecting Nigerian travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols

Tribune Online FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced that, in view of recent security concerns within the FCT, particularly over the past weekend, it activated a robust and intelligence-led operational strategy on Monday aimed at ... FCT: Police launch joint security operation, intensify deployments, patrols Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Suspected cultist arrested, firearm recovered in Lafia – Police

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected cultist and the recovery of an English -made pistol during a late-night patrol in Lafia, the state capital. The arrest occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, during a routine patrol behind the A.A Rano Gas […] The post Suspected cultist arrested, firearm recovered in Lafia – Police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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