15 m. ago Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye

Security operatives in Kaduna State have apprehended a suspected vote buyer with cash totalling N25,963,000, just hours before the commencement of the scheduled bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was arrested at about 3:30 am on Saturday by a combined team of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force […] The post Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye-Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

1 hour ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

1 hour ago Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Gabriel Gideon, a fake ophthalmologist, in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area for reportedly administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said that Gabriel Gideon was taken into custody on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following a tip-off from residents […] The post Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Science

2 h. ago Man Arrested With ₦25m Cash For Alleged Vote Buying In Kaduna

A total cash  of ₦25, 963m was recovered from the suspect, believed to be earmarked to induce voters to compromise the electoral process. The post Man Arrested With ₦25m Cash For Alleged Vote Buying In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

Economics

3 h. ago OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) and the Nigerian Army’s Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen peacebuilding and national security through non-kinetic approaches. The agreement, signed at OSPRE’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance collaborative efforts in the Disarmament, Demobilization, Deradicalization, Rehabilitation, […] The post OSPRE, Operation Safe Corridor sign pact to disarm insurgents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 h. 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.

Politics

5 h. ago National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere

“The 9th National Youth Games is not going to be an exception, Edo State is going to Asaba to win, we are going there for business.” These are the words of the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, (ESSC) Sabina Chikere, to Nigerians on Team Edo goal at the highly […] The post National Youth Games: We‘ll not settle for less in Asaba – Sabina Chikere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

11 h. ago Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has partnered with the Health Business Academy for Africa (HBA) to strengthen healthcare operations read more Healthcare Federation of Nigeria partners HBA to transform healthcare sector

Politics

11 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.

Politics

11 h. ago FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year

 As Over 34,000 workers now have official emails From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully digitising all essential civil service operations by December 31, 2025, in a bold move to boost efficiency, transparency, and ease of access to public services.  Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), […] The post FG accelerates digital transformation of civil service, targets completion by year-end appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

13 h. ago Court Convicts Persons Arrested At Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex

Justice Deinde Dipeolu, convicted the four who were arraigned separately before him after they pleaded guilty to various cybercrime-related offences. The post Court Convicts Persons Arrested At Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

14 h. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

14 h. ago Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Military Has Intensified Its Clampdown On Oil Theft In The Niger Delta, Thwarting Illegal Bunkering Operations Valued At More Than ₦37.5 Million Within A Single Week. The Anti-Oil Theft Raids, Conducted Under The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, Resulted In The Seizure Of Thousands Of Litres Of Stolen Petroleum Products And […] The post Military Foils Over ₦37m Oil Theft, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

15 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.

Politics

18 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 […]

Events

18 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.

Events

20 h. ago Niger To Arrest, Prosecute Boat Operators Without Life Jackets

The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refuse to adhere to the usage of life jackets on their boats. The State Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, stated this when he led a delegation to Guni in Munya local government area to condole with the families of […]

Politics

20 h. ago Gov Yusuf Urges Voters To Back NNPP In Saturday’s Kano Assembly Elections

He cautioned voters against returning to what he described as “poor governance and neglect” under the immediate past administration. The post Gov Yusuf Urges Voters To Back NNPP In Saturday’s Kano Assembly Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

21 h. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

Society

23 h. ago NAICOM Sets July 2026 Deadline For New Insurance Capital Requirements

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has granted insurers and reinsurers a 12-month window to meet the new Minimum Capital Requirements (MCR) introduced under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. According to a circular issued by the Commission, all operators must comply with the revised MCR and applicable Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework on or […]

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