10 m. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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35 m. ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Taskforce recovers drugs, cash in Lagos estate, market raids

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce has arrested 20 individuals in a targeted enforcement operation against illicit drug peddling in Gowon Estate and Egbeda, recovering various substances and cash believed to be proceeds from illegal activities. The raids, which took place on Tuesday, focused on notorious black spots including the 31 Road intersection, Read More

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4 h. ago Court Remands Ekiti Woman For Inflicting Wounds On Boyfriend’s Manhood

A young lady, Joy Ikoja, has been ordered to be remanded in the correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado Ekiti for allegedly inflicting wounds on the manhood of his boyfriend, Ibrahim Usman. The 20-year-old woman was brought before the court by the police in Ekiti State for unlawfully tearing Usman’s scrotal sack. […]

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5 h. ago EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger, Recovers Valuables Items, Charms

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna local government areas of Niger State. It was gathered that the arrests were made by the anti-graft agency, following a credible information. In a statement by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, said that the suspects […] The post EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Niger, Recovers Valuables Items, Charms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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5 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service Seeks Extradition Of Arrested Drug Baron

The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron, Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across the world, was […]

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7 h. ago Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, inspector general of police (IGP), over alleged defamatory statements read more Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution

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8 h. ago Our men rejected N1m bribe from suspected car thieves – Police

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a N1m bribe, and recovered a suspected stolen motor vehicle. This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina. According to him, “On April 11th, 2025, at about Read More

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8 h. ago EFCC nabs 40 suspected Internet fraudsters, recovers fetish items

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State following an operation by operatives of its Kaduna Zonal Directorate. The agency disclosed the arrest in a post shared via its official handle on X, on Wednesday. Items recovered from the suspects include 60 Android phones, three vehicles, 10 motorcycles, Read More

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9 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Plateau killings: Police arrest key suspects, gov bans night grazing

The police on Wednesday said two key suspects have been arrested in connection with attacks on Plateau communities, leaving over 100 persons death, houses razed and many displaced. In response to the relentless attacks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a restriction on night grazing and a ban on transportation of cattle by Read More

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11 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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11 h. ago EFCC Arrests 40 Suspected Internet Fraudsters With Pants, Charms In Niger

In a swift move to check the influx of internet fraudsters to Niger State, the Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in Bida and Minna the state capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that they were arrested with charms and pants of women with […]

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12 h. ago AMAC Chair, Maikalangu’s Arraignment In Alleged Certificate Forgery Stalled

The arraignment of Mr Christopher Zakka, the chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in an alleged certificate forgery was stalled at Dutse Magistrates court in Abuja. The case, which was supposed to come up before Chief Magistrates Abdullahi Ilela of Court 1, could not proceed due to his (the magistrate’s) absence in court. The matter […]

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12 h. ago Simon Ekpa to appear in Finnish court over terrorism charges

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025, BBC pidgin reported on Wednesday. The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Read More

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12 h. ago Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Giwa, has reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on extortion, illegal arrests and other forms of corruption in the police force, warning that officers found culpable will face severe disciplinary action. Speaking during a parade drill for officers and men of the State Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Enugu CP vows to crack down on extortion, corruption among officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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