2 h. ago Reckless Drivers Knocking Down Streetlights In FCT Risk Prosecution, NSCDC Warns

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has expressed serious concern over the growing trend of streetlight vandalism by hit-and-run drivers across the nation’s capital city. He described the act as not only reckless but also a serious threat to public safety and […]

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2 h. ago Borno Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked To Armed Robbery In Ogun

The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Naziru Abdulmajid, has successfully recovered a stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery incident in Ogun State. The feat was recorded through the Command’s Crack Squad. A statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Maiduguri by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahum Kenneth Daso, […]

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3 h. ago INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara’s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will present certificates of return to winners of last Saturday’s by-elections and re-run polls across 12 States of the Federation. While the presentation for the National Assembly members-elect will take place at the INEC national headquarters in Abuja, the one for state lawmakers-elect will take […]

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4 h. ago INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly

To issue certificate of return to winners From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Thursday, August 21, for the rerun of the inconclusive by-election held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State. The commission also disclosed that it has declared Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) […] The post INEC fixes August 21 for rerun of inconclusive Zamfara assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Insurance reform success hinges on governance structure – Odukale

As the Nigerian insurance industry regulatory reform towards public awareness and evolving customer expectations heighten with recapitalisation at the forefront read more Insurance reform success hinges on governance structure – Odukale

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8 h. ago Mohbad: Popular Broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, Apologises To Naira Marley, Lifts Ban On Singer’s Songs

The founder of Ibadan-based Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has tendered a public apology to Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, and lifted the ban earlier placed on songs from Marlian Records on the radio station. Hamzat announced the decision on Tuesday during a broadcast on his radio station based in Ibadan, Oyo […]

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9 h. ago Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters

Say it will boost productivity of workers Facility nears completion From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, and the Minister of State, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, have called for the urgent release of funds to complete the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) headquarters in Abuja, insisting that the edifice will end decades […] The post Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago 2027: Usman bemoans stability in LP, blames leadership crisis

From Idu Jude, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Sen. Nenadi Usman, said she is worried over the lack of stability in the party, attributing it to a series of court cases orchestrated by Barrister Julius Abure’s leadership tussle. Usman, remarked while speaking virtually in […] The post 2027: Usman bemoans stability in LP, blames leadership crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Peter Obi hails security forces on latest scores over terrorism

Tribune Online Peter Obi hails security forces on latest scores over terrorism The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Tuesday commended Nigerian security forces for their Peter Obi hails security forces on latest scores over terrorism Tribune Online

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12 h. ago IOM, Nigerian military vow stronger partnership in tackling insecurity, displacement

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration in addressing read more IOM, Nigerian military vow stronger partnership in tackling insecurity, displacement

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12 h. ago Police Sanction 5 Officers Seen Helping Kano Politician Sharing Cash In Viral Video

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that disciplinary measures were being taken against five police officers captured in a viral video, allegedly aiding a politician in sharing cash to members of the public. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command said following […]

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13 h. ago Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two

Famous radio host Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Oyo State, has apologised to singer Naira Marley and announced that the station will resume playing his songs. The broadcaster had imposed the ban in September 2023, at the height of the controversy surrounding the death of Marley’s former artiste, Mohbad. At the time, […] The post Mohbad: Agidigbo FM Resumes Airplay Of Naira Marley’s Songs After Two-Year Ban As Hamzat Oriyomi Apologises To Singer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Trafficking Syndicate Foiled In Abuja As NAPTIP Rescues 25 Women

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Monday that it had rescued 25 women in Abuja from a trafficking syndicate. The women were allegedly being prepared for movement to Saudi Arabia for labour exploitation. According to NAPTIP’s Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, the victims, aged between 17 and 43, were […] The post Trafficking Syndicate Foiled In Abuja As NAPTIP Rescues 25 Women appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NFC dismisses Ali Nuhu’s death rumour, confirms actor is alive

Tribune Online NFC dismisses Ali Nuhu’s death rumour, confirms actor is alive In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Brian Etuk, the regulatory agency clarified that Dr Nuhu is NFC dismisses Ali Nuhu’s death rumour, confirms actor is alive Tribune Online

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16 h. ago NAPTIP Intercepts 25 Women, Foils Trafficking Syndicate To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The women, aged between 17 and 43, were picked up in front of a popular hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, where they had gathered while waiting […]

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16 h. ago Police Nab Salesgirl Over N29m Theft From Phone Store In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has taken into custody a 23-year-old salesgirl, Sarah Ogbonna, accused of stealing goods valued at more than N29 million from a phone store in Minna. In a statement issued on Monday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the shop owner, whose business is located at Obasanjo Complex […] The post Police Nab Salesgirl Over N29m Theft From Phone Store In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has issued the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a 48-hour deadline to revoke the Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title recently bestowed on Ibadan business magnate Engineer Dotun Sanusi. On Monday, the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, issued a statement calling the Ooni’s […] The post Alaafin of Oyo gives Ooni 48 hours to revoke chieftaincy title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Plateau: Military hands over 220 recovered weapons, ammunition to centre for control of arms

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Special Task Force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has handed over 220 arms and ammunition recovered from criminals during its operations to the National Centre For The Control of Small Arms And Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The handing over was performed at the headquarters of OPSH in Jos by the General Officer Commanding […] The post Plateau: Military hands over 220 recovered weapons, ammunition to centre for control of arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, yesterday ,said that it has rescued a 6-year-old girl from her foster parent in Ondo State and reunited her with her real parents in Anambra. Anambra  State Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued to Daily Sun, said that the Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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