63 m. ago PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has urged the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, and other members to urgently lift the suspension of 13 lawmakers who opposed legislative misconduct on February 19. The call was made in a statement by PDP Publicity Secretary, […] The post PDP demands immediate reinstatement of 13 suspended Benue assembly members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested an Abuja-based couple, Yusuf Yunusa and Blessing Yusuf, along with six others, for stealing cars across the FCT and selling them to unsuspecting buyers. Josephine Adeh, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Adeh said the […] The post Police arrest Abuja couple, six others for car snatching, recover stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police

Nigerian Police has successfully arrested 12 suspected kidnappers, three gunrunners and recovered several firearms in Kaduna and Taraba states. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, attributing the arrest to intelligence gathering. Adejobi stated that on April 25, 2025, Force Intelligence Department in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba […] The post 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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4 h. ago Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim

By Phillip Nwosu Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and senior advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has issued a second formal demand to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to retract sexual harassment allegations she made against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, […] The post Akpabio: Agbakoba demands retraction of Natasha’s sexual harassment claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Obi has appealed to government at all levels, non-government organisations and donor agencies read more Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

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5 h. ago Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major

Urges govt to probe Army officer’s involvement in gun running From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Ijaw Youths Network has commended the Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles, and hundreds of ammunition in Asaba, Delta. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK army Major […] The post Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Rivers NBA Tackles Sole Administrator Ibas For Querying Branch Chairman

Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Rivers State have strongly condemned a recent query issued to the Port Harcourt Branch chairman of NBA, Cordelia Eke, by the Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), through the State’s Ministry of Justice. The query which was signed by the […]

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7 h. ago Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide an update in the naira abuse case against the children of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya. VeryDarkMan made the call in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday following reports of EFCC’s arrest of […] The post Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E-Money’s arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago ‘He Lacks Moral Right To Condemn Me’, Okowa Slams Saraki Over Defection Comment

Former Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the latter’s comment criticising his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing Saraki as lacking the “moral right” to condemn his action. Okowa, who was the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in […]

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8 h. ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said its operations to curb insecurity have yielded tremendous successes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunners and the recovery of arms across several states. The successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence according to the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, demonstrate […] The post Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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10 h. ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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10 h. ago Boundary Dispute: Commissioner Urges Osun, Oyo Agitators To Allow Amicable Resolution

Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, called on parties to the disputed land in Oyo and Osun States’ communities to allow the two states to resolve the land disagreement amicably. Oyelade noted that the media feed on flammable situation such as this and while unending hostile public statements feed […]

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11 h. ago WHO Raises The Alarm Over Burden Of Child Killer Diseases In Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Molumbo, has called on the government at all levels to strengthen the Primary Health care delivery system for effective treatment against child killer diseases, especially Poliomyelitis and Malaria infections. He said Malaria remains a public Health Burden that can be adequately addressed at the […]

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11 h. ago Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali. In a related judgment, another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for […] The post Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma

By John Ogunsemore Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of CEO of Super TV, Michael Ataga, on Monday told a Lagos State High Court that she did not report the incident to the police because she feared being wrongly accused of killing him. Chidinma, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos, is […] The post Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee

By John Ogunsemore Following the death sentence passed on late singer Osinachi’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, police spokesman in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe has advised against tolerating domestic violence in marriage. Daily Sun reports that Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday found Osinachi’s husband guilty […] The post Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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