6 h. ago 398 Suspects Arrested As Security Forces Storm Kaduna Hotspots

A massive security sweep in Kaduna State has led to the arrest of 398 criminal suspects within just nine days, according to the State Police Command. The operation, spearheaded by the Nigeria Police Force, is part of a coordinated initiative involving multiple security agencies including the Nigerian Army, DSS, Civil Defence, Immigration, NDLEA, FRSC, Customs, […] The post 398 Suspects Arrested As Security Forces Storm Kaduna Hotspots appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS

Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has said that the troops of the Nigerian Army received false information before the recent killings in Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Musa noted that on the day of the attack, troops in Yelewata community were told that another community was under siege. […] The post Nigerian Army Was Deceived, Supplied Wrong Information By Benue Residents Before Horrible Attacks — CDS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse

Tribune Online Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse "The warrior ethos embodies a deep sense of commitment, an intangible force that inspires soldiers to give their best in any situation. Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for visiting Benue State to offer his condolences to the good people of the state over the sustained killings of innocent citizens by herdsmen militia. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on […] The post Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Community protests proposed installation of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Members of the Ukhomuyio Community in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, yesterday, protested the planned installation of one Michael Sado as the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella. The protesters, while giving the reason for their action, said the selection of Sado was in violation of Declaration of the Customary […] The post Community protests proposed installation of Okuokpellagbe of Okpella appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago World Sickle Cell Day: Oyo Offers Free Medication To 300 Persons Living With SCD

As part of activities marking this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, Oyo State Government has offered free medication to over 300 persons living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at a sensitisation programme in Ibadan, the state capital. The government reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens, especially individuals living with SCD. Speaking […]

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16 h. ago NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has accused staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly refusing to receive service of Form 48 on behalf of their Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Forms 48 is a notice of the consequence of disobedience of a lawful court order. It offers the […] The post NRM accuses INEC staff of evading service of contempt charge on Chairman, Prof. Mahmood appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "FOB Escravos remains unwavering in its commitment to dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and safeguarding Nigeria’s oil assets against economic sabotage." Nigerian Navy destroys eight illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Beyond tech: Why Africa’s competitive edge lies in digital well

As International Picnic Day encourages us to step away from screens and reconnect with one another, it also offers a read more Beyond tech: Why Africa’s competitive edge lies in digital well-being

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24 h. ago Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the 36 states of the federation under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have backed the Federal Government’s plans to dismantle unauthorised checkpoints and streamline levies driving food inflation through high transportation. “Illegal levies and poor road conditions are driving up food prices, impacting millions of Nigerians. […] The post Govs back FG’s efforts to ease food transport by stopping unauthorised levies, illegal checkpoints appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Food Inflation: Governors Move Against Illegal Checkpoints, Excessive Taxes

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has identified illegal checkpoints, multiple taxation, and poor infrastructure as major factors driving up the cost of food and livestock transportation across the country. This position was made known in a communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s third meeting for 2025, held on Wednesday night and read by […]

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28 h. ago AMID RISING INSECURITY: Armed Forces Committed To Your Safety, Federal Gov’t Assures Nigerians

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians not to see the Nigerian Armed Forces as a foreign entity but as a force for protection. He said it was time for Nigerians to reclaim ownership of the Armed Forces and see it as an integral part of our national family. The […]

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35 h. ago EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Green Eagles Agribusiness Solutions Limited before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the company is being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering […] The post EFCC arraigns Green Eagles Agribusiness for illegal capital operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks ...it arrested one Alexander Ben Peter, who allegedly murdering own 71-year-old mother, Mrs Atiny Ben Peter, with a machete. Akwa Ibom: Police arrest 54 suspects, recover 50 arms in six weeks Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Bandits Kill 24 As Police Rescue 4 Victims In Katsina Communities

At least 24 persons, including 20 farmers, three other residents, and a member of the Community Watch Corps have been killed by armed bandits in separate attacks on communities in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Residents said the attacks occurred across several villages within the past week, deepening fears among locals in one […]

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36 h. ago Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO

Tribune Online Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO The Debt Management Office (DMO) has reported that investors once again demonstrated their confidence in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Securities through the high level of subscription—₦91.42 billion—recorded in the recent Sovereign Green Bond Offer. Sovereign green bond offer closes with N91.42bn total subscriptions — DMO Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re

Tribune Online Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for resisting alleged subterranean attempts by the previous administration in Edo State to re-loot the Benin artefacts through the construction of a private museum in Benin. Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts Tribune Online

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38 h. ago PICTORIAL: Customs Seizes ₦344m Arms, Cannabis In Ogun, Reaffirms Border Security Commitment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders against economic sabotage and security threats. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, declared that the Command had intensified surveillance and strengthened […]

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38 h. ago We are Nigerian Armed Forces, not aliens, CDS tells Nigerians

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to view the Armed Forces as fellow countrymen and partners in progress, rather than as aliens, as they are often perceived. This is just as the CDS noted that the relationship between the military and the civilian population […] The post We are Nigerian Armed Forces, not aliens, CDS tells Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss

Tribune Online No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has denied any plan to unlawfully extend the tenure of Mr Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). No plan to extend FCT perm sec’s tenure illegally — Civil Service boss Tribune Online

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