3 d. ago June 12: CSOs storm streets in Osun, demand immediate implementation of Abiola’s policies

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Thursday stormed major streets in Osogbo, Osun State, in a rally for the remembrance of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola. The CSOs had converged on Ayetoro Junction and later barricaded the popular Olaiya Junction for about an hour, where they addressed residents. […] The post June 12: CSOs storm streets in Osun, demand immediate implementation of Abiola’s policies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects

Enugu State Police Command has arrested over 288 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists, rapists and child traffickers, rescuing 36 victims. Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, told the Inspector General of Police conference in Abuja: “Our modest operational successes are intended to provide insight into our unwavering efforts to combat crime in Enugu State. “We remain committed to ensuring the state remains […] The post IGP confab: Harvest of arrests as Enugu police nab 288 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago N/Delta: Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, uncover 27 bunkering sites 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites and  recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region (NDR), in the latest crackdown.  The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Emekah has […] The post N/Delta: Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, uncover 27 bunkering sites  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago ‘We are building a legacy in Osun through technology and innovation’

Tribune Online ‘We are building a legacy in Osun through technology and innovation’ In this interview with ADEOLU ADEYEMO, Mr. Badmus Azeez, the Special Adviser on Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy to the Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, speaks on the administration’s performance, the design of the Osun State Resident Identity System, policies to support young entrepreneurs and efforts to digitise public services and enhance the […] ‘We are building a legacy in Osun through technology and innovation’ Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Police bow to pressure release OAU students detained for protesting Wike’s visit to varsity

By Kenneth Udeh The Nigerian Police have released two students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Oladepo Joshua and Ejike Kelechi, who were detained at the Moore Police Station in Ile-Ife, Osun State, for protesting the visit of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Wike had been invited to deliver a lecture […] The post Police bow to pressure release OAU students detained for protesting Wike’s visit to varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Nab 6 Suspected Notorious Gang Members, Recover Arms In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended six suspected gang members and recovered arms and ammunition as well as an unregistered vehicle suspected to be stolen. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Lagos Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin who disclosed that the suspects were arrested during a routine patrol on May 29, 2025, said the […]

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2 w. ago Police nab three suspected cultists, recover firearm in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists, Adenuga Tosin, Jesutofunmi Ezekiel, and Adeniji Juwon, found in possession of a firearm and ammunition in the Ikorodu area of the state. In a Sunday statement, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the arrest […] The post Police nab three suspected cultists, recover firearm in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun Police Nab Three Suspected Thieves, Recover Stolen Properties

Operatives of Osun State Police Command have arrested three suspected thieves, identified as Ademola Olaosun, Adedokun Isiaka, and Abdullahi Hassan for allegedly engaging in burglary in Abiodun community, Ota-Efun, Osogbo. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Abiodun Ojelabi on Saturday, revealed that the suspects carried out the act on May 8, 2025, around 5 […] The post Osun Police Nab Three Suspected Thieves, Recover Stolen Properties appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun Police Apprehend Two Brothers For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycles

Operatives of Osun State Police Command have arrested two brothers, identified as Ajala Idowu and Ajala Maruf, for allegedly stealing two motorcycles in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, on Thursday, revealed that the arrest was made after complaints from residents of […] The post Osun Police Apprehend Two Brothers For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Crude theft: OPDS destroys 578 illegal refineries, arrest 681 oil thieves, recover 653 illegal weapons in five months

  From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Commander of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear Admiral John Okeke Magudu, said soldiers engaged in the fight against crude theft in the Niger Delta region have destroyed 578 illegal refineries and arrested 681 oil thieves between January- May, 2025. He said the troops also destroyed 13 militants’/sea pirates’ operational […] The post Crude theft: OPDS destroys 578 illegal refineries, arrest 681 oil thieves, recover 653 illegal weapons in five months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Nab Suspect As Car Ploughs Into Liverpool Fans During EPL Trophy Parade

A 53-year-old British man has been arrested after a car collided with pedestrians during Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade, leaving 27 people with serious injuries. The injured persons were taken to hospital by ambulance. Two of those, one of whom is a child, sustained serious injuries. It was gathered that a cyclist paramedic was also […] The post Police Nab Suspect As Car Ploughs Into Liverpool Fans During EPL Trophy Parade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger Police Nab Village Head,13 Others For Allegedly Harboring Suspected Terrorists

Niger State Police Command has apprehended the village head of Guiwa, Mallam Garba Mohammed, and 13 others for allegedly aiding criminal elements in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the arrest occurred over the weekend during a raid carried out by police operatives and local vigilante groups against bandit camps […] The post Niger Police Nab Village Head,13 Others For Allegedly Harboring Suspected Terrorists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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