74 m. ago PICTORIAL: NSA Ribadu Reunites Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 Other Kidnap Victims With Families

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed over Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, and 17 other kidnap victims to their families in Abuja. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government […]

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3 h. ago INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially informed the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of its decision to reject a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, from the Senate, for failing to meet constitutional requirement. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition failed to meet the […]

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3 h. ago Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo’s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate

The office of the President of the Senate has refuted recent allegations made by former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, that Senate President Godswill Akpabio influenced the judicial decision leading to his removal from the Senate as “spurious and malicious.” In a statement in Abuja on Thursday, special adviser on media and publicity to the […]

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4 h. ago Police Take Fight Against Cultism, Extremism To Benue Schools

The Benue State Police Command has disclosed that plans were underway to carry out awareness and educational programmes on cultism and violence to schools in the state during its maiden National Police Day scheduled to hold on 7th April, 2025. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Catherine Anene who made this known in a statement, […]

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4 h. ago Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition

Tribune Online Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially notified the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio about the rejection of a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Red Chamber. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC explained that the petition did not meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section […] Natasha: INEC notifies Akpabio on rejection of recall petition Tribune Online

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4 h. ago My father didn’t kill anyone, son rejects suicide story in triple murder case

The son of a retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, Henry Atideka has dismissed claims that his father allegedly killed three people and committed suicide over a land dispute. He told NAN on Thursday that his late father collapsed and died while on his way to the Badagry Police Station for interrogation. Henry Read More

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6 h. ago Uromi 16: PSC Deploys CP Agbonika To Forestall Reprisal Attacks In Edo

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Monday Agbonika of the Police Mounted Troop as the new Commissioner of Police for Edo State. The new commissioner, who takes over from CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, has been tasked with the job of preventing any reprisal attack after the recent incident of […]

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6 h. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Nexus Soccer Academy in Kano State has signed a deal with SK Bischofshofen from Austria to boost football development. The agreement focuses on growing the sport in Nigeria. Jamil Abdussalam signed for Nexus Soccer Academy, while Patrick Reiter signed for SK Bischofshofen. Both leaders sealed the partnership officially. Abdussalam shared a […] The post Nexus Soccer Academy partners with Austrian club for football growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago VIDEO: Police uncover body of site engineer murdered, buried by workers in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has uncovered the body of 38-year-old Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer, killed and buried in a shallow grave allegedly by his employees. This was made known in a video statement shared by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday. Udalor, who was employed by his cousin Read More

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8 h. ago Coronation Group equips 1,000 Lagos students with financial skills

Coronation Group has empowered over 1,000 students in Lagos with financial literacy skills, noting that the move is aimed at equipping students with essential financial knowledge, foster responsible money management and long-term wealth-building habits. Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Coronation Group, Wole Onasanya on Thursday said, Read More

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8 h. ago Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo During his visit to the families of the 16 Hausa hunters killed in Uromi, Edo State, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, reassured the families that the perpetrators would be brought to justice according to the laws of the land. Senator Barau Jibrin expressed deep sympathy and sorrow for the victims, who […] Deputy Senate President assures justice for 16 slain hunters in Edo Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects

Tribune Online Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects The Delta State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Chigozie Udalor, a site engineer who his own employees allegedly killed in a plot to steal from him. Delta: Police uncover gruesome murder of site engineer, arrest two suspects Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Lokpobiri endorses Ojulari’s appointment, rallies stakeholders’ support

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described as strategic the appointment of Mr Bayo Ojulari as the new helmsman of the NNPC Ltd. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced the appointment of Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd. Read More

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9 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The commission Read More

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9 h. ago UPDATED: Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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9 h. ago Natasha’s recall petition fails to meet constitutional requirements – INEC

The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999. The Independent National Electoral Commission made this announcement on Thursday via its official X handle. The statement was signed Read More

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10 h. ago Uromi Killings: Senator Barau Visits Victims’ Families, Donates N16m

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin has visited Bunkure local government area of Kano State to sympathise with the families of the 16 travellers who were killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. The victims hailed from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano and Garko LGAs. The deputy president of the Senate met the families […]

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11 h. ago Be Alive, Committed To Your Chosen Career, Makinde Charges Oyo Police Cadets

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has charged cadets of the state origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State to be alive and show commitment to policing as their preferred career. Governor Makinde also urged the cadets to be good ambassadors of Oyo State and agents of change […]

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11 h. ago LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured

By Steve Agbota Many passengers were injured and scampered for safety in the early hour of Thursday morning when a LagFerry boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and burst into flames while en route to Victoria Island. Confirming the fire incident to newsmen, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said that its officers were on the […] The post LagFerry boat catches fire on Lagos waterways, many passengers injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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