74 m. ago Mbah set to join APC as caretaker committee shops for S’East governors

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State will officially declare for the ruling read more Mbah set to join APC as caretaker committee shops for S’East governors

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85 m. ago Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully prevented a potentially deadly communal clash between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, on Friday, the soldiers […] The post Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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99 m. ago Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. The announcements followed marathon sessions of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing journalists on Thursday after the meetings, the Permanent Secretary of […] The post Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Enugu APC Members Jubilate As Party Confirms Governor Mbah’s Defection

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State are now swimming in the ocean of jubilation following the confirmation that the governor of the state, Peter Mbah, will join their party. The governor will officially join the ruling party with his aides and followers on Tuesday next week, according to the APC National […]

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3 h. ago Manufacturers call for export policy reforms to unlock AfCFTA potential

Manufacturers are calling for a sweeping redesign of export policy reforms to address trade barriers hindering competitiveness and Nigeria from read more Manufacturers call for export policy reforms to unlock AfCFTA potential

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5 h. ago Nigeria set to unveil new Agricultural Policy targeting food security

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Nigeria has finalized a nationwide consultation process to revise its National Gender Policy in Agriculture, a critical step toward a new framework designed to close gender gaps in the sector and bolster national food security. The review, led by ActionAid Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural […] The post Nigeria set to unveil new Agricultural Policy targeting food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Africa must build its own data, computing power to drive AI growth — NITDA DG

By Chinenye Anuforo The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on African countries to strengthen their data sovereignty and computing infrastructure in order to fully harness the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking in Lagos during a panel session titled, “Shaping Africa’s Digital Future: Policy and […] The post Africa must build its own data, computing power to drive AI growth — NITDA DG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Burkina Faso Rejects US Deportees, Calls Trump’s Proposal ‘Indecent’

Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a request from the United States to accept migrants deported under President Donald Trump’s renewed immigration policy, describing the proposal as “indecent” and contrary to the nation’s dignity. The country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, announced the decision late Thursday on national television, saying the junta had […]

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8 h. ago Kaduna Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended 26 suspected kidnappers and recovered locally made guns, weapons, and a portion of ransom money in various operations across the state. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday, the coordinated raids were carried out between October 3 and 5, 2025, in collaboration […] The post Kaduna Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Rights Group Seeks Police Chief’s Intervention In Rivers Monarch, Youth Leader Murder

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in Ahoada East local government area of Rivers State, Chief Elysian John and the community’s youth leader, Saviour Ajikwara. It alleged that John and Ajikwara were murdered at […]

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10 h. ago Political Soldering: Mana As Military Administrator Of Plateau State

Enigmatic, astute, diligent, professional, officer and gentleman, suave and princely; He was later to become an exemplary politician who after soldiering became a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007. It was the late Major- General Joseph Nanven Garba who wrote the book “Diplomatic Soldiering” and introduced the phrase into Nigeria’s literary lexicon. […]

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10 h. ago Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed how then-Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis forced him to accept a move to the Serie A club in the summer of 2020. Osimhen said while providing his statement to Italian police as part of an investigation into claims of irregularities in his move from Lille to Napoli five years […] The post Transfer: How Napoli’s De Laurentiis forced me to accept contract – Osimhen opens up appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Lagos AG Orders Fresh Police Investigation Into Lekki Land Dispute

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has directed the police to conduct a fresh investigation into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request follows a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated […]

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15 h. ago TMC urges Islamic scholars to guide politicians toward national progress

THE Muslim Congress (TMC), Oyo State chapter, has called on Islamic scholars across the country to continually counsel political officeholders on policies and actions that will advance the welfare of citizens and promote national development. The call was made during the organisation’s 2025 ‘Annual State Lecture’, held on Sunday at the International Conference Centre, University […]

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16 h. ago Certificate scandal: Group asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute Nnaji

The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called on Enugu State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to prosecute former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,  Geoffrey Uche Nnaji,an indigene of the state. The erstwhile minister recently resigned from office over certificates forgery scandal. An online newspaper, Premium Times, had published an […] The post Certificate scandal: Group asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute Nnaji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police

By Lukman Olabiyi The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate release of 21-year-old student Nurse, Princess Nmesoma Chukwunyere, who has been detained for over 80 days without trial by the Imo State Police Command. In statement issued by RULAAC, the right group described Nmesoma’s prolonged detention as a […] The post RULAAC demands release of nurse trainee detained by Imo police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

Olusegun Alebiosu, managing director and chief executive officer of First Bank Group, says the bank’s latest investment in new digital read more First Bank’s digital centres to simplify transactions, provide 24/7 access to banking services — Alebiosu

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18 h. ago Kano Police Recover Stolen Toyota Hilux, Arrest Female Suspect Attempting Vehicle Smuggling

  The Kano State Police Command has retrieved a stolen Toyota Hilux and taken into custody a woman suspected of trying to smuggle the vehicle out of the country. The recovery followed a swift intelligence-led operation by the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS), which intercepted the suspect along Airport Road in Nassarawa Local Government Area […] The post Kano Police Recover Stolen Toyota Hilux, Arrest Female Suspect Attempting Vehicle Smuggling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Presidency Slams Sowore Over Planned ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest To Aso Rock

The Presidency has condemned plans by activist Omoyele Sowore to stage a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the continued detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on his official X […]

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19 h. ago Zulum Orders Probe After MURIC Alleges Harassment Of Women Over Hijab In Borno Hospitals

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]

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