89 m. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate

A resident of the Kagini community, located off the Kubwa-Dei-Dei Expressway in Abuja, was discovered dead in his home on Friday, with his body found hanging. The deceased, identified only as Anago, aged 30, reportedly ran a shop in the area and lived alone in an apartment within Zone 4. A police source in the […] The post Man Found Dead By Hanging In Kagini Abuja As Police Investigate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially scrapped its long-standing policy that eliminated students from training after three unsuccessful attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. Under the new reform, affected students will now be allowed to retake only the specific section they failed until they achieve a passing score, provided they maintain […] The post Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Nepal social media ban protest turns violent, at least 14 killed

At least 14 people have been killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after security forces opened fire on protesters read more Nepal social media ban protest turns violent, at least 14 killed

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5 h. ago Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a painstaking intelligence-led operation, said they have successfully smashed gunrunning syndicates noted for their notoriety in trafficking Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) to criminals across the Niger Delta Region (NDR).  The operation led to the interception of two English pistols, four […] The post Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Oworonshoki Residents Protest Demolition, Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos

Motor traffic on Third Mainland Bridge came to a grinding halt earlier on Monday as hundreds of residents displaced by the ongoing Oworonshoki demolition exercise took to the highway in a dramatic protest against the Lagos State Government’s forced evictions. The protesters, largely women, children, and the elderly, occupied the outbound lanes of the bridge, […]

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8 h. ago Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG

The union says that the government policy, if implemented, will compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty. The post Withdraw 5% Petroleum Product Tax Or Face Nationwide Strike, TUC Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well

Tribune Online Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well Oyo State Government, residents, and other stakeholders are yet to ascertain the source of a substance suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel, discovered inside a well... Oyo govt, others yet to ascertain source of discovered AGO substance in Ibadan household well Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Kwara Police Release 48 Suspected Kidnappers For Lack Of Evidence

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, released 48 persons suspected to be kidnappers whom its operatives arrested along Oke-Ode in Ifelodun local government area of the State last Thursday. “After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects,” the command said in a statement signed […]

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9 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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9 h. ago NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigeria Police Force made 1,950 arrests and rescued 141 victims in read more NOA: 1,950 arrested, 588 convicted in August security crackdown

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9 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo

Tribune Online Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo He added that the defendants could not provide any lawful explanation for having the weapons found with them.... Police arraign four over alleged kidnapping, attempted murder in Ondo Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Security agencies have been urged to arrest and prosecute activist Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal and a liar”. The call was made yesterday by the General Secretary of the Leadership Centre for Civil and Post-Trauma Rehabilitation, Agbi Manzo Abubakar, who said Sowore should face consequences for […] The post Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months

Tribune Online Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Peter Obi Won’t Be Given LP’s Ticket In 2027 — Abayomi Arabambi

Obi has joined forces with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other coalition leaders despite being in the Labour Party. The post Peter Obi Won’t Be Given LP’s Ticket In 2027 — Abayomi Arabambi appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago YABATECH researchers secure over ₦62m in TETFund/NRF research grants

By Gabriel Dike Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has once again asserted its leadership in technological innovation and research excellence, with two of its staff winning over ₦62.9 million in research grants in a highly competitive TETFund National Research Fund (NRF). This was disclosed in a statement released by the Deputy Registrar, Centre for Information, […] The post YABATECH researchers secure over ₦62m in TETFund/NRF research grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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