1 hour ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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2 h. ago Tinubu Pledges Broadband Expansion, Strengthening Of Policy Research Institutions

President Bola Tinubu has implored the new graduates of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as well as other policymakers to take the lead in driving the nation’s digital transformation and tech-driven economic growth. This, the president said, is premised on plans by his administration to revitalise NIPSS by “fully digitising its […]

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2 h. ago JAMB challenges court order nullifying age restriction policy

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that it has sought a stay of execution on a landmark ruling that nullified its minimum age policy around tertiary school admissions. According to a report by TheCable on Friday, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin,  said the board has filed an appeal against Read More

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3 h. ago FPRO Tasks Ogun Command To Fish Out Man Who Violently Kicked Toddler In Viral Video

Following the outrage that greeted a viral video of a man identified as Odukaye Kunle where he was seen kicking a minor, the Nigeria Police Force has charged the Ogun State Police Command to immediately launch a manhunt for his arrest. A Facebook user identified as Adelere Rasaki posted the video on Thursday, where he […]

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ According to him, "these operations include fighting and confidence building patrols, raids, ambushes and clearance as well as search and rescue operations. Insecurity: Troops kill 217 terrorists, arrest 696, rescue 320 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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5 h. ago U.S. introduces new registration requirement for foreign nationals

The United States has introduced a new policy requiring all foreign nationals to register with immigration authorities. The directive, issued read more U.S. introduces new registration requirement for foreign nationals

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5 h. ago Police raid kidnappers’ hideout in Delta, free five hostages

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command engaged suspected kidnappers in the Ubuluku-Ogwashi-Uku forests, where victims were being held hostage. They successfully rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry, Ogwashi-Uku, who had been abducted while attending a night vigil at the church. Following the kidnapping on February 22, Read More

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6 h. ago Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables

Tribune Online Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables It was a traumatic experience for students of the College of Nursing Sciences in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Thursday night as armed robbers invaded one of their hostels located outside but close to the school, carting away valuables, including at least seven mobile phones. Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February

Tribune Online Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February In ensuring compliance with extant laws and policies, the Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has generated N2,048,487,969 as revenue between 1 and 27 February. Oyo/Osun Customs generates N2bn as revenue, seizes N165.3m smuggled goods in February Tribune Online

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6 h. ago My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP

Tribune Online My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP According to her, the security detail assigned to her as Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly includes 12 policemen, four DSS operatives, and two anti-bomb. However, she is currently being protected by only three or four policemen. My security details not fully restored, Meranda counters Lagos CP Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Naval chief orders probe into missing corpse at Delta hospital

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, late Joseph Ighorhiohwunu, from the mortuary of the Nigerian Navy Hospital in Effurun, Delta State. PUNCH Metro gathered that this followed a petition from the family of the deceased, led by Read More

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7 h. ago Agbese faults Bafarawa’s open letter, insists Tinubu’s economic reforms yielding results

Tribune Online Agbese faults Bafarawa’s open letter, insists Tinubu’s economic reforms yielding results Philip Agbese, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State, has responded to former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa’s open letter to President Bola Tinubu, offering a different perspective on the administration’s policies and reforms. In a statement on Monday, Agbese noted that Bafarawa’s perspective on Tinubu’s administration did […] Agbese faults Bafarawa’s open letter, insists Tinubu’s economic reforms yielding results Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Arewa Youths Demand Immediate Rescue Of Afenifere Youth Leader, Condemn Kidnapping Trend

The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has strongly condemned the kidnapping of Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, President of the Afenifere Youth Council, and demanded his immediate release. Yerima Shettima, President General of AYCF, in a statement on Thursday, described the situation as “worrisome” and emphasised the need for urgent action. Shettima expressed concern over the […] The post Arewa Youths Demand Immediate Rescue Of Afenifere Youth Leader, Condemn Kidnapping Trend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that electricity consumers on Band B are not paying sufficient tariffs for the electricity they receive. This declaration was made on Thursday at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) in Abuja. According to Adelabu, the disparity between […] The post Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money

Tribune Online Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Friday, said upon sighting the officers, the suspects engaged them in a gun duel but fled under superior firepower, abandoning their captives. Delta: Police rescue five kidnap church victims, recover ransom money Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Akpabio Made Love Advances At Me As Condition To Move A Motion, Senator Natasha Alleges

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed the genesis of her incessant faceoffs with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying she was being maltreated for refusing love advances from him. Senator Natasha, married to a Delta State-born billionaire businessman, disclosed this on Arise News Channel’s breakfast programme, ‘The Morning Show’, […]

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10 h. ago Akpabio Made Sexual Advances At Me As Condition To Move A Motion, Senator Natasha Alleges

The Senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed the genesis of her incessant faceoffs with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, saying she was being sexually harassed in the Red Chamber for refusing love advances from him. Senator Natasha, married to a Delta State-born billionaire businessman, disclosed this on Arise News Channel’s […]

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11 h. ago Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

The Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The read more Policemen reject N1m bribe, rescue children from traffickers in Imo

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11 h. ago CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption

By Chinenye Anuforo Experts and the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) are calling for a significant overhaul in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, emphasizing the necessity of robust standards and comprehensive policy frameworks. CADEF recently hosted a webinar, “Understanding Solar Panel Efficiency and Battery Storage,” building on their December 2024 “DER Advantage” session, which aimed […] The post CADEF seeks stringent regulations, consumer education to drive renewable energy adoption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops Kill 217 Terrorists, Arrest 574 Others As 152 Surrender In February

A total of 217 terrorists were killed and 574 others arrested by the Nigerian troops on internal operations in the month of February 2025. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed this through Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who stated this in a statement that 152 terrorists also surrendered to troops while 320 hostages […]

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