6 h. ago No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning Dr. Abubakar Mohammad Zayyana has warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) against submitting ambiguous or poorly planned budgets, insisting that only realistic and programme-based proposals will be accepted going forward. Dr. Zayyana gave the warning during a training workshop on the development of […] The post No room for ambiguous budgets, Sokoto budget commissioner warns MDAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully apprehended suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles in a series of coordinated operations across the territory. The breakthrough follows a complaint lodged on July 23, 2025, at the Jabi Police Division by Mrs. Okanemhen, who reported that her driver, Abubakar Nuhu, from Magana Village, Toro […] The post Four Stolen Vehicles Recovered As Police Nab Suspects In Kaduna, Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed after a fierce gun battle with bandits in Ribah. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nafiu Abubakar, the rescue operation took place on August 15, 2025. The operation occurred around […] The post Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a notorious cross-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims. Four suspects were arrested, allegedly linked to the recruitment and transportation of Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution. The breakthrough followed an operation on August 13, 2025, when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar, a motorcycle […] The post Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Correctional services authorities warn officers as jailbreaks leave 4,600 inmates at large

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has issued a stern warning to its personnel, declaring that officers found negligent in their read more Correctional services authorities warn officers as jailbreaks leave 4,600 inmates at large

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14 h. ago Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye

Security operatives in Kaduna State have apprehended a suspected vote buyer with cash totalling N25,963,000, just hours before the commencement of the scheduled bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was arrested at about 3:30 am on Saturday by a combined team of operatives from the Nigeria Police Force […] The post Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Vote Buyer With N25.9m Cash In Kaduna Ahead Of Bye-Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

14 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

Politics

15 h. ago EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate has arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. In a statement posted on X.com on Friday, the EFCC stated that a pump-action rifle and live cartridges were found in possession of one of the suspects. The statement partly read, “Their arrest on Friday, August 15, […] The post EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo, Recover Pump-Action Rifle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

15 h. ago Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Gabriel Gideon, a fake ophthalmologist, in Nsit-Ubium Local Government Area for reportedly administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. In a statement on Friday, Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John said that Gabriel Gideon was taken into custody on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following a tip-off from residents […] The post Police Nab Fake Eye Doctor In Akwa Ibom For Treating Patients With Unapproved Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Science

15 h. ago Inflation Eases Further To 21.88% As Policy Measures Begin To Take Hold

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the fourth consecutive month in July 2025, settling at 21.88 per cent compared to 22.22 per cent in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The 0.34 percentage point decline marks a modest relief for households and businesses, as both monetary and […]

Politics

15 h. ago UNDP, REA Partner On Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition, Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a landmark partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, boost innovation, and prepare a future-ready workforce. The collaboration will focus on five core pillars: energising education and innovation, expanding skills development, supporting state-level policy reforms, unlocking innovative financing, and advancing research […]

Politics

16 h. ago Nigeria Prioritises Industrial Manpower Development For Economic Growth

President Bola Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s first-ever National Industrial Manpower Development Policy, underscoring the critical role of the country’s workforce in driving economic growth. Speaking at the National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS) 2025 in Abuja, he emphasised that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people—not its natural resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President […]

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20 h. ago Maiduguri Residents Remain On Flood Routes Despite Govt Evacuation Warning

Many residents of Maiduguri living on waterways and victims of the September 2024 flooding which destroyed lives and property, and displaced many, are still occupying their houses despite warning from the state government that they should vacate the areas during the rainy season. A resident of Fori area of Maiduguri, one of the areas that […]

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24 h. ago Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has lamented that Nigeria continues to suffer from institutional neglect and policy somersaults. He also expressed concern over poor implementation of government efforts, saying the nation is yet to address key structural and administrative challenges. He made the remarks on Friday, while speaking at the Nigerian Academy of Letters […] The post Institutional Neglect, Poor Governance Stalling Nigeria’s Development – Obi Of Onitsha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery

An Ondo State High Court Sitting In Akure Has Sentenced A Serving Police Officer, David Friday, And A Fake Soldier, Innocent Victor, To Death By Hanging For Their Roles In A Series Of Armed Robberies. The Court Delivered The Verdict After Finding The Duo Guilty On Multiple Counts, Including Conspiracy, Armed Robbery, And Impersonation Of […] The post Ondo Court Sentences Police Officer, Fake Soldier To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State with a pump action rifle and live cartridges, recovered from one of them. Confirming the development, EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said their arrest on Friday, August 15, 2025 […] The post EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin, recovers rifle appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Cyber attacks, vandalism threaten Nigeria’s digital backbone – Rubadu 

  As security chiefs, stakeholders rally for solutions  From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that vandalism and cyber attacks on telecommunications infrastructure now constitute an existential threat to Nigeria’s security, economy, and digital future. Ribadu gave the warning at the Second Edition of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of […] The post Cyber attacks, vandalism threaten Nigeria’s digital backbone – Rubadu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Police Arrest Fake Eye Doctor Using Olive Oil Concoctions As Cure

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a fake medical doctor, claiming to be a specialist in the treatment of eye problems. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Friday in Uyo, said the arrest followed credible intelligence from concerned members of the […]

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32 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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