8 h. ago Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft

At least four persons liked to a murder and car theft case have been arrested by operatives of Taraba State Police Command in Wukari local government council of the state. In a statement on Friday by the command’s Spokesman, James Lashen Saminuon, disclosed that the arrest led to the recovering of a stolen vehicle. James […] The post Taraba Police Arrest Four Suspects For Alleged Murder, Car Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Senate Proposes N200m Compensation For Family Of Boy Allegedly Killed By NDLEA Officer

The Nigerian Senate has recommended payment of N200 million as compensation to the family of Ivan Onose Omhonrina, a two-year-old boy allegedly killed by a stray bullet shot by a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The incident on July 13, 2023, which sparked widespread outrage and grief across […]

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14 h. ago Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A late-night ambush on police personnel along the Kadarko–Makurdi Road in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was repelled on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred around 10:55 p.m. near the Nasarawa–Benue border, when suspected armed gunmen emerged from the Benue forest […] The post Police foil night attack by gunmen in Kadarko, Nasarawa State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Enjoying Fame While Son Remains In Morgue — Prime Boy

Nigerian singer Prime Boy, a former close associate of the late Mohbad, has called out the late artist’s father, Mr. Aloba, accusing him of using his son’s death for personal gain rather than pursuing justice or ensuring a proper burial. In a fiery TikTok live session, Prime Boy expressed disappointment that Mohbad’s body is still […] The post Mohbad’s Father Enjoying Fame While Son Remains In Morgue — Prime Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Gov Lawal Launches Pilot School Feeding Programme In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has launched the pilot school feeding programme to combat child hunger, boost school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking on the development, Governor Lawal said the programme was not only about feeding children, but also restoring dignity, improving access to education, and fighting poverty. […]

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18 h. ago Relocate dumpsites from residential areas or risk gross environmental disasters, SoLTAN warns Lagos govt

…says Kosofe LG’s underground water loaded with dangerous pathogens  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SoLTAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to relocate dumpsites  located within the residential areas to prevent spread of diseases and protect public health. SoLTAN made this call in a communique issued on Thursday […] The post Relocate dumpsites from residential areas or risk gross environmental disasters, SoLTAN warns Lagos govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved. Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief […]

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26 h. ago Reps Panel Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against Electricity Liability Management Company

The House of Representatives Sub-Committee on the Protection of Critical National Assets has dismissed the corruption allegation against the Nigerian Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO) by a civil society group, the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA). The Association, through its President, Princewill Okorie, had accused NELMCO of misappropriation of funds and shady operations, among […]

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31 h. ago Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash

Tribune Online Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash He was accompanied by senior directors from the ministry and a joint security task force comprising personnel from the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Panic in Minna as officials, security operatives disrupt illegal miners’ clash Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Executive order: NCC assures on protection of telecom infrastructure

Tribune Online Executive order: NCC assures on protection of telecom infrastructure Telecom operators often face obstruction from local communities, touts, and government agencies demanding fees, delaying maintenance and refuelling of generators. Executive order: NCC assures on protection of telecom infrastructure Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze

Some gunmen, suspected to be herders have invaded communities of Karim Lamido Local Government Area in Taraba State, leaving one person dead. It was gathered that the criminal elements also set many houses owned by members of the affected villages Ablaze. Addressing newsmen on Thursday, youth leader of Gwenzu community, Ishaya Peter, described the attack […] The post Suspected Herders Invade Taraba Communities, Kill One Villager, Set Houses Ablaze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 2027: ADC Members Must Put Aside Personal Interests — Aregbesola

The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged members of the party to put aside personal interest and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola, an erstwhile confidant of President Bola Tinubu and former Governor of Osun State, also warned party members to expect serious propaganda […]

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34 h. ago Lawyers, group storm US, Swiss embassies over alleged corruption in NMDPRA

Tribune Online Lawyers, group storm US, Swiss embassies over alleged corruption in NMDPRA In the petition signed by its National Coordinator, Barrister Kendo, the group claimed that Ahmed had amassed significant resources for personal and family use. Lawyers, group storm US, Swiss embassies over alleged corruption in NMDPRA Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Federal Gov’t Ramps Up Digital Resilience Efforts Against Cybersecurity Threat

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital resilience in order to protect the country’s cyberspace from the increasing cybersecurity threats. Indications to the development emerged at the maiden National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC), organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) with […]

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36 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Kogi doctors cry out over poor remuneration, lack of promotions

Tribune Online Kogi doctors cry out over poor remuneration, lack of promotions Doctors employed in the Kogi State Civil Service have raised concerns over poor working conditions and the welfare of medical personnel in the state. Kogi doctors cry out over poor remuneration, lack of promotions Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Gunmen Ambush Security Agents, Kill 2 NSCDC personnel, Injure Others In Benue

Armed men suspected to be herders have reportedly ambushed a joint security team in Benue State, killing two personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and injured three others while another three personnel were still missing. NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Michael Ejelikwu, who confirmed the killings in a telephone conversation with our […]

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39 h. ago Gov Otti Bags IAWPA’s ‘SDG Personality Of The Year In Africa 2025’ Award

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has, through its International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, announced that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Nigeria, will be recognised as the SDG Personality of the Year in Africa 2025. This prestigious award, Amb. Nkweke said will be announced during the upcoming United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]

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39 h. ago Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Arewa Economic Forum has warned that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalisation policy could wipe out northern participation in the sector, displace thousands of small business owners, and worsen the region’s security challenges. Chairman of the Forum, Ibrahim Dandakata, who raised the alarm at […] The post Mass job losses, insecurity risks over CBN’s BDC recapitalisation policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment upholding the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a deep betrayal. In a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said while he accepts the finality of the judgment, […] The post “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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