66 m. ago Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents 

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday, Sani commended the Sokoto State Government for its support of security agencies, particularly in the provision of operational vehicles and logistics. He Read More

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1 hour ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) to rescue Eniola Ojajuni, the abducted Afenifere youth leader. This move follows a concerted effort by the police to tackle insecurity and organized crime across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, cautioned against spreading unverified […] The post Police Deploy Tactical Team To Rescue Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi

Delta State Police Command has commenced actions aimed at tackling high-level insecurity in the Ogwashi-Uku Community. read more Delta Police Command moves to tackle kidnappings, armed robbery in Ogwashi-Uku Community

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2 h. ago Ramadan: Philanthropist Olusoji Donates Cash To Gamji Arewa Group, Muslim Faithful In Kogi

Popular Kogi State-born philanthropist, Asiwaju Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has in his usual ways of giving back to the society, donated cash gifts for Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council and Muslim faithful in Ayere community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State ahead of this year’s Ramadan fast. Arewa Youth Gamji Emirate Council is a coalition […]

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3 h. ago Exit Of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso From ECOWAS May Affect MNJTF — CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has warned that the withdrawal Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could adversely affect the operational framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). The CAS also challenged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to refine […]

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4 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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4 h. ago KSH Foundation: Catalyzing Change Through Innovation And Unity

Founded by the visionary Khalil Suleiman Halilu, known as KSH, the KSH Foundation embodies his aspiration to leave a lasting legacy. His initials are not just a name but a symbol of his dedication to social change and community upliftment. The narrative of KSH Foundation is compelling, rooted in the desire to empower youth and […]

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5 h. ago Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission

Tribune Online Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has listed job creation, growth stimulation through investment, and diversification of revenue sources among the compelling reasons to back President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills. Why we back tax reform bills — Fiscal Responsibility Commission Tribune Online

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5 h. ago ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, known as Igosave, has urged authorities to investigate telecom companies in the country, alleging they are defrauding citizens. He made this appeal following the recent tariff increase by major internet providers in Nigeria. Currently in the United Kingdom, the comedian observed that internet data is faster and more reliable there than […] The post ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of former Wikki Tourists forward Abubakar Lawal who died read more Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

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6 h. ago Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta

Tribune Online Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta The Nigerian Navy has dismantled four illegal refining sites in Delta State, seizing thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel. Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta Tribune Online

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6 h. ago VeryDarkMan’s Friend Dares Deeone To Expose Alleged Evidence Of Sexual Involvement Or Remain A Clown

Nigerian singer Kokopee, a close friend of VeryDarkMan, has responded to the accusations made against him by reality TV star Deeone. Information Nigeria previously reported that Deeone provided further details about the evidence he claimed to have against social media activist VeryDarkMan. In a recent video, Deeone offered a glimpse of the alleged evidence he […] The post VeryDarkMan’s Friend Dares Deeone To Expose Alleged Evidence Of Sexual Involvement Or Remain A Clown appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has denied claims that he dismissed the nurse who allegedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s statement is a reaction to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during a February 19 interview with media personality Chudity. Wunmi alleged that after she […] The post Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over planned violent protest in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over an alleged plot to instigate a violent protest in the state capital. The suspects were nabbed on Wednesday following credible intelligence reports, according to a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna. Haruna said the arrests were made in collaboration with other Read More

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7 h. ago Irate Youths Raze Army Vehicles As Soldier Kills Protester In Akwa Ibom

Rampaging youths protesting incessant harassments and extortions by military personnel have reportedly razed five military vehicles in angry reprisal following the gruesome murder of a youth activist by a soldier in Akwa Ibom State. The incident, LEADERSHIP learnt, happened in the early hours of Wednesday in Ete, a coastal oil-bearing community of Ikot Abasi local […]

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7 h. ago Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention

Tribune Online Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Crisis is brewing in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo State over the tussle to fill the vacant traditional stool of the ancient town. This is just as the traditional chiefs and elders of the community have called for urgent intervention of the state government and security agencies to nip the seeming […] Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Tribune Online

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8 h. ago UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating Read More

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8 h. ago Diaspora Investors Lament Demolition Of N375bn Estate, Seek Tinubu’s Intervention

Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora under the aegis of Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors have cried out to President Bola Tinubu over their multi-billion naira investment in Nigeria, allegedly destroyed by the Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The Managing Director, Winhomes Global Services Limited, Engr. Stella […]

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