8 h. ago Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky

Bobrisky has raised an alarm after allegedly being arrested by Nigerian immigration officials, saying he was not aware he committed any crime. The controversial crossdresser took to social media on Tuesday to make the disclosure after throwing a shade at veteran singer 2Baba. Bobrisky penned on his official Instagram page, “Guys, have just been arrested […] The post Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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5 d. ago Rights activist lauds Tantita, Warri correctional centre for inmates’ education

In a bid to provide educational opportunities for inmates at the Warri Correctional facility, a private security firm, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has embarked on the construction of a storey building for the National Open University of Nigeria at the Okere-Warri Correctional facility in Delta State. The Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Delta Read More

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7 d. ago Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi

Tribune Online Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers and men of the Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigerian Customs Service to redouble their efforts in putting an end to the activities and menace of die-hard smugglers in the Kebbi State Area Command. Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Tinubu unveils youth academy to bridge skills gap, boost empowerment

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, affirmed his administration’s resolve to equip Nigerian youths with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. Tinubu, who stated this when he officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, noted that Read More

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8 d. ago Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage

Tribune Online Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage President Bola Tinubu has affirmed his administration’s resolve to equip Nigerian youths with the required skills that would enable them to compete effectively as key players on the global stage. He gave the assurance on Monday when he officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President […] Tinubu expresses resolve to enhance Nigerian youth competitiveness on global stage Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Operatives launch manhunt as gunmen demand N100m for abducted naval officer, others

Security operatives have commenced a rescue operation for a kidnapped official of the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, and two others in the Federal Capital Territory. Sunday PUNCH had earlier reported that gunmen abducted Akor, a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, along with two others. The victims were kidnapped from their residence Read More

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9 d. ago Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

When she ran for governor of Nigeria’s Kogi state in 2019 gunmen shot at Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cars, her party’s offices read more Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

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1 week ago Gunmen abduct DHQ official, two others in Abuja, demand N100m ransom

Gunmen have abducted a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others in Abuja. The victims were kidnapped from their residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday night. A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reason, confirmed the development to Read More

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1 week ago DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law

Tribune Online DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated that the Nigerian Armed Forces remain fully committed to upholding the rule of law and respecting the rights of citizens, following criticism over recent attacks on electricity distribution company (DisCo) offices by military personnel. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of […] DisCo office attacks: Nigerian military affirms commitment to rule of law Tribune Online

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced road safety awareness

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago PCNGI boss inspects Karu accident scene, urges road safety awareness

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Following the tragic accident that occurred at Karu Bridge, Abuja, on Wednesday evening, the Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for improved road safety awareness. Oluwagbemi spoke when he visited the accident scene in the company of officials from the Nigerian […] The post PCNGI boss inspects Karu accident scene, urges road safety awareness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ "the Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA team and security agencies continued their offensive against terrorists Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ Tribune Online

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1 week ago Abuja truck explosion: PCNGI boss seeks enhanced safety monitoring, driver training

The Chief Executive and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, has called for increased road safety awareness following a tragic accident at Karu Bridge, Abuja. Oluwagbemi, who visited the accident site on Thursday, was accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and the Standards Organisation Read More

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1 week ago Abuja explosion: PCNGI inspects accident scene, calls for safety awareness

Tribune Online Abuja explosion: PCNGI inspects accident scene, calls for safety awareness The Chief Executive and Program Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), Engineer Michael Oluwagbemi, on Thursday inspected the scene of the tragic accident at Karu Bridge in Abuja, FCT, alongside officials from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), who are conducting their own investigations. Tribune […] Abuja explosion: PCNGI inspects accident scene, calls for safety awareness Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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1 week ago Senate wants Facebook, YouTube, others to open Nigerian offices

Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, passed for first reading a bill aimed at amending the Nigerian Data Protection Act of 2023. The amendment seeks to compel major social media platforms—including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, TikTok, and other independent bloggers—to establish physical offices in Nigeria. The bill is titled “A Bill for an Act Read More

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2 w. ago Senate passes bill mandating social media companies to have Nigerian offices

The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading, a Bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, read more Senate passes bill mandating social media companies to have Nigerian offices

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2 w. ago NiMet DG/CEO Anosike Wins The Independent Aviation Sector CEO Of The Year 2024

At a colourful and well-attended ceremony held at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, the director general and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, was honoured with the prestigious award of ‘Aviation Sector CEO of the Year 2024’ by […]

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