4 h. ago Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection

From Tony John Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has shot dead four  suspected kidnappers who killed their victim after collecting ransom from his family. The command said it  has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr.  Hope Georgewill, the CEO of HMG Attitude Ltd. […] The post Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged indigenous communities in Benue and Plateau States to organise lawful self-defence against ongoing killings by suspected armed herdsmen. Speaking in response to what he called a “blood harvest” before Easter 2025, Ejiofor expressed dismay at […] The post Bloodbath in Benue/Plateau: IPOB lawyer Ejiofor calls for community self-defence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion

Mbah extols Speaker Abbas for compassionate leadership style The Sun The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, presented a cheque for ₦18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives. The […] The post House of Reps presents ₦18m cheque to victims of Enugu tanker explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Kano Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Stepmother, Sister

A Kano State High Court on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old man, Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of his stepmother and sister. The convict, a resident of Kutama Village in Gwarzo local government area was found guilty of culpable homicide for fatally stabbing his stepmother, Rabiatu Sagir, and strangling his younger […]

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10 h. ago Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano

A Kano High Court sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, to death by hanging for allegedly Killing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir and his sister, Munawara. The 22 years old suspect who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local government area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, informed the court that the […] The post Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Killing Stepmother, Sister In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Zulum begins ₦20 bn new bridge, 4th flyover aftermath floods

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has launched the construction of a 7.1-kilometre dual carriageway, a new bridge, and the state’s fourth flyover in Maiduguri to enhance connectivity following the devastating September 2024 floods. The projects, aimed at improving transport links between the city’s central business district and its outskirts, address the […] The post Zulum begins ₦20 bn new bridge, 4th flyover aftermath floods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago While We Were Friends, I Wasn’t Aware Of Hushpuppi’s Fraudulent Dealings – Davido

Renowned music star Davido has spoken out about his connection to Ramon Abbas, the embattled Nigerian socialite and convicted fraudster better known as Hushpuppi. Davido stated that while he and Hushpuppi were friends, he had no knowledge of his involvement in fraudulent activities. In a recent podcast interview, shared on X on Monday, the singer […] The post While We Were Friends, I Wasn’t Aware Of Hushpuppi’s Fraudulent Dealings – Davido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa

By Abel Leonard, Lafia The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has responded strongly to recent allegations made by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned visit to commission projects in the state as “blatant falsehood” and “propaganda from a party that has lost its way.” […] The post APC slams PDP over criticism of President Tinubu’s planned visit to Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby and arrested two traffickers who attempted to sell the infant for ₦800,000. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Monday. John revealed that the command’s operatives stopped a vehicle on Nsit Atai-Oron Road, which was being […] The post Police Foil Attempt To Sell Newborn For ₦800,000 In Akwa Ibom, Arrest Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items

Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has apprehended a man identified as Usman Jungudo for vandalizing railway tracks in the Cross Tasha, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state. Addressing newsmen on Monday, the state’s Commandant of the NSCDC, Oloyede Nelson disclosed that the 45 years old suspect was arrested […] The post NSCDC Nabs Bauchi Man For Vandalizing Rail Tracks, Recovers Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Zulum Approves N850m For Rehabilitation, Upgrade Of Boreholes In Flood

Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories, and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes in Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September […]

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28 h. ago Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack

From John Adams, Minna There seems to be no end in sight over the activities of some youths suspected to be thugs in Minna,  Niger State, who have continued to unleash terror, and stabbing innocent citizens to death without any provocation. The latest victims in the ongoing brutal killing by these thugs are  :a driver […] The post Niger: Thugs on rampage, kill bank driver, beat man to coma in latest attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Suspected Explosion At Maiduguri Prison ‘Mere False Alarm’ By Convicted Bomber Charles Okah

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has debunked viral reports of a bomb explosion at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MaSCC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, clarifying that it was incident involving a convicted detainee, Charles Okah, who deliberate ignited a mattress and raised false fire alarm. Authorities stated that Okah allegedly ignited his mattress using a […]

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38 h. ago ‘I Cleaned Faeces From Morning To Night In Kirikiri Prison’, Says Freed Peter Obi’s ‘Convoy Boy’ Quadri Alabi

Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the young Nigerian who gained national attention during the 2023 general elections for standing fearlessly before the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has opened up about his traumatic ordeal in Kirikiri Prison following what he described as a false accusation. In a gripping interview aired on Channels Television on […]

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40 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers, Recover Baby In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in their intensified surveillance during the ongoing Easter season, busted a syndicate specialising in trafficking new babies and trading them off for cash. LEADERSHIP gathered that the criminal gang bought most of the children at baby factories from willing young girls who claimed they could not support […]

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45 h. ago Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta

Panic gripped Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday following reports that four children were abducted by suspected child traffickers. According to PUNCH Online, two of the kidnapped children, Ebube and Miracle, are siblings, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from a different family. The incident is said […] The post Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

The presiding overseer of the Global Community Citadel Church, Tunde Bakare, has raised a serious alarm, claiming that under President read more Nigeria heading towards tyranny under Tinubu, Tunde Bakare warns

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47 h. ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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48 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised the alarm over an alleged state sponsored campaign of calumny against him and the pro-Biafra group. In an open letter to Nigerians and the International community, by Emmanuel Kanu, titled: ‘Stop the false […] The post Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over campaign of calumny against him, IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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