1 hour ago Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others

• We dispersed miscreants not protesters  –  Police       From Christopher Oji, Oluseye Ojo, Molly Kilete, Abuja, Tony John, Port Harcourt and Lukman Olabiyi Protesters on  the platform of ‘Take It Back Movement’ and other civil society organisations made good their threat yesterday as they stormed some major cities, including the nation’s capital, […] The post Police arrest, teargas protesters in Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects

Released suspects in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly, have alleged that they were offered N200 million to frame Edison Ehie, chief of staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the bombing incident that occurred in 2023 at the Assembly complex. The suspects, Chime Ezebalike and three others, who were recently […] The post We’re offered N200m to frame Fubara’s Chief of Staff in Rivers Assembly bombing –Freed suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria, S’Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU), to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU include: exchange of intelligence between Nigeria […] The post Nigeria, S’Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Woman stabs Lagos man to death as police detain seven for murder

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained seven murder suspects in two weeks. The Command’s Spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the Ikotun Division of the command received a report on March 30 about a Read More

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3 h. ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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4 h. ago (UPDATED) Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of the state to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said Read More

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4 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialises in buying bank accounts details from individuals with which he allegedly defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. In a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, the EFCC said its Benin Zonal Directorate arrested the suspect. […] The post EFCC arrests suspected fraudster buying bank accounts details appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed by gunmen, suspected to be bandits, in an attack on Tungan Taura and Tungan Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. It was gathered that the horrible incident occurred over the weekend, when the criminal elements stormed the two villages. This was contained in a statement on Monday, […] The post Suspected Bandits Attack Kebbi Communities, Kill 16 Villagers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago We Were Pressured To Implicate Gov Fubara’s Aide Over Rivers Assembly Fire, Say Acquitted Suspects

Four persons who were previously arraigned for their alleged involvement in suspected arson on the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023, have alleged that they were pressured to alter their original statements to implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The four persons, […]

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9 h. ago Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun Read More

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12 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Tighten Noose On Drug Cartels As NDLEA, GDNC Sign MoU In Riyadh

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU included exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and […]

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12 h. ago Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their operational partnership and crack down on drug trafficking networks operating between the two countries. The agreement was formalised on Monday, 7 […] The post Nigeria, Saudi Arabia tighten noose on drug cartels as NDLEA, GDNC sign MoU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Taraba, NAPTIP rescue eight trafficked children, arrest suspects

The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, has rescued eight trafficked children from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Briefing journalists on Friday in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Read More

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14 h. ago Kalu demands prosecution of Chinese miners, police officer’s killers in Abia

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Abia State Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of two Chinese nationals and a police inspector in Abia State. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen who Read More

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16 h. ago Ondo Amotekun arrests 28 suspects for duping Ghanians, Nigerians

No fewer than 28 suspects have been arrested by the operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as read more Ondo Amotekun arrests 28 suspects for duping Ghanians, Nigerians

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16 h. ago PICTORIAL: Abiodun, Fayemi pay Ajimobis condolence visit over daughter’s death

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Ajimobi family following the passing of their daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi. Abisola died in the United Kingdom on March 27 after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kolapo Kola-Daisi, and their three children. Governor Abiodun was joined on Read More

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17 h. ago “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG

Arewa Consultative Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to act fast on the ongoing unrest in some parts of Plateau State. The group expressed sadness over recent attacks by gunmen which resulted in the tragic deaths of several villagers, including children in some communities of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported […] The post “Act Now, Declare State Of Emergency Over Plateau Killings” – ACF Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 16 people died following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on Taunga-Taura and Tungan-Ladan villages in Augie Local Government Area. The assault occurred on Sunday, April 6. CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, detailed the incident in a statement issued on […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi police confirm 16 deaths, deploy tactical units to affected villages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Oando Foundation to digitally empower one million children by 2027

as it enhances literacy, numeracy, and digital learning in public schools In its effort to enhance literacy, numeracy, and read more Oando Foundation to digitally empower one million children by 2027

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