3 d. ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den

Sixteen passengers abducted along the Benin-Auchi Road in Edo State on Friday have been rescued, the Edo State Police Command confirmed. Spokesperson Moses Yamu told PUNCH on Saturday, that the victims were forced into the bush by kidnappers while travelling to Abuja in an Edoline bus. “The kidnapping took place on Friday at about 16:30 […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NAF jet bombards terrorists’ enclaves in Borno, kills 15 terrorists

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has bombarded a terrorist stronghold west of Zuwa in the Sambisa general area of Borno State, killing fifteen terrorists. The bombardment, according to NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air […] The post NAF jet bombards terrorists’ enclaves in Borno, kills 15 terrorists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago After Family Of 3 Tragic Death, Abuja Council Moves Against Touts

The leadership of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has denounced the tragic events that occurred under the Mabushi Bridge on Wednesday, leading to the death of a family of three. The executive chairman of AMAC, Christopher Zaka Maikalangu, is to inaugurate a strong task force to arrest anybody impersonating the Abuja Municipal Area Council […]

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5 d. ago NAF jet bombards terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, kills 15

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Thursday that its Air Component under the Joint Task Force North-East of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) bombarded a terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing 15 terrorists. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement, said that […] The post NAF jet bombards terrorists’ hideout in Sambisa forest, kills 15 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Retired soldiers’ protest over debarment allowance uncalled for – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned retired armed forces personnel protesting over the non-payment of demobilisation allowance to vacate the premises of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. The DHQ stated that the retired soldiers, who have repeatedly used the Ministry of Finance as their protest venue, have no legal basis […] The post Retired soldiers’ protest over debarment allowance uncalled for – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash

Tribune Online Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed and clarified the tragic incident that occurred in Abuja on Wednesday, in which a man, his wife, and two others died in a car crash. Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash Tribune Online

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8 d. ago CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit

Say directive to hotels, others unconstitutional, void, threat to democratic freedom   From Romanus Ugwu, Ndubuisi Orji and Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has drawn the ire of the main opposition parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – over directive by the Kaduna […] The post CUPP, opposition parties knock police over ban on political gathering without permit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NAF chief visits China, promises defence partnerships, inspects key aerospace facilities

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to global defence partnerships. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, made this known during  visit to the People’s Republic of China. The  delegation, led by the CAS, engaged with top aviation and defence companies across several Chinese cities, […] The post NAF chief visits China, promises defence partnerships, inspects key aerospace facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police mourns passing of former IGP, Solomon Arase as Egbetokun visits family

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has expressed sadness over the death of a former Inspector General of Police(IGP), Solomon Arase. Arase who was the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and immediate Past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, died in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja […] The post Police mourns passing of former IGP, Solomon Arase as Egbetokun visits family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NAF Chief visits China, pledges defence partnership, inspects aerospace facilities

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to global defence partnerships. Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, made this known during a week-long working visit to the People’s Republic of China from August 24 to 30, 2025. The high-powered delegation, led by the CAS, engaged […] The post NAF Chief visits China, pledges defence partnership, inspects aerospace facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Though the parliamentary system is best for Nigeria, the forces in Abuja won’t make it happen — Adeosun

Tribune Online Though the parliamentary system is best for Nigeria, the forces in Abuja won’t make it happen — Adeosun Mr. Akinjide Adeosun is the founder of Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), which hosts annual colloquiums on issues of national concern. He is a pharmacist of many years and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Racheal’s Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited, based in Lekki, Lagos. In this interview, he dissects the nation’s political situation, concluding […] Though the parliamentary system is best for Nigeria, the forces in Abuja won’t make it happen — Adeosun Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic defence cooperation with the Czech Republic in its efforts to advance national security and regional stability. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, made this known when he received the Junior Deputy Minister of […] The post NAF, Czech Republic collaborate for enhanced security, development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Again, Police Shift Deadline For Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced a further extension of the grace period for enforcing the tinted glass permit requirement, pushing the new commencement date to October 2, 2025. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. […]

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4 w. ago Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja said it has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals connected to a cybercrime syndicate uncovered by its operatives in Abuja in November 2024. The suspects were arrested following a coordinated raid on their  operational headquarters locatedin Jahi, Abuja, on November, 3, 2024 Force public […] The post Police announce conviction of 21 Chinese, Malaysian nationals for Cybercrime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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