17 m. ago Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon

The Kano State Police Command has taken a 20-year-old into custody over allegations of armed robbery and culpable homicide. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s public relations officer, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday. He stated that the suspect was arrested on Monday at Danbare Quarters within the Kano metropolis. READ MORE: […] The post Kano Police Nab Suspect In Fatal Robbery Attack, Recover Weapon appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 m. ago EFCC Nabs 35 Suspects In Edo Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has nabbed 35 people suspected of internet fraud in Auchi, Edo State. The arrests occurred at various locations throughout the town, including Vigilante Street, off Sabo Ibenafo Road, and the Back of Yak area. In a statement shared on its verified Twitter handle on Tuesday, the EFCC said the […] The post EFCC Nabs 35 Suspects In Edo Over Alleged Internet Fraud Activities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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83 m. ago I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair

Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has retracted the earlier press conference where allegations were made against former governor of Zamfara State and serving minister of state for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, saying they were misled. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the chairman of the group, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, said he discovered that the information […]

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1 hour ago ‘Bwala’s outburst exposes Tinubu camp’s mounting panic over Atiku

The Atiku Media Office has reacted to Daniel Bwala, one of the media aides to President Bola Tinubu, noting that his outbursts betrays the president’s mounting panic of Atiku-led coalition surge. The statement said it was both ironic and pathetic that Mr. Bwala, “a political turncoat who once served as spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 […] The post ‘Bwala’s outburst exposes Tinubu camp’s mounting panic over Atiku-led coalition surge’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Mulling Over May Day And The Challenges Facing Nigerian Workers

The labour force has been caught again between renewed governmental assurances and the persistent realities of economic hardship. President Bola Tinubu, during his May Day address to workers, promised his administration’s readiness to address pressing challenges. The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has highlighted […]

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3 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting

By Christopher Oji A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre  in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa […] The post Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed on a dramatic note with a ban placed on Favour Kanu, the wife of his younger brother, Prince Fineboy Kanu, from attending the next three court sessions for streaming the proceedings of the […] The post Kanu incited public to attack police officers, witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers

From Adesuwa Tsan and Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to rise up and meet the weighty expectations of Nigerians with integrity, unity and legislative action. He also urged the lawmakers to be guided by patriotism in the discharge of their legislative duties. Akpabio made the call at the resumption of […] The post Let us rise up, meet expectations of Nigerians, Akpabio tells lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Tinubu praises Oyinlola for world’s smallest GPS tracker prototype

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigerian tech innovator Oluwatobi Oyinlola for developing a prototype claimed to be the world’s smallest GPS tracking device, measuring 22.93 x 11.92mm. The device is noted for its potential applications in industries such as security, logistics, healthcare, and smart technology. In a post on X (@officialABAT), […] The post Tinubu praises Oyinlola for world’s smallest GPS tracker prototype appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “No Amount Of Propaganda Can Derail Opposition Coalition Ahead Of 2027” – Atiku To Bwala

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, accusing the Presidency of being gripped by panic over the rising strength of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bwala, once a vocal supporter of Atiku and now a Special Adviser to Tinubu, had advised the former […] The post “No Amount Of Propaganda Can Derail Opposition Coalition Ahead Of 2027” – Atiku To Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NNPCL: Ethnic Youth Groups Unite Against Alleged Plot To Smear Kyari’s Name

Leading ethnic youth organisations across Nigeria have launched a united front to resist what they described as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish the image of the immediate-past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. The move followed reports of an ongoing investigation by the Economic and […]

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11 h. ago Tinubu Hails Nigerian Youth Who Built World’s Smallest GPS Tracker

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian tech innovator, Oluwatobi Oyinlola, for developing what is now considered the world’s smallest GPS tracking device prototype. The device, which measures just 22.93 x 11.92mm, has been hailed for its groundbreaking potential across various industries, from security and logistics to healthcare and smart technology. In a post shared on […]

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11 h. ago Tinubu’s Administration Crushed 8,000 Terrorism, Nabbed 11,600 Criminals In 2024 – Defence Minister

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced that over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were neutralized in 2024 under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He credited this success to the improved operational strategies and leadership focus of the current government. According to a statement released on Monday by Patience Ituke, Matawalle also revealed that […] The post Tinubu’s Administration Crushed 8,000 Terrorism, Nabbed 11,600 Criminals In 2024 – Defence Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis

Valentine Ozigbo, the APC governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has accused Governor Charles Soludo of fearing his candidacy in the upcoming election. Ozigbo claims Soludo is using Nicholas Ukachukwu, another APC member, to destabilize the party and prevent his challenge. Ozigbo alleged that the APC governorship primary process, where Ukachukwu emerged as the candidate, was […] The post “Soludo Scared Of Me On The Ballot” – Ozigbo Opens Up On Anambra APC Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal

As controversy mounts over the alleged mismanagement of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa is scheduled to meet today with Vice-Chancellors and heads of institutions accused of mishandling disbursed funds. The meeting will focus on training bursars and ICT heads to ensure the loan scheme runs smoothly. A new compliance […] The post Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC Odusanya

  The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor was not only a man of honour and of […]

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15 h. ago After Defection To APC, Gov Oborevwori Meets Tinubu In Aso Rock

Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in what marks his first official visit to Aso Rock Presidential Villa since his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:30pm and […]

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15 h. ago Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), has threatened to mobilise for mass action if Governor Ademola Adeleke fails to address the activities of house agents within seven days. The speaker of the youth group, Fatomi Hammed, who spoke to journalists in Osogbo, on Tuesday, called for immediate […] The post Regulate activities of house agents now, youth group tells Adeleke, Osun Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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