83 m. ago Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched a bold initiative to combat criminal activities in the state by targeting properties linked to kidnappers and cultists. This crackdown began with the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City, which had been associated with heinous crimes, including kidnapping and organ harvesting. In a statement issued […] The post Okpebholo Begins Demolition Of Properties Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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95 m. ago Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on traditional leaders and key stakeholders in the South-West to partner with the government in combating deadly diseases like cervical cancer and tuberculosis. She made this appeal during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, which was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers To Fight Preventable Deadly Diseases In South-West appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja A group of foreign investors has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for urgent intervention in the alleged destruction of their investments of over $250 million in the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The letter, dated April 23, 2025, was  signed by President of the investment group Dr. Olubokun-Basoru,  […] The post Investors seek Tinubu’s intervention in $250m investment dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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17 h. ago IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to inter-agency and international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Egbetokun made this pledge during a meeting with Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Tuesday. […] The post IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Emmanuel Obi has appealed to government at all levels, non-government organisations and donor agencies read more Enugu Commissioner urges increased funding to combat malaria

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17 h. ago FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat cybercrime, enabling real-time information sharing, coordinated intelligence gathering, and cooperative prosecution. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, described the launch of the Joint Case […] The post FG, UK sign MoU to combat cybercrime, launch Joint Case Team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a stern advisory alerting the public, financial institutions, and legal practitioners about a rising wave of fraudulent petitions involving alleged large wire transfers from foreign banks into Nigerian accounts. It explained that these scams frequently involve forged documents, fictitious transactions, and deceptive tactics […] The post NFIU issues warning on surge in fraudulent foreign wire transfer petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Foundations Sign MoU To Support 50 Girls At Miva Open Varsity

The Umaru Shinkafi Legacy Foundation and the Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Foundation have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to sponsor 50 girls from educationally disadvantaged states; Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto through scholarships at Miva Open University, Nigeria’s first fully online tertiary institution. The official signing ceremony took place at the Medicaid Radio diagnostic Centre, […]

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27 h. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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38 h. ago Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone

Annie Macaulay has revealed plans to launch her own online TV station, Annie Macaulay TV, as she moves forward after her separation from Nigerian music legend, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. Speaking during an interview with BBC News Pidgin at the 17th Headies Awards on April 28, 2025, Annie shared that the project is already underway, with […] The post Annie Macaulay Set To Launch New TV Station, Credits Her Children As Backbone appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Residents commends Gombe gov’t, UNICEF for efforts to end polio, other diseases

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Some residents in Kaltungo Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State has expressed their appreciation for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the state government’s ongoing efforts to combat poliovirus and other preventable diseases. The residents stated this during immunization campaign on Monday in Kaltungo LGA. The campaign, which was […] The post Residents commends Gombe gov’t, UNICEF for efforts to end polio, other diseases appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago OPay’s Scam Alerts Warns You Before You Make Costly Mistakes

You’re just seconds away from sending money — the offer sounds perfect, the seller seems trustworthy, and the clock is ticking. But just before you hit send, OPay flashes a critical warning: “Caution — this account has been linked to suspicious activity.” In that moment, the rush fades, your instincts kick in, and you realize […]

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51 h. ago 21,000 Out Of 60,000 Workers In Kano Indebted To Private Loan Vendors

The standing committee on Pay Parade, which verifies the payment of workers in Kano state, has revealed that 21,000 civil servants out of the total of 60,000 workers in the state are indebted to private loan Vendors. This indebtedness, under which most are from the teaching sector, results in not receiving anything when the salary […]

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51 h. ago Public Projects: CSO Tasks BudgIT On Proper Investigations To Prevent Misinformation

The African Leadership Strategy, Transparency Development Initiative (ALSTDI) has urged civic organisation BudgIT to conduct thorough investigations and ensure proper verification before publishing reports on public projects. In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, ALSTDI’s executive director, Nelson Ossaieze, cautioned against disseminating inaccurate reports, warning that such actions could mislead the public and […]

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59 h. ago Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries

The Kano State Government has uncovered payroll anomalies, revealing 240 employees receiving double salaries and 217 with duplicate Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). These issues were discovered during a verification exercise that also led to the suspension of salaries for over 2,000 civil servants who failed to attend the process. Secretary to the Kano State Government, […] The post Kano Government Exposes Payroll Fraud, 240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have rescued ten victims, said to have been kidnapped by bandits along Funtua-Gusau highway in the state. This was disclosed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday. Adejobi noted that the effort underscore Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to combat crime and ensure the […] The post Katsina Police Rescue 10 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Notorious Criminal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites

Nigeria Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has pledged to enforce its legal obligations to combat online intellectual property infringement and urged commercial music users to obtain proper licences from rights holders or their representatives. The Commission stated that this ensures creators are fairly compensated, supporting the music industry’s sustainable growth. In a […] The post NCC vows to tackle online infringement, block illegal music websites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide

The Obidient Movement has introduced an online portal aimed at registering its members both in Nigeria and abroad, along with issuing official identity cards. In a statement released on Saturday by the group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, and its Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure, the organization said the new identity card […] The post Obidient Movement Launches Online Registration, Identity Cards For Members Worldwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses

By Christopher Oji Many people escaped death yesterday as a truck fell off Agege bridge in Lagos and landed on two buses. There was pandemonium when the fully loaded truck with registration No GGE 624 YJ, fell off the bridge leaving people scampering for safety. A witness, Saliu Babs, a commercial bus driver, told Sunday […] The post Many escape death as truck falls off Lagos bridge, lands on 2 buses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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