62 m. ago Police Neutralise Kidnapper, Arrest Sisters, 3 Others In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have killed one kidnapping suspect, arrested five others and rescued a kidnap victim. Spokesman of the Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said one AK-47 rifle with two rounds of live ammunition, a Toyota Corolla vehicle and the sum of ₦10million cash obtained as ransom, and other incriminating […]

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3 h. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Troops foil bandit attack, kill two, recover arms in Plateau

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation SAFE HAVEN have successfully foiled a planned attack by suspected bandits on Nteng read more Troops foil bandit attack, kill two, recover arms in Plateau

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3 h. ago CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A total of 70 match officials have been selected, including 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 […]

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4 h. ago Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead”

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a moving tribute at a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu celebrated the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy, emphasising his remarkable restraint and quiet dignity after leaving office. Speaking to government officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered to honour Nigeria’s former Head of […] The post Tinubu hails Buhari’s humility: “He returned to Daura, content to let others lead” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Killing Of 2 Students In Kano Boarding School

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with their alleged involvement in the killing of two fellow students in the school. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that the students were apprehended to aid investigation and determine the […]

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6 h. ago DHQ Dismisses Claims Of New Terror Group Fethulla In Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed report of the emergence of new terror group known as Fethulla Terrorist Organisation (FETO) in Nigeria. Director Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye who dismissed the claims on Thursday stated that Nigeria remains an independent nation capable of making its own decisions, particularly on security and counterterrorism matters. […]

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7 h. ago Troops Nab 2 NURTW Officials, IPOB Tax Collector, Others Suspected Terrorists

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for receiving consignment for terrorists in Borno State. This is just as troops also arrested a suspected tax collector for the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Anambra State from whom […]

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8 h. ago Amotekun Rescues Kidnap Victims in Ondo, Arrests 17 Suspects

Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps has apprehended 17 suspected kidnappers and foiled five kidnapping cases within the last two weeks without ransom payment. Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. Adeleye said in the latest effort of the Command, operatives, within the last […]

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8 h. ago Security Operatives Arrest Bandit Kingpin Tambaya, 14 Others In Kwara

The ongoing offensive against criminal elements in Kwara State has resulted in the arrest of fifteen outlaws involved in recent security breaches in Edu and Patigi local government areas of the state. A government official told LEADERSHIP that 15 criminal elements, including a top bandit kingpin named Tambaya, were arrested in the new security clampdown […]

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9 h. ago Plateau: Soldiers avert attack on Nteng, neutralise bandits, recover arms

From Jude Owuamanam Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven have averted what would have been another deadly massacre in a Plateau community, less than 48 hours after 27 people were killed in an attack in Riyom Local Government Area of the state. This time, acting on credible intelligence on plans by bandits to attack communities […] The post Plateau: Soldiers avert attack on Nteng, neutralise bandits, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Outdoor advertising industry: Entry submissions for 2025 Loma Awards opens

OOH Academy Nigeria has officially opened submissions for entries into the 2025 Location Marketing Awards (LOMA). The awards organisers are read more Outdoor advertising industry: Entry submissions for 2025 Loma Awards opens

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9 h. ago White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts

Tribune Online White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts During his presidency, Biden used the autopen for various official actions, including controversial pardons. White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials

Tribune Online Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials I don't know how to spare, indolence, docility, laziness, incompetence and deliberate obstruction of the wheel of progress... Stop delaying payment of pensions, gratuities — Bayelsa govt warns LGA officials Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Enugu trade commissioner Adaora Chukwu resigns amid speculations

From Kenneth Udeh, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Hon. Adaora Chukwu, has officially resigned from her position, citing gratitude for the opportunity to serve but offering no specific reason for her decision. In a brief but dignified statement posted on her official social media page, Chukwu on Thursday said: “I […] The post Enugu trade commissioner Adaora Chukwu resigns amid speculations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria, the country’s only official provider of the globally recognised DUNS Number, is alerting the public to read more Dun & Bradstreet Nigeria warns against fraudulent DUNS number providers: Only trust the official source

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11 h. ago Keyamo faults Atiku’s use of official coat of arm 18 years after leaving office

..Also faults timing of resignation Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has faulted former read more Keyamo faults Atiku’s use of official coat of arm 18 years after leaving office

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14 h. ago Dele Momodu resigns from PDP, cites hijack by antidemocratic forces

By John Ogunsemore   Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He has also officially decamped to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu communicated his resignation via a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State. A […] The post Dele Momodu resigns from PDP, cites hijack by antidemocratic forces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Atiku’s exit further weakens Nigeria’s main opposition party

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially resigned his membership of read more Atiku’s exit further weakens Nigeria’s main opposition party

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19 h. ago Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised five terrorists and arrested 21 others for alleged  terrorism, kidnapping, illegal bunkering, arms dealing, and cult-related activities. The troops also rescued 11 kidnap victims and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition among other items. The army said In a series operation conducted between […] The post Soldiers kill 5 terrorists, arrest 21 others, rescue 11 victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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