18 m. ago Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba 

The suspects are said to have confessed to be part of the syndicate terrorising Plateau and Taraba States lately.  The post Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Firearm In Taraba  appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a Special Forces School in Nasarawa State. He said the school to be located in Doma, within the premises of the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in the state, woukd serve as […] The post Army establishes special forces school in Nasarawa to curb insurgency, banditry, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested five suspected illegal miners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a notorious land racketeer in Kaduna in separate operations. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, apprehended Samuel Eshiet Akwa, Willie Peter Uboko, Muhammed Tukur, […] The post EFCC arrests suspected illegal miners in Uyo, nabs serial land fraudster in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors

Charles met some of the veterans at the Arboretum before joining them and their families at a reception hosted by the Royal British Legion armed forces charity. The post UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Phyna Blasts Dangote Group Over ‘Quick Recovery’ Remark After Sister’s Leg Amputation

Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has reacted to a statement from Dangote Group addressing her sister’s recent accident with one of the company’s trucks. On Wednesday, Phyna called out the billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote and his company, claiming that the truck which struck her sister was allegedly altered […] The post Phyna Blasts Dangote Group Over ‘Quick Recovery’ Remark After Sister’s Leg Amputation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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11 h. ago Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister

  A yet-to-be-identified young boy has been gruesomely murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after he allegedly refused their order to sexually assault his own sister. The horrifying incident was made public by human rights activist and former Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. Harrison Gwamnishu, through a statement […] The post Suspected Kidnappers Kill Boy In Anambra For Refusing To Sexually Assault Sister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa

From Abel Leonard, Lafia A supposed money-making charm has turned fatal in Nasarawa State, leaving a suspected Internet fraudster dead, his accomplice battling for life, and the herbalist who prepared it now on the run. The Nasarawa State Police Command confirmed that the incident happened in the Mararaba area after the deceased, identified simply as […] The post Yahoo boy dies after drinking ‘Juju’, herbalist flees in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Police Command have ordered the restriction of movements of motor vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles during Saturday’s bye elections in Bagwai, Shanono, Ghari and Tsanyawa LGAs of Kano State. A Thursday night statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the restriction would commence […] The post Bye elections: Kano Police restrict movements in Bagwai, Shanono, two other LGAs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. On Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the 23 individuals scheduled for arraignment are among 93 people apprehended on Sunday at a hotel located within the Olusegun […] The post EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Again, Police Arrest Robbery Suspect, Recover Stolen Car In Akwa Ibom

In the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements, operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested another member of a notorious car theft syndicate and recovered another stolen vehicle. LEADERSHIP recalls that the syndicate was busted a couple of days ago. Three suspects linked to cases of stolen vehicles were seized and detained for […]

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15 h. ago Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West

By Steve Agbota The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it arrested 13 suspects with N3.145 billion smuggled goods in the South West of the country. The intercepted items include: petrol, seven truckloads of rice, used cars, cannabis sativa, used clothes and other contraband. The Customs Comptroller, […] The post Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn smuggled goods in South West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds over the alleged surrender of the notorious wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. The DHQ said there is no truth in the report as the military is still looking for the bandit leader. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made […] The post Bello Turji hasn’t surrendered, we’re still looking for suspect – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that 23 suspected internet fraudsters, arrested during a sting operation near read more EFCC to arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library today

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17 h. ago Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised the alarm over the escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara State, warning that without urgent intervention, more lives could be lost. The organisation said it has recorded over 1,500 suspected cases from mid-June to early August in three Ministry of Health […] The post Cholera outbreak worsens in Zamfara, MSF warns of more deaths appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Army Arrests 17 Suspects As 25 Families Of ISWAP Members Surrender

Twenty-five family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama LGA, Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased tempo of operations by troops leading to killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects and recovery of assorted weapons in the region. Particularly, troops of 202 Battalion […]

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20 h. ago We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD

By Maduka Nweke nwekemaduka88@gmail.com Metro & Castle Managing Director, Adekunle Abdul, says the company is arming real estate operators with the knowledge and skills to outsmart fraudsters and clean up Nigeria’s property market. He brings to the real estate sector a wealth of executive management experience built on more than 15 years in the downstream […] The post We’re equipping operators with skills to tackle property industry scams – Abdul, Metro & Castle MD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago OOPL: EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Friday

The EFCC said the former president’s facility was not a target of the operation. The post OOPL: EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Friday appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago PICTORIAL: 25 Family Members Of ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno

No fewer than 25 family members of ISWAP/JAS fighters have surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama local government area of Borno State. According to military sources, the move followed increased operations by troops, leading to the killing of three fighters and arrest of 17 suspects while assorted weapons were also recovered in the […]

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28 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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