6 h. ago Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles

The Police in Ondo State, on Friday, arrested a 42-year-old suspected car thief, Ayodele Temitope, and recovered three stolen vehicles. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, The Commissioner of Police in the state, made this known in Akure while addressing newsmen on the significant achievements of the command over the past few months in the state. Afolabi said […] The post Police arrest suspected car thief, recover 3 stolen vehicles appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja

Operatives of Nigeria Police Force have rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian nationals and arrested some suspects, operating across international borders. It was gathered that the development is coming, following a report filed with the National Central Bureau in Abuja on April 27, 2025, over the kidnap of one Anastasia Arthur aka Baidoo, a 48-year-old Ghanaian national. […] The post Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account

Nigerian singer Portable, also known as Habeeb Okikiola, took to social media on Friday to express frustration with his First Bank Nigeria account. In a video shared on platform X, the singer revealed that for over a month, he has been unable to transfer funds or withdraw money from his account, despite regularly receiving deposits. […] The post “I Won’t Lodge Complaint Because Banks Now Kidnap” – Portable Laments Inability To Transfer, Withdraw From Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A family of Allahmagani of Fadia Tudun Wada in Bajju chiefdom in Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has expressed sadness that almost two years after the death of their mother, her burial rites have become controversial with the remains in a mortuary all the while. The eldest son […] The post Kaduna: Burial rites of mother, 70, threatens peace in Zango Kataf community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account

Martins Vincent Otse, a popular Nigerian social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. His arrest followed his public complaints about unauthorized debits from his mother’s bank account, at the request of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of VeryDarkMan, confirmed the arrest to […] The post VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago “No Weapons Found With Nnamdi Kanu During Arrest In 2015” – DSS Witness Confesses To Court

A witness of the Federal Government, has admitted at the Federal High Court in Abuja, that no weapon of terrorism was recovered from Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos State. The witness who is an operative of the Department of the State Service, (name withheld) also informed […] The post “No Weapons Found With Nnamdi Kanu During Arrest In 2015” – DSS Witness Confesses To Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago CAN warns against unauthorised media actions from states, region, other officials

insists only the president authorised to speak on national issues From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The national leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has warned its members at regional or state level against issuing media statements or other media actions on national issues without its permission. It insisted that only the national president of […] The post CAN warns against unauthorised media actions from states, region, other officials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Allegation Of Seyi Tinubu Involvement In NANS Activities Baseless, Group Says 

The City Boy Movement, a youth-led sociopolitical and good governance advocacy organization has dismissed reports alleging that its Grand Patron, Barr. Seyi Tinubu mobilized thugs to disrupt the purported inauguration of unauthorized NANS executives led by one Isa Atiku Abubakar. In a statement by its Director General, Hon. Francis Tosin Shoga, described the allegations as […]

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18 h. ago ‘No Arms Found On Nnamdi Kanu During 2015 Arrest’, DSS Witness Testifies

A witness of the Federal Government testified on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja that no weapon of terrorism or violence were recovered from the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. Kanu’s trail resumed on Friday before Justice James […]

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18 h. ago We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A witness for the Federal Government has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness who is […] The post We found no weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in 2015 — DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago ‘I Won’t Lie About My Path To Motherhood’ – Chimamanda Adichie On Facing Surrogacy Backlash

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has addressed the backlash she received after publicly sharing that she welcomed twins through surrogacy. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on X Friday, Adichie revealed how the criticisms surrounding the birth of her children, whom she shares with her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, affected […] The post ‘I Won’t Lie About My Path To Motherhood’ – Chimamanda Adichie On Facing Surrogacy Backlash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Friday stormed a branch of a major commercial bank in the company of his mother, whose account with the bank has allegedly been subjected to inexplicable deductions. VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, shared a video of the visit to the bank on Facebook. The […] The post VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of being involved in kidnapping and cult-related activities. The suspects were apprehended during a police raid on a criminal hideout in the Otolo-Nnewi area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, May 1, followed credible intelligence and led to the recovery […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago More Than Seasoning: How ONGA Brought Taste, Togetherness And Generosity To Ramadan

For years, Onga has been more than just a seasoning brand, it’s been a kitchen staple, a trusted companion, and, most importantly, Mama’s Helping Hand. From the skilled stirrings of a morning pot of stew to the rich aroma of jollof rice at family gatherings, Onga has stood by mothers, grandmothers, and home cooks across […]

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25 h. ago Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The small village of Ungwan Kanawa, Tankaru in Dutsen-Abba Ward in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State reeled from the devastation of a measles outbreak recently, with heartbreaking stories emerging from families who rejected life-saving vaccinations due to deep-seated myth, mistrust and misinformation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers

By Adewale Sanyaolu As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day yesterday, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to strengthen welfare and health insurance provisions for industry workers exposed to hazardous conditions. Addressing the media in Abuja, PETROAN […] The post PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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35 h. ago ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into discrepancies in the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan disbursements. ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. The probe follows reports implicating 51 tertiary institutions in unauthorised deductions of […] The post ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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