75 m. ago Police seize 2,084 Tramadol sachets, arrest suspects in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,084 sachets of suspected tramadol tablets worth N3.5m from two suspected drug dealers. According to a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, on Thursday, the arrest is in its bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. “On March 20th, 2025, Read More

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90 m. ago Bank recapitalisation holds key to unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn economy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) decision to embark on recapitalisation of banks was to align monetary, fiscal policies with read more Bank recapitalisation holds key to unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn economy

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2 h. ago Illegal KWASU study centre uncovered in Ekiti, operators arrested

The police in Ekiti State have arrested two operators of an illegal university study centre in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Mr Joseph Eribo, disclosed this in Ado Ekiti on Thursday while reporting discoveries of the State’s Criminal Investigations Department in the last three months. He said the suspects were arraigned Read More

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2 h. ago Police nab suspected land grabbers with guns, charms in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected land grabbers who attempted to attack homeowners at Wood Island Estate in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State. PUNCH Metro reported that about 100 houses were demolished after the suspected land grabbers invaded the estate last year. Another attempt made by the thugs on Read More

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2 h. ago NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing

In a renewed drive to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic policymaking, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the critical elements of Nigeria’s ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise. The initiative, presented during a sensitisation event, is aimed at fostering public understanding and inclusivity […] The post NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Alleged Cattle Poisoning: Plateau Govt Cautions Against Speculations

Plateau State government has said its attention has been drawn to an allegation circulating on social media, particularly concerning the alleged poisoning of 36 cows belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar WARD of Bassa LGA. According to a statement issued in Jos, the commissioner for information and communication, Hon. […]

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4 h. ago CBN: Bank recapitalisation aligns monetary, fiscal policies with FG’s economic vision

By Michael Nwadike The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) decision to embark on the recapitalisation of banks was to align monetary, fiscal policies with the Federal Government’s vision of prosperity for Nigerians and the economy. The recapitalisation which is underway, is recording significant successes, with the raising of capital by many banks and a surge […] The post CBN: Bank recapitalisation aligns monetary, fiscal policies with FG’s economic vision appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Plateau crisis: Govt probes alleged cattle poisoning, urges calm

The Plateau State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 16, 2025, involved cattle belonging to one Mallam Samaila Nuhu at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar Ward. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Read More

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5 h. ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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8 h. ago Elegushi: Suspects in false allegation case know fate June 4

Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square has set June 4 to rule on the bail application of five persons arraigned on allegations of making false statements to the police against the Elegushi of Ikate Land, Oba Saheed Elegushi. PUNCH Online reports that the defendants were arraigned before Read More

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9 h. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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10 h. ago Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates

From Priscilla Ediare Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State police have arrested two men for operating an illegal study centre and issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this to newsmen while unveiling some of the achievements recorded by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) […] The post Ekiti: Police arrest two for operating illegal study centre, issuing fake varsity certificates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Chidinma Opens Defence In Alleged Murder Of Late Super TV Boss

The prime suspect in the murder of Usifo Ataga, the chief executive officer of Super TV, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday, told Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafa Balewa Square that she was not responsible for the death of the deceased. Ojukwu, the former 300-level Mass Communication student of the […]

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11 h. ago Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The new Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, has assured that there will be no reprisal attacks arising from the killing of the 16 hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. The police chief gave the assurance during his visit to the Nigeria Union […] The post Uromi 16: Edo police chief calms tensions, vows no reprisal attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa

Plateau govt faults claims Govs’ Forum condoles with Mutfwang From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Another crisis is looming in Bassa local council as Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), in Bassa, Ya’u Idris, has alleged that 36 cattle were killed and 42 others poisoned on Wednesday around the Tafi Gana junction […] The post Plateau killings: Another crisis looms as Fulani allege poisoning of cows in Bassa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Police nab drug dealers, seize ₦3.5m worth of tramadol in Katsina

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and recovered a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000.00 in a bid to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. According to a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Abubakar Sadiq made available to newsmen on Read More

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12 h. ago VIDEO: Chinese seen giving policemen money in viral video denies bribery allegation, apologises

A Chinese national featured in a widely circulated video showing an interaction with Nigerian Mobile Police (MOPOL) officers in Kaduna has issued an official statement clarifying the incident and offering an apology for the misunderstanding it sparked online. The video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, appeared to show a group of Chinese Read More

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12 h. ago Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong

A viral video depicting Chinese nationals distributing naira notes to uniformed Nigerian police officers lined up in formation had ignited a wave of public anger and calls for reform within the Nigeria Police Force. The footage, which rapidly spread across social media platforms on Tuesday, showed the armed officers receiving cash in what appeared to […] The post Chinese sharing cash in viral video gave in good faith – Jiang Daosong appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Visa cancellations leave hundreds of international students in legal limbo across the U.S

Hundreds of international students across the United States are facing unexpected visa cancellations and terminations of their legal status, triggering read more Visa cancellations leave hundreds of international students in legal limbo across the U.S

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14 h. ago Police arrest six in Anambra for hiring sick persons to beg for alms

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly hiring and using sick persons to solicit alms from the public. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday evening during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu village, Oba, where they were operating the illicit scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Read More

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