4 h. ago Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

…first tranche coming after April salaries The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited N35,000 monthly wage award read more Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

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5 h. ago American Pastor, T.D. Jakes Steps Down From Mega Church, Hands Leadership To Daughter, Son

Popular American cleric, T.D. Jakes has announced that the position of senior pastor of the Potter’s House in Dallas, U.S.A, will be transferred to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and son-in-law, Pastor Touré Roberts. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following few months after Pastor Jakes suffered a heart attack while preaching at […] The post American Pastor, T.D. Jakes Steps Down From Mega Church, Hands Leadership To Daughter, Son-In-Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a 34-year-old daughter of Frank Nneji, the owner of ABC Transport, has claimed that the Nigeria Police Force declared her wanted without ever inviting her, notifying her, or informing her of any petition filed against her. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja recently released a Special Police Gazette […] The post ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex-Fiancé’s Blackmail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a woman, Adeola Adewale, in relation to the murder of a 65-year-old man, Mr. Adebayo, at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area of the state. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. Hundeyin stated that […] The post Woman Arrested For Alleged Murder At Lagos Service Apartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 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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21 h. ago Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended vital support to victims of a recent fire disaster, the physically challenged, and vulnerable families in Taraba and Jigawa states through a large-scale food distribution exercise. According to a statement by the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, the Foundation distributed 500 bags of rice and 100 mats to victims […] The post Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

…signs agreement with Empower School of Health, Geneva The Federal Government says it is targeting an addition of 2,000 health read more FG targets 2,000 health professionals annually with $5.5bn EU, Afreximbank funds

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25 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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28 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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30 h. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted 34 successful operations in the first quarter of 2025, arresting 54 suspects, including serving security operatives, and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Governor Uba Sani praised President Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi as DSS […] The post Kaduna: DSS arrests 54 suspects, including bandits and gunrunners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps

From John Bassey More than 100 villages in Zamfara State have been deserted due to relentless banditry, displacing over 300,000 people, yet the state government has not established official Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Previously operational camps in Gusau, Anka, Maradun, and Mada were closed, leaving IDPs to fend for themselves. Many squat with relatives […] The post Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh

From Sunday Ani The Etsako East Local Government Chair in Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh, has revealed that Nigeria loses over 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with the figure steadily rising. Speaking at the 4th anniversary and roundtable on sustainable development organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, […] The post Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have praised Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for awarding scholarships and bursaries to over 3,000 students in Ogun State. Representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Adeola’s initiative was lauded in a joint statement […] The post NANS, NAOSS commend Senator Adeola for scholarship, bursary awards to 3,000 Ogun students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 22 Nigerians linked to a sextortion network that has contributed to the deaths of more than 20 teenagers in the United States since 2021. In a statement issued on Saturday, the FBI disclosed that the arrests resulted from Operation Artemis, a global effort launched almost two years […] The post FBI Arrests 22 Nigerians Over Sextortion Scandal Linked To Teen Suicides appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a sweeping crackdown on unlicensed hospitals and unqualified medical workers operating within Abuja. The directive followed the death of a 35-year-old pregnant woman, Chekwube Chinagorom, during a failed caesarean section at Afolmi Hospital, a private clinic in Durumi that was later confirmed to […] The post Wike Orders Crackdown On Illegal Hospitals After Pregnant Woman’s Death In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Buhari Mustapha and recovered a firearm during a raid on a known black spot, popularly called “Me and You”, in the Masaka area of Karu Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ramhan Nansel […] The post Police raid Nasarawa black spot, recover pistol, arrest suspect appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

…Father says kidnappers of his 12-year-old daughter have been traced to kingpin allegedly operating from Enugu Correctional Centre Preamble: The read more Fiction in broad daylight as Favour Oluwaseyi’s father cries to Minister of Interior for intervention over kidnap

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