61 m. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 m. ago Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover relief materials

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out Read More

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3 h. ago American man married to Nigerian woman laments difficulty of getting Nigeria’s passport

By Seyi Babalola An American man known as Oyinbo has sparked outrage after criticizing the difficult process of acquiring a Nigerian passport despite being lawfully married to a Nigerian lady. In a viral video spreading on social media, the obviously upset man was shown with his Nigerian wife criticizing the country’s immigration policies, particularly as […] The post American man married to Nigerian woman laments difficulty of getting Nigeria’s passport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago English Actor Russell Brand Faces Rape, Sexual Assault Charges, Refutes Allegations

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault in connection with incidents alleged to have occurred between 1999 and 2005. According to the Metropolitan Police, an investigation into the actor began in September 2023 after several complaints were received. They also urged anyone impacted by the […] The post English Actor Russell Brand Faces Rape, Sexual Assault Charges, Refutes Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago CCTV installed on Third Mainland Bridge to prevent suicides, curb llegal sand mining – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has revealed that closed-circuit television cameras have been installed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, as part of broader efforts to improve safety and security. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Umahi explained that the surveillance system was introduced not only to monitor Read More

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8 h. ago Police disown, arrest man threatening reprisal over Edo killings

The Kaduna State Police Command has disowned an impostor, Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), who was spotted wearing a police uniform and making inciting comments on social media. The PUNCH Online reports that Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, who posed as a police officer, had threatened reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the brutal Read More

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16 h. ago Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right

“Monetary policy is like juggling six balls. It is not an interest rate up, there is an interest rate down. There is the exchange rate, there are long-term yields, there are short-term yields, and there is credit growth” –  Raghuram Rajan When Olayemi Cardoso was first appointed the Central Bank Governor, many greeted his appointment […] The post Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra CP deploys officers, urges professionalism ahead of primaries

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed officers across the state ahead of political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. While addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu stressed the need for professionalism as political activities begin. He explained the deployment was in preparation for the primaries, where Read More

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20 h. ago Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight

A coordinated operation comprising the police, military, and local hunters was successful in rescuing an Israeli national kidnapped in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The rescue operation ended in a fierce gunfight between security operatives and the kidnappers at Kofai Ahmadu, where Itamar was rescued. Confirming the incident on Friday, the Acting Public Relations […] The post Military, Police, Hunters Free Isreli National From Kidnappers In Taraba After Gunfight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Katsina CP leads national day celebration with medical outreach

As part of the activities lined up to celebrate the maiden National Police Day, 2025, the Katsina State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, on Friday led a team of the command’s medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, on a free medical outreach to the people of Katsina. The medical outreach which took place Read More

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25 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Comedian Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault In UK

English actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault related to four separate women between 1999 and 2005. The comedian was interviewed multiple times by police since an investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023 revealed numerous serious allegations against him. […]

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26 h. ago Community policing key to tackling crime in Ondo, Ekiti – AIG

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 17, comprising Ondo and Ekiti States, Musibau Omolabi, has said community policing and inclusiveness of stakeholders would be adopted to tackle criminalities in the zone. Omolabi, who officially resumed in the headquarters of the zone on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, declared that Read More

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28 h. ago BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   BEDC Electricity Plc has expressed confidence in the newly enacted Edo State Electricity Law, describing it as a landmark policy that promotes a healthy collaboration in the state. The company said that it also fosters healthy competition and consumer protection while creating a conducive business environment for all stakeholders in […] The post BEDC applauds Edo govt’s bold step towards energy independence, consumers protection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Free maternity drives Anambra deliveries to 102,643 in 18 months

The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made this known in Awka on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Sept. 5, 2023, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Read More

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30 h. ago Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President

Tribune Online Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President The cleric, while describing the Edo killings as a terrible extrajudicial and evil act, lamented that PFN is worried that other similar inhuman killings have been going on in the country Edo killings: Nigerians’ lives are sacred, state police way forward ─ PFN President Tribune Online

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32 h. ago Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Police Command marked National Police Day with a free medical outreach program, providing essential healthcare services to residents across the state.     The outreach, held at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, offered medical consultations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, malaria testing, and distribution of   essential medications as […] The post Sokoto police offers free medical care in national police day celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo

Tribune Online Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo In this interview with Crime Editor, OLUWATOYIN MALIK, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ogun State Command, Dr Lanre Ogunlowo, speaks on the efforts in curbing crimes and ensuring security and safety in the state. Excerpts: KIDNAPPING in the South West states, Ogun inclusive, is of utmost concern currently. What is Ogun State Police […] Many ritual killings, murder cases happen in homesteads —CP Ogunlowo Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta

The body of 38-year-old site engineer Chigozie Udalor, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his employees, has been discovered by the Delta State Police Command. SP Bright Edafe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a video statement released on Thursday. Udalor, hired by his cousin to supervise […] The post Workers Allegedly Kill Site Engineer, Bury Body In Shallow Grave At Construction Site In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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