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Bandits

News

Kebbi Showdown: Police, vigilantes kill three bandits in daring operation

A team comprising police officers and local vigilantes engaged the criminals in a fierce gunfight that lasted several hours
Tinubu

Metro

Tinubu backs clean energy revolution at historic E1 Lagos GP

"I commend Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his team, and all partners, particularly the E1 and sponsors of this event, for…
Tinubu

News

Tinubu visits Jos for funeral, faith dialogue

"The President will later address Church Leaders across the North at the headquarters of the COCIN Church in Jos.
Onanuga

News, Top Stories

“You’d be ashamed of yourselves”: Onanuga blasts critics of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

He said though construction is ongoing, the stretch from Ogombo to Ahmadu Bello Way has "greatly blessed users, slashing commuting…
Sanwo-Olu

News

Lagos to lead Africa’s blue economy revolution, says Sanwo-Olu

“I am very proud and happy to be in Lagos, because bringing the E1 race to Africa has always been…
Police

News

Police foil potential attack, recover AK-47 from suspects

John said that personnel from the command intercepted the two suspects while on routine patrol along Idoro Road by Abolin…
NULGE

News

No Going Back Yet: NULGE holds firm on Osun LG workers’ stay-at-home

“Therefore, the leadership of the union is appealing to all our educative and well-informed esteemed members not to hearken to…
NDLEA

Metro

NDLEA destroys seven-hectare cannabis farm, arrests 58 in Adamawa drug crackdown

“In line with the Federal Government’s drug integrity test policy, 25 persons were screened during the period. The test is…
FERMA

Metro

Bushes Out, Safety In: Ogun highways undergo FERMA rescue operation

He appealed to motorists for patience during the exercise and urged host communities to cooperate with the agency as the…
Kogi records drop in malaria prevalence — Commissioner

News

Police, banks unite to boost financial security in Kogi

According to him, there is need for improved collaboration between the Police and the bankers forum to create a more…
Sine Qua Non

Metro

Older Persons Day: Sine Qua Non offers elderly free medical care

The outreach underscored the importance of prioritising the health and wellbeing of older persons,
Tinubu

News

Court throws out suit against Tinubu over Rivers State of Emergency

Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, while delivering his verdict in the case brought by Belema Briggs and four others, said…
Tinubu

News

Tinubu hails Indigenous elevator giant Kresta Laurel at 35

The President recalls the space support provided by the company to him and his transition team in 1999, when he…
'Come to our aid,' Kunle Afolayan cries out over hike in diesel price

Entertainment

Film Meets Policy: Oyo, Afolayan’s KAP Academy unite to nurture talent

The residency, announced by Afolayan, will take place at the iconic KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State…
IPOB

News

62-year-old alleged IPOB Informant nabbed for terrorism

The suspect is accused of anchoring a major extortion ring that imposes illegal levies on traders and families in the…
Military

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Army crushes terrorists, arrests 25, rescues 16 across Nigeria

In the North Central, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised a violent extremist in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State, while…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday received another batch of 522 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic as part of ongoing voluntary repatriation efforts.

Metro

Kogi Boat Disaster: 14 dead, dozens still missing

NEMA said: “The incident occurred at about 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, when a boat with around 80 passengers capsized en…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday removed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa from office as the state's Head of Service with immediate effect.

Opinion

Kano governor needs in-house cleaning of aides

Kano’s political history has shown repeated frictions between governors and federal security chiefs. These clashes are not new, but what…
Plateau: 3 killed, 2 arrested as troops continue battle against terrorists

News

Troops break up bandits’ gathering in Taraba

“During the operation, the following items were recovered; one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm…
EFCC

Metro

Cyber Fraud Sweep: EFCC arrests 92 suspects in Benin raid

"Preliminary investigations by the Commission linked the suspects with various forms of internet-related fraud. They will be charged to court…
Tinubu

News

Why Tinubu must be re-elected in 2027 – Coalition

The National Amalgamation for the Continuation of Renewed Hope (NACRH) has pledged to protect President Bola Tinubu’s reforms from disruption…
Jigawa

Metro

Tragedy in Jigawa: Teenager drowns in village pond

He urged parents, guardians and community leaders to warn children and youths against unsafe swimming practices in open water bodies…
CAPPA

News

At 65, Nigeria still hungry for real freedom – CAPPA 

The group observed that whatever gains have been recorded are being overshadowed by hardship, pointing to high costs of food…
Grid

News, Top Stories

National Grid in peril as PENGASSAN-Dangote row hits gas supply

“These timely actions enabled the NISO National Control Centre (NCC) to minimise the impact of the labour-induced gas shortages and…
Police

Metro

Gun battle in Niger: Police kill kidnappers, recover rifles, ammo

A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and 49 rounds of live ammunition.…
Train

News

Abuja-Kaduna train platform now open for ticket payment

According to him, in preparation for the resumption of services, the journey time has been reduced following a review of…
Gunmen

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Nigeria@65: AANI urges collective action against insecurity

Okafor stressed that security is the foundation for development and prosperity, and called on all tiers of government to work…
EFCC

News

EFCC unit seals two companies in Sokoto

The SCUML is a unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that supervises Designated Non‑Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)…
Kaduna

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Poly lecturers declare strike in Kaduna

“After due deliberations, the unions unanimously resolved that members shall withdraw their services until the governor’s approval is officially granted,”…
NULGE

News

Rivers local government workers declare strike

He noted the action became necessary following what he described as unlawful treatment, which also resulted in salary denial for…
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