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Tinubu Sends Peace Emissary to Plateau as FG Intensifies Reconciliation Efforts
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed a peace emissary to Plateau State as part of renewed efforts to restore calm and strengthen intercommunal harmony across the region.
President Tinubu Meets National Defence College Course 33 Participants
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more productive, secure, and inclusive Nigeria as he hosted participants of Course 33 of the National Defence College at the State House, Abuja.
Wajiroko Terrorist Ambush: Brigade Commander Leads Troops Safely Back to Base
Troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade have successfully repelled a fierce ambush by terrorists around Wajiroko in the Azir–Multe axis of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. The attack occurred as the soldiers were returning from a routine patrol conducted along the fringes of the Sambisa Forest.
Akingboye’s First Son Raises Alarm Over ‘Suspicious Circumstances’ Surrounding Father’s Death
Lagos — Nine weeks after the death of prominent businessman and 2023 Ondo State SDP governorship candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye (OBA), his first son, Samuel Akingboye, has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as “disturbing and suspicious circumstances” surrounding the incident and subsequent police handling of the case.
Eight jailed for phone snatching in Lagos
A Magistrate Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos has sentenced eight people allegedly involved in snatching of phones and other crimes to six months imprisonment.
Nigerian troops kill scores of terrorists, rescue 67 from kidnappers in nationwide offensive
Nigerian troops deployed for operations across the country had in the last two weeks killed scores of terrorists, rescued 67 kidnapped victims and arrested 94 criminal suspects
Egbetokun warns against fake news, urges public cooperation on security
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has emphasised that Nigeria’s security agencies have fully adopted an “all-of-society” approach to combating banditry and other security threats facing the country.
Army holds one-year memorial for late COAS Lagbaja
The Nigerian Army has announced a one-year memorial service for its late former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on November 5, 2024.
NDLEA warns against fake ‘medicinal cannabis,’ arrests Lagos kingpin
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised alarm over the circulation of dangerous illicit drugs falsely packaged and sold as medicinal cannabis across the country.
Sowore Remains Wanted, We’ll Do Everything To Get Him Arrested – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed that his declaration of activist Omoyele Sowore as wanted remains in effect, vowing that the police will take all lawful steps to arrest him.