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Insecurity: Alaafin unveils anti-banditry team, seeks stronger collaboration with security forces
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged the Nigerian government to include traditional rulers and local intelligence in the country’s fight against terrorism.
IGP affirms withdrawal of Police officers from VIPs
Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, has affirmed the removal of Police officers assigned to Very Important Personalities across the country.
Northern governors mourn Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed sadness over the demise of renowned Islamic leader and global Tijjaniyya spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack
Bandits have launched another deadly attack in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm.
White House Locked Down After Shooting Near Presidential Residence; Two National Guard Members Shot
Washington, D.C. — The White House and several surrounding government buildings were placed on lockdown on Wednesday following a shooting incident near the presidential residence that left two National Guard members injured.
Lagos APC slams Aare Amerijóye DOT.B: “Desperate For Attention… Confusing Ranting With Reasoning!”
Lagos — The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unleashed a blistering rebuttal against commentator Aare Amerijóye DOT.B, describing his latest publication as a “literary meltdown powered by propaganda rather than logic.”
Tinubu Submits First Set of Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation—his first such submission since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment for Police and Army
Abuja — In a bold move to tackle rising insecurity across the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared a nationwide security emergency, authorizing significant expansions in the Armed Forces and the Nigerian Police Force.
Tinubu ‘relieved’ over release of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, seeks end to kidnappings
President Bola Tinubu has said he is relieved that all the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists at Government Girls Secondary School, Maiga, Kebbi State have been accounted for following their rescue of Tuesday.
I felt like hitting Obasanjo with microphone at my party – Ayo Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he became so enraged during his 65th birthday celebration that he briefly felt like grabbing the microphone and hitting former President Olusegun Obasanjo with it.