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Nigeria Confirms Prior Coordination with U.S. on Counter-Terrorism Airstrikes
The Federal Government has confirmed that it had prior knowledge of, and was involved in security coordination surrounding, recent United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West region.
GNI Building Fire Under Control — Lagos Fire Service
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House, located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, has been brought under control.
FG Files Fresh 16-Count Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over ₦1bn Transactions
The Federal Government has instituted fresh money laundering charges against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged financial transactions exceeding ₦1 billion.
Harrison Gwamnishu Regains Freedom After Two Weeks in Police Custody
Prominent Nigerian human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in police custody amid allegations of misconduct.
Yuletide Security: Delta Police Deploy Massively to Ensure Peaceful Christmas, New Year
The Delta State Police Command has announced a massive deployment of personnel and operational resources across the state to guarantee a safe, peaceful and hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebration.
Yuletide Security: IGP Orders Nationwide Police Deployment for Peaceful Christmas, New Year
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered a massive nationwide deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure a safe, peaceful and crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration across the country.
Army Nabs Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue–Taraba Axis
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a notorious bandit leader linked to a string of kidnappings and armed robberies along the Benue–Taraba axis.
Female Drug Kingpin Arrested in Lagos as NDLEA Uncovers 23.5kg Cocaine, Intercepts Italy-Bound Opioids in Nationwide Raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 39-year-old female drug kingpin, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, in Lagos, recovering 23.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her children’s room, in a sweeping series of nationwide anti-narcotics operations that also led to multiple arrests and major seizures across several states.
Troops Foil ISWAP Supply Run, Seize Vehicles, Cash and Logistics in Borno
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have intercepted a major logistics consignment suspected to be meant for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
Nigerian Army Inducts 3,391 Recruits at Historic Osogbo Passing Out Parade
The Nigerian Army on Saturday formally inducted 3,391 newly trained soldiers into its ranks at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 89 Regular Recruits Intake, held at the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo