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Nigerian Army tracks militant leader behind killing of 16 soldiers in Delta to Bayelsa
The Nigerian Army have traced the militant leader allegedly behind last Thursday’s killing of 16 soldiers at Okuama Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, to the riverine Igbomoturu community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, where they killed some youths, who resisted their incursion, and razed some houses belonging to militants.
Governor Fubara directs immediate rehabilitation, expansion of the Psychiatric hospital
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered for a complete rehabilitation of the Psychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Oshiomhole’s kinsmen protest impeachment move against Philip Shaibu
Hundreds of men, women and youths of Edo North trooped to the streets of Auchi, Etsako West local government area of Edo State, to protest the alleged plan by Governor Godwin Obaseki and members of the State House of Assembly to impeach the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
Bandits abduct 287 students from Kaduna schools
A teacher in one of the schools attacked by bandits in Kaduna State, Sani Abdullahi, has disclosed that a total of 287 students were abducted during the attack on Thursday.
(VIDEO) Army Chief formally flags off Operation Hakorin Damisa, tells troops to sustain swift response to distress calls
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has formally flagged off the ongoing operations to quell the unfortunate herders/ farmers clashes in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state. The operation, which was launched to mitigate the crisis in Mangu has progressively tackled the deteriorating security situation in the Local Government, restoring relative peace in the area.
Ogun Police gun down ‘madman’ after beheading 84-year-old man
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have killed an alleged madman who allegedly beheaded an 84-year-old man, Elder Alfred Opadipe, in Ipara community, Remo North Local Government Area of the state.
Nigerian Army intercept truck load of ammunition en route to Anambra
The Nigerian Army in a major operation has successfully foiled an international ammunition smuggling syndicate on its way to Anambra State.
Niger President, Osinbajo, Atiku, governors attend Buhari son’s wedding in Kano
Niger Republic President, Muhammad Bazoum, on Friday joined Nigerian political and business leaders at the wedding ceremony of Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State.
Apapa LG to partner Lagos Water Corporation for improved potable water supply
As part of the activities to mark the 100 days in office of the newly elected Chairman of Apapa Local Government Area, Honourable, (Mrs.) Idowu Sebanjo, the LGA has concluded plans to partner with the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) to improve potable water supply and enhance service delivery to the area.
APC sets Sept 4 for state congresses
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has scheduled September 4 for the conduct of its state congresses.