5 hours ago UniAbuja protest: SERAP urges Tinubu to probe police assault on Channels TV crew

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged assault on Channels Television crew by security operatives during a protest at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Tuesday morning. The Channels TV crew was reportedly covering a Read More

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6 hours ago Military Strike: Gov Aliyu Visits Communities, Donates ₦20m To Victims’ Families

At least 10 people were killed with several injured in military airstrike in the early hours of Wednesday. The post Military Strike: Gov Aliyu Visits Communities, Donates ₦20m To Victims’ Families appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 hours ago Police clarify Abuja stampede probe, deny targeting church’s almsgiving

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Wednesday dismissed allegations by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, that the police were attempting to demonise the church’s almsgiving or humanitarian efforts. Describing the claims as baseless and disappointing, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, clarified that the police did Read More

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9 hours ago Lakurawa: Military Fighter Jet ‘Kills’ 10 Villagers In 2 Sokoto Communities

Many villagers have been reportedly feared dead with several others injured as fighter jet targeting members of Lakurawa terrorists in their hideout, mistakingly bombed two communities in Silame local government area of Sokoto State. The affected communities, according to a source in the community who said the incident occurred around 7am on Wednesday, were Gidan […]

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10 hours ago Christmas: Police deploy 3,000 officers for security operations in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has mobilised over 3,000 officers to ensure safety and security at churches and other critical locations throughout the state during the Christmas celebrations. The coordinated effort, which involved the police, military, Civilian Joint Task Force, and fire services, aimed to provide a peaceful and secure environment for worshippers. In a Read More

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10 hours ago Fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa ‘mistakenly’ bombs two Sokoto communities

Tribune Online Fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa ‘mistakenly’ bombs two Sokoto communities Many lives were feared lost, and several others sustained injuries after a fighter jet, aimed at targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group, mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident, which occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, affected the villages of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa. According to locals, these communities […] Fighter jet targeted at Lakurawa ‘mistakenly’ bombs two Sokoto communities Tribune Online

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13 hours ago Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo

Tribune Online Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo Two operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit lost their lives in a gun battle while dismantling a notorious IPOB/ESN syndicate allegedly involved in kidnapping and armed robbery in the state. The operatives also killed three of the suspected IPOB/ESN kidnappers, arrested two others, and recovered six AK-47 rifles, 131 rounds of ammunition, […] Christmas: Two Police officers killed in gun battle against IPOB/ESN in Imo Tribune Online

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14 hours ago Christmas: S’East commuters lament fare hikes, delays at multiple checkpoints

Commuters in Imo and Abia, travelling for Christmas and other private purposes, have expressed deep concern over sharp fare hikes by transporters. They also lament the longer travel times and stress caused by the numerous military and police checkpoints positioned close together along various routes in the South-East states. A cross-section of people interviewed by Read More

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14 hours ago “Demonstrate Good Leadership, End Insecurity, Poverty Affecting Nigeria” – PDP Chieftain Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Yusuf Dingyadi, has tasked President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his administration’s approach to the nation’s challenges. Yusuf, in a statement on Wednesday, cited widespread suffering, insecurity and poverty among Nigerians, due to Tinubu’s tough policies. He emphasised the need for a more compassionate and effective approach to governance. […] The post “Demonstrate Good Leadership, End Insecurity, Poverty Affecting Nigeria” – PDP Chieftain Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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