69 minutes ago Decisive action needed against terrorism, CDS tells newly promoted officers

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged newly promoted Nigerian Navy and Army senior officers to make 2025 a decisive year in the fight against terrorism and banditry. According to him, it is high time the military decisively tackled the scourge, which has plagued the country for the past 15 years. He Read More

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81 minutes ago Rivers APC faction accuses Ganduje of plotting to delete those upon whose blood the party was built in the state

…Warns against denigrating innocent judges A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused the acting read more Rivers APC faction accuses Ganduje of plotting to delete those upon whose blood the party was built in the state

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2 hours ago Terrorism: FG secures 742 convictions in over 1,700 cases in four years 

Tribune Online Terrorism: FG secures 742 convictions in over 1,700 cases in four years  The Federal Government on Monday declared that the present administration was making speedy progress in combating terrorism menace in the country with a total of 1,743 cases disposed off and 742 convictions secured in the past four years.  Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and […] Terrorism: FG secures 742 convictions in over 1,700 cases in four years  Tribune Online

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3 hours ago 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations

Tribune Online 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafisanjani, on Monday expressed serious concerns regarding the N49.7 trillion proposed in the 2025 budget proposal, urging the Federal Government to prioritise transparency, accountability, and alignment with the needs of Nigerians. Comrade Rafsanjani, in a statement made available to journalists in […] 2025 budget: CISLAC warns NASS against budget padding, questionable allocations Tribune Online

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4 hours ago South Sudan overwhelmed by refugee influx, cholera outbreaks, says MSF

South Sudan is facing a “completely overwhelming” influx of refugees from war-torn Sudan as well as a rapidly growing cholera epidemic, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday. The medical charity said up to 5,000 people were crossing the border every day. The United Nations recently put the figure even higher at 7,000 to 10,000 a day. Read More

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4 hours ago Terrorism: 888 Suspects Acquitted, 742 Convicted Since 2017 — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has subjected 1,743 suspected terrorists to trial in six phases since 2017 to date. A total of 742 convictions were secured, while 888 suspects have been discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence, among other reasons. Meanwhile, 92 trials have been adjourned to future dates. The Director of Public Prosecution of […]

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4 hours ago How I had appendicitis surgery while three months pregnant — Wizkid’s partner, Jada Pollock

Tribune Online How I had appendicitis surgery while three months pregnant — Wizkid’s partner, Jada Pollock Jada Pollock, a renowned music executive and talent manager, has disclosed a life-threatening health challenge she faced earlier this year while three months pregnant. In a post shared on her X account on Monday, Pollock recounted being rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendicitis surgery, describing it as the most frightening experience of her […] How I had appendicitis surgery while three months pregnant — Wizkid’s partner, Jada Pollock Tribune Online

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5 hours ago Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. The trial Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite made the order in a short ruling on Monday, after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 11-count terrorism charges slammed […] Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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5 hours ago Court orders remand of suspected bandits linked to bandit kingpin, Turji

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists linked to the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, in Kuje Correctional Centre. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, issued the remand order after the alleged bandits took their pleas. All four defendants present in court pleaded not guilty to the Read More

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5 hours ago 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD

Launches “Operation Eagle Eye” to promote road safety during yuletide From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) on Monday disclosed that it successfully rescued over 3,500 lives from various emergencies through 165 calls on its 112 emergency toll-free number. Acting Director-General of FEMD, Abdulrahman Mohammed, made the disclosure while giving […] The post 3,500 lives saved from emergency evacuation in FCT in 2024 – Ag. DG FEMD appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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