33 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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85 minutes 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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4 hours ago Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State government has prohibted marriages between intending couples with similar genotypes that could lead to the birth of children with sickle cell anaemia. A statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the State Governor,  Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said on Monday that the policy was intended to […] The post Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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6 hours ago Pere Of Kabowei Kingdom, Others Attend Olu Of Warri’s Royal Iwere Christmas Carol

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and Olori Atuwatse III, on Saturday, hosted the Royal Iwere Christmas Carol Concert at Aghofen, the palace of the Olu of Warri Kingdom in Delta State. The event, which is part of activities planned to promote Warri Kingdom, was a perfect spotlight for Warri Kingdom. As expected, the […]

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8 hours ago JUST IN: Court grants Speed Darlington bail after one month in detention

Popular controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after nearly a month in police custody. The rapper was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State. His arrest was connected to an alleged abuse of Afrofusion star, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy. Darlington’s counsel, Deji Read More

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8 hours ago Biden commutes sentences for 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment 

United States President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates to life sentences, taking action ahead of the return of president-elect Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. With less than a month left in office, Biden had faced growing calls Read More

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8 hours ago Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution

Tribune Online Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the recent directive issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, which imposes restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Tribune Online reports that at least 57 lives have been lost in three separate stampedes during the […] Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Tribune Online

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9 hours ago Federal Gov’t Unveils Safety Measures To Avoid Stampede, Death During Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday, highlighted protocols that event organisers must adhere to when planning future palliative distribution to vulnerable Nigerians, to prevent stampede and death. The development comes after many persons were killed while struggling to receive palliatives last week in Abuja, Oyo and Anambra […]

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