72 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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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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2 hours ago Troops Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers In S’East, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Troops of the Joint Task Force in the South-East, Operation UDO KA, have neutralised 13 armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and arrested three kidnappers in the region. The task force spokesperson, Jonah Unuakhalu, lieutenant-colonel, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said that the operations were carried out to make the […] The post Troops Neutralize 13 IPOB Members, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers In S’East, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 hours ago Court Remands Suspects Linked To Bello Turji In Kuje Correctional Centre

In a short ruling, Justice Nwite made the order after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 11-count charge bordering on terrorism. The post Court Remands Suspects Linked To Bello Turji In Kuje Correctional Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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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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7 hours ago FG Targeting 15m Households In ₦25k Cash Transfer Scheme, Says Minister

The scheme was suspended due to allegations of corruption but later restarted.  The post FG Targeting 15m Households In ₦25k Cash Transfer Scheme, Says Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 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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10 hours ago #EndHunger: Police Reject Amnesty International’s Claim That 24 Protesters Died In Northern Nigeria, To Demand Retraction, Apology

The Nigeria Police Force has strongly refuted claims made in a report by Amnesty International titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests”. The report, released on November 28, 2024, alleged that the police were involved in extrajudicial killings during the #hunger protests held from August 1 to August 10, stating that at […] The post #EndHunger: Police Reject Amnesty International’s Claim That 24 Protesters Died In Northern Nigeria, To Demand Retraction, Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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