10 h. ago Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), successfully prevented a potentially deadly communal clash between Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, on Friday, the soldiers […] The post Troops Avert Deadly Communal Clash Between Ugambe, Mbaiase In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service

The Lagos State Task Force has confirmed the conviction of 21 individuals arrested for offences including street trading, illegal bus stop operations, unauthorised ticketing, and obstruction of public roads. According to the agency, the offenders received a combined sentence of 44 months of community service handed down by a mobile court after a coordinated enforcement […] The post Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Immunisation: Odumbaku Backs ­­­­­­­Task force On Vaccination Campaign

Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), Hon. Olusegun Odumbaku, has expressed his support for the Public Health Centre (PHC) Task Force set up by the Lagos State government to embark on a state-wide vaccination campaign against diseases in the state. The chairman has also decided to set up a committee in the council […]

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3 d. ago Lagos To Begin Coroner’s Inquest Into Afriland Tower Tragedy October 14

Separate statements released by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc said the fire led to the death of 10 staff members. The post Lagos To Begin Coroner’s Inquest Into Afriland Tower Tragedy October 14 appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Lagos Orders Coroner Inquest Into Afriland Towers Fire Deaths

  The Lagos State government has ordered a coroner’s inquest to determine the circumstances of the deaths of 10 individuals who lost their lives in a recent fire at Afriland Towers in Lagos. The state government issued the directive in response to a formal request from human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), who urged the […]

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5 d. ago Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) have successfully neutralized several bandits who mounted a blockade on the Kankara–Yantumaki Road in Katsina State, robbing unsuspecting commuters on Friday. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Saturday. According to him, the operatives engaged the armed bandits […] The post Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Luxury bus owners, Abia govt partner to fight illicit drugs consumption

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), Aba chapter, is partnering with the Abia State Government to stamp out the illicit drugs trade and consumption in the state. To this end, a security task force has been launched to eradicatethe  consumption and sale of illicit drugs and fight crime in the Milverton […] The post Luxury bus owners, Abia govt partner to fight illicit drugs consumption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army operation chief urges commanders to sustain momentum, adopt innovative approaches

Major General Uwem Bassey, the Chief of Operations (Army), has charged field commanders of the Joint Task Force (North East), read more Army operation chief urges commanders to sustain momentum, adopt innovative approaches

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1 week ago Afriland Fire: FIRS pledges trust fund, jobs for families of deceased staff

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pledged to establish a special trust fund, guarantee employment, and provide full educational sponsorship for the children of four staff members who lost their lives in the recent Afriland Towers fire in Lagos. Speaking during a memorial service in honour of the deceased colleagues in […] The post Afriland Fire: FIRS pledges trust fund, jobs for families of deceased staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FIRS holds memorial service for staff victims of Afriland Towers fire

Tribune Online FIRS holds memorial service for staff victims of Afriland Towers fire The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Thursday held a solemn memorial service in honour of four senior staff members who lost their lives in the fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on September 16. FIRS holds memorial service for staff victims of Afriland Towers fire Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Afriland Fire: United Capital Group Holds Memorial Service For Deceased Staff In Lagos

United Capital Group, on Wednesday, hosted a solemn memorial service in honour of six of its members of staff who died in the September 16 fire incident at Afriland Towers, the company’s headquarters in Lagos. The service, held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, drew an outpouring of grief from across the Nigerian capital market. […]

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2 w. ago Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences

Tribune Online Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences The chairman, task force against illegal mining in Cross River State, Prince Paul Effiong, has lauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for his recent decisive action in revoking 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that failed to comply with statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, Effiong described the move […] Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Risk management matters: Lessons from AfriLand Towers for African boards

The images of AfriLand Towers ablaze in Lagos are still vivid in the minds of many. Smoke billowing into the read more Risk management matters: Lessons from AfriLand Towers for African boards

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2 w. ago United Capital To Host Memorial For Staff Killed In Afriland Towers Fire

The company United Capital Plc has confirmed the deaths of six of its staff in the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. In an official statement released on Monday via its X handle, the company identified the deceased employees as Jesutoni Shodipo, Kehinde Adeoye, Ndidi Osaemedike-Okeke, Olumide Oyefodunrin, Opeyemi Oloyede, and […] The post United Capital To Host Memorial For Staff Killed In Afriland Towers Fire appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago United Capital To Hold Memorial For 6 Staff Lost in Afriland Towers Fire

United Capital Plc has announced plans for a memorial service in honour of six of its employees who died in the tragic fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. In a statement released on Monday via its official X handle, the company identified the deceased staff members as Jesutoni Shodipo, Kehinde […]

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2 w. ago Afriland Properties provides answers to questions on Towers fire

The authorities of Afriland Properties, owners of Afriland Towers, which were gutted by fire last Tuesday, have provided answers to read more Afriland Properties provides answers to questions on Towers fire

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2 w. ago Kebbi: Yauri LG Imposes Curfew After Rival Miners Clash, Vandalise Shops, Set Motorcycles Ablaze

The Yauri Local Government Council of Kebbi State has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew following a violent clash among youths involved in gold mining in Garin Katta community. The unrest, which began on Saturday, was triggered by a misunderstanding between rival miners. In retaliation, the victim’s relatives launched an attack on the miners the following day, […] The post Kebbi: Yauri LG Imposes Curfew After Rival Miners Clash, Vandalise Shops, Set Motorcycles Ablaze appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Afriland Towers Adequately Insured As Firm Reviews Coverage Details

Afriland Properties Plc has disclosed that Afriland Towers, which recently suffered a fire outbreak, is adequately insured. The company is reviewing insurance coverage details and awaiting official reports to guide compensation and rebuilding efforts. Recall that there was a recent fire incident at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, on Tuesday, 16th of September, 2025, […]

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2 w. ago We must diversify from cutting trees for charcoal –Abubakar Buba, chairman, Gombe 3G Task Force

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe In recent years, Gombe State has been at the forefront of efforts to mitigate deforestation and the dangers of unchecked tree felling for charcoal. The Gombe Goes Green (3G) Task Force is at the centre of this campaign, a special initiative charged with curbing environmental degradation, tree planting, and driving reforestation. […] The post We must diversify from cutting trees for charcoal –Abubakar Buba, chairman, Gombe 3G Task Force appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 1 Other In Delta

Troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South codenamed Operation Delta Safe, have neutralised a leader of a cultist group in Delta State. Another member, identified as Stephen Fragene Pessu, was also arrested at the Pessu community in Warri South local government area of the state. A statement signed by […]

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