81 m. ago B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday disclosed that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on the recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and police. He made the disclosure during a special plenary session on the state of security in the country. Wase, an All […] The post B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Police dismiss rumoured bandits’ invasion of Kogi communities

The Kogi State Police Command has refuted widespread rumors of a bandit invasion in Lokoja, labeling the reports as ‘fake news’ and assuring residents of s Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dismiss-rumoured-bandits-invasion-of-kogi-communities/

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2 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON Chairman tasks staff on service delivery for Nigerian pilgrims

"Policies and technologies in Saudi Arabia change every year, and the expectations of Nigerian pilgrims continue to rise...

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3 h. ago Insecurity: 11,566 Police escorts withdrawn from VIPs — IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) as escorts nationwide.

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3 h. ago NACETEM seeks reintroduction of national policy to bridge skills gap

The Director General of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Olushola Odusanya has called for the reintroduction of National Policy on education that

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3 h. ago Kogi: Police allay fears, say rumoured bandit invasion fake news

We urge our people to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Government is working round the clock with all security agencies to guarantee the safety and security of every Kogite, wherever they live or stay

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3 h. ago Two suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

A policeman was stabbed in Ondo after an altercation in Akure. He later died in hospital, and the state command has confirmed two suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-arrested-for-stabbing-policeman-to-death-in-ondo/

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5 h. ago Alleged procurement fraud: Court bars three prosecution witnesses in Emefiele’s trial

Justice Muazu noted that the ruling is now a subject of appeal filed by the prosecution pending before the Court of Appeal....

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6 h. ago Venezuela Bans Airlines Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ After US Warning

Venezuela’s civil aviation authority announced on Wednesday that it has banned multiple international airlines it accused of “terrorism” after they suspended routes, citing the US Government’s warnings about military activity in the region. The affected carriers include Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Colombia’s Avianca, Chile and Brazil’s LATAM, Brazil’s GOL, and Turkish Airlines. According to the […]

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7 h. ago Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’

The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday, two blocks from the White House, and police said a suspect had been taken into custody. The post Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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8 h. ago Cross River Ruling Party Executives Insist On Chairman’s Resignation

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has drawn a battle line with the state chairman, Alphonsus Eba, calling for his resignation over allegations of corruption and poor treatment of ward and chapter executives. The executives, comprising chapter and ward chairmen, secretaries, and youth leaders, expressed their dissatisfaction at a […]

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9 h. ago Parents Allege Breach Of Scholarship Bilateral Education Agreement

Parents and guardians of recipients of foreign and local scholarships have alleged that the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement has been breached, as the concerned students have not been paid their stipends. The Forum of Parents and Guardians of the Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Recipients made the allegation when they appeared before the […]

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9 h. ago Hisbah Arrests 2 Suspected Child Traffickers, Rescues 3 Girls In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 58-year-old woman, Besirat Tijjani, who hailed from Oyo State, and her alleged accomplice, 45-year-old Habibu Idris, from Jigawa State, over the allegation of trafficking three underage girls. Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, saying the suspects […]

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9 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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10 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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11 h. ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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13 h. ago AuGF uncovers N2.69bn abandoned projects, other breaches in police

The Auditor-General’s 2022 report flags the Nigeria Police Force for N2.69bn in financial irregularities, including abandoned projects and unapproved contr Read More: https://punchng.com/augf-uncovers-n2-69bn-abandoned-projects-other-breaches-in-police/

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14 h. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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14 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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