74 m. ago DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS, the […] The post DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff on Friday assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, pledging a new era read more Musa assumes office as Defence Minister, unveils strategic plans, vows tough reforms

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3 h. ago Bauchi Police Hand Over 161kg Of Illicit Drugs, Dealer To NDLEA

The Bauchi State Police Command has handed over a suspected drug dealer and 161 kilograms of seized illicit substances to the State’s command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Friday at the Command headquarters, Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Sani-Omolori, said the […]

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4 h. ago Federal Government Urges ICAN To Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to actively support the economic reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Idris made the appeal while receiving a delegation of ICAN, led by its President, Malam Haruna Yahaya, during a courtesy visit to his office […]

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5 h. ago PHOTOS: Police hand over 161kg of seized drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

Bauchi Police handed over 161kg of illicit drugs, valued at N12.2 million, to the NDLEA after a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a suspect. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-police-hand-over-161kg-of-seized-drugs-in-bauchi-to-ndlea/

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5 h. ago New Defence Minister Pledges Review Of Theatre Commands, Zero Tolerance For Corruption

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), on Friday, assumed office with a pledge to review theatre operation commands, and improve troops welfare. The Minister also declared zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and indolence at the Ministry. “We will begin with a rigorous review of all theatre commands and inter-service operations. My […]

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7 h. ago Bauchi: Police hand over suspected drug dealer, seized items to NDLEA

"The suspect is alleged to supply narcotics from Onitsha, Anambra State, to the Ningi Local Government Area...

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7 h. ago Prosecutors Order Arrest Of 29 Footballers, Others Over Match

Istanbul prosecutors, on Friday, ordered the arrest of 46 individuals, among them 29 professional football players, in a sweeping investigation into illegal betting on Turkish football matches. According to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office, 27 of the arrested players were suspected of betting on matches involving their own teams, a development that has […]

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8 h. ago Netflix Emerges Highest Bidder For Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition

Streaming giant Netflix has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire TV and film conglomerate Warner Bros Discovery in a deal valued at $28 per share, according to multiple US media reports. The parent company of HBO, CNN and Warner Bros Studios officially put itself up for sale in October after receiving several unsolicited offers, […]

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11 h. ago EFCC Arraigns Company Manager For Failure To Appoint Compliance Desk Officer

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025, arraigned a company compliance officer, Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha, before Justice O.A. Egwuata of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for failure to appoint a compliance desk officer and develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal financial acts in their […]

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11 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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11 h. ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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15 h. ago At Ologuneru, it was a battle of wits and wills over Circular Road corridor

The atmosphere was thick with apprehension. Palpable fear filled the air. Even some government officials walked with trepidation. Everyone was cautious and most people had already mapped out an escape strategy in case things turned awry. Many, despite the presence of security officers, had their vehicles parked far away from the centre of action and […]

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15 h. ago Deutsche Bank, Federal Govt Open Talks On Carter, 3rd Mainland Bridges Rehabilitation Funding

The federal government and the management of Deutsche Bank have commenced talks towards funding the replacement of the Carter Bridge and the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi on Tuesday received the officials of Deutsche Bank comprising the managing director, global co-head of Structured […]

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16 h. ago 2026 Budget: Governor Sule Targets Infrastructure, Stronger Economy, Human Capital Growth

In a landmark presentation before the Nasarawa State House of Assembly recently, Governor Abdullahi A. Sule unveiled the 2026 Fiscal Appropriation Bill valued at N517,539,050,910.77. Tagged “Budget of Strategic Consolidation”, Governor Sule said the 7th budget since he assumed office in 2019 is designed to strengthen ongoing reforms, deepen development gains and accelerate economic expansion […]

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16 h. ago Governor Kefas’ 2026 Budget Targets Infrastructure Gaps, Addresses Key Citizens’ Needs

When Governor Agbu Kefas assumed office in 2023, he came with a clear vision and a practical roadmap aimed at closing the longstanding development gaps that have denied the people of Taraba State the full benefits of democracy. Aside from the recent 2024 BudgIT report on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), the latest independent data on Taraba […]

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16 h. ago Appeal Court Affirms Ban On Vehicle Inspection Office From Enforcing Traffic Laws

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Thursday, affirmed an earlier judgment banning the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from enforcing traffic laws, and awarded N1 million in damages to Abuja motorist Abubakar Marshal. The appellate court’s decision upholds the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had declared that the Directorate of […]

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18 h. ago NACOMYO Oyo felicitates Idris Adeoye on NSE fellowship conferment

THE National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO), Oyo State, has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of HMF Construction Limited, Chief Idris Adegboyega Adeoye, on his investiture as a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE). NACOMYO described the fellowship as a recognition of Adeoye’s professional excellence and proven engineering acumen. In a statement […]

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23 h. ago Women Affairs Minister, party leaders mobilise final push for Special Seats Bill

Calls for stronger women’s representation in politics intensified in Abuja on Thursday as government officials, political party women leaders, and read more Women Affairs Minister, party leaders mobilise final push for Special Seats Bill

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23 h. ago Edo Assembly Threatens Arrest Warrant Against Obaseki, Others Over Controversial Museum, Hotel Projects

The Edo State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Hotel projects, has warned that it may issue arrest warrants against former Governor Godwin Obaseki and several former officials of the State for failing to appear before it. The committee was set up following a request by […]

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