12 h. ago Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began moves to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing the death penalty for perpetrators read more Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

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50 h. ago Benjamin Kalu proposes penalty for govt officials involved in ransom negotiations

Kalu made the call on Tuesday during a special session of the lower chamber on national security, saying a legislative move...

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52 h. ago Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

His comment came in the wake of heightened insecurity, especially in recent weeks, where gunmen have abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. The post Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Army arrests wanted kidnap suspect in Taraba during N20m ransom negotiation

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper in Wukari Local Government Area of read more Army arrests wanted kidnap suspect in Taraba during N20m ransom negotiation

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1 week ago Explosion Near A/Ibom Govt House Kills 2 Prison Inmates, Injures 2 Officials

Two awaiting – trial inmates at the Uyo Medium Custodial Centre (MCC), along the Wellington Bassey Way (Government House Road), have been confirmed dead with two prison officials critically injured, LEADERSHIP Friday gathered yesterday. It was learnt an over – loaded transformer located along Metro road which also serves part of the Deputy Governor’s Lodge […]

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2 w. ago ‘I Can’t Sit In Office While Govt Officials Are Attacked’, Wike Defends Clash With Naval Officer

Wike criticised what he described as the retired naval chief’s audacity in deploying active-duty officers to guard the disputed property. The post ‘I Can’t Sit In Office While Govt Officials Are Attacked’, Wike Defends Clash With Naval Officer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Alleged N27bn fraud: I related with Taraba govt officials on Ishaku’s instructions — Witness

"They were giving me the money on the instructions of His Excellency (Ishaku) to deliver to him...

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3 w. ago Israel Advances Bill Proposing Death Penalty For Deadly Terror Attacks

The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading. The post Israel Advances Bill Proposing Death Penalty For Deadly Terror Attacks appeared first on Channels Television.

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last month Zamfara Govt Official Donates 50% Of Salary For The Vulnerable

A Zamfara State government official has taken a bold step towards supporting the less privileged in his community. Hon Aliyu Adamu Barmo, Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has sacrificed 50% of his monthly salary to provide support to vulnerable individuals in Tsafe local government area. As part of his initiatives, Barmo has introduced […]

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