8 h. ago Benue monarch demands return of Taraba IDPs to their ancestral homes

The paramount ruler of Sankera in Benue State, housing the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Taraba, Tor Sankera, David Sev-av, has called for the return of the displaced persons to their ancestral homes in Taraba State. The traditional ruler made the demand in Kyado while speaking at the prayer session organised by displaced Tiv people […]

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33 h. ago FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

The Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, read more FG imposes nationwide ban on wood exports, revokes existing licenses

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3 d. ago Joint Revenue Board declares war on illegal roadblocks, scraps road stickers nationwide

In a sweeping move that could finally end the era of harassment on Nigeria’s highways, the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has declared an all-out war on illegal roadblocks and road stickers, calling on security agencies to immediately dismantle unauthorised checkpoints used to extort motorists and businesses. The JRB, at its 158th meeting held on December […]

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8 d. ago IGP Seeks Stronger Medical Support Systems For Nigeria Police

The Inspector-general of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, called for stronger medical support for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The IGP, who stated this while declaring open the Conference of Heads of Police Healthcare facilities nationwide in Abuja, emphasised the growing importance of medical services in modern policing. The conference, themed: “Transforming Policing in […]

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1 week ago Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration

The Nigerian Army has indefinitely suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers, in response to the nationwide security emergency declared by President Tinubu. An internal memo dated 3 December, signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, explained that the measure is intended to […] The post Army Suspends Retirement Of Categories Of Officers Over Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

In the first week after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, Nigeria has already been shaken by fresh read more From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

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2 w. ago The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

On December 1, 2025, after about 5 days that President Bola Tinubu declared a national emergency on security in Nigeria, read more The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

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2 w. ago Group hails Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration

A conservative group applauds President Tinubu for declaring a nationwide security emergency, calling it a necessary step to combat abductions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-hails-tinubus-nationwide-security-emergency-declaration/

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Tinubu also ordered additional recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to combat the security challenges. The post Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits

President Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency, ordering the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers to combat rising insecurity across Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-declares-security-emergency-orders-20000-new-police-recruits/

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3 w. ago Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits

President Tinubu declares a Nigeria security emergency, ordering the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers to tackle rising insecurity nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-declares-security-emergency-orders-20000-new-police-recruits/

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3 w. ago Borno Christians hold prayer, fasting over rising insecurity

Christian faithful across Borno State have embarked on a voluntary prayer and fasting session to seek divine intervention over the read more Borno Christians hold prayer, fasting over rising insecurity

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3 w. ago ‘Nigeria Needs US Assistance To Tackle Terrorism’, Says Archibong Isong

The National Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), South South Zone, Archibong Emmah Isong, has stated that Nigeria lacks the political will to conquer terrorism. Isong made the remarks while speaking in an interactive session with journalists shortly after a prayer session by the Semakemek Support Group for an end to bloodshed […]

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3 w. ago Oyedepo sounds alarm as church attacks rise, orders nationwide midnight prayers

David Oyedepo, presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has renewed his warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, declaring read more Oyedepo sounds alarm as church attacks rise, orders nationwide midnight prayers

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3 w. ago CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches across country to observe a one-day nationwide prayer session next month over ‘Christian genocide’ in the West African nation. This was contained in a circular dated Thursday and signed by CAN’s general secretary, Samson Fatokun, in which the Christian body urged pastors in Nigeria to set […] The post CAN Declares Nationwide Prayer Session For December 7 Over ‘Christian Genocide’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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