66 m. ago Banditry: GOC visits Sokoto community, promises military protection

The GOC of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division visited a community displaced by Sokoto banditry, promising sustained military protection to restore normalcy. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-goc-visits-sokoto-community-promises-military-protection/

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7 h. ago Nigeria steadily recovering under Tinubu, says Gbenga Daniel

Former Ogun governor Gbenga Daniel expresses optimism about Nigeria’s recovery, citing President Tinubu’s economic reforms and security measures as key dri Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-steadily-recovering-under-tinubu-says-gbenga-daniel/

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9 h. ago Enugu ceconstitutes Nomeh Unateze Neighbourhood Watch to strengthen community security

The Enugu State Government, at the weekend, reconstituted a 20-member Neighbourhood Watch squad for Nomeh Unateze Community as part of read more Enugu ceconstitutes Nomeh Unateze Neighbourhood Watch to strengthen community security

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10 h. ago Ondo LG chair raises the alarm over abduction of APC chieftain

Ilaje LG Chairman raises alarm over the abduction of APC chieftain, Owoloemi Emorioloye, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Security agencies are investigating. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-lg-chair-raises-the-alarm-over-abduction-of-apc-chieftain/

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10 h. ago Atiku condemns killing of Kano housewife, six children, faults security response

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the brutal Kano family killing of a mother and her six children, demanding justice and improved security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-condemns-killing-of-kano-housewife-six-children-faults-security-response/

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11 h. ago Afternoon recap: Drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents, Wike, govs sued, other top stories

A wanted drug kingpin is arrested 12 years after killing NDLEA agents. Also, SERAP sues governors over security votes, and NAF neutralizes terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-ndlea-agents-wike-govs-sued-other-top-stories/

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11 h. ago Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

Peter Mbah, Enugu State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner the Federal Government to support the read more Mbah pledges continued support to Armed Forces, families of fallen heroes, others

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13 h. ago Lagos CCTV surveillance centre will enhance crime prevention — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has activated a new CCTV surveillance centre to enhance security and provide real-time crime prevention across Lagos Island. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-cctv-surveillance-centre-will-enhance-crime-prevention-police/

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13 h. ago Yobe’s pathway to recovery: Local markets to boost economic growth

Yobe State is leaving no stone unturned in leveraging the rapid restoration of security from the about 16 years of read more Yobe’s pathway to recovery: Local markets to boost economic growth

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14 h. ago Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian

The Oyo State Police Command said assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty. The post Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago VIDEO: Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian

The Oyo State Police Command said assailants stormed the company premises and were engaged by security personnel on duty. The post VIDEO: Police Officer Killed As Gunmen Attack Oyo Company, Abduct Indian appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Army pledges to protect Sokoto community after bandit attack

The Nigerian Army assures residents of a Sokoto community of sustained protection following a recent bandit attack, committing to restore normalcy and secu Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-to-protect-sokoto-community-after-bandit-attack/

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17 h. ago Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/

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18 h. ago African Scientists push homegrown health R&D solutions as global funding tightens

Leading scientists from eight African countries are calling for urgent, Africa-led action to strengthen the continent’s health Research and Development read more African Scientists push homegrown health R&D solutions as global funding tightens

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18 h. ago Corruption, Drug Abuse Fueling Insurgency – Clerics, Security Experts

Religious leaders and security experts have identified corruption and widespread drug abuse as key drivers of the nation’s escalating insurgency and terrorism. These concerns were raised at a public lecture titled The Role of Ummah in Addressing Insecurity and Drug Abuse in Nigeria, organised by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) at the National Mosque, Abuja. […]

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18 h. ago TotalEnergies’ Land Donors Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu-Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has protested alleged neglect and marginalisation by TotalEnergies. The protesters said they are the principal land donors of the Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities under OML 58 and expressed sadness over what they described as 27 years of neglect by the […]

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19 h. ago Nigeria, Netherlands Strengthen Ties On Trade, Investment, Energy Transition

Nigeria and the Kingdom of Netherlands have strengthened bilateral relations to enhance critical sectors of trade and investment, energy transition, agriculture and water management for the mutual benefits of both countries. A statement issued yesterday by the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, noted that this development emerged when the permanent secretary […]

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19 h. ago Credit Administration Institute’s Money Lenders Seek Partnership On Ethical Credit System

The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Lagos. Adelekan said the […]

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20 h. ago Governor Kefas Inaugurates Key Institutions To Accelerate Development

Taraba State governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has inaugurated members of two key committees, one agency and two commissions to strengthen governance and accelerate development across the state. Governor Kefas, who performed the inauguration ceremony at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, said the institutions were established to improve the livelihood and ensure effective service delivery to […]

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22 h. ago 2027: Pardon Kanu in your interest, Ohanaeze leader tells Tinubu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s leader urges President Tinubu to pardon Nnamdi Kanu to secure his 2027 re-election, ease political tensions, and counter opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pardon-kanu-in-your-interest-ohanaeze-leader-tells-tinubu/

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