39 h. ago Yuletide: Plateau gov visits service chiefs to boost security

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly as the Yuletide season approaches. He said this is to ensure the safety of rural communities in the state and the wider North-Central region. Mutfwang made the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-plateau-gov-visits-service-chiefs-to-boost-security/

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43 h. ago Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged read more Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

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62 h. ago Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to strengthen security read more Kano sets up task force to boost security at motor parks, public spaces

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65 h. ago Yuletide: Police boost security for festive season in Ogun, restate fireworks ban

Ogun State Police Command boosts Yuletide security for the 2025 festive season, deploying officers and enforcing a strict ban on all fireworks and bangers. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-boost-security-for-festive-season-in-ogun-restate-fireworks-ban/

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68 h. ago Christmas travel rush hits Jos motor parks as passenger traffic surges

With less than two weeks to Christmas, motor parks across Jos, the Plateau State capital, are witnessing a surge in read more Christmas travel rush hits Jos motor parks as passenger traffic surges

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3 d. ago NOA begins security sensitisation in Katsina border communities

Nigeria’s NOA launches a security sensitisation campaign in Katsina’s border communities to combat cross-border crimes and boost resident awareness. Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-begins-security-sensitisation-in-katsina-border-communities/

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s top startups secure funding boost at iHatch Demo Day Awards

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem received a fresh injection of momentum as top emerging ventures secured funding and investor attention at the read more Nigeria’s top startups secure funding boost at iHatch Demo Day Awards

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7 d. ago Tinubu restates police withdrawal from VIPs, directs Shettima to lead ranch initiative

President Tinubu reaffirms the order for police withdrawal from VIPs to boost security and combat kidnapping, tasking VP Shettima with a ranching initiativ Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-restates-police-withdrawal-from-vips-directs-shettima-to-lead-ranch-initiative/

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8 d. ago TETFund to develop security master plan for tertiary institutions — Masari

TETFund is creating a national security master plan to boost safety and combat threats like banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/tetfund-to-develop-security-master-plan-for-tertiary-institutions-masari/

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8 d. ago Kwara varsity secures N1bn TETFund grants to boost infrastructure

Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, Professor of Islamic Studies and Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has said that the institution read more Kwara varsity secures N1bn TETFund grants to boost infrastructure

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8 d. ago Taskforce Arrests 10 Over Alleged Car Theft, Child Trafficking In Abia

No fewer than 10 persons have been arrested and detained over alleged car theft and child trafficking in Aba by the Abia State Harmonised Task Force team. The head of operations for the team, Anozie Ogechukwu, announced this while briefing newsmen in his office in Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. According to […]

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9 d. ago Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue

Moore said a joint task force has been established to address the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. The post Niger Abduction: ‘Positive Response,’ US Lawmaker Hails Schoolchildren’s Rescue appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago EU commits €12m to boost security in Lagos, other African ports

The European Union (EU), in partnership with regional and international agencies, has unveiled a €12 million project aimed at strengthening read more EU commits €12m to boost security in Lagos, other African ports

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1 week ago Security Emergency: Army suspends exit of officers to boost manpower

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency read more Security Emergency: Army suspends exit of officers to boost manpower

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1 week ago We stand with you in fight against Boko Haram – Zulum tells troops

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Saturday addressed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army, read more We stand with you in fight against Boko Haram – Zulum tells troops

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1 week ago Edo orders eight bulletproof patrol trucks to boost security

The Edo State government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations and combat rising criminal activities across the st Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-orders-eight-bulletproof-patrol-trucks-to-boost-security/

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1 week ago Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North’s chairman gives vehicles to monarchs to boost security surveillance and intelligence gathering, supporting the fight against insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-council-chair-seeks-monarchs-support-to-fight-insecurity/

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1 week ago Kebbi Government Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles To Boost Security On Sokoto

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has donated 10 brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicles to security forces to enhance security operations along the ongoing Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project route. The vehicles were formally presented to the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, during a brief ceremony at the Government House, […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu reinforces Kano security as gov plans drone deployment

President Tinubu deploys a special team to boost Kano security as Governor Yusuf plans to use drones to fight escalating banditry on the Katsina border. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reinforces-kano-security-as-gov-plans-drone-deployment/

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2 w. ago FG approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural connectivity, security

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers to underserved communities across Nigeria, a move it says will boost national security and close the rural connectivity gap. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-4000-telecom-towers-to-boost-rural-connectivity-security/

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