83 m. ago Why I won’t join APC despite being persuaded by presidency — Senator Natasha

“APC is not an option for me. I don’t have to follow the bandwagon. I don’t have to..."

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2 h. ago Bayelsa gov orders autopsy to determine cause of deputy’s sudden death

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to...

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2 h. ago Nabbed Bandits Confess Kwara Govt. Supplied Them Weapons, Trucks

Nigerian soldiers have arrested a group of suspected bandits allegedly found patrolling with AK-47 rifles in a local security patrol vehicle in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The suspects were intercepted during a military operation in the area and immediately taken into custody. A video of the arrest, which has since surfaced online, […] The post Nabbed Bandits Confess Kwara Govt. Supplied Them Weapons, Trucks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I ended up as banker even though I wanted to study Medicine ―Adesuyi

Adebiyi Adesuyi is the Chairman, Wealthgate Global Investments Limited. In this interview with AKIN ADEWAKUN, he reminisced about his childhood days, ambition to become a medical doctor and how he ended up playing in the nation’s financial ecosystem. WHAT was your growing up like? I was born in Ilesa in Osun State on April 20, […]

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9 h. ago Deadly palm oil: How greedy traders poison Nigerians for profit

Traders are selling adulterated palm oil mixed with harmful dyes and chemicals, causing a silent public health crisis and organ damage risks for Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/deadly-palm-oil-how-greedy-traders-poison-nigerians-for-profit/

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11 h. ago Forest Guards will end banditry within three months if — NFSS Commander, Osatimehin

NFSS Commander Joshua Osatimehin says Nigeria’s forest guards can end banditry in 3 months with government approval, highlighting their role in national se Read More: https://punchng.com/forest-guards-will-end-banditry-within-three-months-if-nfss-commander-osatimehin/

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13 h. ago EFCC: Malami Denies Ownership Of 46 Unlawful Bank Accounts, Link With Abacha Loot

Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has rejected the allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of operating 46 unlawful bank accounts. According to his media aide, Bello Doka, Malami has no link with the loot of the late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha or has a hand […] The post EFCC: Malami Denies Ownership Of 46 Unlawful Bank Accounts, Link With Abacha Loot appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago CBN orders PoS operators to connect to NIBSS, UPSL within 30 days

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all Point of Sale (PoS) operators and payment service providers to establish dual connectivity with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL) within 30 days...

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21 h. ago VIDEO: Police arrest Imo JTF personnel caught harassing motorists on camera

Imo State Police have arrested JTF personnel caught on a viral video harassing and extorting motorists in Obowo LGA by illegally checking phones and bank a Read More: https://punchng.com/video-police-arrest-imo-jtf-personnel-caught-harassing-motorists-on-camera/

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22 h. ago Troops Clear Bandits’ Hideouts To Secure Farmers Ahead Of Harvest In Taraba

The operation, aimed at ensuring a peaceful harvest season and safe yuletide for residents, follows concerns raised by Chanchanji locals about potential attacks during the harvest period. The post Troops Clear Bandits’ Hideouts To Secure Farmers Ahead Of Harvest In Taraba appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Zamfara council boss urges military action to end banditry in Gando forest

“I personally gave them all the coordinates that will allow them to finish these people once and for all...

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23 h. ago “Bandits Use Special Technology To Evade Tracking” – Communications Minister Bosun Tijani

Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, says bandits use “a special kind of technology” to make calls and evade surveillance. The minister spoke in a chat with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday night. Tijani said the monitoring of bandits’ calls for intelligence purposes is “more technical” than Nigerians […] The post “Bandits Use Special Technology To Evade Tracking” – Communications Minister Bosun Tijani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago VIDEO: Bandits use special kind of technology to make calls — Communication Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that bandits and other criminal groups use...

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24 h. ago Kano govt bans ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’, orders crackdown

He warned that such activities amount to the creation of unauthorised enforcement structures...

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36 h. ago Bandits exploit gaps in our telecom network to coordinate attacks – Bosun Tijani

Nigeria’s communications minister, Bosun Tijani, said on Friday that bandits and terrorist groups are able to coordinate their activities by read more Bandits exploit gaps in our telecom network to coordinate attacks – Bosun Tijani

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37 h. ago Russia kicks against Europe’s plan to loan Moscow’s frozen cash to Ukraine

Russia has responded to an emerging European Union (EU) proposal to use about €210 billion in Russian central bank assets frozen in

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37 h. ago Ukraine: EU moves to freeze €210bn Russian assets indefinitely

The Russian Central Bank said on Friday it had filed a lawsuit against Euroclear in a Moscow court...

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37 h. ago Bandits exploit poor network, bounce calls off multiple towers – Minister

Nigeria’s minister explains bandit communication methods, revealing how they exploit poor networks by bouncing calls off multiple towers to evade security. Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-exploit-poor-network-bounce-calls-off-multiple-towers-minister/

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37 h. ago VIDEO: If America Blocks Me, I’m Heading to Nigeria for Jollof

South Africa’s Julius Malema responds to a potential US visa ban, stating he’d rather visit Nigeria for jollof rice than worry about Western approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-if-america-blocks-me-im-heading-to-nigeria-for-jollof-malema/

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39 h. ago LASU bans unauthorised skits after ‘bandits prank’ caused panic on campus

To curb the misuse of its premises, the university directed that all individuals including students, staff and visitors must obtain prior approval from

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