3 h. ago BPP, SON partner to enforce Nigeria first policy in govt procurement

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) are collaborating to ensure that government procurement complies with the Nigeria First Policy in a bid to encourage patronage of made-in-Nigeria products. While signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS), Dr Adebowale A. Adedokun […]

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4 h. ago Yuletide: Police enforce ban on fireworks sale, usage in Kwara

Kwara State Police enforce a strict fireworks ban for Christmas and New Year, citing security risks. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-police-enforce-ban-on-fireworks-sale-usage-in-kwara/

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5 h. ago NBA decries rising kidnapping, banditry, other related cases in Oyo

Lawal also appealed to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State to urgently overhaul the state’s security framework.

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5 h. ago DAWN, stakeholders worry over dwindling standard of primary education in Southwest

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) and other education stakeholders have voiced concern over the declining state of primary education in the Southwest. At a symposium held in Ibadan with the theme Retrospections and Projections of Universal Basic Education in South West, speakers reflected on the Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy introduced 70 years […]

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6 h. ago Ondo: Police arrest three for allegedly staging kidnapping to extort family

He explained that police operatives from the command immediately opened an investigation, while preliminary findings revealed that the supposed victim had deliberately planned his own abduction.

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9 h. ago Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi

The Lagos State Police Command has seen a video circulating widely across various social media platforms showing an Inspector of Police being beaten, with a caption falsely alleging that he was caught stealing. The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the narration accompanying the video is false and misleading. (2) The Inspector in question is […] The post Viral Video: Lagos Police Arrest 13 For Allegedly Assaulting Inspector After Wrongly Accusing Him Of Theft In Oshodi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ICYMI: If you want Police protection, get my clearance — Tinubu tells VIPs

Tinubu said he stood by his position on the withdrawal of police escorts from VIP duties, adding that security details would only be...

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9 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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10 h. ago Lagos: Police arrest 13 suspects, sanction inspector over viral assault

The police in Lagos State have arrested thirteen suspects in connection with the physical assault of a police inspector who was accused of stealing in a viral online video.

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10 h. ago Police arrest suspect over killing of woman, infant in Katsina

Katsina State police have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of a 30-year-old nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme villag Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-killing-of-woman-infant-in-katsina/

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11 h. ago Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency

Nigeria’s House of Reps advances a CBN Act amendment to boost transparency, separate key roles, and enhance oversight on monetary policy decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seeks-to-amend-cbn-act-for-better-oversight-transparency/

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12 h. ago More than 600 British Empire artefacts stolen from museum – Police

Police are appealing for information after the Bristol museum theft of over 600 culturally significant British Empire artefacts. See CCTV images. Read More: https://punchng.com/more-than-600-british-empire-artefacts-stolen-from-museum-police/

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12 h. ago Police open application for recruitment of 50,000 constables

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has announced the commencement of

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13 h. ago Cross River: Police nab suspects, pledge peaceful festivities

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming Carnival Calabar, announcing the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts.

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14 h. ago Education Reforms To Deliver Measurable Progress Across All States – Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the new education reforms introduced by the Federal Government will deliver measurable progress across all states, as the sector shifts from policy drafting to full-scale implementation. Dr Alausa stated this in Abuja  at the unveiling of the new national education policies. He said the government is […]

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14 h. ago Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo

The lawmaker representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency said “every single Nigerian is a VIP,” therefore, citizens who want security escorts or guards for their homes, travel, or events should be able to obtain them. The post Police Withdrawal: Don’t Deny Nigerians The Right To Extra Security — Rep Jimbo appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande

Tinubu’s directive, announced amid escalating insecurity, has sparked debates as critics accuse authorities of either failing to implement it or doing so selectively. The post Police Withdrawal From VIPs Won’t Happen Swiftly, Says Akande appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago FCT Residents Seek Wike’s Intervention Over Alleged Illegal Tax By Area Council

Residents of Katampe Extension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have accused the Bwari Area Council of imposing an illegal tax and using the police and thugs to harass residents in an attempt to enforce illegality. The residents, therefore, urged the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Judicial Service Commission […]

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18 h. ago Cashless payments, tax reforms, other FG policies kick off in 2026

Discover key FG policies launching in 2026, including major tax reforms, cashless government payments, and digital services to modernize governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/cashless-payments-tax-reforms-other-fg-policies-kick-off-in-2026/

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18 h. ago Police probe viral video of officer mobbed over theft allegation

The Lagos State Police Command is investigating a viral video showing a uniformed police officer mobbed by a crowd over an unconfirmed theft allegation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-viral-video-of-officer-mobbed-over-theft-allegation/

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