92 m. ago Bundesliga: Guirassy ends goal drought as Dortmund beat Bremen 3

Serhou Guirassy scores as Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-0. Goals from Schlotterbeck and Sabitzer helped secure their second-place spot. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-guirassy-ends-goal-drought-as-dortmund-beat-bremen-3-0/

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3 h. ago “38 AAU Students Arrested During Protest Against Kidnappings In Ekpoma, To Be Released Soon” – Presidency

The  presidency on Tuesday said 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were arrested following a protest over security concerns in the Esan West LGA of Edo State, are being processed for release. The senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on student engagement, Sunday Asefon, disclosed this in a statement shared on […] The post “38 AAU Students Arrested During Protest Against Kidnappings In Ekpoma, To Be Released Soon” – Presidency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police

The police PRO said no casualties were recorded among security operatives during the operation. The post Security Operatives Rescued 309 Hostages, Killed 55 Terrorists In Kogi, Kwara — Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago NSCDC arrests three suspects for kidnapping, robbery in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nasarawa State Command, says it has arrested three suspects in connection with cases of kidnapping, robbery and theft at various locations across the state. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-three-suspects-for-kidnapping-robbery-in-nasarawa/

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7 h. ago Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

Nigeria’s battle to end drug trafficking, on Tuesday received a big boost as delegation of senior officials of the United read more Drug Trafficking War : US AFRICOM meets Marwa, to partner with NDLEA

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7 h. ago Govt reopens Kebbi school three months after students’ abduction

Kebbi State has reopened a girls’ school three months after a student abduction, implementing enhanced security protocols for a safe learning environment. Read More: https://punchng.com/govt-reopens-kebbi-school-three-months-after-students-abduction/

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9 h. ago Oba Of Benin Cautions Youths Against Violence Amid Security Crisis

His advice followed media reports surrounding the recent incidents involving students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU)in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The post Oba Of Benin Cautions Youths Against Violence Amid Security Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Kebbi Govt Reopens Maga School After Abduction, Deploys Security Operatives

The government has assured that all necessary security measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students and staff. The post Kebbi Govt Reopens Maga School After Abduction, Deploys Security Operatives appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new supplies

The United States delivers critical military supplies to Nigeria, reinforcing the US-Nigeria security partnership to combat terrorism and extremism. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-boosts-nigerias-fight-against-terrorism-with-new-supplies/

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11 h. ago Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’

Security agencies, according to the state, have already identified the suspected masterminds who were said to have contacted several individuals in Ekpoma, with funding from the diaspora. The post Edo Govt Debunks Ekpoma Riot Claims, Says Violence ‘Sponsored From Abroad’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Okpebholo mourns Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledges security crackdown

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo mourns the tragic Ekpoma kidnap victim, pledging a security crackdown to restore safety and bring perpetrators to justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-mourns-ekpoma-kidnap-victim-pledges-security-crackdown/

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16 h. ago Feed Crisis Forces Poultry Farmers To Use Local Alternatives

Poultry farmers in Nigeria are turning to local feed alternatives as persistently high feed costs, weak consumer purchasing power, and rising production expenses continue to threaten the sector’s survival, raising fresh concerns over food security and protein affordability. Poultry production remains one of Nigeria’s major sources of animal protein and provides livelihoods for thousands of […]

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18 h. ago Group Hails Kano Govt Over Enhanced Security Amid Yusuf’s Defection Talk

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has commended the Kano State Government for what it described as timely and necessary steps to enhance security across the state, particularly around the Government House, following heightened political tension linked to the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. KPRA noted that political activities in Kano State have […]

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20 h. ago Soldiers’ deployment for internal security weakening police – Buratai

Former Army Chief Buratai warns that deploying soldiers for internal security in Nigeria weakens police capacity and strains military resources. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-deployment-for-internal-security-weakening-police-buratai/

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30 h. ago Military’s internal security role weakening police, says Buratai

Ex-Army Chief Buratai warns that deploying the military for internal security weakens the police, strains resources, and reduces readiness for external thr Read More: https://punchng.com/militarys-internal-security-role-weakening-police-says-buratai/

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32 h. ago Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to prevail on security agencies to release detained Abubakar read more Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

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33 h. ago NDLEA seizes 134.48kg of illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi

The NDLEA in Ebonyi arrested 157 suspects and seized 134.48kg of illicit drugs, including cannabis and methamphetamine, between October and December. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-134-48kg-of-illicit-drugs-arrests-157-suspects-in-ebonyi/

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35 h. ago Tight Security At Kano Govt House Over Rumoured Defection Of Gov Yusuf

The heightened tension coincides with growing speculation about a disagreement between Governor Yusuf and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The post Tight Security At Kano Govt House Over Rumoured Defection Of Gov Yusuf appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago NUJ Hails Governor Yahaya On Electricity Sector Reform In Gombe

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on securing regulatory autonomy for Gombe State’s electricity market. This followed the formal transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), marking a transformative milestone in the state’s journey […]

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39 h. ago Nasarawa female lawmaker frees 2 inmates to mark 54th birthday

Hajarat Danyaro, member representing Nasarawa Central Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has secured the release of two read more Nasarawa female lawmaker frees 2 inmates to mark 54th birthday

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