17 m. ago Police nab five suspected arms couriers, rescue kidnap victim in Kwara

Kwara police arrests five suspected arms couriers with 100 AK-47 rounds and rescues a kidnap victim in separate anti-crime operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-five-suspected-arms-couriers-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kwara/

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20 m. ago Kwara: Police nab four bandits’ arms couriers, suspected kidnapping gang member

Operatives of the Kwara state Police command have arrested four suspected bandits' arms couriers and recovered 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition. 

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95 m. ago Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has renewed his push for the passage of the social media regulation bill, citing the spread of damaging online allegations — including a recent claim that he paid to have his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, killed. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Nwoko, passed second reading in the Senate on March […] The post Nwoko Seeks Social Media Regulation As TikToker Acuses Him Of Plot To Kill Regina Daniels appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago There’s ‘Underground Talks’ Of Real Madrid Move For Osimhen, Says Oliseh

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that a blockbuster transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray to Spanish giants Real Madrid was a genuine possibility. The 26-year-old forward, currently enjoying a stellar spell in Turkey, is reportedly at the centre of underground talks that could see him lead the line at the […]

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4 h. ago Federal Government Urges ICAN To Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to actively support the economic reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Idris made the appeal while receiving a delegation of ICAN, led by its President, Malam Haruna Yahaya, during a courtesy visit to his office […]

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5 h. ago It’s Hard Tracking Bandits With Technology Because They Use Internet Outside Nigeria — Daniel Bwala

Criminals’ use of foreign internet services makes it difficult for security agents to track bandits in Nigeria, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed. Bwala stated this while speaking in an interview with Nigeriainfofm, posted on their Instagram page on Friday. He explained that while security agencies can trace […] The post It’s Hard Tracking Bandits With Technology Because They Use Internet Outside Nigeria — Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kogi govt conducts opening bid for construction of livestock service centre

The LSC is a livestock agribusiness hub approved under the L-PRES Project and shall comprise facilities...

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7 h. ago VIDEO: ‘Natasha is getting death threats,’ 2Baba defends wife amid marriage drama

My family, who claimed they wanted to save me, have actually destroyed me and damaged Natasha’s character. This is unfair. My family did the same thing with Annie.

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8 h. ago Ododo visits victims of Lokoja–Okene highway crash that claimed six lives

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has visited victims of the tragic road accident that occurred along the Lokoja–Okene highway, which claimed six lives and left several others injured.

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9 h. ago Kwara refutes awarding $800m contract to gov’s brother, PDP demands probe

The Kwara State government refutes claims it awarded an $800m contract to the governor’s brother, sparking a heated dispute with the PDP who demands a prob Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-refutes-awarding-800m-contract-to-govs-brother-pdp-demands-probe/

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10 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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10 h. ago Attacks: Be Proactive, Immigration Urges Officers At Border Areas

The comptroller-general of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has urged officers in border areas to be more proactive in discharging their duties. She made the appeal yesterday when she addressed both senior and junior officers of the NIS in Bakin Ruwa border checkpoint, during a visit to ascertain the level of destruction […]

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11 h. ago Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as the hidden involvement of powerful foreign nations in Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Sheikh Gumi claimed that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest […] The post Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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15 h. ago The Predicament Of Poverty In Nigeria: Its Causes And Remedies

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful First Sermon: Praise be to Allah, who wrought the cosmos and apportioned sustenance among His servants with choice and abundance. Praise be to Allah, whose attribute is absolute wealth in truth, not mere claim. May Allah bless and grant peace upon the Prophet sent […]

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19 h. ago Immigration CG visits Kebbi, vows justice after checkpoint attack

Nigeria’s Immigration CG visits Kebbi after a fatal checkpoint attack, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice and assessing the damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/immigration-cg-visits-kebbi-vows-justice-after-checkpoint-attack/

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21 h. ago Military foils oil theft worth N217m, rescues 318 kidnapped victims in November, says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops foiled oil theft valued at N217 million and rescued 318 kidnapped victims in November as read more Military foils oil theft worth N217m, rescues 318 kidnapped victims in November, says DHQ

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21 h. ago Ondo Amotekun rescues kidnapped victims, arrests five suspects 

Ondo Amotekun operatives rescued four kidnap victims and arrested five suspects in multiple operations, foiling another abduction attempt in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-amotekun-rescues-kidnapped-victims-arrests-five-suspects/

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23 h. ago FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a two-day hands-on workshop for the first group of Livestock Data Collection read more FG trains first cohort of livestock data officers to boost national data base

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24 h. ago ‘I feel safe in Nigeria’, Boris Johnson dismisses security concerns

Former UK PM Boris Johnson dismisses security concerns during a visit to Nigeria, stating he feels ‘perfectly safe’ at the Imo State Economic Summit. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-feel-safe-in-nigeria-boris-johnson-dismisses-security-concerns/

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