6 m. ago Insecurity: 11,566 Police escorts withdrawn from VIPs — IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed the withdrawal of 11,566 police personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) as escorts nationwide.

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7 m. ago NACETEM seeks reintroduction of national policy to bridge skills gap

The Director General of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Olushola Odusanya has called for the reintroduction of National Policy on education that

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54 m. ago Kogi: Police allay fears, say rumoured bandit invasion fake news

We urge our people to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Government is working round the clock with all security agencies to guarantee the safety and security of every Kogite, wherever they live or stay

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63 m. ago Two suspects arrested for stabbing policeman to death in Ondo

A policeman was stabbed in Ondo after an altercation in Akure. He later died in hospital, and the state command has confirmed two suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-suspects-arrested-for-stabbing-policeman-to-death-in-ondo/

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83 m. ago Ondo govt unveils new ambulances to tackle medical emergencies 

"In line with 'OUR EASE' development agenda, our administration has resolved to tackle these challenges, ensuring that the lives of the good people of the state...

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2 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Shun cultism, hooliganism, Babcock varsity VC urges new students

Babcock University’s VC advises 3,432 new students to shun campus vices like cultism and hooliganism, urging them to pursue academic excellence and humilit Read More: https://punchng.com/shun-cultism-hooliganism-babcock-varsity-vc-urges-new-students/

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4 h. ago ‘Army Will No Longer Tolerate Misconduct Triggering Violence’, Says Brigade Commander

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing cases of insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring that security forces will henceforth be more decisive in responding to actions and misconduct that instigate crises. Brigadier Uwa warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable […]

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4 h. ago Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’

The US National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday, two blocks from the White House, and police said a suspect had been taken into custody. The post Shooter Of National Guard Was Afghan Committing ‘Act Of Terror’ — Trump’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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7 h. ago NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital

Some of the benefits of the intervention to include: treatment of over 2,000 patients, reduction of treatment cost by 80%, reduction of therapy session time from 12 minutes to 2 minutes, subsidised care for indigent patients, with 712 of them receiving care at discounted rates ranging from 25% to 100%. The post NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 To Boost Cancer Fight At National Hospital appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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7 h. ago ICYMI: Closing schools means you’ve surrendered to terrorists, ADC tells FG

Abdullahi questioned why a country of Nigeria’s size and resources cannot secure its 47 unity schools.

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9 h. ago Lagos LCDA hosts Unity Cup to mark chairman’s 100 days in office

Agboyi-Ketu LCDA celebrates its chairman’s first 100 days with the 2025 Chairman’s Unity Cup, promoting youth engagement and grassroots football. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lcda-hosts-unity-cup-to-mark-chairmans-100-days-in-office/

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10 h. ago AuGF uncovers N2.69bn abandoned projects, other breaches in police

The Auditor-General’s 2022 report flags the Nigeria Police Force for N2.69bn in financial irregularities, including abandoned projects and unapproved contr Read More: https://punchng.com/augf-uncovers-n2-69bn-abandoned-projects-other-breaches-in-police/

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11 h. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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11 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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12 h. ago Boko Haram, Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment List – Wase

A former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris-Wase, has alleged that the names of Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment list. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North Central […]

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12 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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