14 m. ago ‘Worry About Tinubu’s Age, Identity, Not Atiku’s Party Choice’, Ex

The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of hypocrisy and deflection over comments mocking Atiku’s choice of membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant […]

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21 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenge

Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, spoke in Abuja during an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command and the Federal Fire Service command, Wuse Zone 3 station on Thursday.

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21 m. ago Security Agents Rescue Passenger As Gunmen Ambush 2 Buses In Delta

Suspected herdsmen have ambushed two commercial buses near Obayantor 2 community, along the Benin–Sapele Expressway, between Edo and Delta States. The incident occurred about 10:45 p.m, on Wednesday night when gunmen emerged from the bush and opened fire on vehicles. One of the two buses which had four passengers from Kaduna to Sapele, was forced […]

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48 m. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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66 m. ago Niger abduction: PDP Chairman seeks review of Nigeria’s security system

“We understand your plight and stand with you during this difficult period. We are committed to supporting peace and progress in Niger State and across the nation,” he said.

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70 m. ago Ekiti dismisses viral attack threats on varsities, border communities

The Ekiti State Government has dismissed viral rumors of planned attacks on universities and communities, calling them baseless and created to cause panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-dismisses-viral-attack-threats-on-varsities-border-communities/

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86 m. ago Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

Anambra state government through Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC) on Thursday issued an interim license to FirstPower Electricity Company read more Anambra grants license to FirstPower to distribute electricity in state

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92 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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1 hour ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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2 h. ago Edo Assembly invites Obaseki, others over controversial museum, Radisson Blu projects

Edo State Assembly committee invites former Governor Godwin Obaseki and others for questioning over the controversial MOWAA and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-invites-obaseki-others-over-controversial-museum-radisson-blu-projects/

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2 h. ago IGP Egbetokun holds strategic conference with senior Police officers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in furtherance of his commitment to strengthening internal security and protecting the lives and property of all Nigerians...

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2 h. ago VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun

President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday said officers being withdrawn from VIPs should undergo “crash training” to debrief them and deliver more efficient police services when deployed to security-challenged areas of the country. The post VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Tinubu approves Nigerian team for US–Nigeria security working group

President Tinubu approves the Nigerian team for the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to enhance security collaboration and counter-terrorism efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-nigerian-team-for-us-nigeria-security-working-group/

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2 h. ago PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee

Sule Lamido, former Jigawa State Governor, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party read more PDP: Lamido seeks dissolution of Ibadan convention, formation of caretaker committee

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Train corps members in security awareness, Ashimolowo tells FG

According to him, the participation of corps members would enhance early detection of threats within local communities.

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3 h. ago My administration has restored fiscal stability — Gov Adeleke

Osun governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, said his administration has restored fiscal stability, strengthened revenue performance, and

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3 h. ago B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday disclosed that suspected Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once discovered on the recruitment lists of the Nigerian Army and police. He made the disclosure during a special plenary session on the state of security in the country. Wase, an All […] The post B’Haram Members, Other Criminals Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists – Reps. Deputy Speaker Wase Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Kogi govt directs social, religious, community activities to stop at 4pm

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has directed all social, religious, and community activities to end at Four o’clock in the afternoon daily.

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4 h. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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