25 m. ago Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations

The Military High Command on Saturday announced the arrest of 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. According to Nigerian Tribune, the disclosure was made in a statement released to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau. According to the statement, preliminary […] The post Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 m. ago 2 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Over Kano Village Head’s Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]

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1 hour ago Kano AG insists withdrawal of police at Independence parade ground exposed Gov Yusuf to security threat

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, AbdulKarim Maude, Saturday, insisted the withdrawal of the police at the Independence Day parade ground in the state constituted a security risk. In a statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity, to the Governor Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Attorney General accused […] The post Kano AG insists withdrawal of police at Independence parade ground exposed Gov Yusuf to security threat appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele

  Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that more than 90 percent of operators in Nigeria’s informal sector do not have the financial capacity to pay taxes. Oyedele explained that the majority of players in the informal economy are only struggling to survive and cannot contribute meaningfully […] The post Over 90% Of Informal Sector Operators Can’t Afford Taxes – Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Yomi Fabiyi Vows To Defy Court Order Against Speaking About Mohbad’s Widow, Accuses Her Of Evading Police Investigation

Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has vowed to defy a court order preventing him from making public comments about Wunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad. In a TikTok video shared on Friday, the actor addressed a recent magistrate court ruling in Ikeja, Lagos, which barred him and four others—including Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba—from publicly […] The post Yomi Fabiyi Vows To Defy Court Order Against Speaking About Mohbad’s Widow, Accuses Her Of Evading Police Investigation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Mohbad’s father Demands Prosecution Of Son’s Wife, Nurse Over Singer’s Death

Joseph Aloba, Mohbad’s father, has urged the Lagos government to initiate criminal proceedings against those implicated in the coroner’s inquest into his son’s death. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, following an injection given by auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe. He was buried the next day, but amid public outcry and ongoing investigations, the police […] The post Mohbad’s father Demands Prosecution Of Son’s Wife, Nurse Over Singer’s Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago 16 Soldiers Arrested, Face Trial For Alleged Breach Of Service Regulations

No fewer than 16 military personnel have been arrested over allegations bordering on indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Acting Director, Defence Information Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the arrest of the 16 offenders was a routine military exercise to maintain order and discipline. According to Gusau, investigations revealed that the arrested personnels’ […]

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4 h. ago Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended two suspected cultists and seized firearms and ammunition during a signing-out ceremony for final-year students at the University of Port Harcourt. In a press statement released on Friday and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the command revealed that the suspects—a police officer and a student—were […] The post Rivers Police Nab Officer, UNIPORT Student Linked To Cult Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu restates commitment to make S’East great again, commissions projects in Abia

Ex Senate President, Wabara lauds Otti From Okey Sampson, Umuahia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his commitment in making Southeast great again in line with his administration’s policy of carrying every part of the country along. This is even as the former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has commended Governor Alex Otti for reconstructing […] The post Tinubu restates commitment to make S’East great again, commissions projects in Abia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans

It was discovered that the suspect was attempting to smuggle the petroleum product across the border into Niger Republic. The post Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Digitisation, policy reforms drivers of Africa’s retail growth — FoodCo

Stakeholders in Africa’s retail industry have been advised to prioritise digitisation, skills development, and policy advocacy. These are seen as read more Digitisation, policy reforms drivers of Africa’s retail growth — FoodCo

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8 h. ago We’re Yet To Receive Court Order On Tinted Glass Permit – Police

A Federal High Court in Warri had ordered the police to maintain the status quo in the ongoing tinted glass permit case. The post We’re Yet To Receive Court Order On Tinted Glass Permit – Police appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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8 h. ago Police Operatives neutralizes three Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that it’s operatives have successfully neutralized three suspected members of Lakurawa terrorists tormenting the people of Gorun Yamma village in Dandi LGA of Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar confirmed this in a statement made available […] The post Police Operatives neutralizes three Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police operatives neutralize three Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that it’s operatives have successfully neutralized three suspected members of Lakurawa terrorists tormenting the people of Gorun Yamma village in Dandi LGA of Kebbi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar confirmed this in a statement made available […] The post Police operatives neutralize three Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Alia Administration Launches State IDP Policy, Pledges Durable Solutions As Benue Moves From Relief To Recovery

In a move, civil society and humanitarian partners are hailing as a turning point for conflict and disaster affected communities, the Benue State Government on Tuesday formally launched its long awaited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Policy, a comprehensive framework intended to shift the state’s response from short-term relief to durable solutions that restore dignity, livelihoods […]

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10 h. ago Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms

By Christopher Oji   The Lagos State Police Command busted a Hotel used by armed robbers as their criminal hideout in Mushin area of the state. The Command has arrested two suspects, recovered arms ; ammunition , other criminal incriminating exhibits and sealed the hotel. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Abimbola Adebisi, […] The post Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Over 90% Informal Sector Operators Lack Capacity To Pay Tax — Oyedele

The fiscal policy chief was countering widespread narrative that government revenue lay untapped in the informal sector. The post Over 90% Informal Sector Operators Lack Capacity To Pay Tax — Oyedele appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Global leaders unite at Bridgforte Dialogues to reimagine inclusive financial systems

Policymakers, regulators, innovators, private sector leaders and philanthropists have said that the best way to confront the challenges of financial read more Global leaders unite at Bridgforte Dialogues to reimagine inclusive financial systems

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