4 h. ago INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep and fresh concerns over the poor state of facilities at most of its Polling Units (PUs) and Ward Collation Centres (WCCs) nationwide. The electoral umpire equally lamented that the poor facilities at the centres and PUs, mostly located in public buildings at […] The post INEC raises fresh alarm over poor state of facilities at PUs, collation centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago INEC Vows Action As Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation In Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to act on the grievances of Urhobo and Ijaw communities in Delta State over electoral ward delineation following a peaceful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The demonstrators, drawn from Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, demanded the immediate implementation […]

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27 h. ago EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured 588 convictions and recovered N21.06 billion in August. It also revealed that the Police Force  arrested 1,950 suspects and rescued 141 victims, in the same month. NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who stated this at […] The post EFCC secured 558 convictions, police arrested 1,950 in August, says NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months

Tribune Online Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Nigeria’s UN Humanitarian Coordinator Condemns Killing Of Civilians In Borno

United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, has denounced the reported killing of dozens of civilians in Darajamal Village, Bama local government area (LGA) in Borno State, north-east Nigeria by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued yesterday by Dr. Seyi Soremekun, of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Abuja, Fall expressed […]

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51 h. ago Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Labour Party has described as laughable and of no consequence the rumoured defection of its Lagos State 2023 governorship flagbearer, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The party’s interim national publicity secretary, Toni Akani, over the weekend further alleged that it is one of the APC’s machinations […] The post Rhodes Vivour’s defection is of no consequence, laughable – LP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles

The Anambra State Police Command has foiled armed robbery attempts in Oba and Awka, recovering two vehicles that had been snatched by the gang during the attacks. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that police patrol teams have consistently thwarted criminal activities, crediting the success to the security and safety […] The post Police Foil Armed Robbery Attempts In Anambra, Recover Two Stolen Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Promise Adequate Security For Nigeria/Rwanda World Cup Qualifiers

The match is slated for Sept. 6 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo by 5 p.m. The post Police Promise Adequate Security For Nigeria/Rwanda World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago AGOA Expiration: Repositioning Africa For Economic Expansion

Uncertainties cloud the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), set to expire on 30 September, 2025, as the United States’ securitised industrial policies now impose tariffs on imports from Africa. In a roundtable discussion at the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce-Nigerian Export Promotion Council event, the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce indicated a possible […]

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3 d. ago Benue Honours 76 Fallen Security Personnel With N5m Support To Their Families

No fewer than 76 security personnel lost their lives in Benue State over the past year while performing their duties, Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed on Friday, in Makurdi. The victims included members of the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the military, Benue State Civil Protection Guards, and the Operation Zenda joint security […] The post Benue Honours 76 Fallen Security Personnel With N5m Support To Their Families appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Alia donates N380m to families of 76 slain officers in Benue

Tribune Online Gov Alia donates N380m to families of 76 slain officers in Benue No fewer than 76 wives of security personnel drawn from the Police, Military, Civil Defence and the state security outfit known as Civil Protection Guards were given N5 million each by the Benue State... Gov Alia donates N380m to families of 76 slain officers in Benue Tribune Online

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4 d. ago FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development

From Idu Jude, Abuja The federal government of Nigeria, and the Republic of China, has reaffirmed commitment to deepen bi-lateral relationship in the area of Marine and Blue Economy development. The committee was made by both nations on Thursday in Abuja the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, received the Chinese Ambassador to […] The post FG, China reaffirms commitment to deepen marine and Blue Economy development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago WCQ: Police Pledge Security As Eagles Set Sights On Amavubi Before Bafana Showdown

In a remarkable turn of events, a Brazilian billionaire has reportedly bequeathed his entire fortune, estimated at approximately £846 million ($1 billion), to football superstar Neymar Jr. According to local news outlet RIC, the unnamed businessman, who passed away in 2023, named Neymar as the sole heir to his substantial estate despite having never met […]

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4 d. ago Anambra guber: INEC releases final list of 2,802,790 registered voters

Clears 2,802,790 to vote during the poll By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of registered voters for Anambra State, clearing 2,802,790 individuals to vote in the off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 8. The commission conducted voter registration across the state’s 326 wards from July 8 […] The post Anambra guber: INEC releases final list of 2,802,790 registered voters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wike flags off fertilizer distribution at 50% subsidized rate to Abuja farmers

Tribune Online Wike flags off fertilizer distribution at 50% subsidized rate to Abuja farmers Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has flagged off distribution and sales of assorted fertilisers to farmers across the six Area Councils of the nation’s capital, Abuja, at a 50 percent subsidised rate. The Minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Chidi Amadi, performed the official flag-off programme on Thursday […] Wike flags off fertilizer distribution at 50% subsidized rate to Abuja farmers Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State. The development followed the escalating bandit attacks recently reported in the state. He also affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deploying more advanced military hardware, including drones and surveillance gadgets to protect the citizens. According […] The post Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago INEC, NIMC synergise to link voter registration with national identity system

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have announced plans to strengthen synergy to harmonise voter registration with the national identity database. The move, according to the authorities, is to enhance electoral credibility and simplify future elections in Nigeria. Speaking during a meeting with the […] The post INEC, NIMC synergise to link voter registration with national identity system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Civilian JTF exploit provoked my thinking on state police  —  Tinubu

Tribune Online Civilian JTF exploit provoked my thinking on state police  —  Tinubu He said: “I have looked more carefully at the security situation. I see the efforts of civilian JTFs and communities. Civilian JTF exploit provoked my thinking on state police  —  Tinubu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s national security enterprise: Architecture under siege

The term ‘national security enterprise’ encompasses a nation’s entire ecosystem of institutions, policies, and partnerships designed to protect its sovereignty, read more Nigeria’s national security enterprise: Architecture under siege

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6 d. ago Insurgency: Nigeria secures 775 terrorism convictions in 8 phases of trials – Gen. Laka, NCTC

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), said Nigeria has conducted eight phases of terrorism-related trials, leading to 775 convictions. NCTC National Coordinator, Major General Adamu Laka, who made this known, said the trials demonstrated Nigeria’s resolve to pursue justice through lawful processes, while also providing avenues for rehabilitation and reintegration […] The post Insurgency: Nigeria secures 775 terrorism convictions in 8 phases of trials – Gen. Laka, NCTC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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