11 h. ago Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery

A security guard and father of three, Ifeanyi Ani, reportedly lost his life after being beaten by a customer at a well-known eatery in Rumukrushi, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday. Sources who spoke to PUNCH on Saturday claimed that the customer had parked his car with the headlights still on […] The post Security Guard Loses Life After Alleged Attack By Customer At Rivers Eatery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex

Tribune Online Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex-Rivers HoS, Nwaeke “When I was Head of Service, my wife was not involved in my official duties. That script she read is null and void. I am safe and sound. I will report myself to the appropriate security agencies because Abuja houses their headquarters, and I feel safer making my report here.” Fubara: I’m not kidnapped; my wife misled, reading script— Ex-Rivers HoS, Nwaeke Tribune Online

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21 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu signs Investment and Securities Bill 2025 into law

By Chukwuma Umeorah     President Bola Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2025 into law, replacing the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007. The enactment of the new law, now known as the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s capital market framework, enhance investor protection, […] The post JUST IN: Tinubu signs Investment and Securities Bill 2025 into law appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Here’s what to know as Tinubu assents to Investments and Securities Act 2024

President Bola Tinubu has just assented to the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024, which repeals the Investments and Securities read more Here’s what to know as Tinubu assents to Investments and Securities Act 2024

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43 h. ago Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Killing Of 7 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the state. Describing the act as barbaric and condemnable, the Governor represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, vowed to ensure that the […]

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4 d. ago Many soldiers feared killed as B’Haram attacks Borno military base

A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. Local sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault on the military formation, firing Read More

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4 d. ago More Nigerians trust digital payments, but security concerns remain — Report

Nigerians are embracing digital payments at an unprecedented rate, with a new Visa-commissioned study revealing increased trust and proactive security read more More Nigerians trust digital payments, but security concerns remain — Report

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4 d. ago Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister

Tribune Online Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister The Minister of Defense, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru has said the military has destroyed the strong base of notorious bandits, Bello Turji navigating the North-West forest. Speaking in an interview in Kaduna, the Minister who was speaking on the current military operations in the region stated, “we have brought peace to most communities people can now […] Insecurity: We’ve destroyed Bello Turji’s strong base — Defense Minister Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Fake pipeline explosion videos circulating, Fubara tells police

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over fake reports of pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and take action against those spreading false information. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara dismissed viral videos of alleged attacks on oil and gas facilities Read More

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7 d. ago Neglect Of Oyan Dam Worsens Water Scarcity In Abeokuta – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the neglect of Oyan Dam by Ogun State governments, which has exacerbated water scarcity in Abeokuta. Obasanjo noted that the dam’s neglect has led residents to dig boreholes, which has repercussions. He emphasized the importance of strategic water management for food security and sufficiency in Nigeria. Obasanjo […] The post Neglect Of Oyan Dam Worsens Water Scarcity In Abeokuta – Obasanjo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Court bars INEC from accepting recall petition against Natasha

The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Friday, secured a court injunction barring the Independent National Electoral Commission from accepting the recall petition from her constituency. The push to recall the lawmaker intensified on Thursday, with more groups in her constituency throwing their weight behind the process. The move comes on the heel Read More

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1 week ago Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly attack on a military base in Chetima Wango, read more Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

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2 w. ago PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis

Tribune Online PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis “However, despite repeated attempts, we have been unable to secure a meeting with Chief Nyesom Wike, who has continued to rebuff our peace efforts.” PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has promised to rebuild some of the villages burnt by the Lakurawa terrorists and provide the necessary financial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs),  in Arewa Local Government Area. Idris stated this during a sympathy visit to the temporary IDP camp at Kangiwa, headquarters of […] The post Lakurawa attack: Kebbi gov to rebuild burnt villages, set up military base appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 4 Soldiers Reported Killed As ISWAP Attacks Military Base In Borno

No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly killed and unspecified numbers wounded when terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Damboa local government area of Borno State on Sunday. LEADERSHIP gathered that terrorists rode on motorcycles and stormed the remote village of Warja between Sabon Gari in […]

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2 w. ago Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has commended Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, for setting up a joint security task force to combat rising insecurity in the state. The House charged the Defence Headquarters with establishing a military base in Uromi, the headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area, to enhance security […] The post Security: Reps hail Okpebholo, seek establishment of military base in Uromi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Reps hail Okpebholo, push for military base in Edo

The House of Representatives on Tuesday commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the establishment of a Joint Security Taskforce to tackle the worsening insecurity in the state. Code-named Operation Rescue, the taskforce has been empowered by the Okpebholo-led government through the provision of security vehicles and other gadgets as well as the restructuring Read More

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2 w. ago Reps secure 7 major oil firms’ commitment to settle $37.4m debt

The House of Representatives has secured the commitment of seven major oil companies to pay the $37,435,094.52 (approximately N58 billion) owed the country before August. This is contained in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja, yesterday. Rotimi listed the affected companies as Belema Oil, […] The post Reps secure 7 major oil firms’ commitment to settle $37.4m debt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Presidency replies Catholic Bishops: Nigeria more secure than in 2023

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In response to concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) about the state of security and economy, the Presidency has emphasised that the country is more secure today than it was in 2023. It highlighted significant strides in combating terrorism and banditry, with over 8,000 criminals neutralized […] The post Presidency replies Catholic Bishops: Nigeria more secure than in 2023 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ

•Says our security reports accurate From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency and other security operation across the country, killed 92 terrorists and arrested 111 others in the last one week. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said that the soldiers rescued 75 kidnapped hostages; […] The post Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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