2 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 Defence Minister Matawalle Denies Saying Zamfara Security Won’t Work Without Him

The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has denied media reports claiming he said that the Zamfara State security initiative would not succeed without him. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Ahmed Dan-Wudil, the minister described the report as “malicious and mischievous,” saying it was fabricated to tarnish his […]

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7 h. ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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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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8 h. ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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14 h. ago Banditry: Ganduje decries Kano attack, police tighten Ekiti borders

Ganduje condemns the recent Kano bandit attack, urging proactive security strategies. Meanwhile, Ekiti police tighten borders amid false attack rumors. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-ganduje-decries-kano-attack-police-tighten-ekiti-borders/

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14 h. ago Nigeria protests visa denial for World Youth Table Tennis players

Nigeria’s Table Tennis Federation petitions the ITTF after its players face a table tennis visa denial for the World Youth Championships in Romania. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-protests-visa-denial-for-world-youth-table-tennis-players/

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15 h. ago DSS denies arresting evangelist over false Nasarawa attack claims

The DSS denies arresting Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for a false alarm about a herdsmen attack in Nasarawa, labeling the social media reports as misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-arresting-evangelist-over-false-nasarawa-attack-claims/

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18 h. ago Chief denies role in Delta killings, threatens legal action against police

Chief Jerry Nkeweshe denies police allegations linking him to the Delta killings of three youths, demanding a retraction and threatening legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/chief-denies-role-in-delta-killings-threatens-legal-action-against-police/

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20 h. ago Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack

Mohammed's comment contradicts an earlier report by the State Command's spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on the policemen's death. The post Gov Mohammed Debunks Report Linking Killing Of Policemen To Bandit Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the recent bandit attacks in Shanono read more Ganduje urges swift government action against bandits attacks in Kano

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23 h. ago Wike Fumes Over Unauthorised School Closure Directive, Vows To Sanction Officials Involved

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all officials and directors involved in the unauthorised directive to close schools will face strict sanctions. Wike announced this during an inspection tour of infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, stating that the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami […]

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24 h. ago Wike Suspends FCT Mandate Secretary Over Unauthorised Closure Of Schools

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended the FCT Mandate Secretary of Education, Dr Danlami Hayyo, for issuing an unauthorised directive to close schools in the territory. Wike, who spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, said that other senior […]

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25 h. ago FCT: Wike issues stern warning to officials over schools closure

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning that officials responsible for the unauthorised closure of

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25 h. ago Alleged Bandit Negotiator Mamu Challenges AGF For Labelling Him ‘Terrorist’ During Trial

Alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), arguing that the government acted unlawfully by designating him a terrorist amidst his trial. Mamu’s lawyer, Johnson Usman (SAN), told Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the AGF’s action violates Section 36(5) of […]

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27 h. ago Niger bandit attack: Father died after three children’s abduction — CAN chairman

The pains and the trauma are still very fresh. We tried speaking to the parents today, and they were scared of speaking to us.

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31 h. ago FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to shut down on or before Friday, November 28, citing urgent security concerns. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, FCT secondary education board, seen by TheCable, principals and heads […] The post FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday reassured residents that schools in Abuja remain safe and dismissed rumours claiming read more FCTA reassures public on school safety, refutes school closure directives

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35 h. ago Federal capital administration Debunks Reports On Early school Closure, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all Government Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, saying that “no such decision was taken at any level of the administration.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications […]

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39 h. ago PICTORIAL: AIG Meets Police Commanders Over Rising Banditry In Kano

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 1, Kano, Ahmed Garba, has convened a high-level security meeting to review the recent spike in bandit attacks in parts of Kano State and streamline joint operations across the zone. The strategic meeting, held on Tuesday at the Zone 1 Headquarters in Kano, brought […]

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