33 m. ago Sokoto LG chairman denies report of mass killings in Rabbah community

According to him, the attackers, suspected to have come from Alikiru in the Sububu Forest of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, passed through Dankare and Dalijan villages before storming Tofa around midnight, firing sporadically.

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79 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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86 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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86 m. ago FG charges paramilitary agencies, reaffirms commitment to tackle security challenges

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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87 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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1 hour ago Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination

House of Representatives member representing Borgu/Agwara Federal Constituency of Niger State, Jafaru Mohammad Ali, on Wednesday, warned that the once-thriving Kainji National Park, has fallen under the full control of terrorists. He therefore called for an immediate military intervention to halt the escalating insecurity threatening the region. Speaking to journalists shortly after the House of […] The post Terrorists Have Taken Over Kainji Park – Niger Rep Member Laments After Escaping Assassination appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. 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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3 h. ago Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over, highlights $3bn recoveries

Outgoing NEITI boss Orji hands over leadership, detailing $3bn in recoveries. New chief Musa Sarkin Adar promises to strengthen the transparency agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/outgoing-neiti-boss-orji-hands-over-highlights-3bn-recoveries/

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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 h. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago Kenya Court Says Parts Of Seed Sharing Law ‘Unconstitutional

Some fear that rules introduced in 2012 and 2016 have made the practice illegal by forcing farmers to only buy and exchange certified seeds. The post Kenya Court Says Parts Of Seed Sharing Law ‘Unconstitutional appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms

"We don't have books or notebooks. The libraries are bombed and destroyed," said Haji, who lives in a displacement camp in the Tal al-Hawa area in Gaza City. The post Schools But No Books: Gaza’s Children Return To Makeshift Classrooms appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing

Flames were still visible in some of the eight-building housing estate's almost 2,000 units well over 24 hours after the fire broke out, with crews still spraying water over the blackened exteriors. The post Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze In Decades Kills At Least 65, Scores Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Slot Feels ‘Safe’ Despite Liverpool’s Humiliation Against PSV

Slot's side crashed to a ninth defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions to leave the Dutchman under mounting pressure. The post Slot Feels ‘Safe’ Despite Liverpool’s Humiliation Against PSV appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago Ebonyi: Physically challenged man seeks help as fire razes building

Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out suddenly, raising concerns of arson within the community...

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Let’s Stand Behind President Tinubu, Ashimolowo Tells Nigerians

On Wednesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency on insecurity, and the recruitment of more security personnel to help in addressing the challenge.  The post Insecurity: Let’s Stand Behind President Tinubu, Ashimolowo Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago LawPavilion unveils revolutionary AI solution for Nigerian judiciary at all Nigeria Judges Conference

LawPavilion, one of Nigeria’s most established legal-tech firms, has taken a bold step into the future of judicial work, unveiling read more LawPavilion unveils revolutionary AI solution for Nigerian judiciary at all Nigeria Judges Conference

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