8 h. ago Immunisation: Odumbaku Backs ­­­­­­­Task force On Vaccination Campaign

Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), Hon. Olusegun Odumbaku, has expressed his support for the Public Health Centre (PHC) Task Force set up by the Lagos State government to embark on a state-wide vaccination campaign against diseases in the state. The chairman has also decided to set up a committee in the council […]

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3 d. ago Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) have successfully neutralized several bandits who mounted a blockade on the Kankara–Yantumaki Road in Katsina State, robbing unsuspecting commuters on Friday. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Saturday. According to him, the operatives engaged the armed bandits […] The post Troops Neutralize Bandits Blocking Kankara–Yantumaki Road In Katsina, Recover Stolen Motorcycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Luxury bus owners, Abia govt partner to fight illicit drugs consumption

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON), Aba chapter, is partnering with the Abia State Government to stamp out the illicit drugs trade and consumption in the state. To this end, a security task force has been launched to eradicatethe  consumption and sale of illicit drugs and fight crime in the Milverton […] The post Luxury bus owners, Abia govt partner to fight illicit drugs consumption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army operation chief urges commanders to sustain momentum, adopt innovative approaches

Major General Uwem Bassey, the Chief of Operations (Army), has charged field commanders of the Joint Task Force (North East), read more Army operation chief urges commanders to sustain momentum, adopt innovative approaches

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2 w. ago Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences

Tribune Online Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences The chairman, task force against illegal mining in Cross River State, Prince Paul Effiong, has lauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for his recent decisive action in revoking 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that failed to comply with statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, Effiong described the move […] Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences Tribune Online

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2 w. ago We must diversify from cutting trees for charcoal –Abubakar Buba, chairman, Gombe 3G Task Force

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe In recent years, Gombe State has been at the forefront of efforts to mitigate deforestation and the dangers of unchecked tree felling for charcoal. The Gombe Goes Green (3G) Task Force is at the centre of this campaign, a special initiative charged with curbing environmental degradation, tree planting, and driving reforestation. […] The post We must diversify from cutting trees for charcoal –Abubakar Buba, chairman, Gombe 3G Task Force appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest 1 Other In Delta

Troops of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South codenamed Operation Delta Safe, have neutralised a leader of a cultist group in Delta State. Another member, identified as Stephen Fragene Pessu, was also arrested at the Pessu community in Warri South local government area of the state. A statement signed by […]

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2 w. ago 106 Nigerians Among Over 600 Foreigners Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India

India’s Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the report during the 2nd national conference of heads of anti-narcotics task force of various states and Union Territories. The post 106 Nigerians Among Over 600 Foreigners Arrested For Drug Trafficking In India appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Troops Intercept Logistics Consignment For Terrorists In Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have intercepted a huge cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State intended for delivery to terrorists. A statement by the media information officer OPHK Lt-Col Sani Uba said the troops under Operation DESERT SANITY IV on Tuesday while […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Troops intercept fertiliser, drugs meant for terrorists in Yobe

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops intercept fertiliser, drugs meant for terrorists in Yobe Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a massive cache of logistics meant for terrorists operating in the region... Insecurity: Troops intercept fertiliser, drugs meant for terrorists in Yobe Tribune Online

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2 w. ago OPWS closes Basic Drone Operation and Jammer System training in Makurdi

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has officially closed the Basic Drone Operation and Jammer System training in Makurdi the Benue state capital. The training was organized for officers and soldiers within OPWS Area of Responsibility. During the ceremony which held on at […] The post OPWS closes Basic Drone Operation and Jammer System training in Makurdi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Arrest Suspected Drug Peddlers, Recover Illicit Substances In Plateau

The troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) raided the hideout of suspected criminal elements at Layin Sabon Kasuwa in Mangu local government area, arresting suspected peddlers of illicit drugs and substances in Plateau state. OPEP in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said […]

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3 w. ago Afriland Towers Fire: FFS Commiserates With Victims, Launches Task Force On Building Safety

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on September 16, 2025, claiming multiple lives, including staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and others. In a statement on Thursday, Controller General of the FFS, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, commiserated with […]

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3 w. ago Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau

A bandit has been killed by troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace during an ambush in Odare Forest, Dutsen Zaki, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, spokesman for the task force, stated on Wednesday that the intelligence-driven operation occurred on September 16. Zhakom stated that the […] The post Troops Kill Bandit, Recover Weapons During Ambush In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at various communities in Benue State, have reportedly provided escort, security to farmers, killing suspected criminals and  recovered arms. The Force Commander, Joint Task Force OPWS, Major General Moses Gara, disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Ahmad […] The post OPWS troops provide security to farmers, kill criminal, recover arms in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24

Tribune Online Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24 While pleading guilty to the three-count charge, the defendant claimed he was a LASTMA officer before his contract was terminated in 2020... Alleged impersonation: Court adjourns suit against ‘fake’ task force officer to September 24 Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State government says it has planted over five million trees since the launch of the Gombe Goes Green (3G) initiative in 2019, a figure officials believe could make the state Nigeria’s leading tree-planting hub by 2026. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the 3G Task Force and Mai Tula, […] The post Gombe hits 5 million trees, targets national afforestation record appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Gombe: Civil Society urges Governor Yahaya to prioritize human capital development

…Says Infrastructure May Collapse Without Skilled Workforce From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil society organisations in Gombe State have called on the government to shift focus from physical infrastructure to human capital development, warning that without skilled manpower, ongoing projects may not be sustainable in the long run. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil […] The post Gombe: Civil Society urges Governor Yahaya to prioritize human capital development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t

…Says Citizens Still Waiting for Promised Dividends From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Gombe State have faulted the federal government’s handling of the fuel subsidy removal, saying Nigerians are worse off two years after the policy was announced. The Chairman of the Gombe Network of Civil Society (GONET) and Team Lead of […] The post Nigerians see no gains from subsidy removal — Civil Society tells Gov’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Force Commander OPWS charges newly promoted officers on integrity, discipline

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Force Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has charged newly promoted officers to lead by example and make integrity their guiding principle as they advance in their military and police careers. Gara stated this at the decoration ceremony of officers promoted from the […] The post Force Commander OPWS charges newly promoted officers on integrity, discipline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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