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DSS, military foil kidnap of WAEC students in South East, recover weapons

Operatives of the Department of State Services and troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday foiled a major attempt by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network to kidnap scores of students writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination in some Southeast states. The targeted schools for the abductions were located in Enugu, […]

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Senate orders arrest of bandits flaunting cash on TikTok

The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, amid growing concerns over the brazenness of criminal networks operating online. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, […]

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NDLEA destroys N2.8bn drugs

Seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances being publicly burnt during a destruction exercise. Photo: NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, on Thursday destroyed narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at about ₦2.8bn in Benin City. A total of 73,463.21 kilogrammes of seized drugs were destroyed during the exercise, the agency said. […]

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NSIB retrieves black boxes from aircraft involved in Delta roadway landing

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has recovered and secured the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder from the Bombardier Challenger CL-601 aircraft involved in the recent runway landing incident near Asaba, Delta State. The bureau disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the aircraft, with registration number N989BC and operated by […]

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Over N206bn paid to schools, students in two years — NELFUND official

A member of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Umar Faruk-Lawal, has said the Federal Government’s student loan programme is helping to break financial barriers that have long prevented many Nigerians from accessing higher education. This is as he disclosed that over N206bn has been paid by NELFUND to institutions and students in […]

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Reps pass state police bill as constitution amendment gains momentum

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill to establish state police nationwide, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising policing and strengthening internal security. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the […]

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UPDATED: Reps pass state police bill as constitution amendment gains momentum

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill to establish state police nationwide, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising policing and strengthening internal security. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the […]

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‘They vowed to shoot remaining Africans’ — Nigerians recount ordeal in South Africa

Some Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of xenophobia, including extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home. One of the returnees, Mr. Chukwuemeka Chris Okeke, expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and individuals who facilitated their return, saying the situation in South Africa […]

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Democracy Day: FG declares Friday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government. In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the government said, […]

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Democracy Day: FG declares Friday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government. In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the government said, […]

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