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NSCDC Intensifies Digital Transformation, Trains Officers on Research, Operational Excellence

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a strategic capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, enhancing research capabilities, and accelerating digital transformation across its formations nationwide. Speaking at the opening of a two-day training on the implementation of operational deliverables and research methodology in Abuja, Commandant General of the Corps, Prof….

DSS Nabs Five Suspects Linked To Papiri School Kidnap In Niger State

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five persons, including two Nigeriens, suspected to be arms couriers to gunmen who, on November 21, 2025, attacked St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri village, Niger State, abducting nearly 300 students and staff. Items recovered from the men were a large cache of arms, including 15 AK…

Oyo Abduction: Tinubu Approves Recruitment Of 1,000 Forest Guards

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a special rescue team following the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following the visit of a Federal Government delegation to Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire…

Stakeholders Demand Urgent Action on Health Crisis in Niger Delta

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Environmental and public health experts, civil society groups, academics, community leaders, and government representatives have called for urgent and coordinated action to address the devastating health consequences of petroleum pollution in the Niger Delta. The call was made during a one-day technical session and stakeholder engagement meeting convened under the International Working Group on Fossil…

2027 Polls: ADC Declares Atiku Winner Of Presidential Primary

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party said Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to beat his closest rival, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. It also said businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes in the primary. In…

Ex-Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege Resigns From APC

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Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, Senator Omo-Agege said his decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters, as well as recent developments within the party in Delta State. The former lawmaker stated that…

Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray. The event, organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female…

Marwa Visits Injured NDLEA Officers, Vows Justice After Dawaki Mob Attack

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The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has visited two officers of the agency receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja, following injuries sustained during a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory. The injured officers, Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu…

Police Arraign Three Over Alleged Conspiracy, Perjury in Edo

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The Police have arraigned three persons before an Edo State High Court over alleged conspiracy, perjury and making false statements. The defendants, Samuel Obasuyi, Godwin Obasuyi, and A.O. Obasuyi and Sons Sawmill Limited, were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, perjury, defamation, and making false information. According to the charge marked Suit No….

INEC appeals verdict voiding timeline on party register

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment voiding part of the election guidelines it released for the conduct of next year’s general elections. In a judgment delivered last Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar annulled aspects of INEC’s timelines contained in the Revised Timetable for the 2027 polls that were found…