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Burial rites by family and friends of the slain teacher, Adesiyan Adegboye, who lost his life during the deadly attack and abduction of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Adegboye, 49, one of the teachers killed during the attack, was laid in state at Ayegun Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, after…
By Choice Ebuwa Residents of Ubiaja in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State have applauded the demolition of a building allegedly used as a hideout for kidnapping and drug-related activities. The demolition was carried out by the Edo State Special Security Squad following investigations into a recent kidnapping incident in Irrua. Chairman…
The operatives of the Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of nine abducted victims from two separate kidnapped incidents along the Benin–Lagos corridor and adjoining forest areas thereby bringing relief to the families. The image maker of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed the rescue in a statement issued on Friday night. koedem…
A fresh wave of armed violence in northeast Nigeria has forced more than 5,000 people from their homes in Ngoshe, pushing already fragile communities in Gwoza Local Government Area deeper into crisis. The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) confirmed it has launched an emergency response in Pulka, where displaced families have sought…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s correctional system, the deployment of technology to strengthen border security, and the entrenchment of financial integrity across public institutions. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the President and Chairman of Council of the Institute…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The visit comes three days after the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, which left no fewer than 28 people dead. According to the State House media office, the governor arrived at the Presidential…
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity and improve service delivery nationwide. The postings, according to a statement on Tuesday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, are…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. The President disclosed this during a meeting with governors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, where he observed the Eid-el-Fitr holidays after returning from his two-day state visit to the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed over 60 terrorists in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Among those neutralised were notorious commanders of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terror group. The military authorities said that the insurgents were advancing from the Duguri general area on foot, supported by multiple armed drones, in a…
……….Advocates For Ethical Usage That Fosters National Security By Katherine Abayomi The Nigerian Army has renewed its call for the ethical and responsible use of social media, warning that misinformation, fake news and the negative deployment of digital platforms and artificial intelligence tools could undermine national security. The call was made by the Chief of…