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Enugu will strengthen existing partnership with Nigerian Army, says Governor Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah says Enugu State will strengthen its existing partnership with the Nigerian Army to consolidate the current peace…
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PAP disburses second tranche of loan to ex-Niger Delta agitators
The Presidential Amnesty Programme Cooperative Society Limited (PACOSOL) on Saturday began disbursing the second tranche of loan to ex-agitators in…
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Breaking: Ododo sworn-in as new Kogi governor
Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has been sworn-in as the fifth democratically-elected Governor of Kogi state. Ododo took oath of office…
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Super Eagles soar over Cameroon to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Nigeria today sent home Cameroon after qualifying at the knockout stage at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory…
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We won’t spare officers taking sides in Plateau skirmishes, says Army chief
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja warned troops on Saturday not to take sides in Plateau skirmishes but…
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Troops urged to be proactive in responding to security threats
Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, has called on troops to always respond proactively…
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Works minister orders arrest of street traders in Aba
Works Minister David Umahi ordered the arrest of some persons trading on the completed section of the Aba axis of…
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Association seeks establishment of national oil palm council
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has urged the federal government to establish the national oil palm development…
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NDLEA boss Marwa asks officers to shun enticements from drug traffickers
The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)**, Buba Marwa, has warned personnel to shun corruption and abide…
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Ekiti govt. warns residents against dumping refuse in waterways, canals
The Ekiti State government has advised residents to desist from dumping waste into waterways and drains to forestall flooding and…
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Reps mull collaboration with security agencies to tackle oil theft
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Oil Theft has resolved to collaborate with the Nigerian Armed Forces and other…
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FRC begins verification of N2.9 trillion FG capital projects
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) is set to begin physical verification of selected federal government capital projects valued at N2.9…
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NSCDC arrests 13 suspects linked to arms trafficking
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 13 people over alleged unlawful possession of arms, explosives and…
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NPHCDA unveils plans to enhance access to quality healthcare
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has unveiled plans to reinvigorate primary health facilities to enhance access to…
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Stakeholders offer strategies to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges
Stakeholders in the security sector have given tips on how to end the security challenges in the county. The suggestions…
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NDDC seeks Rivers police support in securing oil pipelines
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has solicited the cooperation of the Rivers police command toward securing oil pipelines in…
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Video Emerges As New Kogi Dep Governor Prostrates For Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello
In a viral video, the new Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Salifu Oyibo, has been seen prostrating before the immediate…
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Nigerians call for caution over ‘no gree for anybody’ slang
As the “No Gree for Anybody’’ slang continues to gain the attention of Nigerians, some citizens have given various interpretations…
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Troops nab bandit kingpin, neutralise ten others in North-West
The Nigerian Army said its troops have neutralised ten terrorists and arrested a bandit kingpin in clearance operations in the…
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FG Approves Appointment Of New Registrar For Nigeria’s Surveyors
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Surveyor Olakunle Olugbemiro as the new registrar in charge at the Surveyors…
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