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NSA hands over 59 kidnapped victims to Kaduna govt

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NSA hands over 59 kidnapped victims to Kaduna govt

Offor Callistus February 18, 2025

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday, handed over 59 kidnapped victims rescued by the security agencies to the Kaduna State Government The rescued victims comprising 28 female adults, 24 male adults and six children, were rescued from various locations in Kaduna State. In his remarks,...

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Anambra security outfit to arrest ladies seen without bra, pants

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Anambra security outfit to arrest ladies seen without bra, pants

Offor Callistus February 17, 2025

Anambra security outfit has declared its intention to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. The announcement, made via a public address system, was captured in a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. In the footage, an official of the security outfit, speaking in...

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Alia’s security initiatives deserve commendation – Media aide

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Alia’s security initiatives deserve commendation – Media aide

Offor Callistus February 13, 2025

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The security initiatives of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia coupled with his commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secured Benue deserves commendation by the people. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday while...

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Wike to security agencies: Monitor influx of suspicious persons into FCT

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Wike to security agencies: Monitor influx of suspicious persons into FCT

Offor Callistus February 11, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to monitor the influx of people that could pose security threats into FCT. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee...

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4 killed as villagers clash with security team over Kano demolition exercise

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4 killed as villagers clash with security team over Kano demolition exercise

Offor Callistus February 3, 2025

No fewer than four persons lost their lives during a building demolition exercise at Rimin Zakara village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 pm on Sunday, when government officials accompanied by security operatives stormed the area for building demolition. According to...

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Be security conscious, NYSC DG charges corps members in Zamfara

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Be security conscious, NYSC DG charges corps members in Zamfara

Offor Callistus February 1, 2025

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has urged corps members serving in Zamfara to be security conscious. The DG also advised them to avoid unnecessary traveling during the one year compulsory national service. Ahmed made the call on Saturday while addressing...

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Police foil robbery attempt, arrest 3 suspects in Bauchi

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Police foil robbery attempt, arrest 3 suspects in Bauchi

Offor Callistus February 1, 2025

Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an alleged robbery attempt and arrested three suspects in Bauchi metropolis. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Bauchi. He said operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), have apprehended the suspects that allegedly specialised in...

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AfDB spends $2bn on Lake Chad’s stability efforts – Official

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AfDB spends $2bn on Lake Chad’s stability efforts – Official

Offor Callistus January 30, 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed more than 2 billion dollars in supporting 15.3 million people affected by crises in Lake Chad Basin within a decade. Lead Coordinator for West and Central Africa at AfDB, Dr Riadh Ben Messaoud, shared the bank’s accomplishments at Panel Session in the...

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FG committed to bring peace, stability in Lake Chad region – Tinubu

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FG committed to bring peace, stability in Lake Chad region – Tinubu

Offor Callistus January 29, 2025

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to partner the Governors of the Lake Chad Basin Forum and other stakeholders to bring a lasting peace and stabilization in the region which was hitherto ravaged by over decade atrocities posed...

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Communiqué: Traditional Rulers of Lake Chad region unite for peace and development

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Communiqué: Traditional Rulers of Lake Chad region unite for peace and development

Offor Callistus January 29, 2025

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maidugiri – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development in the Lake Chad Basin, a regional meeting of Traditional Rulers convened from January 27-28, 2025, on the sidelines of the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) scheduled for January...

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Zulum urges security agents to strengthen cross-border patrols, trade between Nigeria and Cameroon

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Zulum urges security agents to strengthen cross-border patrols, trade between Nigeria and Cameroon

Offor Callistus January 28, 2025

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for the strengthening of cross-border trade between Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon while highlighting its role in fostering greater unity and cohesion between the two nations. Zulum made the call during a bilateral meeting between Borno State...

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Tight security at Lagos Assembly ahead Monday plenary

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Tight security at Lagos Assembly ahead Monday plenary

Offor Callistus January 27, 2025

Security was unusually tight on Monday morning at the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the day’s plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a large number of security operatives were sighted at strategic positions at the assembly complex very early in the day. The security...

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Buni receives Army Chief, pledges support to end insurgency

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Buni receives Army Chief, pledges support to end insurgency

Offor Callistus January 27, 2025

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has pledged continued support to the army and other security agencies in the state to end insurgency. Buni made the pledge when the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, paid him a courtesy visit in Damaturu on Sunday. He commended the...

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Adeleke commends DSS for arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP members in Osun

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Adeleke commends DSS for arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP members in Osun

Offor Callistus January 19, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa-Osun. In a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s Spokesperson, made available to newsmen in Osogbo on...

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Heavy security as Ondo LG election commences peacefully

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Heavy security as Ondo LG election commences peacefully

Offor Callistus January 18, 2025

The local government election in Ondo State, on Saturday, commenced with heavy security presence across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the Nigeria police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were observed at polling centres and strategic places. As early as...

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Drone banned in North East for security concerns – NAF

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Drone banned in North East for security concerns – NAF

Offor Callistus January 15, 2025

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) has reiterated the ban on drone operations in the North East Theatre, comprising Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, citing security and safety concerns. The Air Component Commander of AC OPHK, Air Commodore Umar Idris, emphasised the ban in a statement...

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Abuja bomb explosion: Minister allays fears of FCT residents

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Abuja bomb explosion: Minister allays fears of FCT residents

Offor Callistus January 8, 2025

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has assured residents of the territory that the authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents. The Minister gave this assurance when she visited the scene of Monday bomb explosion that...

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2 killed as bomb explosion rocks Abuja Islamic school

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2 killed as bomb explosion rocks Abuja Islamic school

Offor Callistus January 7, 2025

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The FCT Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion that occurred on January 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT. The Police Public Relations...

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CDS promises improved security in 2025

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CDS promises improved security in 2025

Offor Callistus January 3, 2025

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025. Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna...

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Expect enhanced security in 2025, NSA assures Nigerians

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Expect enhanced security in 2025, NSA assures Nigerians

Offor Callistus January 1, 2025

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has assured Nigerians of enhanced security in 2025. Ribadu gave the assurance in his New Year Message to Nigerians on Wednesday. It was released in Abuja by Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of...

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