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Troops Neutralize 4 Insurgents, Rescue 11 Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have neutralized four insurgents while others escaped with gunshot wounds. This is according to a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.Gen. Musa Yahaya. He said, ”During the firefight that ensued, troops neutralized four insurgents while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Troops also recovered three AK...
Gov Radda Seeks TETFund’s Aid To Tackle Insecurity In State’s Tertiary Institutions
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, to help tackle the challenges of insecurity affecting tertiary institutions in the state. The governor made the call on Monday when he led a delegation on a working visit to TETFund in Abuja. While highlighting the various challenges affecting tertiary institutions in the state, Radda lamented the...
Abide By Rules Of Hunting – Osun Police Cautions Hunters Over Use of Firearms
Commissioner of Police, Osun Command, Mohammed Umar Abba has cautioned hunters and members of the general public against the use of firearms. Abba, while warning that such an unwholesome act of negligence would not be treated with levity, added that the Command was compelled to act due to the need to abide by the rules of hunting expedition. The Osun Police...
DHQ: Military Vows To Secure National Assets, Combat Oil Theft
The Military High Command has emphasized that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will not remain passive and allow any person or group to undermine the nation's critical national assets. The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Thursday in Abuja. This followed the recent incidents of...
PSC Moves To Retire Police Officers Over 60 Amid Ongoing IG Tenure Dispute
The immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have served more than 35 years or who are older than 60 has been mandated by the Police Service Commission. The directive follows controversy over the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun after he clocked 60 years. The police and the Attorney General of the Federation have, however, said...
Lagos Urges Caution Over Expired Products In Markets
Following the discovery of expired products in circulation, the Lagos State Government has advised citizens to use caution when making purchases. This warning comes as the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) prepares to prosecute the owner of Blessed Happy Homes Superstore in Festac, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, for endangering public health by selling expired items. The superstore, located on 6th...
Tinubu Cautions Police Officers Against Intimidation, Abuse Of Citizens
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force against intimidating or abusing the public they are meant to protect, emphasizing the need to uphold the rule of law and reject any form of misconduct. Speaking at the 2nd annual IGP’s Award and Commendation ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday night, Tinubu was represented by Senate...
Eid-el-Fitr: Police Deploy Tactical Teams, Tighten Security In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has ramped up security measures to ensure public safety before, during, and after the 2025 Eid-Fitr celebrations. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Musa has directed all “area commanders, divisional police officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to intensify intelligence gathering.” He also urged them to conduct raids on identified black spots to preempt potential security threats and maintain...
Tinubu Declines Assent To Transport Technology, Library Trust Fund Bills, Cites Fiscal Loopholes
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing fiscal loopholes, policy conflicts and unsustainable provisions in public administration. They are the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund (Establishment, etc.) Amendment Bill, 2025. Tinubu explained in separate letters addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill...
After Visiting Scene Of Kuje Prison Attack, Buhari Says He’s Disappointed With Intelligence System
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is disappointed with the intelligence system and utilisation at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje in Abuja. He said this on Wednesday while speaking to journalists during his visit to the correctional facil...
