Category: News
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MESSI HAT-TRICK POWERS ARGENTINA TO 3-0 WIN OVER ALGERIA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J clash played in Kansas City, United States. Lionel Messi starred for the defending champions, scoring all three goals to register the tournament’s first hat-trick. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 17th…
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I-G ORDERS ENHANCED SECURITY AROUND SCHOOLS IN KATSINA
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state. The directive was conveyed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Finance and Administration, Sulaiman Abdul, during a two-day operational tour of Katsina. The tour included assessments of security measures at selected educational…
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TROOPS KILL NOTORIOUS TERROR KINGPIN, FOIL PLANNED SCHOOL ABDUCTION
The Nigerian Army, working alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, has neutralised a notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo, and more than 15 members of his gang during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Kogi State. Military authorities said Battijo, who was linked to the recent attack on a church in…
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KWARA NSCDC INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TOWARD PROTECTION OF KEY ASSETS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has intensified efforts to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure across the state, with a statewide tour aimed at deterring criminal activities, and strengthening security around strategic facilities. The exercise, conducted on Tuesday June 16, was in line with the directive of the Commandant…
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NIPSS ATTACK: GUNMEN KILL THREE SECURITY PERSONNEL
Three security personnel were killed after suspected terrorists launched a late-night attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos in Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around 11:40 PM on Monday, June 15, saw armed men storm the facility and open fire on security operatives stationed at the institute’s…
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BAUCHI GOVERNOR URGES NYSC MEMBERS TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to contribute actively to national development and unity through meaningful service to their host communities. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for 1,700 corps members of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa…
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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA STUDENTS USE DRAMA TO PROMOTE UNITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Students of the Department of Theatre Arts at Federal University Lokoja (FUL) have concluded their 2026 Community Theatre Project, using drama performances to encourage unity, peaceful coexistence, and community-driven development in Lokoja. Through a series of playlets presented in Karaworo community, the students highlighted challenges such as tribalism, poor cooperation, inadequate water supply, bad roads,…
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FG LAUNCHES TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards as part of efforts to strengthen food safety and improve the quality of Nigerian agricultural exports. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the initiative is aimed at helping Nigerian agricultural…
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FAAC ALLOCATION RISES AS FG, STATES, LGs SHARE 2.257 TRILLION NAIRA FROM APRIL REVENUE
The Federal Government, 36 states and the 774 local government councils shared a total of 2.257 trillion naira from the Federation Account as revenue generated in April 2026, reflecting improved collections from major tax and non-oil revenue sources. The allocation was approved at the May 2026 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held…
