Category: News
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NATIONWIDE EXAM LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY ACROSS NIGERIA FOR JAMB
From Abuja to Calabar, it’s the same message — write your exams, not your own drama. The Nigeria Police Force has rolled out a nationwide security operation, deploying personnel and assets to JAMB centres across the country to ensure a smooth exam season. The move, directed by the Inspector-General of Police, aims to guarantee the…
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TRAIN HARD OR LOSE: ARMY SAYS PREPARATION IS THE REAL WEAPON
In modern warfare, it’s not just firepower — it’s fitness, skill, and readiness that decide who wins. The Nigerian Army has sent a clear message to its troops: the battlefield rewards only the prepared. Speaking at the Guards Brigade competition in Abuja, Adewale Adekeye stressed that continuous, realistic training is the backbone of military success…
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FAKE GENERAL ALERT: NDA EXPOSES SCAMMERS POSING AS COMMANDANT
If “the Commandant” slides into your DMs with a contract deal, it’s not an opportunity it’s a scam. The Nigerian Defence Academy has raised the alarm over fraudsters impersonating its Commandant, Oluyemi Olatoye, to dupe unsuspecting Nigerians online. According to NDA spokesperson Reuben Kovangiya, scammers are using platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and X…
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EXAM LOCKDOWN: FCT POLICE BOSS CHECKS SECURITY AT JAMB CENTRES
No room for chaos as exams kick off in Abuja, police are already on the ground, watching every move. The Nigeria Police Force in the FCT has stepped up security at JAMB exam centres, with Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi personally inspecting deployments across Abuja. According to police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, the move is part of proactive…
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NO PASS, NO PETROL: FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON UNSAFE TANKERS
If your tanker isn’t roadworthy, don’t even think about loading fuel Nigeria’s road safety agency just drew a hard line. The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up enforcement nationwide, warning tanker operators: meet safety standards or stay off the loading bay. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed says any tanker that fails Safe-to-Load checks will be…
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PRICE TAG TROUBLE: LAGOS FISH FARMERS SAY MIDDLEMEN ARE SINKING PROFITS
They raise the fish, but can’t fix the price — and now Lagos farmers say the system is rigged against them. Fish farmers in Lagos are pushing back against what they call an unfair pricing system, blaming middlemen for shrinking profits despite rising production costs. The Lagos State Catfish Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria says…
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₦7BN LIFELINE: WFP STEPS UP SUPPORT AS 35M NIGERIANS FACE HUNGER
Floods, conflict, and rising hardship — the UN is digging deeper to cushion Nigeria’s most vulnerable. The World Food Programme has pumped about ₦7.4 billion into Nigeria’s shock-response and social protection efforts in 2025 — and it’s not slowing down. Speaking in Abuja, Acting Country Director Serigne Loum said the funds helped deliver timely support…
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INSURANCE CASH SURGE: SECTOR RAKES IN ₦2.3BN AS OIL & GAS TAKES THE LEAD
Nigeria’s insurance industry just had a solid quarter—think of it as a financial “rainy day fund” that actually saw sunshine, pulling in billions while oil & gas and fire cover stole the spotlight. The Nigerian insurance sector recorded a strong performance in Q4 2025, with gross premium hitting ₦2.301 billion, according to the National Insurance…
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WHEN THE BADGES GO BAD: EDO POLICE BUST EXTORTION RING
In a twist that sounds like a crime movie script, Edo Police say they’ve arrested officers yes, officers accused of turning checkpoints into cash points, extorting residents in Benin before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. In a major clean-up operation, the Edo State Police Command has nabbed six serving…
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NEW YOBE CP SETS AGENDA: SMART POLICING, FASTER RESPONSE
New sheriff in town — and he’s bringing brains, speed, and teamwork to the job. Yobe has a new police boss, and he’s thinking strategy over strength. Commissioner of Police Usman Jibrin has unveiled plans to roll out intelligence-driven policing across the state — focusing on smarter operations, faster response times, and tighter security. Speaking…
