Category: News
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FCID LAGOS INTERCEPTS 300 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION AND CONTRABAND IN MAJOR BUST
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, has seized 300 rounds of 9mm live ammunition hidden in a Nissan Frontier pickup, along with vehicles, foreign rice, used clothing, vegetable oil, and household goods. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Aminat Mayegun said the interception followed credible intelligence received by AIG Margaret Ochalla, leading…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
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NRC AND SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO REVIVE RAILWAYS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to reactivate old, unused railway routes in the South West geopolitical zone. NRC Managing Director Dr Kayode Opeifa said this partnership aims to boost regional connectivity and stimulate economic development. Dr Opeifa welcomed SWDC’s…
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KWARA POLICE CONFIRM ISAPA ATTACK, LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR 10 ABDUCTED RESIDENTS
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a violent attack on Isapa community near Obbo-Ile Village on Monday, November 24, 2025, resulting in the abduction of 10 residents. Police Public Relations Officer SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the assault involved suspected armed herders who stormed the village around 6:05 pm, firing indiscriminately. Security forces swiftly responded…
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ESTEVÃO SHINES AS CHELSEA CRUSHES BARCELONA 3-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THRILLER
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca praised 18-year-old winger Estêvão for his all-around excellence in Chelsea’s emphatic 3-0 Champions League win against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. While Maresca cautioned the team to stay grounded despite the boost, he highlighted Estêvão’s pressing and maturity, saying the young star gave much more than his spectacular goal. “The goal reminded…
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PLATEAU GOVERNOR BABANGIDA ALIYU URGES URGENT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, CELEBRATES LEGACY OF PEACE
Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Niger Governor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SAMF), has called for urgent actions to improve security across Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner in Kaduna marking his 70th birthday, Aliyu lamented the current insecurity in the North, saying, “the North now has 19…
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NIGERIAN ARMY SCORES MAJOR SUCCESSES WITH OPERATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The Nigerian Army has recorded multiple operational victories within the past 24 hours across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South regions, according to a source at Army Headquarters. The troops sustained an aggressive stance against criminal groups under various operations. In Kano State, under Operation Fansan Yamma, 3 Brigade foiled a terrorist movement from Katsina…
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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF SHAIBU PROMISES CONTINUED MILITARY PRESSURE ON CRIMINAL GROUPS IN KOGI AND BEYOND
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations to combat criminal networks threatening security in Kogi State and across the country. Shaibu made this assurance during a courtesy visit from Kogi Governor Usman Ododo at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The COAS pledged enhanced collaboration with state…
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PLATEAU WOMEN URGED TO FOCUS ON MEANINGFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND PEACEBUILDING
Political analyst and UJAA Global President Gad Peter has called on Plateau women to channel their efforts into meaningful political engagement that benefits the wider society. Speaking in Jos, Peter responded to protests by some APC women groups rejecting Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s alleged move to defect to APC. Peter emphasized that regardless of protests, political…
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PLATEAU UNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE PEACE AND TOGETHERNESS
Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, says the 2025 Christmas Carols and Praise Festival is all about promoting unity, togetherness, and tolerance among the people. Speaking after inspecting the event venue at the Ten Commandments Prayer ground in Du, Jos South LGA, Mutfwang emphasized his administration’s commitment to a peaceful and united Plateau. “The essence…
