Category: Security
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS STRONG TIES WITH LIBERIA ON THE 178TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
NIGERIA REAFFIRMS STRONG TIES WITH LIBERIA ON THE 178TH INDEPENDENCE DAY At Liberia’s 178th Independence Day in Monrovia, Nigeria, through Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, doubled down on friendship and pan-African unity. Celebrating shared history and sacrifices, Tuggar hailed Nigeria’s pivotal peacekeeping role during Liberia’s civil war and pledged ongoing partnership for regional peace, prosperity,…
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LAGOS DEMANDS PSYCHIATRIC TESTS FOR DRIVERS WHO FLIPPED THE ONE-WAY RULE
LAGOS DEMANDS PSYCHIATRIC TESTS FOR DRIVERS WHO FLIPPED THE ONE-WAY RULE Driving against traffic in Lagos is no joke—so much that the government is now insisting the 18 motorists caught doing just that undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluations! LASTMA’s top boss, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, says it’s not about punishment but protecting everyone by making sure these rule-breakers…
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SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: NIGERIA AIR FORCE MILITARY SCHOOL GRADUATES READY TO TAKE FLIGHT
Soaring to New Heights: Nigeria Air Force Military School Graduates Ready to Take Flight On Saturday in Jos, the future of the Nigerian skies took a confident step forward as the Nigeria Air Force Military School held its vibrant Passing Out Parade—complete with honours, pride, and a whole lot of promise. The Nigeria Air Force…
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CRYPTO WHODUNNIT: CBEX PROMOTER ADEFOWORA ABIODUN GRANTED N20M BAIL
CRYPTO WHODUNNIT: CBEX PROMOTER ADEFOWORA ABIODUN GRANTED N20M BAIL Another alleged bigwig in the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment scam, Adefowora Abiodun, just bagged a N20 million bail, but not without some serious strings attached—like finding two landed property owners to vouch for him! This comes after the EFCC slapped him with an amended eight-count…
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WHODUNNIT DRAMA: LOKOJA HOTEL SHUT AFTER SUICIDE TIED TO PHOTOJOURNALIST MURDER
WHODUNNIT DRAMA: LOKOJA HOTEL SHUT AFTER SUICIDE TIED TO PHOTOJOURNALIST MURDER Talk about plot twists—Lokoja’s Abidan 115 Hotel just got slapped with an eviction notice after a fugitive, Correctional Services staffer Jacob Adebayo Pelumi, allegedly ended his own life there. Why the drama? He’s the main suspect in the murder of photojournalist Ayobami Aiyepeku, found…
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MINISTRY CONTACTS STRANDED NIGERIANS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, REPATRIATION UNDERWAY
MINISTRY CONTACTS STRANDED NIGERIANS IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, REPATRIATION UNDERWAY The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms it has reached stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic and is working with local authorities to ensure their safe return. Passports have been recovered and a military-escorted convoy is set to bring the Nigerians from Bambari to Bangui…
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SUSPECTED VANDAL ELECTROCUTED TRYING TO TAMPER WITH TRANSMISSION TOWER IN EBONYI
SUSPECTED VANDAL ELECTROCUTED TRYING TO TAMPER WITH TRANSMISSION TOWER IN EBONYI A suspected vandal was electrocuted on July 19 while attempting to damage Transmission Tower 34 on the Nkalagu-Abakaliki 132kV line in Ebonyi State, TCN confirms. The Transmission Company of Nigeria warns of the deadly risks involved in tampering with power infrastructure vital to national…
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BABY RESCUED, SUSPECT HELD AFTER KILLING OF TWO GIRLS SPARKS PROTESTS IN BAUCHI
BABY RESCUED, SUSPECT HELD AFTER KILLING OF TWO GIRLS SPARKS PROTESTS IN BAUCHI Bauchi Police have rescued a kidnapped newborn and arrested a 19-year-old suspect linked to the murder of two seven-year-old girls in Toro LGA. The suspect allegedly lured the girls before killing them, leading to violent community protests that saw churches burned and…
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ICC SENTENCES TWO FORMER ANTI-BALAKA LEADERS FOR WAR CRIMES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
ICC SENTENCES TWO FORMER ANTI-BALAKA LEADERS FOR WAR CRIMES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC The International Criminal Court has sentenced Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona to 15 and 12 years respectively for war crimes and crimes against humanity during CAR’s 2013-14 conflict. The former militia leaders were found guilty of leading brutal attacks targeting mainly Muslim…
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SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS OF BAYELSA JUDGE CONFESS, LEADER STILL AT LARGE
SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS OF BAYELSA JUDGE CONFESS, LEADER STILL AT LARGE Eight suspects, including six men and two women, have confessed to kidnapping Bayelsa High Court Judge Ebiyerin Omukoro. They revealed the judge was abducted during a routine patrol and taken to a camp in a neighbouring state, where he was treated carefully due to shared…
