Tag: #Nigeria
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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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NSCDC ARRESTS 20 FOREIGN NATIONALS IN KANO FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY
Kano authorities crack down on undocumented foreigners after intelligence-led operation exposes potential security risks. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso LGA for illegal entry. State Commandant Mohammed Hassan-Agalama said the suspects hail from Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. They…
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HEAVY RAIN STALLS NYANYA–KEFFI EXPRESSWAY, CAUSES GRIDLOCK
Torrential downpour in Abuja wreaks havoc on the Nyanya–Keffi route, slowing traffic and testing drivers’ patience. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed major traffic congestion along the Kugbo–Nyanya axis in Abuja after heavy rainfall damaged parts of the newly built Kugbo Bus Terminal. FRSC Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the incident led to…
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NIGERIAN NAVY EYES PARTNERSHIPS TO BOOST LOCAL SHIPBUILDING
Vice Adm. Idi Abbas says collaboration with tech and defence firms will strengthen Nigeria’s naval capacity and homegrown shipbuilding. The Nigerian Navy is seeking partnerships with local and international firms to expand indigenous shipbuilding and enhance naval operations, the Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, announced during a meeting with Amadou Thiam of ASELSAN Nigeria…
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PLATEAU GOVT RELAXES JOS NORTH CURFEW TO 6AM–6PM
Improved security in Jos North brings longer movement hours, but residents are urged to stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities. The Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew in Jos North LGA 8. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the decision follows improved security after a gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community,…
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EDO GOV URGES YOUTHS TO APPLY FOR NIGERIAN ARMY RECRUITMENT
Governor Monday Okpebholo says the ongoing Army intake is a pathway to career growth, national service, and personal development for Edo youths. Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on eligible young men and women in Edo State to participate in the Nigerian Army 91st Regular Recruits Intake. The appeal comes ahead of the Nigerian Army sensitisation…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE ARREST 7, SEIZE ARMS IN IKONO RAID
A police raid in Ikono uncovers a criminal hideout disguised as a worship centre, leading to arrests and seizure of weapons. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has detained seven suspects and recovered firearms after raiding a hideout in Ndiya Mfia, Ikono LGA. DSP Timfon John said the operation, triggered by credible public intelligence, recovered two…
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ARMY DECORATES 5 NEW LT.-COLONELS, DEMANDS HIGHER STANDARDS
Promotion comes with pressure as the Nigerian Army urges newly elevated officers to lead with discipline and deliver stronger results. Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, has decorated five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels in Benin, charging them to justify their elevation through discipline, loyalty and improved service delivery. According to the…
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
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KADUNA PAYS ₦2.85BN COMPENSATION FOR ROAD PROJECTS
Kaduna says development must not hurt citizens and backs it up with billions paid to communities affected by road construction. The Kaduna State Government has disbursed ₦2.85 billion as compensation to residents impacted by ongoing road projects across the state. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, said the payments reflect…
