Tag: #NigeriaNews
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ARM AMOTEKUN NOW! ONDO LAWMAKER WARNS FG OVER RISING INSECURITY
“You can’t fight AK-47 with dane guns”—an Ondo lawmaker is sounding the alarm and demanding urgent action. A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olatunji Ifabiyi, is calling on the Federal Government to allow the Amotekun Corps to carry sophisticated weapons to effectively tackle insecurity across the South-West. Speaking in a phone interview,…
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HORROR IN EBONYI: SON BANISHED FOR ALLEGEDLY KILLING HIS MOTHER
A quiet community is in shock after a young man allegedly turned deadly against his own mother—sparking outrage, grief, and swift traditional justice. Residents of Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State are reeling after 20-year-old Damian Oforbuike was banished for allegedly murdering his mother, Onyemaechi, following a domestic dispute over the weekend. According…
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ARMY GOC OPENS 2026 OPERATIONS PLANNING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS IN KADUNA
1 Division pushes sharper strategy and inter-agency coordination to tackle North-West security challenges. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has flagged off the 2026 Operations Planning Cadre, aimed at strengthening the planning and decision-making skills of Nigerian Army officers. Speaking at the opening in Kaduna, Wase—also Commander of Sector 1, Operation…
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TINUBU RALLIES GOVERNORS ON SECURITY AS GLOBAL CRISIS THREATENS ECONOMY
President warns of rising insecurity and fresh economic pressure, calls for united action to protect Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to step up collaboration with the Federal Government as Nigeria faces rising security challenges and potential economic strain from global tensions. Speaking on Sunday at an Eid-el-Fitr gathering in Lagos with…
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ALAKE PUSHES ENERGY HUBS TO BOOST AFRICA’S MINING POWER
Minister says regional corridors could unlock billions and fast-track Africa’s industrial future. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, is calling for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to drive cross-border mining and industrial growth. Speaking at the 11th Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Alake said stronger collaboration between African nations…
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SEC, NYSC TEAM UP TO FIGHT PONZI SCHEMES WITH CORPS MEMBERS
New partnership aims to arm Nigerian youths with investment knowledge and protect them from scams. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have joined forces to tackle fraudulent investment schemes by launching a new Community Development Service (CDS) group focused on financial literacy. The initiative, sealed through a Memorandum…
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TERROR IN CHURCH: GUNMEN ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS IN KWARA, 3 ESCAPE
Sunday service turns chaotic as armed attackers strike, leaving five still in captivity. Gunmen on Sunday stormed the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during a service. According to the state government, the attackers fired sporadically to scare the congregation before whisking away victims. Thankfully, three of those…
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DELTA POLICE NAB TEEN CULT SUSPECT, RECOVER GUN IN WARRI
Quick police response foils potential threat as teen suspect confesses to cult links. Police in Delta State have arrested an 18-year-old suspected cultist in Warri, recovering a locally made firearm and live ammunition. According to police spokesman SP Bright Edafe, the suspect was picked up by operatives of the Ekpan Division after acting suspiciously around…
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HORROR IN ENUGU: MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTACK, RAPE OF PREGNANT WOMAN
A quiet walk home turned into a nightmare as police swoop in to arrest suspect. Police in Enugu State have arrested a 24-year-old man, Desmond Ugwu, over the alleged attempted murder and rape of a pregnant woman in Affa community, Udi LGA. According to police spokesman SP Daniel Ndukwe, the 30-year-old victim was walking home…
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EID MESSAGE FROM THE FRONTLINES: ARMY CHIEF URGES UNITY, SACRIFICE AMID SECURITY FIGHT
As troops mark Sallah on the battlefield, the Army leadership calls for resilience, discipline and stronger unity against insecurity. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged Nigerian troops to stay united, disciplined and committed as the country continues to battle security challenges. Speaking at an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon for frontline soldiers in Katsina,…
