Tag: #PeaceAndSecurity
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KANO GOVERNOR URGES NBC TO REGULATE ONLINE MEDIA TO STOP MISINFORMATION
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to step up regulation of online radio and TV platforms amid concerns over unchecked spread of unverified and inflammatory content. Speaking at the Africast 2025 Conference in Lagos, the governor highlighted the dangers posed by divisive narratives on religion and politics…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 21 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KWARA AND KOGI STATES
Brave Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped victims in a major operation against bandits in Kwara and Kogi States. The victims, some held hostage for over four months, were freed through coordinated efforts between the 12 Brigade Lokoja and the 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin as part of Operation FANSAN YAMA. Led by Major…
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NIGERIAN ARMY ARRESTS HIGH-PROFILE TERROR SUSPECT, RECAPTURES ARMS, AND SECURES TERRORIST SURRENDERS
The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended notorious kidnap kingpin Emmanuel Akpan and an ISWAP courier, recovered weapons, and recorded terrorist surrenders in coordinated operations across the country between October 7 and 9. Akpan was caught in Akwa Ibom during a raid supported by the DSS, while terror suspects and ammunition were seized in Borno and…
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VP KASHIM SHETTIMA ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR 80TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Nigeria champions global reforms, sustainable development, and investment at UNGA. Vice President Kashim Shettima landed in New York to represent President Tinubu at the week-long UN General Assembly. Alongside key ministers and officials, he will deliver Nigeria’s statement, unveil new climate commitments, and attend high-level discussions on peace, taxation reform, and Africa’s UN Security Council…
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NIGERIAN ARMY KILLS 23 TERRORISTS, RESCUES 26 HOSTAGES IN KATSINA
Operation Fasan Yamma scores major wins against terrorists and criminals in Northwest Nigeria. Troops under Operation Fasan Yamma killed 23 terrorists and liberated 26 kidnapped victims, including women and children, in Katsina State. Joint air and artillery support helped smash terrorist camps, with recovered weapons and supplies destroyed. In other operations, families of terrorists surrendered…
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AKUFO-ADDO WARNS CORRUPTION IS AFRICA’S BIGGEST GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE
Former Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo says corruption remains Africa’s most persistent governance problem despite institutional reforms. Speaking at Nigeria’s National Defence College graduation in Abuja, he revealed over two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index in 2023. Akufo-Addo highlighted that many anti-corruption agencies are weakened by political interference and…
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MAN ARRESTED IN ONDO FOR FAKING KIDNAPPING TO EXTORT MONEY FROM FAMILY
Ondo Police have arrested Bello Azeez, 29, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N500,000 from his parents and friends. After being denied a loan to settle a debt, Azeez claimed he was abducted and had ransom paid directly into his personal bank account through a GoFundMe campaign. Suspicion grew when relatives found it unusual…
