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Gunmen disrupt WASSCE in Kogi, kill vice principal, others
Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State came under attack again yesterday when bandits invaded Government Secondary School in Iluke Bunu, killing the Vice Principal, Mr Gani Anifowose, a septuagenarian, and a six-year-old boy. Daily Trust learnt that the gunmen struck around 9.45 am on Wednesday when students were sitting the West African Senior School […]
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Constitution review: Reps vote on state police today
The House of Representatives has said it would vote on the alteration of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) today to create a framework for the decentralisation of policing in the country. Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who disclosed this in Abuja yesterday, said the House has resolved to prioritise security-related bills, including the state police bill, […]
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FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards
The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces strict rules governing eligibility, nomination, conferment, usage, and revocation of honorary doctoral degrees awarded […]
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How to tackle insecurity in South-East: Retired General, ASITU, Azumara, others propose measures
Stakeholders across the South-East have called for urgent, coordinated, and community-driven strategies to confront rising insecurity in the region, as concerns mount over increasing cases of kidnapping and attacks on communities. A retired military officer, Major General Nwokoro Ijioma, has faulted what he described as the lack of decisive and coordinated action by South-East governors […]
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Oyo traffic agency trains staff to help fight crime on roads
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority has trained its senior officers and personnel on intelligence gathering, vigilance, and public safety to strengthen security efforts across the state. The one-day training programme, held at the Oyo State House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, focused on equipping traffic officers with skills to support security agencies through […]
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NIS deploys technology against irregular migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has strengthened its border security through advanced technology deployment and enhanced surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling across the country’s borders. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Akinlabi said […]
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Xenophobia: 270 Nigerians evacuated from S’Africa return Thursday
A group of at least 270 Nigerians, who are expected to make up the first batch of returnees from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to assist affected citizens. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued […]
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Northern stakeholders rally behind Obi’s one-term presidency proposal
A growing number of northern political stakeholders have expressed support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his renewed commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as a practical step toward national unity and political inclusion. Supporters of Obi argue that the one-term pledge reflects a willingness […]
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Osun: Police advise political parties to suspend campaigns amid security concerns
The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties, candidates, supporters, and stakeholders in the Oriade Local Government Area to suspend planned political activities scheduled for Wednesday, 10 June 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that all activities—including political gatherings, rallies, campaigns, processions and all […]
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2027: INEC to release candidate nomination portal access codes June 26
The Independent National Electoral Commission has set June 26, 2026, for the release of access codes that will allow political parties to begin uploading candidates’ details for the 2027 general elections through its nomination portal. The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday by the Commission’s Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, during a quarterly meeting with […]
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Gumi blames ‘Islamophobia’ for reactions to Ibadan trip
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has clarified the reason behind his recent trip to Ibadan, saying he was not invited by any Muslim group or individual in the South-West. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Gumi said he went to Ibadan as a representative of northern Islamic scholars. He also suggested that fear of Islam […]
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Israel, Iran suspend strikes after Trump’s call for immediate ceasefire
Israel and Iran have announced a pause in hostilities less than 24 hours after both countries exchanged strikes despite a ceasefire in place. The pause followed a call by US President Donald Trump on Monday asking both nations to end the strikes immediately. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the suspension of strikes in a video statement. “At […]
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Don’t politicise our plight, abducted Oyo principal begs govt, Nigerians
An abducted principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, on Monday released another video, begging Nigerians not to allow the government to deceive the world that the bandits requested Sharia law to be enshrined in the country for the release of the schoolchildren and […]
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Osun: Police dismiss social media claims of bandit arrests
The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that suspected bandits were recently arrested in parts of the state. The command stated that investigations found no evidence linking the incidents to banditry. In a statement by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
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Breaking: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike over worsening insecurity
Geneva, Switzerland — The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on industrial action if the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings across the country continues unabated. The labour centres issued the warning during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of […]
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FG won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits -Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will intensify efforts to relieve economic hardship while redoubling the fight against insecurity, reiterating that the Federal Government “shall never succumb to terror, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation”. He gave the assurance yesterday at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre […]
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Court declares national assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance spending unlawful
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The court also ordered […]
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Troops rescue 360 women, children abducted by Boko Haram in Borno
The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued 360 civilians, mostly women and children, who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the rescue […]
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MTN Explains Rapid Data Depletion, Blames Streaming, Hotspot Sharing
MTN Nigeria has dismissed allegations of data “theft” by subscribers, attributing complaints of rapid data depletion to user behaviour, application settings, and the increasing demands of modern internet services. The telecommunications company clarified an engagement with journalists and content creators in Lagos, where its technical team explained how data consumption works across its network. The […]
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Kidnappers of ex-army general release video, demand livestock, members’ release
The abductors of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and his wife released a video on Saturday showing the couple in captivity. PUNCH Online reports that the couple was abducted along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, near Zakin Baure village. In the four-minute video circulated […]
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Akpabio denies promising tickets to senators who lost APC primaries
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has distanced himself from reports alleging he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President clarified that his remarks during […]
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