The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a notorious gunrunner and recovered 20 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles. The suspect, Bitrus Gyang, from Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, was apprehended on September …
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LG poll: Police restrict vehicular movement, beef up security in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has directed restrictions on vehicular movement in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state during the LG council elections scheduled for Saturday, September 21, …
Read More »DMO blames system glitch for delayed coupon payment on bonds
The Federal Government, through the Debt Management Office, has failed to make coupon payments on two savings bonds due to ongoing system and processing issues. As a result of this, …
Read More »Soldiers killed 159 terrorists, arrested 174 in one week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said troops killed no fewer than 159 terrorists and arrested 174 suspects during the operations conducted in the last one week. The operations also led to …
Read More »NAFDAC unveils school programme to tackle drug abuse
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has unveiled the “Catch Them Young” programme aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse among Nigeria’s youth, particularly …
Read More »Two arrested with 120 wraps of suspected cocaine in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained two suspects, Sunday Nwabufor, 47, and Obinna Nweke, 45, for alleged possession of 120 wraps of substance suspected to be …
Read More »Osun lecturer targets Indian Prof’s record, begins 150-hour marathon lecture
A lecturer at Foreign Links College of Health Technology, Moro, Osun State, Dr Nsikak Akpan, on Friday, unveiled plans to embark on a 150-hour marathon lecture in a bid to …
Read More »Edo poll: Akpata didn’t step down for Ighodalo, says Obidient movement
The camp of the Obidient Movement on Friday denied reports that its governorship flag bearer Olumide Akpata, has stepped down for the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo in the …
Read More »BREAKING: Court dismisses suit seeking to remove 27 pro-Wike lawmakers
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit seeking to replace 27 allegedly defected Rivers State House of Assembly members. The pro-Wike lawmakers were said to have …
Read More »FG, Russian firm sign deal to revive Ajaokuta steel plant
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the builders of the Ajaokuta steel plant, Messrs Tyazhpromexport, for the rehabilitation, completion and operation of the plant, and the …
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