Abubakar Badaru
24 May
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has said about 9,300 bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and other high-profile criminals were
23 May
The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, has stated that no fewer than 9,300 adversaries, including bandits, terrorists, kidnappers, and other high-profile criminals, have been killed in the last year. Badaru also reported that at least 1,437 suspected criminals have been arrested, adding that 363 were killed last year by the military in its efforts to…
20 Jan
We are here to deliberate on mainly the issue of security around Nigeria’s natural resources, as directed by the president. The president set up this committee. Solid minerals, marine economy, and forests all constitute Nigeria’s natural resources.
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Two students on Friday morning lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident involving a Keke Napep and an articulated vehicle in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The deceased students include a female student of Federal University Lokoja and another female student of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, identified as Abu Taiwo Abimbola of the Department…
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Amid efforts to support Nigerian airlines, the federal government has proposed the Fly Nigeria Act to ensure that every government-funded trip patronises Nigerian Air flag carriers. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the proposal yesterday in Abuja at a stakeholders' engagement on the Fly Nigeria Act and related legislation organised…
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Owambe! The very word ignites visions of glitz, glamour, and serious energy on the dancefloor. Nigerian parties are not just events; they’re cultural experiences filled with fashion, food, and fantastic vibes. But if you want to truly pepper them and blend in seamlessly, there are some unwritten rules you must follow. These rules subscribe to…
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Legendary Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, on Friday shared that he was ordained as a Bishop in accordance with God's directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that in 2021, Shina Peters was ordained as a Bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God, in the Iju area of Lagos State. While speaking…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged unlawful removal of Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The president and 10 others were sued…
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Syrian exiles are not yet flooding back into their country, according to figures released on Friday by the UN refugee agency. UNHCR representative, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa reported to Geneva from Damascus that around 3,000 returnees had crossed the Turkish border since last weekend, when the Bashar al-Assad regime fell. He said 2,000 returnees had crossed…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday decorated 8 officers and 29 special marshals in the Benue State Sector Command. The State Sector Commander, Mr Steve Ayodele, who performed the ceremony in Makurdi, said the officers and marshals were promoted due to their hard work and dedication to service. Ayodele said two officers were…
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said they will enforce strict compliance with land laws on the Federal Government assets, aimed at renovating, safeguarding and optimising their values in the country. Dangiwa made the assertion during the Stakeholder-Citizens Engagement on Land Administration in Lagos, explaining that it will facilitate improved land…
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The European Union (EU) has called on the Nigerian Government to prioritize the rights and protection of Nigerian children from all forms of discrimination and intimidation. Speaking at the International Human Rights Day Event themed "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now – Advancing Rights and Protection for Children in Nigeria," organized by the EU Rule…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, announced Ndidi's appointment in a statement on Friday, following the expiration of the tenure of the current CG, Haliru Nababa. "The President…