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The Delta State Police Command has assured the citizens of the state that their security is paramount and that the police are ready to ensure their lives and property are secured. The Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, made this known on his X handle (formerly Twitter) as the state command showcased illegal arms and highlighted cases…
13 Feb
The Nigeria Police has debunked claims that over 3,000 arms were missing from its inventory. The police hinted that the report, done in 2019
29 Jan
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Tuesday night praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for its collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, which led to the seizure of a significant arms and ammunition cache being transported from Niger Republic. The governor’s praise followed his inspection of the seized arms and ammunition in Gusau, the…
13 Dec
A Dutch court on Friday rejected demands by pro-Palestinian groups for a ban on arms exports from the Netherlands to Israel. The non-governmental groups had accused Israel of conducting a "genocide" in its war in Gaza. But the court said the Dutch government was respecting rules governing the country's arms trade. "The state should not…
2 Dec
Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed several bandit camps and recovered ammunition in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Jalingo . He said the successes were achieved during clearance operations under the Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Kingsley…
19 Oct
Civil rights activist and former senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to investigate the military and police over allegations of supplying arms to terrorists and bandits. Sani’s statement follows recent claims by National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who said many weapons used by bandits are sourced from…
17 Sep
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) is set to destroy 30,132 decommissioned, unserviceable, and illicit arms and ammunition. The weapons for destruction include 3,383 arms and 26,749 rounds of ammunition, some sourced from arms-bearing government agencies. National Coordinator of NCCSALW, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, announced the destruction plan…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting rule of law which enabled the ongoing local government elections in the state. Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement, said the governor disclosed this on Saturday after casting his vote. The governor said the President is a true democrat with huge democratic…
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President Donald Trump fired top US military officer General Charles "CQ" Brown on Friday, part of a major shake-up of the armed forces' leadership. Trump offered no explanation for Brown's dismissal less than two years into his four-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which followed sweeping layoffs of federal workers and…
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US President Donald Trump signed a memo Friday calling for curbs on Chinese investments in strategic sectors like tech and critical infrastructure -- including restrictions by a foreign investment review panel. The move comes at a time of growing trade tensions and strategic competition between the world's two biggest economies. It is aimed at promoting…
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US trans actress Hunter Schafer, known for HBO hit show "Euphoria," has said her passport gender marker was changed to male, slamming the Trump administration which has demonized any recognition of gender diversity. Schafer blamed the policies of US President Donald Trump for the modification of her gender -- despite having identity documents marked female…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says a former Naval Chief, Vice Adm. Jibrin Usman is still on its wanted list. Also on its wanted list is retired Brig.-Gen. Ishaya Bauka. A statement by the ICPC Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, on Friday in Abuja said the duo were wanted over alleged N3bn…
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All is set for the international conference on Pan-African Applied Theatre organized by the Benue State University, Makurdi, in partnership with the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET), University of Regina, Canada and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the United Kingdom. Titled “Applied Theatre in Africa: Borders, Boundaries and New Frontiers,’’ the…
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The Osun State Government, on Saturday, rejected the advice of the police to suspend the ongoing local government election. The government, which accused the police of alleged bias and partisanship, said, "the pretence of the service to be serving public good while actually promoting the illegality of the APC reinforces our rejection of a Greek…
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The Philippines on Saturday praised its removal from a global financial "grey list" of countries under increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorism financing, a status that can hamper global financial transactions. The Southeast Asian nation had been on the Financial Action Task Force list, which identifies countries "working with it to correct deficiencies in…
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With a monthly salary of $15, a teacher in Venezuela earns nowhere near enough to cover their basic food necessities, never mind rent or medicine. Many in the crisis-stricken South American country are forced to work multiple jobs, or pool their money with family. Thousands have emigrated in pursuit of greater financial stability. "For the…
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At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. "So far we have three deceased, two men and a woman," fire department Commander Gelqui Gomez said on America TV. The number injured had risen to…