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PAN-YORUBA socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has called on Federal Government to quicken steps at tackling insecurity threatening socio-economic well-being of the people.
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has reiterated his administration's commitment to invest massively in girl-child education across the area. He spoke on Thursday when he attended a public awareness lecture on gender-based violence, organized by the office of the Zamfara State First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, as part of a 16-day activism. In a…
26 Nov
.To fight insecurity, criminality on waterways The Nigerian Navy said it has deplored 13 ships, two helicopters, 88 boats, among others, to battle crude oil theft, piracy, insecurity among other criminal activities in the water ways, This was disclosed, yesterday, at the flag-off of Chief of Naval Staff’s Sea Exercise 2023, code-named “Exercise Nchekwa Oshimiri”…
26 Nov
Sir: At a programme in honour of the reconstituted North-East Development Commission (NEDC) recently, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, warned that Nigeria risked being wiped off the map in the near future if no proactive steps were taken to stop young people and children from being recruited by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. Zulum’s…
24 Nov
The wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, says ensuring the safety of schools and students is paramount because the institutions serve as hub for learning, growth and empowerment for children. The governor’s wife stated this in Katsina at the flag off of a three-day training for teachers and students on safe school…
23 Nov
Kastina State Government has spent more than N10 billion to tackle insecurity in the state, in the last six months.
17 Nov
• Peter Obi: APC administration made similar claims in 2015 • Lawmakers reject proxies, turn back representatives of service chiefs • Advocate inter-agency synergy to combat insecurity • Inclusivity in armed forces will make Nigerians safer, says Ireti Kingibe National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday, admitted that security wise, his principal inherited a “tough…
15 Nov
A chief in Rumuigbo community in Obio-Akpor Local Council of Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has lamented insecurity in the community and called for peaceful co-existence in the state for a better society.
12 Nov
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle has advised Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara to focus on his job of governing the northwestern states and leave him alone. Matawalle gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja. He was reacting to some allegations by Dauda concerning his…
11 Nov
The Katsina State Government has announced a ban on all forms of large religious, social and other forms of night gatherings in the state.
8 Nov
In a bid to ensure the wellbeing of the citizenry, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Mr Makki Yalleman has pledged that he would ensure adequate budgetary provision for the Nigeria police force. Speaking while inaugurating the committee at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, he charged his colleagues to…
5 Nov
Reported escalation of terrorist attacks in Borno State and environs that have claimed many lives in the past few months is unfortunate and should not be taken lightly by the authorities. Reports that the development is not unconnected with the so-called repentant terrorists who were recently integrated back into the society is particularly alarming because…
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Ethiopian Airlines has explained why a restriction was placed on “Ghana must go” bags at airports.
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A coalition of anti-corruption groups has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a viral audio where some politicians in Delta State were allegedly discussing how they secured tribunal judgements in favour of the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
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The UN's top court Friday ordered Venezuela not to take any action to upset the status quo with Guyana, two days before a potentially explosive referendum over a disputed oil-rich territory. Without expressly mentioning the vote planned for December 3, the International Court of Justice said Venezuela "shall refrain from taking any action which would…
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Chikaosolu Ojukwu has condemned the spraying of cash at a reception held to celebrate his swearing-in as a member of the Inner Bar. Ojukwu said in a statement that the act "embarrassed" him and was "unsolicited". He said it was done against his "earlier express verbal and written instructions against…
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Actress Uzo Aduba and her husband Robert Sweeting have announced the arrival of their baby girl, Adaiba Lee Nonyem. The couple shared the news on social media, expressing their joy and love for their new daughter. Aduba posted a photo of herself holding baby Adaiba on Instagram, writing, "We love you so much, Adaiba Lee…
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Scottish Playwright, John Byrne, known for his work on the BBC series Tutti Frutti and the Slab Boys theatre trilogy, dies at the age of 83, His wife, Jeanine, was by his side during his final moments. Born in Paisley and a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, Byrne's creativity knew no bounds. His…
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Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been cleared of rape and N-power fraud allegations by the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In separate documents exclusively obtained on Friday, the police and the anti-graft agency gave the artiste a clean slate in separate clearance…
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The United States will continue to press for extending a truce in Gaza, the White House said Friday, as intense fighting erupted once again in the Israel-Hamas war. "We continue to work with Israel, Egypt, and Qatar on efforts to extend the humanitarian pause in Gaza," a White House National Security Council spokesperson said. Under…
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Melvin Townsend, the man punched by Mike Tyson on a plane in April 2022, is seeking $450,000 in damages from the boxer. Townsend's attorney told TMZ that his client has been dealing with various injuries since the attack, "including a concussion, cervical radiculopathy, and impaired vision." Mike Tyson's lawyer, Alex Spiro, dismissed the lawsuit as…