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The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and paraded four suspects for various offences that adversely impacted their victims.
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The Jos Electric Distribution (JED) Plc has fumed over the persistent attacks on its electric cables, lamenting the loss, repairs, and lives lost within its franchise areas. The JED State Operating Officer in Bauchi, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar, while speaking with journalists on the activities of vandals on the company's assets, said that about 11 suspects…
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Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms. Audi said this on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of a five-day training for senior officers of the NSCDC in Abuja. The training was tagged “Common Ground Approach, Early Warning and…
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The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu, has rewarded 23 personnel of the command for exhibiting outstanding performances in 2024. The commandant presented monetary rewards and medals to the officers and men at a ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Odumosu said that the reward was in recognition of…
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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, says it has arrested four suspects, for alleged economic sabotage and heinous crimes in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr. Adedoyin Keshinro, disclosed this, on Monady in Lagos, while briefing news men. Keshinro said that the arrest of the suspects was…
31 Jan
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has apprehended four suspected vandals of railway slippers
30 Jan
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested four suspects for allegedly vandalising and stealing crude oil
30 Jan
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have arrested 15 suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in Egbetua Community, Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. Mr. Gbenga Agun, State Commandant of NSCDC, told newsmen on Thursday in Benin that the suspects were arrested at a gold mining site…
23 Jan
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State has vowed to ensure enforcement of the law against the abuse of the Nigerian currency. The corps described the Naira as a critical national asset that deserved to be protected and honoured. Mr Francis Nnadi, commandant of NSCDC in Ebonyi said this during a courtesy…
23 Jan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a bench warrant from the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, against Jubrin Buba, a staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for refusing to appear for arraignment. The case of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Jubrin Buba…
22 Jan
The Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, says it has arrested five suspected vandals for vandalising public infrastructure in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Bashar Hussaini disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Uyo on Wednesday. Hussaini said the suspects who were arrested…
22 Jan
In a race against potential disaster, operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are working tirelessly to disperse a crowd of youths scooping fuel from an overturned tanker at Mile 6 Market in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The tanker accident occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the Mile 6 Roundabout near…
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The Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep shock and condemnation over the assassination of Hon. Justice Azuka, a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was reportedly abducted on December 24, 2024, while returning home along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha. His decomposing body was later discovered…
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A partial blackout was experienced in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, following a protest by some staff of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) allegedly over poor and unfriendly working conditions. The aggrieved workers were sighted locking out customers from transacting businesses within the company. Our correspondent gathered that the protesting staff locked the gates of…
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The Nigerian Senate has directed its committees on intelligence, national security and foreign affairs to probe the allegations made by the Head of State of the Niger Republic, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilise his country. This resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Shehu Umar Buba (Bauchi South)…
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Kenya said Thursday it had deployed more than 100 additional police officers to Haiti, after Washington backtracked on withdrawing support for a security mission to the troubled nation. Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump's administration said it had frozen financial contributions to the mission, but the State Department said Wednesday it was maintaining most…
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Israel's defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare for "voluntary" departures from Gaza after US President Donald Trump proposed moving Palestinians out of the territory. The idea sparked uproar from leaders in the Middle East and beyond, and the Trump administration appeared to walk back some of the suggestions. Hours later, Israeli Defence…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima observed on Thursday that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries thronging the nation's hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. The Vice President attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and high-quality expertise within the country’s…