ONSA
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Between 2017 and 2024, Nigeria secured 742 terror convictions and acquitted 888 suspects due to insufficient evidence, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has said.
28 Oct
The federal government has directed troops to provide full-scale security for electricity workers repairing critical national infrastructure damaged by bandits, which has caused blackouts in parts of Northern Nigeria. The government confirmed that bandits were responsible for bringing down electricity towers, and since the incident, President Bola Tinubu has ordered immediate security cover for workers…
28 Aug
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday said it uncovered no fewer than 100,000 Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM) cards that were linked to a single individual. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, revealed this in a statement, where the commission announced September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for linking National Identification Numbers (NINs)…
29 May
A report conducted by Global Rights, in collaboration with a coalition of 84 civil society organisations, has revealed that 4,416 persons have been killed and 4,234 abducted across the country in the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
19 May
Nigerians can now heave a sigh of relief as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the controversial cybersecurity levy. In a circular with reference number PSM/DIR/PUB/LAB/017/005, dated May 17, 2024, addressed to all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, other financial institutions, mobile money operators, and payment service providers, the CBN confirmed…
20 Feb
In a major move to safeguard Nigeria's Foreign exchange market and curb rising inflation, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has aligned with the CBN to crush dollar speculators in the country.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated its chairman Abdullahi Ganduje on his 75th birthday. The party described Ganduje as an astute leader, administrator, scholar, philanthropist, and savvy politician who continues to distinguish himself in the many public offices he has been priviliged to serve. APC spokesperson, Felix Morka, in a statement, noted Ganduje's role…
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A businessman, Akindele Akintoye, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of money laundering and contract fraud involving $35 million. The case was heard on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Akintoye allegedly received the funds from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC}, Malam Shehu Mohammed has called on motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic rules and regulations to make the Christmas celebration a peaceful and hitch-free one. Mohammed, who made the call in his Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja restated his earlier commitment to creating safer road…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Christmas to pray for the country, to enable President Bola Tinubu administration’s to succeed in transforming Nigeria to prosperity. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, to felicitate with Christians…
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INTERPOL has published Red Notices for 14 Nigerian nationals wanted across several countries for crimes including human trafficking, drug smuggling, and organised fraud. These individuals are accused of participating in criminal activities spanning multiple continents, highlighting the international dimension of such offences involving Nigerian suspects. Felix Omoregie, one of the suspects, is wanted by Belgian…
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Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government has tasked the military and paramilitary on innovations to ensure a safer city. Salu-Hundeyin gave the charge at the Quarterly Meeting with the Military, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and Secretaries to the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (Scribes 57) in Ikeja.…
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The Imo Government has urged its youths to avoid the tendency to abuse drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s Special Adviser on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Obonna, who…
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American rapper Kendrick Lamar, also known as K.Dot, has closed out 2024 with a bang by topping Billboard’s list of Greatest Pop Stars of the Year. Andrew Unterberger of Billboard hailed Lamar’s achievements, noting that his hit song Not Like Us and other captivating releases this year showed fans just how much he could still bring to the…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, has urged Nigerians to demonstrate selfless love to one another and keep hope alive in the face of challenges during the Christmas season. Soludo, while making the call in his Christmas message signed by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime on Wednesday, rejoiced with residents, especially Christians, on their celebration…