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19 Dec
RouteWatche, the personal safety and security intelligence company, has released its Nigerian Security Risk Index (SRI). This full-scale report provides an in-depth evaluation of national, state, and local security risks across Nigeria. The report highlights critical security trends over the past decade, equipping policymakers and security agencies with data essential for shaping future safety measures.…
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The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the
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Few hours before Christmas, human and vehicular traffic have increased on both inter-state and intra-city roads in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states, leading to gridlocks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three adjoining states have road networks, which many commuters and motorists from Abuja, Jos and other northern states ply to get…
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The death toll in a Brazilian bridge collapse that occurred on the weekend rose to four on Tuesday, with the search for another 13 people
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In spite of high transport fares, Lagos residents have continued to travel for Christmas and New Year celebrations. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who monitored activities at some motor parks in Lagos on Tuesday, reports that commuters queued to get tickets for their travels. The motor parks visited include the popular Maza Maza…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, has deployed 2,750 defenders to maintain security during Christmas. Mrs Remilekun Ekundayo, the Commandant of the NSCDC, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abeokuta. Ekundayo said the corps would be on a -24 hour patrol. She said the corps…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced the rehabilitation of the failed sections of the Port Harcourt-Owerri link road. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, announced this development on Tuesday during an inspection of ongoing repair works at the Umuapu and Umuagwo sections of the road. He explained that the commission undertook the…
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Hundreds of Christians in war-ravaged Gaza City gathered at a church on Tuesday, praying for an end to the war that has devastated
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the government is working tirelessly to make things better for citizens. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the Lagos State Chairman of the party, made the statement on Tuesday, in his Christmas message to residents. Ojelabi, rejoicing with residents,urged them to live in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ,who is the…
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An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling landed property. The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Justice Mohammed Zubairu made the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to…
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The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has sealed three companies for extracting large quantities of groundwater for commercial purposes without proper authorisation and compliance with regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three companies are Nigerian Bottling Company, producers of Coca-Cola, FrieslandCampina, makers of Peak Milk and Guinness Nigeria Plc. Mr…