Security Measures
21 Feb 2024
The Zamfara State government has issued a statement dispelling rumors of a statewide ban on bread production. The clarification comes after the Bakers' Association in the state announced a halt in production due to a government ban on motorcycles delivering bread to bandit enclaves. Sulaiman Bala Idris, spokesperson to Governor Dauda Lawal, emphasised that the…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, made an order proscribing the Lakurawa sect and other similar groups in any part of Nigeria, especially in the North West and North Central regions of the country. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the ex-parte originating summons filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF)…
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The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has debunked reports circulating on social media about an ongoing recruitment at the commission, saying it is fake news. In a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Hassan, Public Relations Officer of the FCSC on Thursday in Abuja, the commission clarified that there was no fresh appointment currently going on…
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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…
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A federal judge on Thursday put a temporary block on US President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 15 people have died in multiple motor accidents along Olooru/Oko-olowo Road in Ilorin, Kwara, on Wednesday. Mr Muftau Irekeola, Kwara Sector Commander, FRSC, confirmed this to the News Ageny of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilorin. Irekeola said that two commercial vehicles were involved in the accident which…