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Police Bust Notorious Kidnap Syndicate in Kaduna, Recovers AK-47 rifles
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in the state. The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued…
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Politics
Ondo 2024: 18 Political Parties Sign Peace Accord
Eighteen political parties in Ondo State have signed a peace accord, committing to a peaceful gubernatorial election and pledging to respect the results, provided they are…
Politics
Abuja Court Dismiss Criminal Indictment Against Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo
An Abuja High Court has dismissed a criminal summons issued on September 12 by the Wuse Magistrate Court against Edo Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, related to…
Abuja/FCT
Protest rocks Abuja as Wike orders demolition Living hundreds homeless
Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road in Abuja, staged a protest on Friday in response to the recent demolitions ordered by Federal Capital Territory…
Politics
National Assembly Gets New Clerk Ahead of Tambuwal’s Retirement
The National Assembly Service Commission has appointed Kamoru Ogunlana as the new Clerk of the National Assembly, succeeding Sani Magaji Tambuwal, who has commenced his retirement…
Politics
Arewa Leaders Seek Tinubu’s Intervention in Ongoing Kano Royal Tension
The Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing royal dispute in Kano, urging him to preserve the…
Canada Govt Shuts Down Tiktok Over Security Concerns
he Canadian government has ordered the shutdown of Chinese-owned TikTok business operations in the country, citing national security risks. The decision, announced on Wednesday, mandates the…
Security
Major Reshuffling Expected in Nigerian Army Following COAS Lagbaja’s Death
Following the recent passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, a significant restructuring of senior roles within the Nigerian Army is anticipated. Sources indicate…
Politics
Ondo Elections: Sensitive Materials To Arrive Tuesday Says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that sensitive election materials for the upcoming Ondo governorship election will arrive in Akure on Tuesday, November 12.…
Security
Terrorists Kidnap Over 100 in Zamfara State; Chief Imam Included
Bandits launched a series of attacks on communities in Wanke, near Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, abducting over 100 residents, including a Chief Imam. This is…