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The operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), also led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons allegedly intended for use in violent activities.
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The World Bank has said Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilisation rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritise efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said Nigeria’s debt profile remains […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters impersonating its officials to defraud unsuspecting members of the public through fake auction offers for forfeited vehicles. In a statement issued on Friday, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the scammers have been using the names of […]
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By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by […]
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…57 Lagos council chairmen reaffirm backing for President, party By Olasunkanmi Akoni Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 36 states of the federation have converged on Lagos, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the party’s grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The state chairmen, who are in Lagos for a three-day […]
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…Says ‘Every naira stolen robs state of development’ Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged public office holders to embrace the three pillars of his administration, namely, transparency, accountability and traceability, noting that every naira lost to corruption, financial misconduct and non-compliance ultimately deprives the people of the state of quality social services […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Judiciary to strengthen criminal justice administration and uphold the rule of law. Disu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on Thursday as […]
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By Olayinka Latona The leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has defended Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent comments on Nigeria’s security situation, insisting the General Overseer was calling for greater accountability rather than absolving the government of responsibility. In a statement titled “Pastor Adeboye Deserves Fair Hearing, Not Unfair Criticism,” the Continental Overseer […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi Troops conducting fighting patrols and clearance operations across various theatres of operation have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, arrested seven suspected terrorists and criminal collaborators, and neutralised one terrorist in the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday, saying nationwide operations conducted between June […]
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By Dayo Johnson, Akure The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital (FUTA Teaching Hospital), Akure, has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the transition of its workforce to the federal system, assuring staff that the process is being conducted fairly and in accordance with established regulations. In a statement issued by the hospital’s […]
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