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He said that the handover is in line with standard operating procedures and legal framework for further investigation.

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Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched Operation Clean Sweep IV, a coordinated offensive aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorists and armed criminal groups across the North-West. The operation is designed to disrupt terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and prevent the infiltration and expansion of […]

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By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Transport to intensify enforcement against illegal motor parks and halt the activities of transport operators at unauthorised parks across Abakaliki metropolis. The directive was issued by the House Committee on Works and Transport during an oversight visit to the Ministry […]

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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. Umahi also charged the controllers to improve communication with the public to ensure that Nigerians are adequately informed about […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism efforts, protecting civilians, upholding human rights and ensuring adherence to the rule of law. Disu made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he represented the Nigeria Police Force at […]

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…Labels bill most dangerous since 1999 By John Alechenu ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has described the NGO Regulation Bill currently before the National Assembly as the most dangerous piece of legislation proposed in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The bill has passed first and second readings […]

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By Our Correspondent The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has been vindicated by a recent United States Department of State report which raised concerns over fiscal transparency in Nigeria, according to his media office. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, stated this in a post on his X platform on Thursday, […]

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Omorogbe said the party was convinced of Adeleke’s victory, citing his developmental strides and achievements during his first term.

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