The Nigerian government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following a string of security incidents, including two mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi …
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Peace and Security
NDLEA Seizes 20kg Cocaine From Brazilian Vessel, Detains 20 Filipino Crew Members
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a significant shipment of cocaine aboard a Brazilian vessel at the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The vessel, MV Nord Bosporus (IMO: …
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The escalating insecurity across Nigeria has again been highlighted by the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. Armed attackers reportedly invaded the …
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has strengthened security operations in the state with the allocation of 10 vehicles and 50 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force (JTF). The intervention …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday has convicted the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, of terrorism against the Federal Government. Justice James …
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The Kwara State Government has ordered the closure of schools across four local government areas of the State amid renewed insecurity in some communities. The decision of the government was …
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The Nigerian Army has called for stronger collaboration with media stakeholders to enhance national security through strategic communication. The appeal was made during the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat …
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terrorism charges filed against him by the …
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Peace and Security
CP Kankarofi Leads Confidence-Building Patrol on Obajana–Kabba–Ayere Road in Kogi
Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, on Wednesday led a high-level confidence-building patrol along the Obajana–Kabba–Ayere road in a renewed effort to reassure residents and commuters of …
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Kwara State Government has activated a proactive security measure in schools in parts of the state as part of its wider efforts to guarantee a safer environment for schoolchildren. The …