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South Africa on the edge over new radical sect terror group
South Africans are struggling to understanding the extent of a radical religious terror group which had allegedly planned to unleash race-based mayhem on ‘Black Friday’ last week.
Two female suicide bombers killed in failed attack on troops
Troops have successfully averted what could have been a deadly attack in Gwoza, Gwoza Council Area of Borno State when two female suicide bombers that attempted to infiltrate the Defence Company of 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison were killed before they could detonate their suicide vests.
Four suspects in South African mall terror plot appear in court
Four persons linked to a far-right Christian group accused of plotting racially motivated terrorist attacks at malls in South Africa appeared in court on Monday.
AfCFTA will promote insecurity, imperialism – NGO
The federal government has been advised to urgently reverse its decision to take part in the proposed African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) signed by 27 African Union member states in Kigali, Rwanda, describing it as an instrument of neo-colonialism.
Nine Boko Haram terrorists, one soldier killed in Borno
Troops of 121 Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) yesterday conducted a fighting patrol along the Mararaba Junction – Kirawa road in the same LGA.
Ketu fruit market demolished for security reasons – council chief
The Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, has said the Ketu Fruits Market was demolished because hoodlums and robbers used the facility as their hideout.
Two nabbed in Police, kidnappers’ gun duel
Two suspected kidnappers Anthony Robbert and Udoka Nwoko have been arrested by the Anambra state Police command
Nigerian Army troops dislodge Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army says its troops have again successfully dislodged Boka Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists at Malam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno.
Nigerian Army: 16 terrorists surrender, as troops arrest criminal elements nationwide
In continuation of clearance operations against terrorists in North East and criminal elements in other parts of Nigeria, troops bombardments have resulted in 16 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists surrendering.
Kogi/Bayelsa guber: Group urges security agencies to investigate stockpile of arms, PVC trading
Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial polls in Kogi and Bayelsa states, Yiaga Africa, has raised the alarm of a proliferation of and stockpile of small arms and ammunition, signposting an early warning indication that violence might mar the election in the two states.
Police nab ‘armed robber’ with three pistols, 13 ammunition at motor park
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspected armed robber, Emeka Ngwu with three locally made pistols and 13 9mm ammunition along Asaba motor park.
Enraged outcry as police free ‘dubious real estate developer’
The police have arrested a popular real estate developer Lively-Hood Homes owners of De-villa home, Dr FELIX NWORGU, for defrauding residents of alleged lands sold at APO in Omagwa and Etche in Rivers state.
Sokoto governor hands over ammunition recovered from repentant bandits to police
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Thursday handed over no fewer than 102 types of ammunition and magazines recovered from repentant bandits in the state to the state police command.
Police kill another ‘kidnap kingpin’ in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has announced killing of a suspected notorious criminal who specializes in kidnapping and terrorizing commuters along the Port Harcourt-Owerri road.
Three men indicted in connection with rapper Mac Miller’s death
Three men were indicted Wednesday in connection with the death of rapper Mac Miller who overdosed on counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills at his home in California last year.
DSS hands Andulrasheed Maina, son to EFCC for prosecution
The Department of State Services on Wednesday handed over Andulrasheed Maina to the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for prosecution.
Monarchs, residents of Kwara border communities want closure reviewed
The Federal Government, recently, ordered the closure of all Nigerian land borders to prevent smuggling of illegal items like rice, vehicles, ammunition, among others.
Nigerian Airforce strikes Boko Haram terrorists’ gun trucks
The Nigerian Air Force said on Thursday that gun trucks belonging to Boko Haram terrorists have been destroyed through air strikes, while the occupants were neutralised.
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Abia sets up committee to verify NDDC projects in the state
Abia State government will on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital inaugurate a committee that will verify ongoing and completed projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) across the 17 local governments in the state.
Global Citizen mobilises private sector philanthropy to end poverty improve healthcare
In line with the United Nation’s agenda to end extreme poverty by year 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals, Global Citizen, a global movement for citizen-led actions to eradicate poverty and improve human living conditions, is working with the Nigerian private sector to harness resources to achieve the objective of ending poverty.
More pensioners enrolled into Rivers state monthly payroll
Following the completion of their bio-metric data capture, Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the inclusion of 2,673 additional retirees into the monthly pension payment scheme of the State Government.
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Governor El-Rufai: I never attempted to stop EFCC from investigating me
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said that he had never at any time prevented the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from performing its functions as widely misreported.
Ballon d’Or: Liverpool’s Alisson Becker wins inaugural Yachine Trophy
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been crowned the first ever winner of the Yachine Trophy at 2019 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris.
$7.4 billion online sales: Pope condemns ‘virus’ of consumerism
Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to resist the excesses of consumerism in the period leading up to Christmas, calling it a virus that attacks faith and offends the needy.
Senate receives 2020 budget report
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Wednesday, submitted the report of the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the Senate for consideration and approval.
Ghana’s Torgah claims Nigeria Masters title for a record third time
Ghana’s Vincent Torgah on Sunday in Abuja claimed the Nigeria Masters title for a record third time in a row, extending his lead and Order of Merit point in the African Tour.