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Federal government urged to sell Ajaokuta steel company
Manufacturers and experts have said privatisation of Ajaokuta Steel Company will yield better dividends than the facility being run by the government.
Police parade medical student for cultism
The Cross River State Police Command on Tuesday paraded a fourth year student of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Calabar for alleged cultism and illegal possession of firearms and military uniforms.
President Buhari advised to complete Ajaokuta steel
Former President, Nigerian Metallurgical Society, Prof. Benjamin Adewuyi, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the completion of Ajaokuta Steel Company during his second tenure.
Police kill one notorious criminal in Rivers
The Police in Rivers state on Tuesday said that they have killed a notorious criminal in the state, ThankGod Nwandiko (a.k.a Commander Buky).
Insecurity: Nigerian Army takes delivery of more weapons, ammunition
The Nigerian Army is about now taking delivery of more weapons and ammunition which just landed in Abuja. The consignment will boost its counter-insurgency war and other internal security operations in the country.
Police parade 93 suspected kidnappers terrorising Abuja/Kaduna road
The suspects were arrested at different villages namely Kachin, Lere, Igabi, Kagarko, Birnin Gwari, Zaria among other villages in the area.
IGP Adamu: New strategies needed in tackling terrorism
Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, yesterday said the development of new strategies in tackling terrorism in the West African sub-region has become imperative.
Over 1,000 guns found in Los Angeles mansion raid
Police and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) seized the haul at a home in Holmby Hills after they received an anonymous tip-off.
Police in Christchurch find suspected bomb, man arrested
New Zealand police found a suspected bomb and ammunition Tuesday in a vacant lot in Christchurch, the scene of last month’s mosque shootings which killed 50 Muslim worshippers.
Nigerian soldiers killed as Boko Haram overruns military base in Borno
At least five Nigerian soldiers were feared killed and dozens more missing after Boko Haram fighters invaded a Nigerian military base in Borno State.
Minister: How illegal mining fuels insecurity in Zamfara
The Federal Government on Wednesday revealed how illegal mining activities aggravated insecurity in Zamfara before its April 7 prohibition order and launch of special operations to stop bandits in the state.
Police shoots man to escape mob attack
A policeman, Insp. Sunday Ogundapo, the team leader of the Zonal Intervention Squad (ZIS), Obada, Ogun, had allegedly shot one Akeem Akinsanya to death in an effort to escape attack by suspected cultists.
NAF special forces kill bandits in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday stated that its Special Forces team in Zamfara state has neutralized two bandits in Rafi and Doka villages in Gusau local government area.
Thieves steal guns as police watch Champions League
Police in Kenya have been left red-faced after thieves stole guns and ammunition from an unattended check-post as the officers on duty watched UEFA Champions League matches down the road.
Operation Puff Adder neutralises nine gangsters in shootout
The police said the recently launched Operation Puff Adder is yielding results with the killing of nine gangsters operating on the Kaduna-Abuja highway and the seizure of arms.
IGP Adamu deploys ‘Operation Puff Adder’ squad to Kogi
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has approved the deployment of a squad of ”Operation Puff Adder” to Kogi, in response to the wave of violent crimes in the state.
IGP Adamu deploys ‘Operation Puff Adder’ squad to Kogi
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has approved the deployment of a squad of “Operation Puff Adder” to Kogi, in response to the wave of violent crimes in the state.
Police kill three suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
Three suspected kidnappers were killed by the police on Wednesday in Kaduna.
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President Buhari renames Abuja national stadium after MKO Abiola
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APC governors to work with NASS leadership to deepen democracy
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Governor Fayemi congratulates Senate President Lawan, Speaker Gbajabiamila, others
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Abuja national stadium renamed MKO Abiola Stadium
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