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Kano governor seeks stakeholders collaboration in community policing
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on all stakeholders to join hands to ensure the success of the community policing initiative to ensure safe and secure communities.
Benue group hails President Buhari for intervening in Tiv/Jukun crisis
The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) on Sunday expressed satisfaction on President Muhammadu Buhari’s timely intervention to provide a lasting solution to the age-long communal violent clashes between the Jukun and Tiv people of Taraba.
Court remands two labourers over alleged armed robbery
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Friday, ordered that two labourers, Aminu Abubakar, 34, and Salisu Isah, 35, charged with armed robbery, be remanded in a correctional facility, pending legal advice.
Police intercept 1000 ‘rustled cattle’ in Kano
Operatives of the operation ”Puff Adder” have intercepted over one thousand cattle suspected to have been rustled with three suspects arrested.
Police parade 58 ‘kidnappers, robbers’
The police on Wednesday paraded 58 suspects allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, car theft, unlawful possession of weapons and other crimes.
Police parade kidnappers of ABU students, Turkish citizen
The Nigeria Police Force headquarters on Wednesday presented 58 suspected criminals, including two women, arrested for various offenses ranging from kidnaping, armed robbery, car snatching and murder.
NDLEA discovers, destroys two hectares of cannabis’ farms in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command says it discovered and destroyed two hectares of cannabis farms in the State.
Police parade 100 suspected criminals in Kano
The Kano State Police Command on Friday paraded 100 suspects for various alleged offences in the ongoing Puff-Adder operations in the state.
26-year old notorious suspect declared wanted for attacking policemen
The Imo State Police Command has declared one Uju Promise Ekene Amadi, wanted over alleged involvement in series of armed robbery and kidnap cases in the state.
Wadume: Police arrest more suspects, interrogate politicians
More revelations seem to be trickling in after he arrest of kidnap kingpin Hamisu Bala Wadume as the Intelligence Response Teams (IRT) from Force Headquarters in Abuja has arrested more suspects in Jalingo and Takum local government areas of Taraba State.
President Buhari urged to spend school feeding fund on education
President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to review the ongoing school-feeding programme embarked upon by his administration and channel the huge fund earmarked for it to it to a more productive scheme.
Governor Akeredolu: Security votes are for citizens’ protection, not for governors’ personal use
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said that security votes being allocated to governors are not meant for their personal use as being insinuated.
Police nab 1,154 suspected kidnappers in 8 months
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, says 1,154 suspected kidnappers were arrested across the country between January and August.
NYSC chief sad over corps member shot for ‘stealing’ handset
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig-General Shauibu Ibrahim, has warned corps members against indulging in armed robbery, cybercrimes or any other crimes during their service year.
Police arrest carjackers with 150 phones
The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday arrested suspected carjackers operating in the state and Delta State.
Three policemen remanded for stealing rifles
Three policemen have been remanded in prison custody for allegedly stealing two AK 47 rifles worth N1.7m belonging to the Nigeria Police Force.
Three police officers arraigned in court over missing guns
Three police operatives attached to Edo State security outfit, “Operation Wabaizigan,” who were dismissed for alleged conspiracy and stealing of two AK 47 rifles belonging to the Nigerian Police, have been arraigned for trial at a Benin High Court.
Stakeholders seek end to incessant marriage break-up
Some stakeholders, on Tuesday, identified third-party influence and lack of trust among couples as factors responsible for the collapse of marriages nowadays.
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Ousted emir emerges Zamfara PDP deputy chairman
Former Emir of Bakura in Zamfara, Alhaji Hassan Marafa has emerged as the Deputy Chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tribunal verdict triumph of truth over falsehood – Oyo governor
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has described his victory at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal as the triumph of truth over falsehood.
Google to unveils new Pixel phone October 15
Google on Monday sent out invitations to an October 15 event starring “things Made by Google,” with a new Pixel smartphone expected in the line-up.
Reps: 1,723 contractors received N70 billion without mobilising to site
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on abandoned Projects in Niger Delta has discovered that a total of 1,723 contractors had collected a total of N70.495 billion without mobilising to the site.
Gary Neville brands Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola a ‘disgrace’
Gary Neville has branded Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola a disgrace and urged his former club to no longer negotiate with the Italian.
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Akwa Starlets crowned 2019 NNL champions
Akwa Starlets have been crowned Champions of the 2018/19 Nigeria National League (NNL) season after dispatching Adamawa United 2-0 in the final game of the Super 4 Playoff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium.
BPP urges military to produce hardware in Nigeria
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the military that purchasing military hardware from other nations puts Nigeria at a disadvantage.
Michael Owen: Playing for Liverpool then Manchester United like going from working for Tesco...
Michael Owen admits he has been left bemused by the daily abuse he receives on social media from Liverpool fans over his decision to join their rivals Manchester United in 2009, after comparing his move to a supermarket worker switching from Tesco to Sainsbury's.
Kogi guber: Former minister canvasses support for Governor Bello
Professor Stephen Ocheni, the immediate past Minister of State, Labour and Productivity, has called on the people of Kogi East to vote massively for Governor Yahaya Bello, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the forthcoming governorship election, to enable him complete laudable programmes he has started.
Xenophobia: Nigerians, Ghanaians in Europe seek AU’s intervention
Nigerians and Ghanaians in Europe on Wednesday urged the African Union (AU) to intervene in the escalating xenophobic attacks in South Africa.