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Governor Wike: Nigeria would make tremendous progress if executive, legislative arms do their jobs
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that if the Executive and Legislative Arms of Government carry out their official responsibilities in line with the constitution, Nigeria would make tremendous progress.
PDP: Federal government does not have solution to insecurity
The People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government does not have any solution to the security challenges confronting the country.
CSOs chides government over banditry resurgence in Katsina
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Katsina State has berated the federal and state governments for failing to protect lives and property of citizens in the wake of resurgence of armed banditry across the state.
Police: We arrested 6,531 ‘high-profile’ suspects, rescued 945 victims this year
The police says it has arrested over 6,500 high-profile suspected kidnappers, robbers, and cultists among other criminals since the beginning of the year.
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.
Stakeholders strategies to disarm, re-orient repentant terrorists
Security stakeholders have been urged to chart a roadmap for the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) of the repentant and captured Boko haram terrorists in the North East.
Minister: 95 percent of arms for kidnapping, banditry come through land borders
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says 95 percent of arms used in kidnapping and banditry in the country come through the porous land borders.
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.
Police: Zamfara bandits surrender weapons, military uniform
Some repentant armed bandits in Zamfara, on Friday, handed over sophisticated rifles, ammunition and military uniform after denouncing crime, the police have said.
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Two killed in Kashmir as Donald Trump offers to mediate
A suspected militant and a policeman were killed in the first gun battle since New Delhi stripped Indian Kashmir of its autonomy, police said Wednesday after US President Donald Trump offered to mediate the “explosive” situation.
Three remanded over armed robbery
The court prosecutor, Inspector Umar Tahir, told the court that Abdullahi Musa (Biggi), of Kwanar Jaba quarters, Umar Yahuza of Hotoro quarters, Nuhu Abdullahi of Zangon Dakata quarters all in Kano metropolis armed with guns and knives, criminally conspired and went to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) staff’s quarters.
GOC: Army records success over bandits in Northwest
The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Major General Hakeem Otiki, has said the recently launched Operation Habin Kunama III has successfully neutralised several bandits in the zone.
Troops neutralise three terrorists in Borno, recover weapons
Troops have again neutralised three terrorists in Borno to consolidate on the achievement of the clearance operations in the northeast.
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.
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.
Governor Wike: Rivers remains safe for business, development
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state is safe for productive economic activities for the empowerment of the people.
President Buhari: How West Africa can succeed in battle against criminals, criminality
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, said for countries in the West African sub region to successfully tackle criminalities confronting them, security heads of member states must not only begin to share their experiences but also re-assess as well as harmonise crime control and operations in their respective countries.
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.
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Arsenal risk losing Bukayo Saka as contract extension talks stalls again
Arsenal could lose starlet Bukayo Saka if they fail to secure European football for next season, according to reports.
Kwara plans ID cards, uniforms for Okada riders
The Kwara State Government has initiated the issuance of Identity Cards and uniforms to commercial motorcycle operators as security measures to curb crimes in the state.
Delta plans to establish 20 computerised vehicle inspection centres
The Delta State Government says it is planning to establish 20 computerised Vehicle Inspection Centres to enhance safety of motorists and upgrade of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO)’s oral test to Computer Based test.
Odion Ighalo not under pressure to deliver for Manchester United
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has admitted he’s still not yet hundred percent, but not far away from hitting too shape either.
Central bank recovers N60 billion excessive charges imposed on customers by erring banks
This is just as the apex bank has announced that it has commenced the process of creating 10 million jobs in the next five years through investment support in agriculture, using 10 commodity models.
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Waheed Oshodi hopes NTTF, ITTF get more support for Nigerian players
Board member of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation and Africa Table Tennis Federation Vice President Barrister Waheed Enitan Oshodi has states that he hopes the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation is able to get more funds and support for Nigerian players as one of the strong world emerging table tennis playing nation and top performing country in Africa.
Governor Akeredolu: We’ve spent N13 billion on education in Ondo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says that his administration has spent over N13 billion on the rehabilitation and construction of schools across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Thiago Silva: PSG do not fear ‘incredible’ Erling Haaland
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has insisted that he and his team-mates are not afraid to face in-form Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, but heaped praise on the teen sensation.
Casemiro: I wanted Neymar to come to Real Madrid, he’s a great player
Casemiro has revealed that he “wanted Neymar to come to Real Madrid”, with the Brazil international in regular contact with his fellow countryman.
Rangers boss hails Joe Aribo after ‘outstanding’ display vs Braga
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has praised Joe Aribo following his impressive display in their 3-2 win against Sporting Braga in Thursday’s Europa League game.