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Nigerian Army set to promote 141 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Sunday in Ibadan said that no fewer than 141 officers would sit for its 2019 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination.
Police arrest four cultists on ‘wanted list’
Four members of dreaded Eiye cult group who have been on the wanted list of Lagos State Police Command for their participation in various activities that claimed lives of many innocent people have been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command.
Three men drown while fleeing police arrest
It was gathered that the deceased and seven other of their friends were at the seaside around 1am when policemen alleged to be men of the defunct Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) stormed the place.
Police seeks NDDC’s intervention on flood in Bayelsa stations
The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Mr Uche Anozia, has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to assist it in checking the flood ravaging its headquarters and some stations in Yenagoa.
Police condemns extortion of motorists by vigilante groups in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has frowned at the indiscriminate mounting of roadblocks by vigilante groups in some parts of the state.
Troops capture wanted Boko Haram commander, nine others
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said ten Boko Haram key Commanders have been captured by troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole following the bombardment of criminal enclaves in Borno State.
Police begins joint counter operations against kidnapping in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced a joint counter operation against latest kidnapping in Abuja and its environs.
Police confirm pastor’s abduction in Lafia
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a cleric, Mr John Egla, said to be a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lafia.
Police kill kidnap gang leader terrorising Ogoni
Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the leader of a dreaded kidnap-gang that has been terrorising residents of Ogoni area in Rivers State.
‘Grave robbers’ arrested for possession of human skull
Two men have been arrested by police in Ogun State for the illegal possession of a human skull.
Police nab five ‘robbers’ in Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom Command, said the command had arrested five suspects in connection with recent robbery attacks in Uyo metropolis.
Police arrest four for selling decomposed meat in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State have arrested four men for allegedly selling meat of dead and decomposed animals to unsuspecting members of the public in the state.
Two fake soldiers arrested in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers says it intercepted and arrested two fake soldiers allegedly involved in a robbery operation within new Port Harcourt GRA on Wednesday.
Adamawa governor condemns killing of Fulani, PDP leader
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, on Wednesday, condemned the killing of Alh. Abdu Balli, the Chairman of Tabital Pulaaku, a Fulani socio-cultural group in the state.
Independence Day: Thugs chase away students, teachers in Anambra
Thugs disrupted the Independence Day celebration at Ozubulu, the Ekwusigo Local Government Area headquarters in Anambra State, on Tuesday following alleged exclusion of a notable oil mogul’s name from the list of invited guests.
Police confirm killing of wanted kidnapper ‘Lucifer’
A wanted kidnapper, Ekweme Brown, popularly known as Lucifer has been shot dead by policemen in Rivers, an official said.
Amnesty: US airstrike in Somalia killed farmers
Amnesty International on Tuesday accused the United States of killing three civilians in an air strike in Somalia, and failing to investigate claims they were farmers with no ties to Al-Shabaab.
Police hand over inmates of Kaduna ‘torture house’
The Kaduna State Police Command said it had handed over to the state government the 300 inmates of a rehabilitation centre at Rigasa in Kaduna, rescued on Thursday.
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ICPC blames nation’s poverty on corruption
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof Bolaji Owasanonye, on Tuesday, blamed Nigeria’s poverty on the high level of corruption in the country.
Lagos governor seeks assembly’s approval for N250 billion loan
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has re-ordered the 2019 Budget of the state with a letter to the state Assembly seeking a loan of N250bn.
FIFA supremo calls for stronger fight against racism after Bulgaria vs England scandal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for "new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football" in the wake of England players suffering abuse in Bulgaria.
Francis Uzoho ruled out for six months with injury
Uzoho sustained the injury and was stretchered out of the match midway through the second half of the friendly and was subsequently replaced by new invitee Maduka Okoye.
Nigeria will be $1.5 billion richer with PSC Bill – Senate president
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has declared the Federal Government would be $1.5billion richer next year following the passage of the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin Production Sharing Contract (PSC) (Amendment) Bill by the Senate.
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NPFL fixtures announced as new season kicks off next month
Enyimba will begin their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title defence, with a home fixture against Nasarawa United.
Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, appears in court for tax fraud
Former Liverpool midfielder, Xabi Alonso, appeared in a Madrid court on Wednesday, facing charges of tax fraud to the tune of two million euros, a court spokesman said.
Insecurity: DSS, SGF summon state, federal security administrators to Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) have summoned state and federal security administrators to Abuja to brainstorm on the measures to tackle the rising spate of insecurity across the country.
What is DNS hijacking and how you can stop it
Thought DNS hijacking was a thing of the past? The recent happenings from the world of cybersecurity suggest otherwise. The fact of the matter is that your network is not safe by default. So what can you do to protect yourself from this cybersecurity threat and stay safe? As always, the best recipe is to cover the essentials first.
Group urges Senate to confirm new NDDC board
A socio-political group, the Benin Movement for Change, has slammed Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor for calling on the Senate not to confirm the appointment of Dr. Pius Odubu and Mr. Benard Okumagba as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), respectively.