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Governor Sani Bello lauds military support to internal security
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger state on Saturday applauded the military in complementing the efforts of the police and the civil defence corps in securing lives and property in the state.
Minor shake up as Nigerian Army appoints new GOC, commanders, others
The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of a new General Officer Commanding (GOC), and redeployment of several commanders to boost its operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Nigerian Army redeploys senior officers
Those affected by the latest posting are; Maj.-Gen. E.C.N. OBI, who moves to the Defence Headquarters as Chief of Defence Standard and Evaluation.
Nigerian Army parades 11 NYSC members, 43 others over alleged electoral fraud
Eleven National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members have been paraded in Rivers state for allegedly committing various electoral offences during last weekend’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Nigerian Army warns fraudsters on recruitment exercise
The Nigerian Army on Thursday warned fraudsters against using its recruitment exercise to defraud Nigerians, saying those caught would face the full wrath of the law.
PDP kicks as INEC declares APC winner of Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has returned Alhaji Abdumumuni Jibrin Kofa as the winner of the National Assembly election for Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency amid controversy.
REC: 1.94 million PVCs collected in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Mike Igini, has said that the number of collected Permanent Voters’ Card (PVCs) in the state as at the close of the exercise stood at 1.94 million.
Drama as Kwara APC deputy governorship candidate reads ó tó gé from scripture
A mild drama occurred on Sunday when the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship candidate in Kwara, Mr Kayode Alabi, visited Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Gaa Akanbi, to seek spiritual guidance.
Election: INEC begins retrieving of materials from outstations
The Independent National Electoral Commission has started the retrieving of non-sensitive materials back to states headquarters.
INEC: 1, 726, 887 voters to vote in Sokoto
Mr. Abubakar Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Sokoto State, has said that no fewer than 1, 726, 887 eligible voters were expected to vote in 2019 general elections in the state.
Prophet El-Buba: President Buhari will lose elections
The General Overseer of the Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Prophet Isa El Buba, has yesterday predicted that President Muhammadu Buhari is certain to lose in next Saturday’s presidential election.
Nigerian Army redeploys senior officers, gets new spokesman, DDI
Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu was moved from Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole to Defence Headquarters and appointed Acting Director Defence Information.
Two dead, 6 injured in petrol tanker fire in Awka
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead and six others injured, when a tanker bearing petrol fell at Amawbia Roundabout in Awka and went up in flames on Saturday night.
‘Up North’ to screen at Facebook’s headquarters
Tope Oshin’s film ‘Up North’ is the gift that keeps on giving. Still dominating cinemas across Nigeria since its release, the movie will now be screened at Facebook’s Headquarters in celebration of black history month.
Nigerian Army denies abduction of passengers by Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Saturday dismissed reports alleging the abduction of some passengers by Boko Haram insurgents on Damaturu-Biu Road in Yobe.
Nigerian Army vows to frustrate elements against peaceful elections
The Nigerian Army says it is poised to work with other security agencies to frustrate plans by unscrupulous elements working with foreign collaborators to disrupt peaceful conduct of the general elections.
Election: Police, political parties sign peace pact in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command Wednesday entered into a pact for peaceful conduct of the 2019 elections with leaders of various political parties in the state.
Three soldiers, Boko Haram terrorists killed as troops foil attack on Borno community
The Nigerian Army said on Thursday that three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole lost their lives while successfully fighting to repel Boko Haram terrorists who attacked Rann in eight gun trucks on Tuesday.
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BPE receives five bids for Yola DisCo, Afam GenCo
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Osun elections: 2,500 voters expected to take part in supplementary poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun says 2,500 registered voters are expected to take part in the supplementary election for Oriade Constituency in Osun State Assembly on March 23.
Foul play suspected in death of witness in ex-Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi’s sex trial
Italian authorities are treating the death of Imane Fadil, a Moroccan model who was a witness in former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s “bunga bunga” trial, as a potential murder case.
Nasarawa Assembly minority leader defects to APC
The minority leader of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Peter Mbucho (PDP-Akwanga North) on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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ITTF Championships: Segun Toriola to make 21st appearance in Budapest
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Nigeria elected as member of communication committee of UNCSW 63
Nigeria has been elected as a member of the Communication Committee of the 63rd Session of UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
South African lawmakers oppose VFS monopoly on visas
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Elections: General Buratai inaugurates panel to probe misconduct by soldiers
The Nigerian Army yesterday in Abuja inaugurated a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against its personnel during the 2019 general elections.