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Senior police officer, one other person kidnapped in Adamawa
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mubi north divisional police command in Adamawa state, Ahidjo Mohammed, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at around 7 pm, Tuesday.
Kogi guber: Fake policeman arrested in Dekina
A fake police officer has been arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force at the Igala Unity Square area in Anyigba, Dekina local government area of Kogi State.
Two in court for allegedly snatching Naval officer’s handbag
The police in Lagos on Tuesday arraigned two men in an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly snatching a Naval officer’s handbag.
Nigeria, Russia to sign business agreement on pre-paid metres production
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Friday said that Nigeria and Russia would sign a Memorandum of Understanding on production of pre-paid meter to bridge the gap that currently exists in the sector.
Gunmen kill two in Benue state capital
The Benue State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the assassination of Mr Patrick Kumbul, head of ICT, Radio Nigeria, Harvest FM Makurdi, and one Shongo Wuester by unknown gunmen in Makurdi.
Police arrest man who ‘slammed baby to death’
The Nigerian Police has arrested one Isiaka Ayobami of No. 2, Ayo Ijaiye Street, Isheri, Lagos, for forcefully seizing a one-year-old girl, Aishat Isiaka, from her mother and hitting her on the ground.
US: Music, critical tool in tackling terrorism, engendering peace
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigerians to embrace good music, which is described as a critical tool in tackling terrorism, engendering peace and promoting development.
Kidnappers abduct civil defence officer, wife, child in Abuja
Gunmen have again abducted another civil defence officer with his wife and son, at Dafara community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Stakeholders advocate end to child marriage in Katsina
Participants at a meeting in Katsina State have advocated an end to child marriage and the promotion of the girl-child education in the state, as this would tackle the spate of out-of-school children in the country.
Army chief orders aggressive postures against bandits, criminals
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has directed troops fighting bandits, marauders and other criminals in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States, among others, to deal decisively with all criminal elements in their areas of operations.
Nigerian Navy rewards officers for excellence
The Nigerian Navy in Lagos at the weekend, rewarded five officers and four ratings who distinguished themselves in the course of performing naval duties within the Western Naval Command.
Absence of Police witness stalls Evans’ trial
The absence of a police witness on Friday stalled the trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans, at an Ikeja Special Offences Court.
Court sentences carpenter to nine months in prison for stealing television set
A Dutse Grade I Area Court, Abuja on Thursday sentenced a carpenter, Yusuf Aliyu, 28, to nine months in prison for stealing a 22-inches LG television and clothes.
Kaduna government inaugurates data collection system on malnutrition
The Kaduna State Government has deployed new technology to facilitate data collection on rising cases of malnutrition to enable it to tackle the challenge effectively.
Police spend N500 million for officers on NHIS
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) said it has spent over N500m to pay medical bills of its personnel through the Health Management Organisation (HMO) under the National Health Insurance Scheme,
Police arrest 26 suspects over alleged public disturbance, culpable homicide in Sokoto
The Police in Sokoto state have arrested no fewer than 26 persons including eight members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) for alleged public disturbance in the state.
Police officer, kidnapper die in Aba during shoot-out
A Police officer attached to the Aba Area Command Anti-Robbery Squad, Anyanime Udobat, lost his life during a shoot-out with a kidnapper in Aba area of the state on Wednesday.
Truck crushes army officer to death in Abeokuta
A truck loaded with granite on Friday crushed an Army officer identified as R. A. Nata’ala to death in Iyana Mortuary area of Abeokuta.
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Federal government, states, local councils share N702.058 billion for October
The Federal government, States and Local government Councils on Wednesday shared a total of N702.058 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of October 2019.
President Buhari signs executive order ending open defecation
Moves to check indiscriminate defecation in public places and its associated health challenges may have seen President Muhammadu Buhari signing Executive Order 009 to outlaw the practice.
Betty Akeredolu: Child upbringing a joint task
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has decried the rate at which many Nigerian men abandon the responsibility of training children to their wives alone, and described childcare as a joint task in order to have a peaceful society.
Customs seizes contraband in Lagos, Kano
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have destroyed imported frozen poultry products seized by CGC Strike Force.
Chelsea to expect transfer ban verdict in the next two-to-three weeks
Chelsea were also fined £467,000 for breaking rules regarding third-party influence on players, which FIFA said they were guilty “in connection with two agreements it concluded concerning minors and which allowed it to influence other clubs in transfer-related matters.”
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Senate receives six Executive bills from President Buhari
The request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan and read on the floor during plenary.
Victor Moses may return to Chelsea in January as Fenerbahce plot contract termination
Nigeria winger Victor Moses could return to Chelsea in January transfer window as Fenerbahce seem keen to end his disappointing loan spell.
Sporting Lisbon open to selling Bruno Fernandes amid Manchester United interest
Manchester United have been given hope in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes as they bid to improve their midfield options.
Kogi post-election violence: Thugs burn party women leader alive
Kogi State is witnessing a rein of fear and anarchy at the moment. Sporadic gunshots could be heard ringing out from major towns in the state, forcing peace-loving citizens to continue to live in fear and angiush. There is terror in land, walking on all fours.
Oscar-winner Mo’Nique sues Netflix for pay discrimination
Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique on Thursday filed a pay discrimination lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant offered her less money than it did to white and male performers because she is a black woman.