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Federal government adjusts salaries of military, other security personnel
The Federal Government has adjusted the salaries of military officers, other security agencies and officers of these agencies are to benefit from the consequential adjustment of workers’ salaries in relation to labour unions agreement.
Minimum wage: Federal government, labour shift ground, negotiations continue today
The meeting between the organised labour and representatives of the Federal Government has been moved till Wednesday, Oct. 16, to allow for sorting out of all grey areas of contention.
Joint Customs-Miltary patrol kill alleged smuggler in Babura
A joint border patrol team of Customs and Military officers gunned down a suspected rice smuggler yesterday in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
French police hold five over deadly knife attack
French police on Monday detained five people linked to a radicalised employee at the Paris police headquarters who killed four colleagues in a knife attack earlier this month, sources said.
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.
Mike Okiro leads eight former IGPs to resolve IGP, Police commission’s feud
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and immediate past chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC), Sir Mike Okiro, on Thursday led eight former IGPs who held peace talk with IGP Mohammed Adamu and PSC chairman, former IGP Musiliu Smith.
Spanish police saved from sea by smugglers they were chasing
Three Spanish police officers who were thrown into the sea when their boat crashed early Friday during a high-speed chase were pulled to safety by the drug-smugglers they were chasing, police said.
Ogun NSCDC trains 120 personnel on field communication
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) Ogun State Command, under the State Commandant, Hammed Abodunrin, has added another feather by training more than 120 of her personnel across the State on “Field Communication and Tactics”.
Insecurity: Nigerian military urged to monitor dismissed officers
Sunday Adebomi has called on the authorities of the Nigeria Army to pay more attention to the cases of dismissed officers, who have now adopted kidnappings and banditry as their new career.
[email protected]: NAF marks Independence anniversary with church service — in pictures
The Tactical Air Command of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday held an interdenominational church service at the NAF Base Protestant Church, Makurdi, to commemorate Nigeria’s 59th Independence Day anniversary.
Houthi rebels capture Saudi soldiers near Yemen-Saudi border
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have captured many Saudi soldiers and officers in a large operation near the border between the two countries, shortly after the kingdom agreed to a limited ceasefire with the Iranian-backed group.
EFCC nabs two ‘internet fraudsters’ in Abuja
Officers of the Cyber Crime Section at the Abuja Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have raided the den of suspected yahoo-yahoo fraudsters at House 16, Yashin Dogara News Engineering, Dawaki, Abuja.
Federal government pledges improved welfare for army officers
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has promised that the Federal Government would improve on the welfare of officers and soldiers of Nigerian Armed Forces to enhance their efficiency.
What defence minister told army troops in Maiduguri
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has promised that the Federal Government would improve on the welfare of officers and soldiers of Nigerian Armed Forces to enhance their efficiency.
Troops intercept smuggled military equipment in Adamawa
Troops military manning a checkpoint in Adamawa State have intercepted six mine resistant vehicles transported into the country illegally.
Hong Kong: Police use water cannon for first time against protesters
Hong Kong police have used water cannon against anti-government protesters for the first time during a second straight day of demonstrations.
Police officers face dismissal for executing arrested suspects
The police in Lagos have said four of its officers are being interrogated for executing two suspects they arrested on Monday at Ipayi area, Iba, Lagos.
Taraba killings: Wounded policemen discharged from hospital
Four out of the five surviving police officers shot by soldiers of 93 Battalion Ibi, on the orders of their Commanding Officer Captain Balarabe Tijani, have been discharged from hospital.
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FEC approves name change for Ministry of Communications
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Communications as Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
Sports minister approves fund to refund IAAF overpayments
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Wednesday approved funds to repay IAAF, for the excess fund the World Athletics body mistakenly transferred to Nigeria.
Lagos-Ibadan rail: We’re overcoming impediments in Lagos section – CCECC
The China Civil Engineering and Construction Company, contractors handling the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line, says it has made appreciable progress in Lagos section in spite of impediments.
Police declare four cultists wanted in Lagos
This followed confessional statement of seven Eiye confraternity members who were recently charged to court after men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, Iju base rounded them up.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rules out coalition as he forms new Canadian government
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday ruled out forming a coalition government despite an election victory that left his Liberals short of a majority.
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Torture chambers: I don’t support criminality – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday commended the Nigeria police for the discovery of what he described as “child-theft racket in Kano State” and “fake correctional centers in Kaduna and Katsina states”, saying he does not support criminality, abduction, child theft, and torture chambers.
Shoemaker in court over theft of N7 million bitumen
A shoe maker, Kayode Owolabi, 25, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of bitumen chemicals worth N7 million.
Onitsha fire: Federal government urged to ban fuel tankers in day time
The Anambra State Market Traders Association (ASMATA) has urged the Federal Government to ban fuel tankers from moving in the day time to avoid loss of lives in case of explosion.
Golden Eaglets cautioned against Hungary danger man Nemeth ahead group opener
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets would be on Hungary’s Andras Nemeth when both teams clash in the opening match of group B of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
Fighter jet’s missing black box found after two years
The black box of a Mirage fighter jet that disappeared off Taiwan two years ago has been located and will be sent to France for analysis, the island’s airforce announced on Thursday.