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EFCC: Why we are making use of hotel seized from Colonel Dasuki
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the reason for making use of Halal Fountain Hotel (Annex), situated at No. 29A, Rabah Road, Kaduna, reportedly seized from Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd), former National Security Adviser.
PDP governors demand devolution of powers, restructuring
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from a meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday and demanded the devolution of power and restructuring of the country, Channels Television has reported.
PDP governors urges President Buhari to stem ethnic, religious tension
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of utmost urgency, stem the tide of endless ethnic and religious tension spreading like wildfire in the country.
Nigerian government launches first solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles
The federal government has unveiled the first 100 percent solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station.
UNHCR: Violence, armed attacks displacing more Nigerians
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has said that the rising violence and armed attacks in parts of the country was displacing more Nigerians.
Dozens burned alive in Congo bus crash
About 40 passengers were burned alive when a bus overturned and caught fire in western Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, an official said.
SDP: Insecurity, bad economy causing irreparable damages to Nigeria
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Olu Agunloye, has lamented that insecurity, bad economy and other myriads of problems bedevilling the country was causing irreversible damages to the Nigerian Nation.
Mallam Sanusi: Nigeria’s political structure economically unsustainable
He spoke on Thursday at an online roundtable event titled ‘Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery in Nigeria?’ organised by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and the Centre for the Studies of the Economies of Africa (CSEA).
Military operation displaces 12 communities in Akwa Ibom
At least 12 communities in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have reportedly been displaced during last Tuesday invasion by soldiers over criminal activities in the area.
Navy Admiral escapes death, as motorist rams into convoy in Abuja
A Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy, Ibrahim Dewu, narrowly escaped death in Abuja, when a car driving at top speed along the Kubwa express road veered into his convoy, separating his car from the escorts vehicle.
FRSC records 108 accidents in Gombe
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ishaku Ibrahim, stated this in Lafiyawo, Akko Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday, while briefing journalists on the activities of the corps during the Easter.
Bandits kill 8, abduct 19 female church members, 6 others in Kaduna
Eight persons have been confirmed killed by bandits along Kaduna-Kachia road and other locations in Kajuru and Kachia local government areas of Kaduna State.
Anambra government reviews security strategy
The Anambra Government has reviewed security strategy, especially at checking points and around various security formations in the state.
A2Justice calls for removal of CCT chairman over assault on security guard
The justice sector watchdog, Access to Justice has called on the presidency to immediately remove Mr. Danladi Umar from office as the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), following his recent assault on a security guard in Abuja.
Anambra: Police arrest six ‘criminals’, recover Lexus jeep, SUV, two tricycles
Police operatives attached to Anambra State Command have gone offensive against criminal elements in the state, leading to the successful arrest of six criminal suspects involved in offences of unlawful possession of firearms, stealing and cultism.
Sales representative fakes own kidnap over N900k debt to company
A 25-year-old sales representative of a famous pharmaceutical company in Edo state, Chikezie Precious, has been arrested by operatives of the anti-kidnapping and cybercrime unit of the Edo State Police Command, for allegedly faking own kidnap.
Gunmen kill Delta chief’s son, police orderly, kidnap another
Two sons of traditional leader in Orhuworun, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State have been shot by unknown gunmen.
Hausa community pleads for calm as gunmen kill four northerners in Imo
Hausa community in Imo State has called for calmness as 4 northerners yesterday were killed by unknown gunmen at Umuaka in Orlu Local Government Area of the State.
Police begin manhunt as kidnappers abduct Ekiti farmer
Ekiti State police command on Sunday said it have begun a manhunt for the abductors of a farmer, Isaac Agbanigo who was kidnapped in Ikere Ekiti, Ikere Local government area of Ekiti State.
Edo mechanic village to create 1,000 direct jobs – investors
No fewer than 1,000 direct jobs are expected to be created from the Mechanic Village, being constructed in Sabongida community, Owan West Local Government Area, of Edo.
Amotekun arrests two ‘kidnappers’ in Ondo
Men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codename “Operation Amotekun”, have arrested two kidnappers along Ifira-Akoko-Idoani road in Ose Local Government Area of the state.
Taiwan continues to identify victims after train accident
Taiwan on Sunday continued to identify victims and remove damaged carriages from a tunnel after a fatal derailment on Friday claimed at least 51 lives and left 200 people injured, according to the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC).
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5,000 persons displaced as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community
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EFCC: Why we are making use of hotel seized from Colonel Dasuki
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the reason for making use of Halal Fountain Hotel (Annex), situated at No. 29A, Rabah Road, Kaduna, reportedly seized from Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd), former National Security Adviser.
Nigerian national Owolabi Abdul extradited from Germany to US to face trial
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Prince Philip: Special service to be held at Canterbury Cathedral
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The expatriates, Zhao Juan (33) and One Wen (50) were abducted at a mining site located Okepa/Itikan village in Ifewara, Atakumosa-West local government area of the state on Monday.
Senator Anyanwu: Ebonyi killings a declaration of war on Igbo
Senator Samuel Anyanwu who represented Imo East senatorial district, Monday, described the killings in Ebonyi state, by killer herdsmen as a declaration of war on the Igbo people.
Jailbreak: I’ve ordered detailed investigation – Imo governor
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has ordered for detailed investigation into the jailbreak that resulted in thousands of people said to be freed after hoodlums attacked the Owerri correctional facility and said to have freed thousands of inmates.
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Kaduna governor: I won’t pay ransom even if my son is kidnapped
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said he will never pay ransom to bandits even if they kidnap his son.