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Police to expand anti-kidnapping operations beyond Kwara, Kogi — IG

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced plans to extend ongoing anti-kidnapping operations…

Sultanate announces Sha’aban moon sighting for Monday

The Sultanate Council has directed Muslims in Nigeria to look for the new moon…

Abuja Fire service contains blaze at Leventis plaza

The Federal Fire Service has successfully contained a fire outbreak at Leventis Plaza in…

Stakeholders hail US military logistics support to Nigeria, urge effective deployment

Military officers, security experts and political stakeholders have welcomed the recent delivery of military…

Why we cut FCT water board’s power supply – AEDC

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has explained that it disconnected power supply to the…

Hoodlums kill mother, six children in Kano attack

Seven people, including a 35-year-old woman and her six children, have been killed in…

Fire razes over 100 thatched houses in Borno IDP camp

A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board…

Ibadan explosion victims seek support over N30bn fund controversy

Two years after the deadly Bodija explosion in Ibadan, victims and families affected by…

Nigerian army thwarts kidnapping attempt in Taraba, rescues two victims

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have successfully…

Attack on police won’t be tolerated, Edo CP warns drivers

The Edo State Police Command has warned motorists against attacking police officers on duty,…

Lagos arrests 281 street urchins in clean-up drive

The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, in…

Bayelsa CP orders policemen arrest over Keke rider’s assault

The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Iyamah Edebor, has ordered the arrest of police…

80 militants surrender weapons under C’River amnesty programme

No fewer than 80 militants have surrendered their arms in Cross River State under…

TCN announces blackout in parts of Sokoto

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a planned power outage in parts of…

Sokoto govt holds prayers for peace, unity

The Sokoto State Government has organised a special prayer session for peace, unity and…