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Community vigilance key to tackling insecurity — Shehu Sani

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses, to assist in tackling insecurity in parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with…

Benue govt recovers Yaman Park from private operators

The Benue State Government has recovered the popular Yaman Park in Makurdi, the state capital, from private operators. This was disclosed on Saturday by the Managing Director of the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), Dr Raymond Amokahaa. He…

Museveni declared winner, extends 40-year rule in Uganda

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions had “instilled fear”. Museveni, 81, won 71.65 percent of the vote in…

Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue two in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, have foiled a kidnapping and robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior road in Wukari local government council of Taraba State.The incident, according to the…

Army foils kidnapping attempt, rescues two in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Taraba State, rescuing two victims and forcing the suspects to flee. In a statement on Saturday shared on the…

Lagos govt arrests 281 street urchins in statewide crackdown

The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, commonly known as Omotaku, across the state in a week-long operation aimed at restoring public safety and order. In a statement on Saturday via X (formerly Twitter), Commissioner for the Environment…

Kano denies halting governance over file forwarding directive

The Kano State Government has dismissed claims that a recent directive by Governor Abba Yusuf, asking Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to temporarily suspend the forwarding of files to his office, has paralysed public administration in the state. The government described…

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