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Ebonyi Political Think-Tank Accuses Gov Nwifuru of Threatening Violence Against PDP
The Ebonyi Political Think-Tank has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of issuing a public threat of violence against the opposition on the state and has formally notified Nigeria’s security agencies about his threat to "consume" the…
FG’s Current Approach to Insecurity Not Working- Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for fresh, bold ideas to tackle the security challenges facing Nigeria, noting that the current approach has not really worked.
Speaker Abbas, who…
We Deployed Resources to Rescue of Abducted Retired Major General -DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has expressed sadness over the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity after being abducted by terrorists.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, in a statement…
JUST IN: Abducted Maj Gen, Rabe Abubakar Confirmed Dead in Captivity
Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), a former spokesman of the Nigerian Defense Headquarters who was abducted alongside his wife by terrorists in Katsina State has been confirmed dead.
The death of the retired general was…
House of Reps Overwhelmingly Okays State Police, Votes 289 to One
The House of Representatives has passed the Constitution Alteration Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters, with 289 Members voting in favour, 1 voting against, and none abstaining, following…
House of Reps to Vote on State Police Today, Deputy Speaker Says Lawmakers Ready to Make History
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the long-awaited legislative framework for state police is within reach, with the House set to vote on the constitutional…
Reps Speaker Seeks German Group’s Support on State Police, Gender Bills
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for technical support from a German group, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) as the National Assembly considers bills to create state police and reserved…
DEVELOPING STORY: Gunmen Abduct Tinubu’s Ex Minister’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of the younger brother of immediate past Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu.
The abduction of the trio reportedly took place on Wednesday morning at the Challenge area…
NDLEA Uncovers Drug Hidden in Water Purifier Machines from Europe at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from Netherlands.
The illicit drug consignments,…
Abducted General, Wife Remain in Terrorists’ Custody, Nigerian Army, Katsina Govt Keep Mum
Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), a former Director of Defence Information, alongside his wife remain the captivity after armed terrorists abducted the couple in Katsina State on Saturday.
The couple was seized by the terrorists in the…