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Police Confirm Death of 23 in Borno Blast, 143 Injured
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that 23 yet to be identified personswere killed and 146 injured at twin bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday.
The spokesman of the Borno State Police Command, ASP…
Mob Attacks Wanted Robbery Suspect In Enugu, Police Recover Pump-Action Gun
By ThankGod Inalegwu
A suspected armed robber who had been on the police wanted list in Enugu State was severely beaten by an angry mob after he was caught with a pump-action gun at a market square, police sources said.
The…
Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Crude Oil Storage Site in Bonny, Seizes 17,500 Litres of Suspected…
By ThankGod Inalegwu
The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its campaign against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, following the discovery and destruction of a large illegal crude oil storage…
FG Moves to Restore Peace in Benue as Presidential Aide Visits Attack-Hit Communities
By ThankGod Inalegwu
Residents of communities affected by recent violent attacks in Benue State have been assured that the Federal Government is taking decisive steps to restore peace and strengthen security across the area.
The Senior…
IGP Disu Commends FCT Journalists, Seeks Stronger Police–Media Partnership
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has commended journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their role in informing the public and contributing to national development.
Speaking during the…
Sen. Dafinone Blasts NDLEA, AGF Over Delayed Justice in Tragic Shooting N200m Compensation Stalls as…
Tension is mounting in the National Assembly as the Senate has raised alarm over the continued delay in implementing its resolution on compensation and medical support for victims of a tragic shooting incident involving the National Drug…
DCP Okon Placid Replaces Benjamin Hundeyin as Police Spokesman
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olatunji Disu, has removed the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Benjamin Hundeyin.
The IGP also approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid as the new spokesman of the Force.…
NDLEA Arrests Former Lagos Councilor, Recovers Drugs in Baby Diapers
A former two terms Councilor at Ibeju-Lekki local government council in Lagos state, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following credible intelligence linking him to…
Police Gets Seven New DIGs to Replace Frank Mbah, Others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspector Generals (AIGs) to the next rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).
The newly promoted officers are expected to take over from the eight…
ICPC Closes Prosecution in Alleged Job Racketeering Case in Adamawa
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has closed its case against one Umar Abubakar in an alleged job racketeering trial before the Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola.
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