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BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom after weeks in captivity
The pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after weeks in captivity, the presidency has announced. The development was disclosed on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, in a post on his X account. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and…
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FG steps up rollout of 112 national emergency number
The federal government has intensified efforts to implement 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency number, with Vice President Kashim Shettima directing the development of a roadmap for its nationwide rollout and calling for the support of state governors and emergency response agencies. The directive followed a meeting between Shettima and a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by…
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Tinubu meets security chiefs in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with senior military and intelligence chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to review the country’s security situation. The meeting, which lasted more than two hours, was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.); the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; the…
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Financial autonomy, technology key to effective state police operations, says Mbah
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said financial autonomy and investment in modern security technology are critical to the success of proposed state police services, stressing that adequate funding and operational independence are essential to improving security across the country. Mbah made the call on Thursday at a town hall meeting on “Building a National Consensus for State Police…
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Bwala says Al Jazeera privately apologised to him over Mehdi Hasan interview
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communications, Daniel Bwala has disclosed that he is suing Al Jazeera in the United Kingdom, claiming the broadcaster privately apologised for its handling of his interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan but refused to issue a public apology. Bwala made the revelation during an interview on Morayo Afolabi-Brown’s show, published on YouTube…
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Defence Chief orders troops to shoot terrorists, bandits on sight
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has directed military personnel and other security operatives to shoot terrorists, bandits and other armed non-state actors on sight, warning that no operative should wait for further authorisation before engaging criminals in the course of duty. Musa gave the directive on Wednesday in Sokoto during the distribution of 62 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs)…
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Over 80% of public sector corruption linked to procurement fraud, EFCC says
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said procurement and contract fraud account for more than 80 per cent of corruption in Nigeria’s public sector, warning that tackling the menace could significantly improve governance and service delivery. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja while hosting a strategic meeting of the EFCC, the…
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Osigwe warns lawyers against using courts, politicians to influence NBA poll
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has urged lawyers to refrain from using the courts or political influence to undermine the association’s forthcoming national officers’ election, insisting that members of the legal profession should set the standard for credible democratic processes. Osigwe made the call on Wednesday during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme,…
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Deputy speaker backs PFIPC probe, says fake Presidency letter deceived his office
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has backed an investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying his office was misled by documents that appeared to originate from the Presidency. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Kalu said he was among those deceived by the group, which has since been disowned by…
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Olukoyede urges students to use digital skills for innovation, not cybercrime
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged students across the country to channel their digital skills into innovation and productive ventures rather than internet fraud and other financial crimes, stressing that Nigeria’s future depends on the choices young people make. Olukoyede gave the charge on Tuesday during a study visit by students…
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