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DHQ: Troops neutralise bandits, apprehend notorious kidnappers, robbers

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Safe Haven have sustained offensive against criminal elements and ensured a hitch-free and peaceful Sallah celebration within their area of responsibility. The Director,…

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Insecurity: Minister tasks security agencies to remain vigilant against criminals

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has tasked the nation’s security forces and para-military agencies to remain vigilant to defeat the criminal elements terrorising the country.  In a statement by…

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Strike: Buhari to ASUU, ‘Enough is enough’

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday called on ASUU members to reconsider their position on the on-going strike, saying “enough is enough.’’ The union began the strike on February 14. The president…

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Sallah tragedy as 4 died, 5 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto crash

Four persons died while five others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Sienna space bus and a truck at old toll gate, Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.  Mr…

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Minister: Germany agrees to return 1,130 Benin bronzes

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday said that Nigeria had signed an agreement for the repatriation of 1,130 Benin bronzes from Berlin in Germany. Mohammed…

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Kuje Attack: Police recapture one  inmate in Suleja 

The police command in Niger State has recaptured one of the inmates in Suleja who escaped during the recent jailbreak at the Kuje Medium Security Correctional Centre in Abuja on…

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Buhari condemns gunmen’s attack on Adamawa pastor

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack by gunmen on Rev. Daniel Umaru of EYN Church, Njairi in Mubi Local Government area of Adamawa. The gunmen on Tuesday shot the…

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Court of Appeal President lauds Jamoh’s commitment to Admiralty Matters

Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of The Courts of Appeal has commended Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for his exemplary leadership role in…

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Mishap: 15 bodies recovered from 16-passenger capsized boat

A total of 15 bodies have been recovered from the 16-passenger boat that capsized on July 8 at Ojo area of Lagos State. General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr…

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4 bodies recovered from 16-passenger boat mishap in Lagos

Four bodies have been recovered from Friday’s boat mishap at Ojo area of Lagos. The four bodies, part of passengers in a W19 fibre boat carrying 16 passengers were recovered…

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