Author: Our Reporter
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NDLEA nabs 96-year-old ex-soldier for illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 96-year-old retired soldier, Mr Joseph Owherhi in Suleja area of Niger state for dealing in illicit drugs.This is contained in a statement issued by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Tuesday in Abuja.Babafemi said that the Nonagenarian was arrested in his…
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NSCDC arrests man, 27, for alleged car theft in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara command, has arrested a 27-year-old man, Abubakar Aliyu, for allegedly stealing a red colour Toyota Camry car. The Command’s Spokesman, Mr Babawale Afolabi, in a statement in llorin on Tuesday, gave the registration number of the stolen car as Lagos EPE 294 GT. The suspect, according…
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DSS appeals bail granted 4 Igboho aides
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja that it has appealed the bail granted four of the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, (aka Sunday Igboho).When the matter was called, counsel to the DSS, Idowu Awo told the court that the agency was withdrawing an earlier…
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NDA attack: Security personnel go after gunmen
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says its personnel and other security agencies are trailing gunmen, who gained entrance into the academy’s residential area in Afaka, Kaduna, in the early hours of Tuesday. The Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Bashir Jajira said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, saying one officer was abducted…
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I-G presents N4.7m to families of 7 deceased policemen
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba on Monday presented cheques worth N4.75million to seven families of deceased policemen.Presenting the cheques, Baba, represented by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Yakubu Elkana, said that the cheques were presented to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.“On behalf of the IGP, I am presenting…
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NAPTIP apprehends 4 human traffickers, rescues 19 victims in Kano
The Director-General of NAPTIP, Mr Basheer Garba-Mohammed, on Monday said the agency apprehended four suspected human traffickers and rescued 19 victims. Garba-Mohammed, represented by Mr Abdullahi Babale, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Zonal Commander, said this while briefing newsmen in Kano. According to him, the four suspected traffickers…
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COAS tasks 2 Division personnel on loyalty, professionalism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruq Yahaya, has tasked officers and soldiers of the 2 Division Nigerian Army to be loyal and professional in the discharge of their constitutional roles. Yahaya gave the advice during his official visit to the headquarters of the division on Monday in Ibadan. The COAS said that…
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Ebonyi Govt takes delivery of Moderna, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
The Ebonyi Government has taken delivery of 46,088 doses of Moderna and 10,616 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike, made this known on Monday when the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency took delivery of the vaccines in Abakaliki. Umezurike, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,…
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Nasarawa State Govt distributes relief materials to flood victims
Nasarawa State Government has begun the distribution of relief materials to people affected by flood in three communities in Nasarawa Eggon and Akwanga Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr Allumaga Zakari, the Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) said this in an interview with our correspondent on Monday in Lafia. According…
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Depot NA Zaria inaugurates 5001 recruits for 81 Regular Recruits
The Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, has inaugurated 5,001 recruits for the 81 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) to strengthen the forces and enhance national security. The Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Brig.-Gen. Aminu Chinade, inaugurated the recruits on Friday in Zaria, adding that the inauguration of recruits and trainees has been an existing tradition in Nigerian…