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Insecurity in Northern Nigeria Has Reduced Under Tinubu — NSA Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that incidents of Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal conflicts in northern Nigeria have significantly reduced in the last two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ribadu, who spoke on the security situation, compared the current state of affairs to that of the previous administration, citing

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Army Denies Allegations of Delayed Promotions, Stagnant Pay

The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and malicious a report by an online platform alleging discontent among its personnel over delayed promotions and stagnant salaries under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, refuted

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NDLEA Arrests 80-Year-Old Chinese Woman, Others for Drug Trafficking in Nationwide Raids

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old Chinese woman and several others in a series of coordinated operations targeting drug trafficking syndicates across Nigeria. The NDLEA made significant seizures of illicit drugs, including codeine-based syrups, tramadol, skunk, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances valued at over ₦3.2 billion. The arrests and seizures

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Rivers State Government Inaugurates Committee to Address Farmers-Herders Clashes

In response to the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in several local government areas, the Rivers State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate and address the root causes of the conflicts. The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika. Speaking during the inauguration in Port Harcourt, Professor

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Police Probe Suspected Cult Attack That Killed Student in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspected cult-related attack that led to the death of a student in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident occurred around Cecilia Road in the Rumuolumeni area. Police officers responded swiftly to the scene and rushed the victim

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EFCC Secures Conviction of Hannah Okunlola Adesokan Over N8.5 Billion Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of Hannah Okunlola Adesokan before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, over her involvement in an N8.5 billion fraud. Adesokan was arraigned on May 23, 2025, alongside six co-defendants, including Samuel Ihechukwu, Fabian Chizaram, and Kingsley Kelechi

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Rivers Police Declare Former Ahoada-East Officials Wanted Over Alleged Attack on LGA Administrator

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two former top officials of Ahoada East Local Government Area — Hector Ekakita, former Chief Security Officer, and Aloni Olodi, former Chief of Staff — wanted in connection with an alleged attack on the current Administrator of the LGA, Goodluck Iheanachor. In a statement issued on Sunday, the

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Chief of Defence Staff Raises Alarm Over Lack of National Census, Citing Security Concerns

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has expressed serious concerns over the country’s failure to conduct a recent national census, warning that the absence of accurate population data is jeopardizing national security and damaging Nigeria’s global credibility. Speaking during an advocacy visit by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator

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Police Arrest 26 Suspected Masterminds in Yelwata Killings, Assure Nigerians of Ongoing Crackdown

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 26 individuals suspected to be the masterminds behind the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a news conference held in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP disclosed that law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing additional suspects believed to have participated in the

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Chief of Defence Staff Calls for Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Violence in Benue

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged stakeholders in Benue State to unite and work together to curb the rising wave of violence and killings in the food-producing region. Speaking during a visit to Benue, General Musa emphasized the importance of collaboration among security agencies, local leaders, and community members to restore

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