Reps hail military on anti-insurgency fight successes

The House of Representatives has lauded troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sustained pressure against insurgency and terrorism in trouble spots across the country. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the troops have recorded remarkable achievements in recent times. “The successes…

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Recruitment: PSC union asks Tinubu to sack IG

The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has called for the removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of misrepresenting facts about the recently concluded recruitment exercise. The police and the commission’s union had been at odds over the recent recruitment exercise. On Saturday, the police alleged that the process…

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FG plans military camp to tackle banditry in Sokoto

The Federal Government and Sokoto State Government have announced their partnership to intensify the fight against insecurity. The state deputy governor, Idris Gobir, disclosed this while addressing a gathering at Sabon Fegi in Sabon Birni town on Tuesday. Gobir described the move as part of measures to curtail insecurity in the state, maintaining that the…

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JUST IN: Nigeria to send first civilian to Space

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to send the first citizen to space. The Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, Dr Mathew Adepoju disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The FG signed the Memorandum of Understanding in a collaboration between NASRDA and The Space Exploration and Research Agency.

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B’Haram abducts three passengers on Maiduguri-Damaturu road

Three passengers were reportedly kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram insurgents along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. A military personnel, speaking anonymously for lack of authorisation to talk to the press,  said the victims were whisked away between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari Village. “First of all, Maiduguri-Damaturu road is not passable after 5 pm and the time the…

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Insecurity, hunger threatening democracy – Foundation

The Senator Polycarp Nwite Foundation for Democratic Accountability has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under threat from widespread hunger, insecurity, and disillusionment among youths. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mr Michael Nwite, the foundation identified “palpable food insecurity, insensitivity of the political class, and declining faith in political leadership” as key factors…

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