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Homicide: Cross River Police investigates suspects at a Hotel in Calabar south, launches manhunt on male Guest
The Cross River State Police Command Said it has commenced investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of an unidentified female guest at a hotel along Clifford Street, Calabar South. The incident was reported to the Police on 8 September 2026, by the Director of the hotel, accompanied by the Hotel Manager and the receptionist on duty.
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Gov Diri Hands Over Rescued Fishermen To São Tomé Envoy
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to strengthening bilateral cooperation between Bayelsa State, Nigeria and the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Security Forces Will Not Be Successful Without Communities Supports...says Brigadier General Abdulsalam
It has been stated that there is no way for security forces to eliminate terrorists and other criminals in the community without the supporting of the community .
Birgedier General Dahiru Abdulsalam the Special Adviser on Security matters to the Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni stated this in an interview with our correspondence In Damaturu the state capital.
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Taraba Police Arrest Two Women for Child Trafficking, Rescue Three Children
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two women of Igbo extraction for allegedly attempting to traffic three children, all about four years old, from the NTA Area in Jalingo to Yola in Adamawa State.
The suspects, identified as Ada Eze and Ujunyi F., were said to have deceived the children’s parents by claiming they were taking the children to the market before transporting them out of Taraba State.
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Customs, ACSPN Strengthen Partnership on Media, Digital Communication
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 31, 2026, hosted executive members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at its National Headquarters in Abuja to explore deeper collaboration in media, digital communication, and professional development.
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OPFY troops kill terrorists leader Kachala Muhammadu over offensive Operations in Katsina
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operation against terrorists in Katsina State, neutralising a key terrorist leader and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during ongoing clearance operations on 29 August 2026.
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OPFY troops kill 2 terrorists gang leaders in Katsina
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded another significant operational success in Katsina State, neutralizing 2 terrorist commanders during an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area
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OPFY troops stop abduction attempt, rescue 16 victims in Zamfara, counter attack in Sokoto
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded further operational successes in Zamfara and Sokoto States, foiling separate terrorist abduction attempts, rescuing 16 civilians and repelling a terrorist attack on 28 August 2026.
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OPFY troops arrest terrorists collaborators, destroy enclaves in Kaduna, Katsina
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded further operational successes in Kaduna and Katsina States, arresting suspected terrorist collaborators, intercepting weapons and ammunition, as well as destroying identified terrorist enclaves during separate operations conducted on 27 and 28 August 2026.
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Month of August: Troops Neutralises Over 325 Terrorists, Arrests 373 Criminal Suspects, Rescues 610 Kidnapped Victims with Items Recovered
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that in the month of August 2026, over 324 terrorists and criminals were neutralized by its troops, with 373 terrorist/criminals arrested and 610 kidnap victims rescued.
The Defence Headquarters also confirmed that 201 insurgents surrendered to troops, while 88 arms and 2077 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
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CPII rescues widow, 39yrs from illegal extortion, suppression, abuse in Zamfara
The community Peace and Intervention Initiative, CPII has rescued a 39th year old widow identified as Madam Ijeoma from planned extortion, illegal suppression and human rights abuse in Zamfara.
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Gov Otu Pledges Infrastructure, Medical Varsity, Economic Revival for C'RIVER North
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has assured the people of the Northern Senatorial District of sustained government intervention in infrastructure, education, electricity and economic development, pledging to address critical challenges affecting the region.