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Wasagu Attack: Gov. Idris donates ₦100M to victims, vow to restore security in the area

Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has donated ₦100 million to victims of recent bandit attacks in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening security, supporting affected families and ensuring the safe return of displaced residents to their ancestral homes.

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Police parades 23 persons over alleged involvement in cult clashes in Bayelsà

...recovers Eight firearms, cutlasses, bottles of codine,two battle axes,20 cartridges The Bayelsà State Police Command led by Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale has paraded twenty -three persons over their involvement in the recent renewed cult clashes in the state and killings of over five persons.

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2026 Customer service Week: NSCDC envisage better service to humanity in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the adept leadership of CC Sani Mustapha commemorates “2026 Customer Service Week” and envisaged better service to humanity. The year’s THEME: “Going the Extra Mile” uncovers a relentless push, commitment and determination to attaining greater heights in service delivery to the populace.

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TROOPS ARREST TERRORIST COLLABORATOR IN KADUNA, DESTROY THREE IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES, RECOVERED RUSTLED LIVESTOCK IN ZAMFARA

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded further operational successes with the arrest of terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destruction of three Improvised Explosive Devices, and the recovery of 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists in Zamfara State.

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TROOPS REPEL TERRORIST ATTACK ON FORWARD OPERATING BASE IN KEBBI, RECOVER WEAPONS, AMMUNITION AND 17 MOTORCYCLES

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kebbi State, successfully repelled an attack by members of the Lakurawa Terrorist Group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama.

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Police clamps down on warring cult groups in Bayelsà, arrest 20

...Swali, Agudama,Akenfa, other communities declares anti-cult stands against violence Operatives of the Bayelsà State Police Command have intensifies the clamp down on warring cult groups in the state with the arrest of over twenty suspects.

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School Safety: National Coordinator Visits CDS , Seeks Stronger Collaboration

The National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative Hajiya Halima Iliya has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. In a statement issued by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said Hajiya who visited the Chief of Defence Staff on Thursday aimed at strengthening synergy between the Safe Schools Initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the collective effort to secure learning envi

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CGC Adeniyi Signs Anti-Corruption Documents, Activates ICRAM Steering Committee

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Conducting Internal Corruption Risk Analysis and Mapping (ICRAM), the ICRAM Handbook, and the Integrity Action Plan, while directing their immediate implementation across all zones, commands, and units of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).

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DIG Mamman Tsafe sensitizes police personnel on election security, professional conduct, human-centred policing in Zamfara

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Mamman Tsafe, NPM, mni, rtd., has sensitised officers and personnel of the Zamfara State Police Command on election security, professional conduct, and the importance of human-centred and people-oriented policing.

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PC-NCG DECLARES TOTAL HALT TO FAKE COAST GUARD OPERATIONS NATIONWIDE

Says Fake Recruitment, Uniforms, Rank Racketeering, and embarrassing conduct Must Stop Now ABUJA, Nigeria – The Provisional Committee of the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has issued a strong public warning to all individuals, associations and groups parading as an operational Nigerian Coast Guard to immediately cease all unauthorised activities.

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Rights Activist Advocates Alternative Dispute Resolution In Niger Delta

A human rights activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio has described Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as the surest pathway to peaceful coexistence, progress and prosperity in the Niger Delta region. James-Eriworio made the advocacy in his recent article entitled "Alternative Dispute Resolution In A Changing World: A Pathway to Peace, Progress and Prosperity".

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INFERNO INVOLVING PETROLEUM TANKER REPORTED OPPOSITE ODUPKANI SECRETARIAT NO DEATH REPORTED –police

Police in Cross River State Police Command has said is aware of a fire incident currently occurring opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat, Odukpani, Cross River State, today, 4 October 2026. Preliminary information available to the Command indicates ASP Sunday Eitokpha Akata said that a tanker truck conveying petroleum product was involved in a road traffic accident and overturned in the process, resulting in the fire which has spread to nearby shops and buildings.