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In honor of the late Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police ordered officers to wear black armbands for seven days. This tribute reflects Lagbaja's dedication to national security. President Tinubu extended condolences, highlighting Lagbaja’s...
Civil servants in over 12 Nigerian ministries face unpaid October salaries due to budget shortfalls linked to the new N70,000 minimum wage. The Office of the Accountant-General is working to secure funds to cover the outstanding payments while addressing payment delays caused by bank system...
After completing her NYSC service in Kebbi, Linda Chiamaka Obi was reportedly kidnapped by bandits while traveling home to Anambra. The incident, occurring in Niger State, left one passenger dead and others injured, sparking calls for improved security on Nigerian highways. Linda Chiamaka Obi...
The Kaduna State Government has reunited 39 formerly detained minors with their families, providing each child with N100,000 and a smartphone. Governor Uba Sani’s administration pledged rehabilitation and support, including skills training, startup funds, and employment opportunities to help...
Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju used satire to critique INEC’s credibility, suggesting the commission could "save" U.S. candidate Kamala Harris in her presidential race. Adeyanju’s humorous take highlights ongoing concerns about Nigeria's electoral transparency following the controversial 2023...
Bandits in Zamfara State abducted over 100 villagers, including women, children, and a local Imam previously freed from captivity. Communities near Gusau were ransacked, with attackers looting homes and shops. Authorities have yet to respond, leaving locals in fear as violence escalates across...
Lagos police confirmed visible bite marks on a security guard allegedly mauled to death by dogs in a Lagos estate. Responding to public doubts, spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin reported blood-stained injuries, addressing speculation about alternative causes of death. The investigation into the...
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the parish priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish, was abducted on November 5, 2024, in Imo State. The Catholic Diocese of Okigwe has called for prayers, while the police have launched an investigation to secure his safe return. The community remains hopeful for his...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will acquire helicopters and drones for quicker emergency response and victim evacuation in Nigeria. This initiative, part of a Public-Private Partnership, aims to enhance safety by positioning air ambulances near trauma centers on accident-prone routes...
Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away at 56 on November 5, 2024, after a brief illness. Appointed in 2023, he had a distinguished military career, leading key operations like Operation Lafiya Dole. He is survived by his wife and two children. Lt...
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