Omicron: Reps urge COVID-19 Task Force, NCDC to intensify vigilance
The House of Representatives has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to intensify surveillance in the country to prevent the spread of Omicron variant […]
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Troops exterminate ISWAP, Boko Haram terrorists in encounter
….. 4 others killed in IED Explosion By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force […]
Police advocate waterway procedure review in Bayelsa for enhanced security
The Police Command in Bayelsa has called for a review of procedures at checkpoints in the waterways in the state to enhance security. Mr Emmanuel […]
Community demands justice over illegal arrest, brutalisation of villager by Army
Dakunji community in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area in Plateau, on Saturday accused the military of invading the village to illegally arrest […]
Anti-graft War: UK, EFCC to Deepen Cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have restated their resolve to further strengthen the existing cooperation and partnership between them […]
Insecurity: Military inaugurates peace committee in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has inaugurated a joint peace committee to promote peaceful coexistence in […]
Military nabs 2 suspected drug dealers in Plateau with hemp worth N9.5m –spokesman
Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, have arrested two suspects […]
Military aircraft raid bandits’ camp, kill 11 in Batsari, Katsina State
At least, 11 bandits were eliminated in Katsina State yesterday by the Air Task Force of the Nigerian military, PRNigeria reports. It was gathered that […]
Diffa Gov hails MNJTF on fight against insurgency
The Governor of Diffa Region in Niger Republic, Issa Lamine, has commended the effort of the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), at […]
FCTA to sustain demolition in Mpape Community, says Official
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will sustain the ongoing demolition of illegal structures in Mpape community. The Chairman of FCTA Ministerial Task force on […]
Military warns proscribed IMN against planned protest in Jos
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, led by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky against […]
COVID-19 vaccination: NASS begs resident doctors to return to work
The National Assembly has appealed to National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to embrace every opportunity presented on the way forward toward addressing their grievances […]
JTF intercepts hundreds of migrating herders
The Joint Task Force (JTF) has intercepted a large number of herdsmen, believed to be Fulani, who have the intention of settling down in Kwara. The […]
Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
High number of unregistered hospitality facilities, eateries worries Delta Govt.
The Delta State Waste Management Board has cautioned hotels and eateries against unhealthy practices, as it expresses worry at increasing number of unregistered operators. The […]
COVID-19: I didn’t say Delta Variant killed 2 in Oyo- Official
Dr Olabode Ladipo, the Oyo State Incident Manager and Coordinator of the Emergency Operations Centre, says it is misleading to say COVID-19 Delta variant has killed […]
FCTA demolishes Fulani settlement
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Joint Task Force (JTF) has demolished a Fulani Ruga settlement located very close to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Mr […]
Maiduguri residents rejoice over alleged death of B’Haram leader, Shekau
Some residents of Maiduguri, Borno have expressed delight over media reports on the alleged death of a Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau. A cross-section of […]
COVID-19: Enugu museum postpones activities to mark ‘2021 International Museum Day’
The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, says it will no longer hold the proposed activities to mark 2021 International Museum Day on May 18. The […]
Police confirm attack on checkpoints in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked its checkpoints on the Port Harcourt – Owerri Road on […]
FG extends NIN-SIM linkage by one month as database exceeds 51 million
The Ministerial Task Force on the NIN-SIM data linkage to has extended the period of the NIN-SIM linkage to the 6th of May, 2021. The request […]
NGO to strengthen women’s roles in COVID-19 response in Kaduna
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Connected Development (CODE), says it will expand platforms provided by the Kaduna State Government for women to participate in decision-making […]
Kano confiscates N6m worth of expired drugs, foods
The Kano State Ministry of Health Task Force on Counterfeit, Fake, Substandard Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has confiscated expired drugs worth N6.4 million in […]
NDLEA intercepts 115kg of cannabis in Rivers
Tthe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers says it has intercepted a car with 200 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa weighing 115 kilogrammes […]
COVID-19: NGO calls for transparency in funds management
Connected Development (CODE), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in managing funds for COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation notes that […]