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Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards for Katsina State
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards for Katsina State to improve security in forest communities facing bandit attacks.
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Katsina court sentences woman to death for supplying ammunition to bandits
A woman in Katsina has been sentenced to death for transporting ammunition for bandits. Her actions were deemed a serious threat to national security.
Politics
Nigeria's Nuclear Power Plans Still On Track, Says IAEA Chief
IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi states that discussions on Nigeria's nuclear power plans are active and ongoing. He highlights the agency's support for Nigeria's energy ambitions.
Politics
Nigeria's AfCFTA Plan: Progress, Ambitions, and Challenges Ahead
Nigeria's AfCFTA strategy aims to transform trade and reduce oil dependency. However, implementing this plan poses significant challenges ahead.
Politics
June 12: Tinubu's Honour and Sambo Dasuki's Story
June 12 serves as a reminder of Nigeria's fight for democracy. President Tinubu honors activists like Sambo Dasuki, sparking discussions on loyalty and power.
Politics
MACBAN Claims Arrested Men in Benue Were Just Travellers
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association claims that four men arrested in Benue were merely travellers heading to Onitsha, not involved in kidnapping.
Politics
Ogun APC Names Yayi’s Deputy for 2027 Election
The Ogun State APC has named Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election, a move seen as strategic for attracting voters.
Metro
Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct Twelve in Sokoto
In a shocking attack in Sokoto, four farmers were killed and twelve others abducted by armed bandits while working on their farms. The incident highlights ongoing security issues in the area.
Metro
Festac residents protest alleged sale of vital estate facilities
Residents of Festac Town are protesting the alleged sale of essential public facilities. They fear this will lead to serious health and environmental risks.
Metro
19-year-old Delta student arrested for illegal gun possession
DGreat Nwadozie, a 19-year-old student, was arrested with a gun in Delta. He claimed it was for self-defense against harassment.
Metro
Missing Easter Worshippers in Kaduna After 70 Days
The Kuturmi Unity Development Association criticizes the government for ignoring the plight of families of worshippers missing for over 70 days in Kaduna.
Metro
Edo State Destroys Building Linked to Cult and Ritual Activities
The Edo State Government has demolished a building in Uromi connected to cultism. This action is part of a broader effort to combat crime in the region.