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The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed an attack by suspected terrorists in Gurbi village, Kankara Local Government Area, which left 11 people dead. Police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, reported this in a statement in Katsina on Monday, adding that two others were injured. He said the attackers struck at around 2.40pm on Sunday, opening fire on unsuspecting residents …

Nigeria Police Force officers refused a 100 million naira bribe as they dismantled a major rail vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen materials worth over 400 million naira. Police said the operation, conducted by the Special Tactical Team of the Force Intelligence Department, led to the arrest of two suspects – Chisom Goodnews, 32, and Ahmed Adamu, 22 – on April …

By Ayo Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared City Boys Movement South West Zone women leader Halimat Adenike Tejuosho wanted in an alleged fraud case involving obtaining money under false pretenses. The statement was announced on Monday via an official notice issued by the Commission and signed by the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N5.5 trillion at the close of trading last week. The market recorded gains across all five trading sessions as the market value increased to N145.3 trillion from N139.8 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 3.94% closed the week at 225,722.49 points, up from 217,167.57 points …

The way is now open for the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, to secure the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and contest the 2027 Center of Excellence elections. Hamzat and Sanwo-Olu On Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorsed Hamzat as his preferred successor from May 29, 2027. Hamzat and Sanwo-Olu He said: “We have …

Residents of Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of ​​Katsina State have repelled a bandit attack, even as no fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed during the incident, eyewitnesses and local sources said.. The attackers are said to have stormed the community in the evening, but were prevented from entering the village after residents quickly mobilized and organized …

The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed an infographic claiming the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective July 1. The NRS clarification was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mr. Dare Adekambi, Special Advisor to NRS chairman, Dr. Zach Adedeji. According to Adekambi, the infographic directs private, commercial and corporate vehicle owners to …

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized Seyi Makinde for comments referring to “Operation Wetie” during a recent opposition meeting in Ibadan. In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, described the remarks as dangerous and potentially harmful to national stability. Morka said the governor’s comments could be interpreted as inciting unrest, warning that …

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ogun State chapter, has honored the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, with a prestigious award in recognition of his immense contribution to the growth of the fellowship and the development of its secretariat. The honor was conferred at a well-attended ceremony held at the recently completed Pastor EA …