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The Nigerian Police have rejected reports alleging that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, directed officers to shoot anyone found in possession of illegal firearms, describing the claims as false and a distortion of his statement. This clarification was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, who said reports circulating on social …

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi renewed his call for dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, arguing that the Federal Government should consider the same approach as that adopted to resolve Niger Delta militancy. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi questioned why government officials have not initiated direct engagement with armed groups operating in northern Nigeria, this is …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and immediate awards for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC President, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the new package was approved to further motivate Team Nigeria. “During a short meeting with the general director, we agreed to increase …

The former Chief Security Officer of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has rejected the allegations contained in the memoirs of retired Department of Foreign Service (DSS) officer Dennis Amachree regarding the circumstances surrounding Abacha’s death, and described the report as untrue. Speaking to journalists after the 3rd General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference …

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The Gombe State Police Command has handed over a Toyota Highlander SUV stolen almost five years ago in Rivers State to its owner after recovering the vehicle during a routine verification process in the state. The vehicle was returned to its owner, Mrs. Cecilia A. Duru of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, following an investigation by agents of the …

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) deployed in different theaters of operation across the country have maintained an aggressive posture against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and gross thefts. During the week under review, troops eliminated dozens of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, arrested many and rescued many kidnapped victims. Director of Defense Media Operations Major General Michael Onoja made the position …

Prominent elders in the northern region have put forward the reasons they say the northern region is grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdeveloped development. They were speaking at the third edition of the Late General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, with the theme, “From Sacrifice to Strategy: Reviving General Hassan Usman Katsina’s Vision for …

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In support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the area of ​​food sufficiency, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Japtini Foods and Retails has flagged the distribution of fertilisers, insecticides and other items to farmers in Adamawa. The initiative named “Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme” …