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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt proactive, intelligence-led and adaptive policing measures to address the nation’s evolving security challenges. The allegation was made during the monthly conference with senior strategic officers of the Force, held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan …

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has insisted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries were rigged to produce former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the winner. Lawal, who spoke during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today program on Monday evening, also claimed to have evidence to support his allegations. Lawal, who said …

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a soldier, four hostages and injured another soldier and two policemen at Mowe/Ibafo axis in Obafemi-Owode local government area of ​​Ogun State. The miscreants were said to have opened fire on Army personnel early Monday morning in what many eyewitnesses described as a surprise attack. The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed the killing …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to come up with a comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to flush out bandits, terrorists and kidnappers from their hideouts in the country. The call follows the adoption of an urgent public interest motion tabled by the lawmaker representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in Abia, Ibe Osonwa, during a plenary session …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday tasked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to sustain the fight against corruption in the country. Tinubu made the call while inaugurating the office of the new zonal directorate of the EFCC in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. President. represented by his deputy, Kashim Shettima, emphasized that the eradication of corruption must be organized, maintained …

David Akande Former Aston Villa striker Alan McInally believes Celtic should retain Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho beyond this summer after the Nigerian’s strong finish to the season. Iheanacho scored six goals in the final weeks of the campaign as Celtic secured the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup. However, uncertainty remains over his future, with his current contract …

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has rejected proposals to impose a tax on the national minimum wage. Congress also urged immediate implementation of a living wage for Nigerian workers. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this to journalists on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the ongoing International Labor Conference (ILC) on Tuesday in Geneva Switzerland. Ajaero said organized labor …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. The President, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also ordered the immediate disbursement of N10 billion for emergency preparedness. The funds are to strengthen the operational readiness …