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By: Lamara Garba The first batch of Kano State pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise has departed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Nigeria, marking the commencement of the return airlift operation that authorities say will see all pilgrims from the state evacuated within the next three days. The successful take-off of the…
By Martha Agas The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger engagement of local vigilantes in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges at the second edition of its dialogue programme, Civic Talks. The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria’….
By Emmanuel Antswen Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has charged police officers in Benue to adopt proactive policing measures to prevent emerging crimes and enhance security across the state. Mohammed, who is in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating DIG for the North-Central Geopolitical Zone, gave the advice in Makurdi during…
By Martha Agas The fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS) is targeting new partnerships, investment opportunities and practical pathways for execution for the sustainable development of Africa. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference ahead of the summit…
By Edith Nwapi An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, testified in court that the controversial inflows into his company account from the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KSIRS) were commissions for consultancy services. The witness, Philip Kuma, the prosecution 18th witness (PW 18), made this disclosure before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the FCT…
By Udoh Umoh The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested a suspected receiver and distributor of stolen mobile phones linked to an armed robbery syndicate and recovered the phones. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Wednesday. Azare disclosed that operatives, acting on credible…
By Martha Agas The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has charged newly recruited staff to uphold integrity and professionalism in public service. The Director-General of the MCO, Obadiah Nkom, gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja. He spoke during the induction of new staff and administration of the Oath of Secrecy and Allegiance. Nkom urged the…
By Polycarp Auta The Police Command in Plateau says that gunmen killed three security personnel at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Alabo said that the incident occured…
By Emmanuel Antswen Dr Mark Nyitse, All Progress Congress (APC) candidate for Tarka State Constituency, has lauded Nigerian First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, empowerment and advancement of women. Nyitse gave the commendation as he welcome the first lady to Benue on an official visit to the state. The Benue House…
By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun its 2026 sensitisation campaign on flood disaster preparedness and response in Akwa Ibom. The Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said at the opening of the campaign in Uyo on Monday, that there was need for proactive involvement of stakeholders in the sensitisation exercise. Represented by…
