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OPERATION PEACE SHIELD: TROOPS ARREST 3 ARSON SUSPECTS, FOIL VIOLENCE IN TARABA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, have arrested three suspects linked to the burning of a house in Karim Lamido, Taraba State. The
VP SHETTIMA SAYS PRESS FREEDOM IS NON-NEGOTIABLE UNDER TINUBU By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised Nigerian journalists as the nation’s main defence against authoritarian threats, reaffirming that press freedom remains a firm priority of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
KEBBI POLICE FOIL BANDITS, RECOVER 141 RUSTLED LIVESTOCK AND TWO MOTORCYCLES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kebbi State Police have successfully repelled a bandits’ attack in Zodi village, Zuru LGA, following an early morning raid on November 29, 2025. Officers engaged the criminals
NECO EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH TO BURKINA FASO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended its presence to Burkina Faso, granting full accreditation to schools for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). NECO’s
NASARAWA POLICE ARREST 40 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM MALI AND IVORY COAST By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nasarawa State Police have arrested 40 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali and Ivory Coast, following a tip-off about their movement in Mararaba, Karu LGA. The group,
GOVERNOR OTTI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MAZI NNAMDI KANU’S FREEDOM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Abia State Governor Alex Otti has vowed to continue efforts to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During a visit
NIGERIA EXPANDS HEALTH INSURANCE TO INCLUDE LIVER AND KIDNEY TESTS FOR PEOPLE WITH HIV By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria is now offering annual liver and kidney function tests for people living with HIV through expanded national health insurance. Announced by the Minister
REPS TO BEGIN VOTING ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS THIS DECEMBER — SPOKESPERSON By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives will start voting on proposed constitutional amendments this month, the House Spokesperson and Media Committee Chairman, Mr. Akin Rotimi, announced. He said the
FRSC ORDERS STRICT ROAD SIGNAGE AT CONSTRUCTION SITES NATIONWIDE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has directed all construction companies to ensure proper placement of road signs at every project site to protect
NIGERIA TESTS OVER 5 MILLION PREGNANT WOMEN FOR HIV IN 2024 — NACA DG By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria tested more than five million pregnant women for HIV in 2024, helping prevent mother-to-child transmission, according to NACA DG Dr. Temitope Ilori. She