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EFCC ARRESTS 10 OVER SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINING IN KWARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested ten suspects over alleged illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The arrests followed credible
TWO DIE IN BAYELSA ROAD CRASH AS STATE TAKES OVER TREATMENT OF VICTIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Two persons have been confirmed dead in a road accident involving an 18-seater bus and a van along the Sagbama–Ekeremor road in Bayelsa State. The
SENATE SETS MARCH 17 FOR PASSAGE OF ₦48.472TRN 2026 BUDGET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has scheduled March 17, 2026, for the final consideration and passage of the ₦48.472 trillion 2026 budget. The decision was taken by the Senate Committee on
KEBBI SETS UP COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT DISPLACED PERSONS IN YAURI AXIS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kebbi State Government has set up a special committee to provide immediate relief to residents displaced by insecurity in Yauri, Shanga, Ngaski and Koko Besse Local
KANO GOVT PROBES REPORTED DIPHTHERIA, CSM DEATHS IN GARKO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has launched an investigation into reported deaths linked to suspected diphtheria and cerebrospinal meningitis in Gamji Village, Garko Local Government Area. The move followed media
POLICE ARREST 21 ILLEGAL MINERS IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Police in Zamfara State have arrested 21 suspected illegal miners during coordinated raids in Zurmi and Maradun areas of the state. The operation followed repeated reports of unlawful mining activities in
BORNO INAUGURATES 27 LG CHAIRMEN, KADAFUR DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Borno State Acting Governor, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has inaugurated 27 newly elected local government chairmen, charging them to prioritise security, accountability and grassroots development across the state. Speaking at
POLICE SECURE ONITSHA DURING MARKET CLOSURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Anambra State Police Command, working with other security agencies, has assured residents of Onitsha of continued peace and safety despite the temporary closure of markets. The police said joint security operations
ARMY CAUTIONS TROOPS ON ARMS SALES, DRUG ABUSE, UPHOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Army has cautioned its troops against the illegal sale of arms and ammunition as well as the abuse of drugs, warning that such actions threaten
NSCDC PARADES CHILD TRAFFICKING, FUEL DEALING SUSPECTS IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara State has paraded a child trafficking suspect alongside others arrested for fuel-related offences and other crimes in Gusau. The