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SENATE APPROVES TINUBU’S REQUEST TO DEPLOY TROOPS TO BENIN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the immediate deployment of Nigerian troops to Benin Republic following a failed coup attempt and rising political tension there. Tinubu’s
CSO CONDEMNS CREATION OF PARALLEL HISBAH GROUP IN KANO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A human rights group, AHRCVDI, has condemned the alleged formation of a parallel Hisbah group, “Hisba Independent Fisabilillahi,” in Kano State, warning it could cause chaos and threaten public
NASARAWA POLICE BAN FIREWORKS, KNOCKOUTS ACROSS STATE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nasarawa State Police Command has reaffirmed that the use, sale, and distribution of fireworks and knockouts are strictly banned. The move aims to prevent panic and stop criminals from exploiting
ADAMAWA IMPOSES 24-HOUR CURFEW ON LAMURDE AFTER FRESH CLASHES; MANY FEARED DEAD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Adamawa State has declared a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde after renewed clashes between the Bachama and Chobo communities left many feared dead. The violence erupted Saturday,
TROOPS FOIL ROBBERY, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN TARABA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of 6 Brigade under Operations Peace Shield and Zafin Wuta have foiled a robbery on the Manya–Takum Road, forcing the attackers to flee and recovering an AK-47 and ammunition.
NSA HANDS OVER RESCUED PAPIRI PUPILS TO NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has handed over 100 rescued pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, to the Niger State Government. The children were
NORTHERN GROUP CONDEMNS SENATOR MARAFA’S U.S. INVASION REMARK By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Northern Elders’ Political Forum has strongly condemned former Zamfara Senator Kabiru Marafa for suggesting a U.S. intervention in Nigeria over security issues. The group described the statement as reckless,
NIGERIA STRONGLY CONDEMNS BENIN COUP ATTEMPT, URGES REGIONAL UNITY By; Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria has condemned the attempted coup in Benin, calling it a “direct attack on democracy.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed serious concern over the early-morning power grab and
ECOWAS CONDEMNS MILITARY PLOT IN BENIN, VOWS FULL SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban ECOWAS has strongly condemned an attempted military takeover in Benin, calling it an unconstitutional effort to undermine the will of the people. In a statement, the regional
PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS BACK TINUBU’S AGENDA, SET NEW REFORM TARGETS IN LAGOS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Progressive Governors Forum has reaffirmed its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda after a two-day strategy meeting in Lagos. In a communiqué, the