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Aviation workers threaten nationwide protest over unpaid ticket sales charges
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Aviation workers threaten nationwide protest over unpaid ticket sales charges

The unions issued a seven-day ultimatum to airlines and other organisations owing statutory Ticket Sales Charges, warning of nationwide picketing if the debts remain unpaid. The post Aviation workers threaten nationwide protest over unpaid ticket sales charges appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Gunmen kill Army colonel in Abuja residence
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Gunmen kill Army colonel in Abuja residence

A serving colonel in the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC), Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been killed by gunmen at his home located in the Army Post Service Estate, Kurudu, in the Federal Capital Territory. The post Gunmen kill Army colonel in Abuja residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Photos: Makinde receives surveillance aircraft, partners Air Force to boost Oyo security
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Photos: Makinde receives surveillance aircraft, partners Air Force to boost Oyo security

By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday received two surveillance aircraft and announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to strengthen intelligence gathering and aerial security operations across the state. The governor described the twin initiatives as a major boost to the fight against insecurity, saying they reflect his […] The post Photos: Makinde receives surveillance aircraft, partners Air Force to boost Oyo security appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Adamawa residents protest two-month blackout at YEDC headquarters
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Adamawa residents protest two-month blackout at YEDC headquarters

Residents of Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a protest at the headquarters of the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), in Yola, demanding the immediate restoration of electricity after more than two months of blackout. Under the banner of the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION), the protesters barricaded the entrance to […] Adamawa residents protest two-month blackout at YEDC headquarters

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Two suspected illegal miners killed in Roodepoort police shootout
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Two suspected illegal miners killed in Roodepoort police shootout

Police were responding to reports of shots being fired in an open veld.

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Police parade four suspects over death of ex-UNIJOS student, hunt for two others
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Police parade four suspects over death of ex-UNIJOS student, hunt for two others

The Plateau State Police Command has paraded four suspects in connection with the alleged torture and death of a Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as "Ibee". The post Police parade four suspects over death of ex-UNIJOS student, hunt for two others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Military intelligence officer shot dead resisting abduction in Abuja
Security★★★★1h ago

Military intelligence officer shot dead resisting abduction in Abuja

A serving Nigerian military intelligence officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has reportedly been shot dead after resisting an attempted abduction read more Military intelligence officer shot dead resisting abduction in Abuja

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‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
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‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war

At al-Awda Hospital, doctors say about 70% of pregnancy losses they see are linked to Israel's genocide and blockade.

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Drug abuse fuelling crime, gang violence in Kano — Muhuyi Magaji
Security★★★☆☆1h ago

Drug abuse fuelling crime, gang violence in Kano — Muhuyi Magaji

By Hadiza Yusuf The Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce Committee on the Control of Drug Abuse and Illicit Substances, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has identified drug abuse as a major factor contributing to crime and gang violence in the state. Speaking during a media chat with journalists on Tuesday, Muhuyi said the rising […] The post Drug abuse fuelling crime, gang violence in Kano — Muhuyi Magaji appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Calabar Psychiatric Hospital denies sponsoring thugs to attack protesters
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Calabar Psychiatric Hospital denies sponsoring thugs to attack protesters

The management of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, has distanced itself from the ongoing process for the appointment of a substantive medical director, urging aggrieved individuals to channel their complaints to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja. The hospital said the interview for the position was conducted by the federal ministry […] Calabar Psychiatric Hospital denies sponsoring thugs to attack protesters

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Five killed in Mandera terror attack
Security★★★★1h ago

Five killed in Mandera terror attack

Four security officers and a civilian killed in the 12pm attack.

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Gunmen kill serving Army Colonel in Abuja, injure wife, two others
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Gunmen kill serving Army Colonel in Abuja, injure wife, two others

A serving officer of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, has been killed after gunmen attacked his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja. According to sources, the incident happened on Monday evening shortly after the senior military officer returned home from work. The attackers were reportedly attempting to abduct either the officer or members […] Gunmen kill serving Army Colonel in Abuja, injure wife, two others

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Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows
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Lindsey Graham ‘almost cried’ tears of joy over war on Iran, footage shows

Excerpts from a planned documentary show the hawkish senator claiming credit for persuading Donald Trump to attack Iran.

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Oyo State Government strengthens security operations with new aerial surveillance aircraft delivery
Politics★★★★1h ago

Oyo State Government strengthens security operations with new aerial surveillance aircraft delivery

Two newly acquired surveillance aircraft have arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State Government announced, fulfilling a commitment to deliver the read more Oyo State Government strengthens security operations with new aerial surveillance aircraft delivery

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Oyo Confirms Arrival Of Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security Operations
Security★★★★1h ago

Oyo Confirms Arrival Of Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security Operations

Governor Makinde said the aircraft was acquired to provide aerial intelligence across Oyo State, a decision he said has since proven valuable in addressing security challenges, including the Oriire abduction. The post Oyo Confirms Arrival Of Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security Operations appeared first on Channels Television.

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At least 14 killed in attack in Nigeria’s Benue state: Officials
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At least 14 killed in attack in Nigeria’s Benue state: Officials

At least 14 villagers were killed and several others injured in an attack in Nigeria's Benue state.

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Southern, Middle Belt leaders back state police, demand governors’ control over commissioners
Security2h ago

Southern, Middle Belt leaders back state police, demand governors’ control over commissioners

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police but insisted that the new policing structure must be rooted in true federalism, with governors empowered to appoint and remove commissioners of police in their states. The post Southern, Middle Belt leaders back state police, demand governors’ control over commissioners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Mutfwang Unveils Digital Transformation Drive, Says Technology Boosting Security, Governance
Technology★★★★2h ago

Mutfwang Unveils Digital Transformation Drive, Says Technology Boosting Security, Governance

He said the government would continue expanding digital governance through the adoption of e-governance, e-commerce and other technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. The post Mutfwang Unveils Digital Transformation Drive, Says Technology Boosting Security, Governance appeared first on Channels Television.

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Terrorism: FG launches 14 MRAP vehicles to boost counter-insurgency operations
Security2h ago

Terrorism: FG launches 14 MRAP vehicles to boost counter-insurgency operations

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), on Tuesday unveiled 14 ViniApex Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to boost the effective operations of the Armed Forces in the fight against insurgency and other security operations. The post Terrorism: FG launches 14 MRAP vehicles to boost counter-insurgency operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation
Security★★★★2h ago

Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation

A key suspect in the murder of two youth in Kandau in the Upper West Region has died hours after his arrest, with the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. The Upper West Regional Police Command said Abu Tijani, alias Master One, 35, died on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after he was arrested as part of investigations into the killing of two youth in Kandau on November 23, 2025. According to the Police, the suspect, a youth leader of Wechau, had been on the wanted list after allegedly escaping arrest on May 11, 2026, and going into hiding.

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High-level conference on governance, critical minerals and conflict underway in Accra
Security★★★★2h ago

High-level conference on governance, critical minerals and conflict underway in Accra

A high-level conference examining the nexus between governance, critical minerals, and conflict in Africa is underway in Accra, with policymakers, civil society actors, and industry leaders calling for reforms that place people at the centre of decision-making.

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Police Arrest 90 Suspected Gang Members in Coast Security Crackdown
Security★★★☆☆2h ago

Police Arrest 90 Suspected Gang Members in Coast Security Crackdown

Police said the arrests were made over the past two weeks during an intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling gangs.

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Police arrest suspected romance scammer over alleged marriage fraud, intimate image blackmail
Security★★★★2h ago

Police arrest suspected romance scammer over alleged marriage fraud, intimate image blackmail

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected romance scammer accused of allegedly defrauding women through false promises of marriage, blackmailing victims with intimate images, and orchestrating an investment scam.

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War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17
Security2h ago

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17

Political déjà vu as US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran are back on.

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