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Why El-Rufai May Not Be Released Until After Election – Reuben Abati

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Why El-Rufai May Not Be Released Until After Election – Reuben Abati

Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, has weighed in on the ongoing legal troubles facing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting that political considerations may play a significant role in determining when the embattled politician regains his freedom. Speaking during a television programme, Abati argued that authorities may be reluctant to release…

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Opinion

Oyo Government Imposes Curfew in 10 LGAs Around Old Oyo National Park Over Rising Insecurity

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Oyo Government Imposes Curfew in 10 LGAs Around Old Oyo National Park Over Rising Insecurity

The Oyo State Government has announced a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities in the region. The security measure comes amid ongoing operations to rescue schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen in communities within the…

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Police Probe Threat Parcel Sent to FirstBank MD Containing Live Bullets

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Police Probe Threat Parcel Sent to FirstBank MD Containing Live Bullets

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into a disturbing security incident involving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Oluwasegun Alebiosu, after he reportedly received a parcel containing two live rounds of ammunition at his residence. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani, disclosed the…

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Crime Watch

US Sanctions Nigeria-Based Bureau De Change Operator Over Alleged ISIS Financing

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US Sanctions Nigeria-Based Bureau De Change Operator Over Alleged ISIS Financing

The United States government has imposed sanctions on a Nigeria-based money exchange operator accused of facilitating the movement of funds for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), as part of a broader crackdown on the terrorist group’s global financial network. According to U.S. authorities, the sanctions target three individuals and six entities operating…

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Financial Crimes, Terrorism Financing

Kwara OPC Leader Abducted While Delivering Ransom to Secure Kidnap Victim’s Release

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Kwara OPC Leader Abducted While Delivering Ransom to Secure Kidnap Victim’s Release

A senior member of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Kwara State, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, has reportedly been abducted by suspected bandits while on a mission to deliver ransom for the release of a kidnapped victim in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, Fabiyi was travelling with two other individuals,…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

El-Rufai Loses Bid to Relax Bail Conditions, Remains in Custody

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El-Rufai Loses Bid to Relax Bail Conditions, Remains in Custody

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has suffered a setback in his ongoing legal battle after a court declined his application seeking a variation of the bail conditions earlier imposed on him, meaning he will remain in custody pending the fulfillment of those conditions. The ruling was delivered by the Federal High Court, where…

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Financial Crimes, ICPC

Guardian Arrested For Torture, Pouring Candle Wax on Girl’s Body, Private Parts

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Guardian Arrested For Torture, Pouring Candle Wax on Girl’s Body, Private Parts

A shocking case of child abuse has sparked outrage in Imo State following the arrest of a 38-year-old woman accused of inflicting severe burns on a young girl under her care. The suspect, identified as Juliet Igwe, was arrested by operatives of the Imo State Police Command after allegations emerged that she poured hot candle…

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Crime Watch

Air Interdiction Operation Neutralises Terrorists in Kaduna – Military Source

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Air Interdiction Operation Neutralises Terrorists in Kaduna – Military Source

Troops conducting air support operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly neutralised several suspected terrorists following a precision strike on a hideout in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was executed on June 22 at about 5:10 p.m. after credible intelligence indicated terrorist movement within Kidandan axis…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Kogi Intercepts Arms Cache, Foils Planned Retaliatory Attack by Criminal Network

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Kogi Intercepts Arms Cache, Foils Planned Retaliatory Attack by Criminal Network

The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a large cache of arms and ammunition allegedly destined for criminal groups planning retaliatory attacks within the state, in what authorities described as a major security breakthrough. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the operation…

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Kwara Poly Suspends Lecturer Over Viral Assault of IJMB Candidates

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Kwara Poly Suspends Lecturer Over Viral Assault of IJMB Candidates

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic has suspended a lecturer captured in a viral video physically assaulting candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme on the institution’s premises. The disciplinary action followed widespread public outrage after a video surfaced on social media showing the lecturer caning several candidates who were reportedly kneeling with…

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