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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a woman, identified as Halima Haliru Umar, to 20 years imprisonment for transporting 302 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition allegedly meant for armed bandits operating in Plateau State. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa after the defendant pleaded guilty to two counts bordering on…
The Kwara State Police Command has inaugurated a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen intelligence-driven policing and combat violent crimes across the state. The inauguration took place on Thursday during a Stakeholders’ Interactive Town Hall Meeting held at the Police Officers’ Mess, GRA, Ilorin, marking the conclusion of a…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have complied with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 by submitting their membership registers ahead of the revised deadline for the 2027 general elections. INEC disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of its Information…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has launched a fresh attack on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, accusing his administration of turning the state from a peaceful environment inherited in 2019 into what it described as a “flashpoint of insecurity and terror.” In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola…
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Nigeria is set to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems and anti-drone technology as part of a broader effort to modernise military operations and strengthen national security architecture. The initiative was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, during engagements with international defence technology partners in Europe. According to officials, the planned upgrade will introduce…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 12 judges to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s appellate judiciary. The recommendation was made during the NJC’s 111th meeting held on May 13, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,…
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The Federal Government has officially launched the Northern Corridor of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) in Kano State, marking a major expansion of Nigeria’s clean transportation drive aimed at reducing transport costs and promoting alternative energy solutions. The programme, unveiled on Thursday at the Sani Abacha Stadium…
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Nigeria’s appetite for internet connectivity and digital services has reached a new milestone, with Nigerians now consuming an average of 45,800 terabytes of data every day, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Aminu Maida, during the 2026 Workshop…
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The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has reached a consensus to zone the House of Representatives seat for the Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency to the Ekiti axis ahead of the next electoral cycle. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Ephonix Hotel along Flower Garden, Ilorin, convened by the Kwara South Senatorial…
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Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, formally entering what is expected to become a highly competitive race ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections. The Oyo State governor made the declaration on Thursday during the PDP–APM Alliance mega rally held at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo…
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