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NDLEA Arrests Nigerian-British Woman, PhD Student, Others in Major Drug Busts Across States

NDLEA Arrests 559 Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in 11 Months

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By Emmanuel Onyedika The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major successes in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse, arresting 559 suspects and securing 128 convictions over the past 11 months. State Commander Charles Onubogu disclosed this on Wednesday in Awka during a press briefing ahead of […]

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Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Establish State Police

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The Nigerian Senate has approved a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police nationwide, a reform widely described as the most significant change to the country’s security architecture since the adoption of the 1999 Constitution.

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FCT Corrections Boss Urges Investment in Youth Development to Curb Crime

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Controller of Corrections, FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Christopher Jen, has stressed that increased investment in human capacity development is key to reducing youth involvement in violent crime and economic sabotage.

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Appeal Court adjourns ADC, Accord deregistration case to July 7

Court Orders DSS Probe into Leaked Coup Trial Evidence

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By Tekena Amieyeofori The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday, ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate claims that evidence tendered in the alleged coup plot case against President Bola Tinubu’s government was leaked and posted on social media. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order after prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, told

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Senator Maidoki Opposes State Police Bill, Warns Against Rushed Process

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Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South in the 10th National Assembly, has voiced strong opposition to the State Police Bill currently before lawmakers, questioning both its timing and the manner in which it is being advanced.

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Tinubu Urges Africa to Shift from Cocoa Beans to Chocolate Brands

Tinubu Pushes Senate to Fast-Track State Police Constitutional Amendment Bill

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to accelerate work on a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for the creation of state police across Nigeria.

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Suspected Herdsmen Kill 15 in Benue Community Attack

Sokoto Mourns Fallen Soldiers, Policemen In Separate Attacks

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Sokoto State has been thrown into mourning following the deaths of three soldiers and two policemen in separate operations against bandits.

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Group Lauds AGF on Terrorism-Related Convictions

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Media and Public Advocacy, a coalition of civil society groups advocating peace, security, and good governance, has commended the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for securing hundreds of convictions in high-profile cases involving terrorism, terrorism financing, armed banditry, and cybercrime syndicates.

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Umahi Urges Cement Manufacturers to Cut Prices

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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called on cement manufacturers in Nigeria to reduce the price of cement, warning that the rising cost of the commodity is putting pressure on infrastructure projects and triggering demands for contract reviews.

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Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his motion to stay the order revoking his bail and the bench warrant issued against him.

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