FCTA raises alarm over use of beggars as drug couriers

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has expressed concern over the alleged use of beggars and vulnerable persons by criminal networks to transport illicit drugs across the nation’s capital. The warning was issued on Monday by the Secretary of the FCT Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, during the ongoing enforcement operation known as “Operation Sweep” in Abuja. According to Olumuji,…

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Oyo monarchs seek military base to end insecurity

Traditional rulers in Ogbomosoland, Oyo State, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Oriire Local Government Area following the abduction of pupils and teachers by gunmen last Friday.The monarchs said the proposed military formation would help tackle rising insecurity and protect communities around forest areas in the zone.The call was made during a meeting…

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Abuja court grants El-Rufai N100m bail

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the former governor must provide one surety in like sum as part of the bail conditions. The judge stated that the surety must be a resident of either…

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Edun: Ailing finance minister flown abroad for treatment

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale…

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Nigeria’s health, education spending insufficient, says World Bank report

A  new report by the World Bank has revealed that the public…

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Armed Robbery: Oyo Police Arrest Three, Recover N31.75m Goods in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its…

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AFN confirms Ofili’s Turkey switch

The president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, has confirmed…

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IG orders nationwide arms audit after killing in Delta

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has ordered an immediate nationwide…

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake colgate toothpaste

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised…

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FG, govs reach three-month agreement on LG allocations

The Federal Government and state governors may have agreed to a three-month…

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2027 Elections: Oyo AAC ushers in new executive, vows to strengthen grassroots mobilization

In a strategic move to solidify its foundation ahead of the next…

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