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Other · Vanguard ·Businessman excretes 45 cocaine wraps as NDLEA seizes Captagon in Kwara
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a businessman who excreted 45 wraps of ingested cocaine. Concurrently, the anti-narcotics agency discovered and seized a consignment of Captagon pills during an operation in Kwara State.
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Other · Premium Times ·Lagos govt vows flood-free environment, orders swift waste evacuation
The Lagos State Government has committed to ensuring a flood-free environment for its residents. In line with this environmental objective, state authorities have issued a directive mandating the swift evacuation of waste to prevent potential flooding and maintain public sanitation.
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Other · Daily Post ·FCT Police announces commencement of welfare bus scheme for personnel
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has introduced a welfare bus scheme intended to support its personnel. The transportation initiative is designed to ease the daily commute for officers and staff within the command, aiming to improve their overall working conditions.
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Other · Vanguard ·Delta Police nab man for plotting aunt’s kidnap, paying N900k to gang
Police authorities in Delta State have arrested a man who allegedly orchestrated the abduction of his own aunt. Law enforcement officials revealed that the suspect paid a criminal gang the sum of nine hundred thousand naira to carry out the kidnapping plot before he was finally apprehended.
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Other · Daily Trust ·Flood Alert: Jigawa SEMA lists high-risk LGAs, urges preventive measures
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency has issued a formal flood warning to the public. Officials have specifically identified local government areas that are currently at a high risk of flooding and are actively urging residents to adopt immediate preventive measures to protect themselves and their communities.
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Other · Daily Post ·NDLEA intercepts ‘terror drug’ captagon in Kwara as bizman excretes 45 cocaine wraps
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted the illicit substance captagon during an operation in Kwara State. In a concurrent development, a businessman suspected of drug trafficking excreted forty-five wraps of cocaine while under the observation of the authorities.
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Other · The Punch ·VIDEO: Traffickers now swallow drugs for Sahara road route, says NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that drug traffickers are increasingly ingesting illicit substances to transport them across the Sahara Desert via road networks. This concealment method highlights the changing tactics of smugglers attempting to evade detection on trans-Saharan overland routes.
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Other · Daily Post ·Police arrest 62-year-old suspect over circulation of fake currency in Nasarawa
Police operatives in Nasarawa State have apprehended a sixty-two-year-old individual suspected of circulating counterfeit currency within the region. Law enforcement authorities are currently handling the case to address the illegal distribution of fake financial materials and prevent further economic disruption in the area.
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Other · Daily Post ·
Police fix date for constable recruitment exams in Rivers
Authorities from the Nigeria Police Force have officially scheduled the examination dates for candidates applying for constable positions in Rivers State. The upcoming recruitment exams represent a key step for local applicants seeking to join the police force and advance through the official enlistment process.
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Other · Daily Post ·Troops kill two terrorists in Borno ambush operation
Nigerian military forces killed two terrorists during an ambush operation in Borno State. The troops executed the tactical offensive against the insurgents as part of their continued security operations in the region.
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Other · The Punch ·
Lagos pledges flood-free state, orders swift evacuation of sanitation waste
The Lagos State Government has committed to maintaining a flood-free environment by mandating the immediate and rapid removal of environmental sanitation waste. Authorities are prioritising efficient waste management protocols across the state to mitigate potential flooding risks and ensure cleaner public spaces for all residents.
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Katsina CP urges applicants to follow due process, ignore scammers
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State has advised applicants to strictly adhere to official procedures and avoid fraudulent schemes. Candidates are encouraged to remain vigilant and bypass individuals attempting to exploit the application process through scams or unofficial channels.
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Other · The Punch ·
Stop addressing me as Hausa man, Kukah tells Nigerians
Matthew Hassan Kukah has publicly requested that Nigerians stop referring to him as a Hausa man. He addressed the public to correct the ongoing misconception about his ethnic identity, urging citizens to properly recognize his true cultural background rather than inaccurately grouping him within the Hausa demographic.
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Other · Daily Post ·Bandits hit another Plateau community in midnight attack, kill two, injure scores
Armed attackers targeted a community in Plateau State during a midnight assault, resulting in the deaths of two residents and leaving numerous others with injuries. The recent violence represents another security incident involving bandits operating within the region.
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Other · Leadership News ·
How A Good Friday Passion Play Turned To Tragedy In Ugep Community
A religious reenactment of the Passion of Christ during Good Friday observances in the Ugep community resulted in a severe incident. While the specific details surrounding the occurrence are currently unspecified, the commemorative local performance ultimately concluded in an unfortunate tragedy for the attendees and participants.
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Other · The Punch ·
Police unveil crime unit in Kano, pledge respect for human rights
The Nigerian Police Force has launched a new anti-crime unit in Kano State. During the inauguration, police authorities assured the public that the personnel attached to the new squad will conduct their operations with strict adherence to established human rights standards.
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Other · Daily Trust ·
Jalingo submerged Despite Taraba’s N2bn ecological fund
Severe flooding has completely submerged Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, despite the state having a two billion Naira ecological fund. The inundation has occurred even with these substantial financial resources supposedly available to manage and mitigate such environmental disasters in the region.
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Other · Daily Post ·Osun JUSUN, lawyer at daggers drawn over arrest, detention of court Registrar
A conflict has erupted between the Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria and a legal practitioner. The dispute stems from the recent arrest and subsequent detention of a court registrar in the state. Both parties remain heavily at odds over the circumstances surrounding the custody.
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Other · Vanguard ·FG, CAN flag off N25bn chapel at Abuja airport
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, has officially inaugurated the construction of a new chapel at the Abuja airport. The joint religious infrastructure project is projected to cost twenty-five billion naira.
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Other · PM News ·
Police recruitment examination begins 28 April, requirements listed
The police recruitment examination is officially scheduled to commence on April 28. Authorities have released the specific requirements that prospective candidates must meet in order to participate in the upcoming screening process and advance in the recruitment exercise.
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