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Sokoto Approves N1.7bn for 1,000 Motorcycles to Fight Banditry

The Sokoto State Government has approved N1.759 billion for 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to boost security agencies' mobility in the fight against banditry.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Oyo CP Orders Probe as Police Constable Resigns Over Failed Redeployment

A police constable in Ibadan resigned citing depression and frustration after repeated requests for redeployment went unanswered. The Oyo Police Command has ordered an investigation.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Seven Miners Killed as Mining Pit Collapses in Plateau Community

Seven miners died after a mining pit collapsed on them at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, renewing calls for government regulation of mining sites.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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FG Automates Civil Service Postings and Promotions With New IPPIS Modules

The Federal Government has launched IPPIS Human Resource Modules to digitise postings, promotions, and leave applications across 508 federal MDAs.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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NDLEA Seizes N10bn Worth of Drugs in Lagos, Arrests Cocaine Kingpin

The NDLEA intercepted cocaine, cannabis, and opioid consignments worth over N10 billion in a series of operations across Lagos ports and courier facilities.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Alleged Senior ISWAP Finance Operative Surrenders to Troops in Borno

Musa Usman, an alleged senior ISWAP finance operative, surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, arriving with his two young sons.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Nigeria Assumes African Telecommunications Union Chairmanship

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union's Conference of Plenipotentiaries, with member states adopting the Abuja Declaration on connectivity.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Fubara Backs Kingsley Chinda as Preferred Rivers Successor

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly endorsed APC candidate Kingsley Chinda as his preferred successor, following reconciliation with predecessor Nyesom Wike.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026
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Atiku Questions FG Borrowing Amid Alleged N7.98tn Oil Windfall

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised continued government borrowing despite what he calls a N7.98 trillion oil revenue windfall. The Presidency has rejected the claim.

Staff Reporter · August 13, 2026