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DHQ confirms emergence of new terrorists’ group in North West

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  THE Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists’ group known as ‘Lukarawas’ exacerbating insecurity in the North Western part of Nigeria. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.......
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Kuje-Gwagwalada road dualization will transform Abuja city landscape – Wike

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Favour Ishember, Abuja   In a bid to transform the city’s landscape, the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike has announced plans to extend the dualization of the Kuje community road to Gwagwalada, easing transportation and reducing travel time. Wike, who announced this, expressed satisfaction during a project inspection tour in......
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Seven tricycle operators land in prison for assaulting traffic officers in Ibadan

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Joseph Okwuofu ,Ibadan.   For maliciously assaulting and inflicting bodily injuries on two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Oyedepo Samuel and Waheed Quadri, seven commercial tricycle riders have landed in Agodi Correctional facility. The suspects were arraigned at the Magistrate District Court 1, Ibadan North......
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Bomb blast: Imo Police Command assures residents of safety

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  From Victor Duruamaku Owerri Imo state police command has assured residents of the state of their safety following an explosion that occurred at Orlu International Market, near Mbari Okporo in Orlu local government area of the state, Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma who visited the scene of......
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Deputy Speaker, Kalu mourns Army Chief, Lagbaja, condoles President Tinubu, Nigerian Army

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Jonas Ezieke, Abuja Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, describing his death as a significant blow to the Nigerian military. This is contained in a statement......
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Defence Ministry Commiserates With Mr. President, Nigerian Army And The Family Of Late Chief Of Army Staff

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  Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja   The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, the Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON , the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni , the Management  staff and the entire Staff  of the Ministry of......

CDS Mourns The Death Of COAS, Describes Him As A Courageous, Loyal, Dedicated Service Chief

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  .Says The Nation Lost A Great Man Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR, on behalf of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja NAM, Chief of Army Staff, yesterday, Tuesday,......

DECAN Mourns the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja

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  Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Defence Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has mourned the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja who died on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. In a statement signed by the association president, Ismail Musa, DECAN......