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120 FRSC Officers Killed in 2025 as Festive Road Crashes Surge
No fewer than 120 officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025, as road crashes increased during the festive season.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja...
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FCC Chair Omidiran Seeks Stronger Ties with National Assembly to Promote Federal Character
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Omidiran, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Assembly to advance equity and national balance in public service appointments.
Omidiran made the pledge during a...
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17 Killed as Armed Herders Attack Benue Community, Police Confirm Casualties
At least 17 people, including a senior officer of the Mobile Police Force, have been confirmed dead following a violent attack on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
The assault, which occurred on...
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Nnamdi Kanu Files Appeal Against Terrorism Conviction, Life Sentence
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally appealed his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment imposed by the Federal High Court.
Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed the development on Wednesday through his verified X account, stating...
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Police Seal Niger NSCDC Headquarters as Investigation Into 37 Deaths Begins
A new NSCDC commandant has assumed office as authorities investigate the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody.
The Niger...