THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a 260,000-strong rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade to strengthen the fight against terrorism in the subregion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, made this known at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit on Monday …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has emphasised the urgent need for collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively tackle terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime, and other security threats across the continent. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden edition of the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025 in …
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THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cleared more than 1,000 shacks and illegal structures obstructing a major road corridor in Karsana, near Bunkoro District in Gwarinpa. Director of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, disclosed this on Monday during a citywide sanitation operation by the FCTA joint task force. He said …
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THE Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has restated its commitment to bridging the gap between planning and performance in Nigeria’s basic education sector. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, made this known during the 27th quarterly meeting of UBEC Management with State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) in Ikeja on …
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NIGERIA has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and Interpol. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, reteirated this on Monday in Abuja at the opening …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Uyo, the Commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, said that the arrest followed actionable intelligence received on the …
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THE Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Monday called on African militaries to urgently develop joint cyber defence, counterterrorism and intelligence-sharing capacities to confront the continent’s fast-evolving security threats. Musa made the call at the opening of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit (ACDSS) in …
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned the public to be cautious of fraudulent recruitment schemes being carried out by scammers, some of whom impersonate FRSC personnel. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), …
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THE Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), has called on the Federal Government to sign and implement the renegotiation agreement made to avoid industrial action by the union. The Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Abuja Zone, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi made the call during a news conference on Monday in Abuja. Abdullahi explained …
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THE Federal Government has unveiled a digital portal designed to ease teachers’ registration, certification, and professional development in line with its vision to strengthen educational standards in the country. Speaking at the unveiling and Strategic Vision for Nigerian Teachers in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa …
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