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Day: April 22, 2026

Rivers Police dissolve tactical teams, launch new crime unit

The Police Command in Rivers has dissolved its tactical teams as part of efforts to improve efficiency and professionalism in its operations. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that the action followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Agabe said that the disbanded tactical teams…

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ADC’ll continue to scare Tinubu, he doesn’t care about Nigeria – Melaye

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will continue to scare President Bola Tinubu. Melaye, a member of the ADC, said the party would continue to scare Tinubu because he doesn’t care about the deteriorating state of Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at a press conference by National Forum…

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Troops neutralise two gunmen in Plateau ambush, recover weapons

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have neutralised two armed gunmen during a successful ambush operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was carried out on Tuesday near Doruwa Babuje in the Marit general area following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected criminals in the area….

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Lagos clarifies modalities for monthly environmental sanitation exercise

The Lagos State Government has provided further clarification on the modalities for the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, ahead of its resumption on Saturday. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Wednesday following the symbolic flag-off of the exercise along the Mushin-Agege Motor Road corridor on March…

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BREAKING: Palm Sunday attack: Plateau Govt files charges against five suspects

Plateau State Government has filed charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, in connection with the Palm Sunday killings. The Palm Sunday attack, which occurred in March 2026, resulted in the killing of several persons in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North LGA of the state. The five suspects to be prosecuted…

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Hashim meets Falana, vows resistance to one-party agenda

Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has declared that pro-democracy forces will resist any attempt to impose a one-party system in Nigeria. Hashim made the remark after a strategic meeting with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, as part of ongoing consultations with key stakeholders on safeguarding the country’s democratic structure. “We resolved to sustain the…

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Justice, inclusion key to sustaining peace in Imo — Uzodimma

By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that justice, inclusion, and consensus remain critical to sustaining peace and stability in a democratic society. Uzodimma stated this while addressing members of the Imo State Council of Elders at the Government House in Owerri, where he also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to…

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