In a development few anticipated, Uber has emerged as a significant economic player in Nigeria’s transport sector. According to a newly published impact study, the ride-hailing platform injected an estimated …
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Owerri (Nigeria): The Imo Police Command says it has recorded a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism and violent crimes with the detention of 957 terror, armed robbery, and …
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Kaduna (Nigeria): The Defence Industries Cooperation of Nigeria (DICON) on Saturday said an explosion occurred at its Ordnance Factory Disposal pit, killing one person and injuring others. The Public Relations …
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Security and Defence
DHQ Launches Investigation into Ordnance Explosion at DICON Factory in Kaduna
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja (Nigeria): The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has commenced an investigation into an ordnance explosion that occurred on Saturday at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Kaduna. The …
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Abuja (Nigeria): The police command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has rescued a kidnap victim after 30-minute gun duel with a group of kidnappers in the Guzape …
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Security and Defence
Troops Foil Major Terrorist Supply Run in Yobe, Seize Explosives, Drugs
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeAbuja (Nigeria): Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intercepted a massive cache of logistics supplies believed to be destined for terrorists in the …
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Abuja (Nigeria): The Federal Government has mourned the victims of the fire incident that occurred at the Afriland Tower in Lagos. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed …
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News Across the Nation
Firefighters Save Nine from Raging Fire at Lagos High-Rise
by Toye Faleyeby Toye FaleyeLagos (Nigeria): The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey building on Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. The …
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Lagos, Nigeria: Death toll in the three-storey building that collapsed at Yaba in Lagos State has risen to four. Mrs Ibitayo Adenike, Acting Head of the National Emergency Management Agency …
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Lagos, Nigeria: Air Peace has rejected the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau‘s (NSIB) preliminary report on the July 13 runway incident in Port Harcourt, stating it has yet to receive any …
