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New Details on Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
New documents detail an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu, revealing plans, secret codes, and key military targets. The investigation involves several suspects.
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Police Clarify IG Did Not Order Shooting in Benue
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the Inspector-General did not issue any shoot-on-sight order regarding illegal firearms. They emphasized the importance of Force Order 237.
Metro
Police Arrest Two Suspected Robbers in Rivers State
The Rivers State Police have arrested two suspected robbers involved in a one-chance crime. The suspects were caught after a woman was attacked in a minibus.
Metro
Zamfara: Bandits kidnap council chairman, kill four security men
Bandits attacked the home of Zamfara council chairman Nura Abdullahi, killing four security personnel and kidnapping him along with two others.
Metro
Police arrest 16 suspects for oil theft, defilement and vandalism in Ogun
The Ogun State Police have arrested 16 suspects involved in oil theft, vandalism, and defilement as part of Operation Kosaye. The police recovered stolen vehicles and fuel during the raids.
Metro
Police Return Stolen Car to Owner in Rivers After Five Years
Mrs. Cecilia A. Duru has her stolen car returned after five years. The Gombe police recovered the vehicle during a routine check and confirmed its ownership.
Metro
Lassa fever deaths rise to 224 as fewer new cases emerge
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria have reached 224, with new cases declining. The outbreak is still a significant public health issue.
Politics
Tinubu calls on Nigerian doctors abroad to return and help
President Bola Tinubu has invited Nigerian doctors living abroad to return and help improve the nation's healthcare system as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Metro
Police Arrest Woman Over Death of Co-Wife's Newborn
Rabi Abubakar has been arrested for scalding her co-wife during a domestic dispute. The newborn died from injuries sustained during the incident.
Metro
EFCC gives back N24 million to ex-senator
The EFCC has handed back N24 million to ex-senator Alaba Obende, linked to a fraud investigation. This is part of their asset recovery efforts in Lagos.
Politics
FUTATH Workers Miss Meeting with Federal Health Officials
A planned meeting between FUTATH workers and federal health officials was cancelled due to union absence. The unions requested a reschedule for the meeting.
Metro
Many Nigerian Children Face Abuse - UNICEF
UNICEF expresses concern over child abuse in Nigeria, noting that six in ten children experience some form of abuse. The agency calls for better child protection efforts.