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DHQ Reopens Surrender Window for South-East Gunmen

Defence Headquarters extends nationwide surrender policy to armed groups in South-East, South-South and South-West regions.

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Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Air Force Personnel in Plateau Ambush

Gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol in Plateau, killing two personnel and stealing their service weapons.

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Abiodun Commends IGP Disu for Deploying Operational Aircraft to Boost Ogun Security

Governor Abiodun praises IGP Disu for approving police aircraft deployment to strengthen surveillance and anti-crime operations in Ogun.

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Police Probe AIG Moshood Jimoh Over VeryDarkMan’s Corruption Allegations

Police confirm investigation into AIG Moshood Jimoh, invite VeryDarkMan to provide evidence supporting corruption allegations against officer.

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Tinubu Announces Major Military Salary Increase, 250,000 Soldiers to Benefit

President Tinubu approves salary increase for military personnel, with junior ranks receiving the highest percentage adjustment from September.

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AI Fuelling Cybercrime Surge in Nigeria, Africa — Interpol Report

Interpol says artificial intelligence is driving cybercrime growth, exposing Nigeria to rising fraud, ransomware and data breaches.

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Hackers Breach Zenith Bank Database, Access Customers’ Information

Zenith Bank confirms cyberattack exposed limited customer information but says banking services and digital channels remain secure.

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Fake Agency Scandal: Reps Prepare Final Report Amid Fresh Controversy

The House of Representatives' committee probing the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council is preparing to submit its final report, despite fresh controversy over the panel's leadership. The probe centres on how the non-existent agency secured over ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 budget.

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PFIPC Probe: ICPC Concludes Investigation into Alleged Fake Agency Scandal

The ICPC has concluded its investigation into the alleged PFIPC fake agency scandal and is finalising its report for submission to President Bola Tinubu. The agency's purported Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has also asked the House of Representatives committee probing the matter to allow him testify before its final report is released.

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Wike Defends Tinubu's Reforms, Dismisses Obi, Atiku Ahead of 2027

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, saying they are necessary to rebuild a damaged economy despite the hardship they have caused. He also dismissed the 2027 presidential prospects of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, urging Nigerians to give the Tinubu administration more time to deliver.

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NDLEA Blames Rising Clubhouses for Drug Abuse in Kwara Community

The NDLEA has blamed the growing number of clubhouses in Lafiagi, Kwara State, for rising drug abuse among youths, urging community leaders, parents and security agencies to work together to curb the menace through stronger enforcement and public awareness.

Aug 4, 2026 15

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Customs to Begin Yearly Hiring, Open 2026 Recruitment Soon

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that it will begin annual recruitment, with the 2026 exercise scheduled to open later this year. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi said the new policy will make recruitment a regular yearly process, while 3,852 candidates have been employed from the 2024/2025 exercise.

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