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Insecurity: Police Train 30 Officers in Drone Technology to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry

The Nigeria Police Force has trained 30 officers in drone technology to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering and security operations.

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Soludo Urges Ndigbo to Shift Mindset for Collective Progress

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has urged Igbo people at home and abroad to move beyond individual success and build strong collective institutions, calling for greater investment in the South-East, skills development and youth participation in public service.

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Adesina Urges Africa to Build, Not Just Adopt, Future Technologies

Former African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has urged African countries to invest in indigenous technology, advanced computing and research, stressing the need to develop homegrown innovations capable of competing globally.

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FG Moves to Harmonise Regional Development Commissions’ Laws

The Federal Government is working with the National Assembly to harmonise the laws establishing regional development commissions to improve coordination, reduce conflicts and strengthen their effectiveness in delivering development projects.

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Iran Executes Man for Killing Police Officer

Iranian authorities have executed a man identified as Danial for the intentional killing of police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes involving security forces and fuel smugglers in 2022. The execution followed a trial and the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the sentence.

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SERAP Sues CBN over $6.23m Election Funds, ₦1.63tn in Other Public Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), seeking accountability for $6.23 million in election-related funds and more than ₦1.63 trillion in other public funds flagged in the Auditor-General’s 2023 report.

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Sultan Urges Muslims to Sight Jumadal Ula Crescent

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims nationwide to look out for the crescent moon marking the beginning of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH and report sightings through traditional leaders.

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Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Turning Petrol Discount into Political Spectacle

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount at NNPC stations, questioning its transparency, limited reach and financial implications for the state-owned oil company.

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Akume Says 1999 Power Rotation Agreement Supports Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume has argued that the power-sharing understanding reached in 1999 favours President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, as North-Central APC leaders endorsed him as their sole presidential candidate.

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NAS Says Mental Illness Is Treatable, Urges End to Stigma

The National Association of Seadogs has urged Nigerians to stop stigmatising people living with mental health conditions, stressing that such illnesses are treatable and that affected individuals deserve dignity, support and access to care.

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NANS Raises Alarm Over Students’ Safety on Federal Roads

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed concern over the safety of students travelling on major federal roads in the South-West, urging the Federal Government to address infrastructure challenges affecting commuters and access to educational institutions.

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Oshiomhole Accuses Umahi of Bias in Federal Road Projects

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has accused the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of neglecting major federal roads in Edo and Delta states, urging the Senate to intervene and ensure a more balanced distribution of infrastructure projects. He cited deteriorating highways linking Benin, Warri, Asaba, Auchi and Okene.

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