Author: Ediri Oyibo
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Insecurity: FG destroys 3,867 illicit weapons
The Federal Government has destroyed 3, 867 different types and calibres of Small and Light Weapons (SALW).
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Wike identifies greatest challenge confronting Nigeria
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has identified the plague of bad leadership as the greatest challenge confronting Nigeria and militating against its development.
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Proliferation of small arms, light weapons key driver of violent conflicts – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says Nigeria can defeat terrorism through concerted efforts of the Federal Government and unity of citizenry to control proliferation of illicit arms.
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Nigerian Defence Academy announces date for screening test
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday, fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.
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AEDC reacts as workers threaten to shutdown electricity supply
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it is committed to settling all legitimate allowances owed staff.
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Gaza: Journalist death toll rises to 225 amid ongoing strikes
The number of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 2023 has risen to 225, the media office of the Gaza government said on Thursday.
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Gaza war: France blocks arms shipment to Israel
Workers at a port in southern France are blocking a shipment of 14 tonnes of military equipment bound for Israel, their union announced on Thursday.
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Russia mounts pressure on Trump to condemn Ukraine
The Kremlin is hoping that U.S. President Donald Trump will condemn Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet.
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NUPRC denies violating oil licencing guidelines
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said that no oil licensing guidelines violations occurred during the 2024 oil block licensing round.
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16 out of 19 parties jostle for Anambra governorship seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 16 out of 19 registered political parties in the country will participate in the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra.