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Police nab 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, other criminal offence

ABUJA – The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, banditry, robbery and other criminal offences in three months nationwide …

Police launch manhunt after Imo monarch, 5 others killed

By The Nigerian Observer

April 12, 2026

Gunmen kidnap Sapele council boss, shoot vigilante in hotel raid

By BETTY IDIALU

April 12, 2026

Tunji-Ojo orders immediate withdraw of passports from renounced citizens

By The Nigerian Observer

April 11, 2026

Navy chief tasks personnel on fitness, resilience

By The Nigerian Observer

April 11, 2026

Pipeline surveillance: NASS backs Tantita as Nigeria oil output hits 1.8mbpd

By The Nigerian Observer

April 09, 2026

Navy charges personnel on sacrifice, community support in N'Delta

Police powers not absolute, lawyers warn

Army Recruitment: Gov Okpebholo Leads Sensitisation Drive, Urges Edo Youths to Take Advantage

Edo govt urges youths to enlist as Army recruitment team visits

FG prosecuting 500 suspected terrorists in Phase 9 of mass trial

We must rise above actions that diminish honour of our uniform - I-G

VGN trains operatives in Edo, emphasises discipline, police collaboration

FG begins mass trial of suspected terrorists in Abuja

Army debunks claims by dismissed ex-soldier, insists troops get salaries, kits

COAS boosts troop morale with easter luncheon in Edo

NCS warns of fake social media vehicle auction account

FG partners Airbus, moves to procure emergency helicopters

Take decisive action against insecurity, socio-economic hardship, cleric urges FG

NDLEA seizes 1,378kg cannabis in Edo raid, arrests suspect

Kaduna Explosion: Pi-CNG & EV says probe underway, reassures on gas safety

Armed attacks: NASS synergising with FG, states to address forces, triggers – Bamidele

CAS reaffirms NAF’s welfare, operational readiness at Kaduna Easter luncheon

Why Nigeria must fix the language of conflict now

Police confirm 2 dead, several injured in Ibadan multiple accidents

Easter: COAS salutes troops’ sacrifice, charges greater vigilance

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NPFL26: Bendel Insurance FC pip Abia Warriors

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Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Police nab 50 suspects over fake checkpoints, other criminal offence

Police launch manhunt after Imo monarch, 5 others killed

Gunmen kidnap Sapele council boss, shoot vigilante in hotel raid

Tunji-Ojo orders immediate withdraw of passports from renounced citizens

Navy chief tasks personnel on fitness, resilience

Pipeline surveillance: NASS backs Tantita as Nigeria oil output hits 1.8mbpd

Navy charges personnel on sacrifice, community support in N'Delta

Police powers not absolute, lawyers warn

Army Recruitment: Gov Okpebholo Leads Sensitisation Drive, Urges Edo Youths to Take Advantage

Edo govt urges youths to enlist as Army recruitment team visits

FG prosecuting 500 suspected terrorists in Phase 9 of mass trial

We must rise above actions that diminish honour of our uniform - I-G

VGN trains operatives in Edo, emphasises discipline, police collaboration

FG begins mass trial of suspected terrorists in Abuja

Army debunks claims by dismissed ex-soldier, insists troops get salaries, kits

COAS boosts troop morale with easter luncheon in Edo

NCS warns of fake social media vehicle auction account

FG partners Airbus, moves to procure emergency helicopters

Take decisive action against insecurity, socio-economic hardship, cleric urges FG

NDLEA seizes 1,378kg cannabis in Edo raid, arrests suspect

Kaduna Explosion: Pi-CNG & EV says probe underway, reassures on gas safety

Armed attacks: NASS synergising with FG, states to address forces, triggers – Bamidele

CAS reaffirms NAF’s welfare, operational readiness at Kaduna Easter luncheon

Why Nigeria must fix the language of conflict now

Police confirm 2 dead, several injured in Ibadan multiple accidents

Easter: COAS salutes troops’ sacrifice, charges greater vigilance

NPFL26: Bendel Insurance FC pip Abia Warriors

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

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