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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has arrested 15 persons over alleged telecommunications cable theft, vandalism of critical infrastructure and other offences. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASC1 Comfort Okomanyi, on Wednesday in Abuja. Okomanyi said that the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola…
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The federal government has expressed concern over rising cybercrime in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard the data security of citizens in the digital realm. This was disclosed at a multisectoral stakeholder meeting on the cyber crimes awareness campaign organized by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. The Solicitor-General of the Federation, (SGF)…
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A National Industrial Court in Abuja on Wednesday began has a contempt proceedings against FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and others over alleged disregard of series of court orders. The court affirmed Alhaji Faruk Abubakar as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML). The development was sequel to the decision…
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The Police in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the release of an abducted businessman, Mr Akpan Essien, in Eket Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket on Wednesday. NAN reports that Essien was abducted on Oct. 19 at his business…
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Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Wednesday tasked law enforcement agencies to ensure the full protection and respect to fundamental human rights while carrying out the administration of criminal justice in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Yusuf spoke through the Director-General, Special Services, Government House, retired AVM Ibrahim…
