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Fire Guts Nigeria Customs Office In Lagos, Destroys Millions Of Naira Property 0

September 28, 2026

The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise for Batch 39 of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School. According to the recruitment guidelines released by the Navy, the online application portal will open on October 2 and close on October 31, 2026. Eligible applicants are required to complete their applications through

Full List: Names Of 37 Miners Who Died In NSCDC Custody Emerge 0

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September 21, 2026

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has released the names of 37 suspected illegal miners who allegedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. International peace ambassador at the IHRC, Awaisu Giwa, said the victims were among scores of suspects arrested during operations conducted on

Woman Hacks Her Husband To Death After Hearing His Plans For A Second Wife 0

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September 20, 2026

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a woman, Bilkisu Sani, following the death of her husband, Hafizu Gausu, in Katsalle, Rogo Local Government Area of the state. Gausu reportedly sustained a fatal head injury on Friday evening, September 18, amid allegations of a prolonged disagreement with his wife over his plan to marry a

Miners: ‘There Were Blood, ‘Foam’ In Their Mouths, Burns On Body’ – Niger Gov 0
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- September 19, 2026
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has urged Nigerians to await the outcome of investigations into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The governor made the appeal as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, which have triggered protests
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Two Mobile Police Officers Killed In Fresh Benue Attack 0
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- September 16, 2026
Two newly deployed Mobile Police officers have been killed after armed attackers reportedly ambushed them in Ayilamo community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The latest incident has increased the number of police personnel killed in Ayilamo to six within three days, deepening concerns over security in the community and surrounding areas. The attack
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Former DSS Director-General Albert Horsfall Dies at 84 0
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- September 11, 2026
LAGOS — Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Chief Albert Korubo Horsfall, has died at the age of 84. Horsfall reportedly died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos after a prolonged illness. His death was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the DSS, Adeola Ajayi, who described
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