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Police, Others ‘Performing Magic’ to Track Criminals Without National Database, Says Defence Minister

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has lamented the absence of a national database, describing the efforts of security agencies, including the Nigerian Police

Xenophobia: South Africa’s Reputational Erosion is Not Theoretical

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June 12: Our Democracy Has Failed Ordinary Nigerians, Says Ex-Lawmaker, Peller

14:07, 13th Jun, 2026 by Ima Ekanem

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Bauchi Gov Calls On Residents to Provide Security Agencies Information To Curb Insecurity

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June 12: Democracy Not a Gift, It’s Responsibility for All Nigerians, Says Lulu-Briggs

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IMPI Report: Over 8,000 Terrorists Neutralised Under Tinubu Since 2023

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Femi Ojumu Launches ‘The Trinity’ to Shape Nigeria’s Policy Landscape

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Takang: Tinubu’s Reforms Repositioning Economy, Unlocking Value from Public Assets

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UN Secretary-General Appoints Nigeria’s Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa

Pillars Energy Boss, Pius Njoku, Nominated Oil and Gas Investor Of The Year

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Tribute to Chief Olufemi Majekodunmi

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Elon Musk Makes History as World’s First Trillionaire With SpaceX IPO

Security Forces Capture Notorious Gunmen, Caches of Arms, Ammunition in Enugu

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State Police: Federal Authorities to Handle National Security, States to Control Local Policing

FG Distributes Free Fertilisers to 20,160 South-west Farmers

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Lagos First Lady Intensifies Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Tertiary Institutions

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Police Teargas Protesters At June 12 March in Abuja

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