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March 5, 2026

Kano: NDLEA seizes 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup, arrests suspect

NDLEA says it has arrested a 45-year-old man, Ashiru Bala, for possessing 1,499 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
March 5, 2026

Recruitment in Cross River will be merit-based, police say

The police command in Cross River has assured prospective applicants who applied for the 2025/2026 recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force of merit-based screening.

POLICE RECRUITS
March 5, 2026

COREN, NSE induct 260 engineering graduates in Jos

Ali Rabiu, the president of NSE, commended the University of Jos for producing quality engineers.

COREN members
March 5, 2026

Alleged kidnapper killed, four hostages rescued in Edo forest operation: Army

Troops have killed a notorious suspected kidnapper and rescued four abducted victims during a night operation in Warake Forest, Auchi, Etsako West LGA, says the Nigerian Army.

Nigerian Soldiers
March 5, 2026

Ondo: Gunmen shoot farmer, kidnap wife

Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the attack occurred at about 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road.

Gunmen
March 5, 2026

Bandits: Army chief Shaibu promises to improve security in Benue

Army chief Waidi Shaibu has promised improved security in Benue’s troubled communities.

Waidi Shaibu
March 5, 2026

Reports of corrupt FRSC personnel disturbing, says corps marshal

“We have been inundated with calls over alleged operational misconduct by some of our personnel, and we do not take such lightly,” said the FRSC boss.

FRSC personnel on highway
March 5, 2026

Tinubu approves N334 billion Kano-Kongolom road project

Governor Abba Yusuf has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the ₦334 billion Kano-Kongolom road project, calling it a “historic breakthrough”.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu
March 5, 2026

Tinubu’s tax reforms will reduce Nigeria’s poverty, end multiple levies: Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
March 5, 2026

Tinubu campaign group donates N11 million, rice to Katsina APC officials

The distribution, held in Katsina, aimed to support party leaders and stakeholders during the holy month of Ramadan.

bags of rice