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Alleged Extortion: Police nab NDLEA, NSCDC officers in Imo State | 5 things that should matter today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Alleged Extortion: Police nab NDLEA, NSCDC officers in Imo State The officers of the Imo state police command have apprehended three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and two from the Nigeria Security... Read More

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Afonja Ajibola, Governor Fubara, International Passports, NDLEA, nigeria, nigerian passport, NLC Strike, NPC, NSCDC, rankings

November 3, 2022

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2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates NSCDC CG Commander’s wife kidnapped in Nasarawa FEC approves Nigeria’s first ‘sports as business’ policy It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike Addax Petroleum exits Nigeria, transfers assets to NNPC Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More

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November 17, 2017

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NSCDC deploys 14,000 personnel for Anambra poll

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has deployed 14, 000 personnel for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra. Abdullahi Muhammadu, the commandant-general of the corps, gave the explanation at a news briefing at the NSCDC command headquarters on Friday in Awka. The corps said the measure was also to guarantee confidence of... Read More

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November 15, 2017

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Nigerian military set to hold the second phase of “route march exercise” with sister security agencies

The Nigerian Defence authorities have announced the second phase of its quarterly ‘route march exercise’ involving the military and other security agencies. The Director Defence Information, Major General John Enenche said the march will hold on Saturday, in Abuja on Tuesday. Why it matters: The scheduled route march which is tagged “Together We Are” comprises... Read More

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November 11, 2017

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“If you vote on November 18, you will die” | IPOB warns, ahead of the Anambra election

About one week left to the governorship election in Anambra – November 18 – and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked voters to stay indoors or “you will die“. Highlights: The members of the group marched around some streets in Onitsha, Anambra, on Friday, vowing a lockdown on the day of the election.... Read More

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September 11, 2017

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Six Boko Haram members surrender to NSCDC

Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said six members of the Boko Haram sect have surrendered to the corps. Spokesperson for the command, Bulus James disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri. James revealed that the insurgents surrendered to the corps under the Operation Safe Corridor. He said others have also made... Read More

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September 5, 2017

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We are not recruiting yet – NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC has said contrary to reports, it is not secretly recruiting personnel. NSCDC Commandant General of the Corps, Abdullahi Gana Muhammad disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja in an interview. He however said the corps is trying to secure approval to recruit some Nigerians. “We are not recruiting and... Read More

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August 2, 2017

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NSCDC apprehends two ‘notorious’ child traffickers

The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested two suspected child traffickers who are regarded as ‘notorious’. It’s Commandant, NAN reports, Donatus Ikemefuna, who made this known at a news conference in Ado Ekiti named the suspects as Stephen Udoh and Ede Thomas. “Operatives of the NSCDC nabbed the... Read More

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May 19, 2017

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NSCDC arrests JAMB candidate with gun

Security agencies have arrested a 21-year-old candidate of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) who brought a gun to one of the centres in Nasarawa state. The state’s commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mr. Bashir Lawal-Kano, told journalists in Lafia about the arrest on Thursday. He said the suspect was arrested at the Nasarawa... Read More

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April 22, 2017

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NSCDC arrests five for UTME registration fraud

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five persons for various infractions in the ongoing registration exercise for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in some parts of the country. Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, said, “Some of the registration thieves are owners... Read More

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March 5, 2017

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Tankers destroyed during suicide attack were carrying diverted fuel – NSCDC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Saturday said the three tankers destroyed during a suicide attack in Maiduguri were carrying diverted fuel. Commandant of the Corps, Abdullahi Ibrahim said the agency’s surveillance anti-vandal team made the discovery. He said the incident would have been avoided... Read More

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February 17, 2017

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Fraudsters hack NSCDC’s website

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned Nigerians to disregard any claims that the organisation is recruiting. Spokesperson of the Corps, Emmanuel Okeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Okeh said the website of the corps has been hacked. He said the Commandant-General of the... Read More

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February 7, 2017

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BREAKING: Civil Defence intercepts 2 female suicide bombers in Maiduguri

The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday intercepted two female suicide bombers, who tried to ram into motorists at the NNPC Mega Station along Damboa Road, Maiduguri. The Commandant of the corps, Ibrahim Abdullahi, who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Tuesday, said the... Read More

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January 30, 2017

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Anambra is the home of adulterated fuel products – NSCDC boss

Anambra State is the home of adulterated fuel products, Commander of Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, John Ahwenon said on Monday. He said this while briefing newsmen on the command’s activities in Anambra. He said the command has made seven arrests over cases of adulterated fuel and kerosene, within 44 days he... Read More

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January 28, 2017

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We won’t tolerate vandalism of govt assets anymore – NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned vandals to stop destroying government assets. Assistant Commandant General, NSCDC Zone G, Mr. Bassey O. Bassey gave the warning during a familiarisation tour of the Bayelsa State Command of the corps. Bassey said the corps will go full force against vandals in 2017. He stated, ”I am warning... Read More

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January 27, 2017

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NSCDC arrests 20 for vandalism in Borno

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Borno Command said it has arrested 20 persons for vandalism and theft in Maiduguri. Commandant of the corps in the state, Abdullahi Ibrahim said the suspects were arrested between October to December 2016. Ibrahim said three suspects were arrested for diversion of petrol and Kerosene products while eight suspects... Read More

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January 10, 2017

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NSCDC discovers Boko Haram bomb timers

The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has discovered “Count down Timers” used by Boko Haram terrorists to detonate explosives. The Commandant of the corps, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in Maiduguri on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Abdullahi said the instruments were discovered... Read More

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January 8, 2017

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NSCDC discovers Shi’ites faction in Borno

The Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has discovered a faction of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites in Borno. state Commandant of the corps, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Maiduguri. Abdullahi said the group leader claimed... Read More

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December 5, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. We do not allocate dollars, CBN replies Sanusi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is not allocating the US Dollars but has rather set up an interbank foreign exchange market for anyone interested in buying the currency. 2. ‘Amnesty International’s report on IPOB... Read More

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December 5, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack our leaders – APC | EFCC to probe ex-ministers, perm secs over unremitted N450bn

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘Amnesty International’s report on IPOB killings doctored to destroy Nigeria’ – YNaija Increment of PAYE tax on workers height of wickedness – Fayose – YNaija Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack our leaders – APC – YNaija ‘NSCDC illegally recruits new personnel without undergoing training’ – YNaija... Read More

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December 5, 2016

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‘NSCDC illegally recruits new personnel without undergoing training’

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has allegedly recruited 100 personnel without proper training and documentation. Punch reports that the recruits are relatives and wards of influential people, politicians and traditional rulers in the Northern part of Nigeria. A source told the newspaper that the personnel were employed through the influence of the... Read More

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November 18, 2016

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Otedola: None of our personnel among kidnap gang – NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has denied a report by the Police that one of its personnel was among a three-man gang which attempted to kidnap oil magnate, Femi Otedola. The police had said it arrested one Kayode Adeyemi, a serving member of the corps, a dismissed soldier and one other suspect... Read More

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October 30, 2016

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Borno youth recruited to supply fuel to Boko Haram – NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Borno Command on Sunday said terrorist group, Boko Haram is currently recruiting youths to supply fuel at the Gamboru Ngala area of the state. Ibrahim Abdullahi, commandant of the NSCDC in the state made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Abdullahi said... Read More

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October 19, 2016

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Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria’s maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations. In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said 13 suspects were arrested by a patrol team in Akwa Ibom State for bunkering activities. He said two boats laden with... Read More

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October 3, 2016

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8 die in Jigawa road accident

Eight persons lost their lives in an accident involving a car and a jeep on Hadejia-Kano road in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa. The spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state, Mr Adamu Abdullahi, said the accident occurred on Sunday evening. “Our men were returning from Hadejia when the accidents... Read More

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September 3, 2016

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NSCDC deploys 10,000 men for Edo elections

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will deploy 10,000 of its Personnel for the forthcoming Edo Gubernatorial Poll of the September 9, 2016. The directive was given by the Commandant General of the Corps, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu. The CG charged the Acting Deputy Commandant General Operations, Hillary Kelechi Madu, to relocate his office to... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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Amnesty: 900 surrender illegal weapons in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday said that no fewer than 900 people had surrendered over 700 illegally acquired arms, ammunition and Improvised Explosive Device to the amnesty panel in the state. Ortom made the declaration on Monday at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi, when he hosted the Assistant Commandant General of the Nigerian... Read More

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August 29, 2016

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6 escape death as former Osun governor’s building collapses in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Six persons escaped death on Monday when a building collapsed in Abuja. According to The Vanguard, the building is owned by a former governor of Osun state. The office building which is located on Plot 444 around Citec Villas in Gwarinpa reportedly collapsed at about 1am this morning. Six persons have already been pulled out of the building which... Read More

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August 28, 2016

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NSCDC says 40 NGOs are exploiting IDPs in Borno

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Sunday said it has discovered at least 40 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) exploiting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno state. This was revealed by the commandant of the NSCDC in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri. He said some of them pose with... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NSCDC Deploys Agents Ahead of NLC’s March 1 Protest

Alleged Extortion: Police nab NDLEA, NSCDC officers in Imo State | 5 things that should matter today

2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NSCDC deploys 14,000 personnel for Anambra poll

Nigerian military set to hold the second phase of “route march exercise” with sister security agencies

“If you vote on November 18, you will die” | IPOB warns, ahead of the Anambra election

Six Boko Haram members surrender to NSCDC

We are not recruiting yet – NSCDC

NSCDC apprehends two ‘notorious’ child traffickers

NSCDC arrests JAMB candidate with gun

NSCDC arrests five for UTME registration fraud

Tankers destroyed during suicide attack were carrying diverted fuel – NSCDC

Fraudsters hack NSCDC’s website

BREAKING: Civil Defence intercepts 2 female suicide bombers in Maiduguri

Anambra is the home of adulterated fuel products – NSCDC boss

We won’t tolerate vandalism of govt assets anymore – NSCDC

NSCDC arrests 20 for vandalism in Borno

NSCDC discovers Boko Haram bomb timers

NSCDC discovers Shi’ites faction in Borno

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack our leaders – APC | EFCC to probe ex-ministers, perm secs over unremitted N450bn

‘NSCDC illegally recruits new personnel without undergoing training’

Otedola: None of our personnel among kidnap gang – NSCDC

Borno youth recruited to supply fuel to Boko Haram – NSCDC

Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

8 die in Jigawa road accident

NSCDC deploys 10,000 men for Edo elections

Amnesty: 900 surrender illegal weapons in Benue

6 escape death as former Osun governor’s building collapses in Abuja (PHOTOS)

NSCDC says 40 NGOs are exploiting IDPs in Borno

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