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Troops Smash Edo Kidnap Ring; One Dead, Several Rescued

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Troops Smash Edo Kidnap Ring; One Dead, Several Rescued Troops of 4 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps have neutralised a notorious kidnapper, rescued four people who were kidnapped in Warake Forest and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations in Edo State. Troops during Operation IGBO DANU 1 working alongside personnel from the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and local vigilantes, carried out a night operation on 3 March 2026 in Warake Forest, Auchi Local Government Area. The troops responded to gunshots heard in the forest during a night patrol with aggressive pursuit and minimum use of fire arms. The gallant troops neutralised a notorious kidnapper that has been terrorising Auchi and environs during the encounter. The superior firepower of troops forced the remaining criminals to abandon their victims and flee into the bush. Four victims including Stella Abbas (Age 29)...
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BAKARE-OKI’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP REDEFINES TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE IN LAGOS STATE.By Adebayo Taofiq Aribidesi.

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BAKARE-OKI’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP REDEFINES TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE IN LAGOS STATE. By Adebayo Taofiq Aribidesi. In the intricate choreography of urban administration, traffic management stands as one of the most complex and consequential responsibilities of governance particularly within a megacity of Lagos’ magnitude. Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial epicentre and a pulsating hub of continental enterprise, depends profoundly on the seamless movement of people, goods and services. Its highways and boulevards, bridges and interchanges, industrial corridors and residential arteries collectively sustain the economic heartbeat of the nation. To manage such an expansive mobility ecosystem demands not only regulatory authority but also visionary acumen, structural ingenuity and institutional resilience. It is within this demanding operational theatre that Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has distin...
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Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Directs Immediate Implementation of NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and Regulations 2025

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Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Directs Immediate Implementation of NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and Regulations 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – March 1, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has directed the immediate and full implementation of the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and the NIHOTOUR Regulations 2025 by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The directive was conveyed in a letter dated February 26, 2028, signed by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, mandating the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Abisoye Fagade, to proceed with immediate implementation in accordance with the powers conferred on the Institute by its Establishment Act and subsidiary Regulations. The Honourable Minister emphasized that effective regulation of personnel and operators within the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors is critical to repositioning the industry as a structured, professional...
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Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa-Musawa Congratulates NTDA Director-General on Appointment as Chairman of African Travel Commission   The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has congratulated the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Dr. Ola Awakan, on his appointment as Board Chairman of the African Travel Commission, describing the development as a proud milestone for Nigeria and the African tourism community.   Dr. Awakan paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in her office in Abuja, accompanied by the President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, and a Board Member of the African Travel Commission, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye. During the visit, the delegation formally presented the certificate and letter confirming his appointment.   The Honourable Minister commended the Director-General for his focused leadership within his first five months ...
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LSSTF Appoints Moses Oladimeji As State Coordinator, Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices, LSSTF-CACCOV

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LSSTF Appoints Moses Oladimeji As State Coordinator, Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices, LSSTF-CACCOV The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has announced the appointment of Dr. Moses Oladimeji as the State Coordinator of its newly launched Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV). His appointment comes alongside that of 6 others who will support in various areas for the smooth running of the Committee. This is a significant step in advancing the Fund’s community-driven approach to crime prevention across Lagos State. According to the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, the initiative requires strong leadership capable of driving advocacy, strengthening community structures, and engaging young people at the grassroots. He noted that Dr. Oladimeji will oversee statewide activities including school outreach programmes, community walks, mentorship engagements and partnership-building with traditional institutio...
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Nigeria Announces Return to the 62nd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2028 Under Nigeria Everywhere and Appoints Richard Vedelago to Lead Pavilion

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Nigeria Announces Return to the 62nd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2028 Under Nigeria Everywhere and Appoints Richard Vedelago to Lead Pavilion Nigeria – 27th February, 2026  Photo caption: Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa and Curator Richard Vedelago at Windsor Gallery, Abuja, as Nigeria announces its return to the 62nd Venice Biennale (2028) under the Nigeria Everywhere platform. – After a period of institutional restructuring and strategic recalibration, Nigeria has formally confirmed its participation in the 62nd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (Biennale Arte 2028) under the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) and its global Nigeria Everywhere platform. Nigeria’s return in 2028 is not routine. It is deliberate. Following its critically recognised presentation at the 60th International Art Exhibition in 2024, the Federal Government initiated a comprehensive review of its international ...
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FCT POLICE ARREST TWO NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY AND MURDER SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE AND OTHER EXHIBITS

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FCT POLICE ARREST TWO NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY AND MURDER SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE AND OTHER EXHIBITS. …as CP FCT calls on residents to profile their domestic staff with the police before employment. Following a complaint that armed robbers broke into a residence in Asokoro area of the FCT in January 2026, murdered a security guard on duty, and carted away an unspecified amount of cash, a vehicle, and other valuables, Police operatives attached to FCT Police Command Scorpion Squad launched an intelligence-led operation to apprehend the suspects. Between 12th and 19th February 2026, the operation led to the arrest of two principal suspects: Amaechi Edemba (male, 46) and Kelechi Nwokoro (male, 48) in connection with the incident. Preliminary investigations revealed that Kelechi Nwokoro was formerly employed as a security guard by the complainant but was disengaged from service in January 2026 due to negligence while on duty. Driven by resentment over his dismissal, he ...
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