INTERNATIONAL, 29 March 2026 (NPA) — At least 22 migrants have died this week off the Greek coast after spending six harrowing days adrift in a dinghy bound for Europe. …
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ABUJA (NPA) — 29 March 2026 — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a major cocaine consignment ingeniously concealed in the heads of imported dry stock fish, …
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Lagos Police address viral video alleging indecent touching by officer
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — 29 March 2026 — The Lagos State Police Command has responded to a viral video in which a woman alleged she was harassed and touched inappropriately …
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NIGERIA (NPA) — 29 March 2026 — Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled a deadly terrorist assault in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, killing several insurgents …
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Edo Police Command rolls out events for National Police Day
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeNIGERIA (NPA) — 29 March 2026 — The Edo State Police Command will actively participate in the 2026 National Police Day celebrations, aligning with nationwide week-long activities beginning Monday, 30 …
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NIGERIA (Agency Report) — 28 March 2026 — The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has inaugurated a specialised Counter-Terrorism Unit to tackle rural banditry and kidnapping. Speaking at the launch …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — 28 March 2026 — Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) on Saturday repelled an attempted attack by ISWAP terrorists on …
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Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga takes charge as Oyo State Commissioner of police
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeIBADAN, NIGERIA (NPA) — 28 March 2026 — A new Commissioner of Police has resumed at the Oyo State Police Command. CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree …
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ABUJA, NIGERIA (NPA) — 27 March 2026 — Hajiya Umma, mother of former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, passed away on …
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Lagos welcomes new Police Commissioner, CP Tijani Fatai
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiLAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA) — 27 March 2026 — The Lagos State Police Command has announced CP Tijani Fatai, psc, as its new leader, officially assuming duty as the 42nd Commissioner …
