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10 Essential Safety Tips for a Secure Nigerian Holiday Season

10 Safety Tips for a Secure Nigerian Holiday

Navigate Nigeria's festive season safely with these 10 crucial tips covering travel, home security, and financial safety. Stay prepared and enjoy the celebrations without stress.

FRSC Apprehends 39 Motorists for Speeding on Ogun Roads Ahead of Festivities

39 Motorists Nabbed for Speeding in Ogun by FRSC

FRSC Ogun command arrests 39 drivers for speeding violations on Sagamu-Abeokuta road. Commander Fasakin aims for 10% crash reduction during Christmas. Read more on road safety enforcement.

Lagos 'Agbero' Snatches Woman's Fanta, Sparks Outrage: 'E No Go Better for You'

Agbero Flees With Woman's Bottle of Fanta in Lagos

A Lagos woman was left distressed after a tout, known as an 'agbero', snatched her bottle of Fanta and fled. The incident, captured on video, has ignited discussions on public safety. Read the full story.

Police Avert Major Explosion in Maiduguri, Neutralise Planted Bomb

Police Avert Explosion in Maiduguri, Recover UXO

Borno Police Command successfully neutralised an unexploded ordnance planted under a telecoms mast in Maiduguri's Federal Low Cost Area, averting a potential disaster. Public urged to remain vigilant.

Police Clarify: No Court Order Halts Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

Police: Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Continues

The Nigeria Police Force insists enforcement of tinted glass permits remains active, citing public safety. No court has issued a restraining order, says Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin.

Borno Police Avert Bomb Blast, Recover UXO at Maiduguri Mast

Police Defuse Bomb at Telecom Mast in Maiduguri

Borno Police prevent a major explosion in Maiduguri after residents report an unexploded ordnance. CP Abdulmajid commends public vigilance. Stay alert and report suspicious objects.

65-Year-Old Man's Body Recovered from Deep Well in Ibadan

Body of 65-year-old man found in Ibadan well

Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.

Unilever Nigeria Celebrates Accident-Free Year in Logistics After Safety Week

Unilever Nigeria Marks Accident-Free Year in Logistics

Unilever Nigeria Plc announces a full year without accidents in its logistics operations, crediting its Transporters’ Safety Week initiative. Read about the awards and commitment to road safety.

Senate Moves to Replace Multiple Helplines with Single 112 Emergency Number

Senate Proposes Single Nationwide Emergency Number

Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.

8 Critical Terrorism Indicators Every Nigerian Must Know to Stay Safe

8 Terrorism Indicators Nigerians Must Know

Security expert Abiodun Ramon Oseni outlines eight key signs of terrorism for public vigilance. Learn the indicators and report suspicious activity to help secure Nigeria.

Tragedy on Abuja's Airport Road: Man Dies in Crash While Rushing Sick Father to Hospital

Man Dies in Abuja Crash While Taking Father to Hospital

A man died instantly after crashing into a parked trailer on Abuja's Airport Road while rushing his ailing father for treatment. Eyewitnesses allege phone use and speeding were factors. Read the full report.

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Bans Masquerade Displays Statewide Over Safety Concerns

Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Bans Masquerade Displays

Governor Umo Eno imposes an indefinite ban on public masquerade displays in Akwa Ibom, citing harassment and attacks on residents. The order takes effect from the state's Christmas festival.

4 Killed, 10 Injured in Targeted Shooting at Child's Birthday Party

Mass Shooting at Child's Birthday Leaves 4 Dead

Tragedy strikes Stockton as mass shooting at child's birthday party leaves 4 dead, 10 injured. Authorities confirm targeted attack as gunman remains at large. Share to raise awareness.

Fear of Kidnapping Forces NYSC Members to Avoid Orientation Camps Nationwide

NYSC Members Shun Camps Over Kidnapping Fears

Growing insecurity forces Nigerian graduates to skip NYSC orientation camps. Corps members speak out about kidnapping risks and question program relevance. Military rescues 74 members in Borno.

Cybersecurity Expert: Public Attitude Shift is Key to Online Safety

Expert: Public Attitude Shift Key to Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity governance specialist Egonna Bristol urges a shift in public mindset, stating that individual behaviour is the weakest link in online safety. Learn how to protect yourself.

Nigeria Loses $18 Billion Yearly to Procurement Corruption - SGF

Nigeria loses $18bn yearly to procurement fraud

SGF George Akume reveals Nigeria loses $18 billion annually to procurement corruption. New training program aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in public spending.

Ogun Factories Sealed Over Severe Safety Violations

Two Ogun factories sealed for safety violations

Federal Government seals True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogun State over severe occupational safety breaches. Minister warns employers endangering workers' lives.

Ogun State to Prosecute DJ Chicken Over Multiple Road Crashes

DJ Chicken Faces Prosecution for Road Accidents

Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.

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