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“Demonic possession” plea saves Nigerian man from UK deportation
A Nigerian criminal who has been convicted of armed robbery and crack cocaine dealing has been allowed to remain in the UK due to his belief that he is possessed by demons, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. The man, who was jailed for seven years in 2011 for carrying out an armed robbery on a
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A Nigerian criminal who has been convicted of armed robbery and crack cocaine dealing has been allowed to remain in the UK due to his belief that he is possessed by demons, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. The man, who was jailed for seven years in 2011 for carrying out an armed robbery on a
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Ramadan: CAN kicks against northern states closing schools
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Sunday described the decision by some northern state governments to close all schools throughout the Ramadan fasting period as counterproductive. This was contained in a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that some northern states, including Kano,
Ramadan: CAN kicks against northern states closing schools
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on Sunday described the decision by some northern state governments to close all schools throughout the Ramadan fasting period as counterproductive.
This was contained in a statement signed by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that some northern states, including Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, and Bauchi, have directed that all schools remain closed during Ramadan.
However, CAN believes such decisions raise serious concerns about educational continuity, equity, and the welfare of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs.
The association stated that the closures would disrupt education in a region already struggling with high rates of out-of-school children—averaging 44 per cent—and would undermine fairness in governance.
“The closure of schools across these northern states, ranging from nursery to tertiary levels, for an extended period will disrupt academic schedules and threaten the educational advancement of millions of students.
“These states are already grappling with alarming rates of out-of-school children, averaging 44 per cent according to recent data, far exceeding the national average.
“Such prolonged breaks risk deepening this crisis and undermining efforts to ensure access to quality education for all,” CAN said.
While affirming its respect for religious practices, CAN expressed dismay at the lack of broad consultation with stakeholders before the decision was made.
It further cited global examples, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, where schools remain open during Ramadan with adjusted schedules.
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Police dismiss terrorist presence in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims circulating on social media about the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe area of Abuja, describing the report as false and misleading. Amid growing security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, the police reassured residents that there was no intelligence to support the claim. In a statement
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The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims circulating on social media about the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe area of Abuja, describing the report as false and misleading. Amid growing security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory, the police reassured residents that there was no intelligence to support the claim. In a statement
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King Charles meets Zelensky after London defence summit
Britain’s King Charles III met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Sandringham retreat on Sunday. Charles welcomed Zelensky to the estate in eastern England for just under an hour, immediately after the latter’s attendance at the defence summit on Ukraine in London. A military helicopter carrying the Ukrainian leader was seen flying low and
King Charles meets Zelensky after London defence summit
Britain’s King Charles III met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Sandringham retreat on Sunday.
Charles welcomed Zelensky to the estate in eastern England for just under an hour, immediately after the latter’s attendance at the defence summit on Ukraine in London.
A military helicopter carrying the Ukrainian leader was seen flying low and descending over the estate at around 5:25 pm (17:25 GMT).
Local residents, some holding Ukrainian flags, gathered outside the estate in an attempt to catch a glimpse of his arrival.
A motorcade then escorted the president through the estate grounds to Sandringham House, where King Charles greeted him at the doorstep.
They embraced and shook hands before chatting briefly and posing for photographs.
The monarch then warmly received Zelensky in the house’s saloon room, where tea was served.
A helicopter departed the estate at around 6:35 pm.
The pair previously met during Zelensky’s surprise visit to the UK in February 2023 in a historic audience at Buckingham Palace.
They also shook hands and held a private meeting at the European Political Community summit in Oxfordshire in July 2024.
Their latest meeting came after Zelensky’s unprecedented public clash with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the White House’s Oval Office on Friday.
A day earlier, Charles had invited Trump to the UK for an unprecedented second state visit.
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FA Cup: Fulham beat Manchester United 4-3 on penalties
Manchester United is out of the FA Cup after losing to Fulham 4-3 on penalties after extra time. Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey put Fulham ahead in the first half after Bruno Fernandes equalised 20 minutes into the second half. The victory takes Fulham into the last eight as Manchester United’s hope of defending the FA Cup
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Manchester United is out of the FA Cup after losing to Fulham 4-3 on penalties after extra time. Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey put Fulham ahead in the first half after Bruno Fernandes equalised 20 minutes into the second half. The victory takes Fulham into the last eight as Manchester United’s hope of defending the FA Cup
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Ogun APC mourns ex-minister, Oyagbola, consoles Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has condoled with Governor Dapo Abiodun and the family of Nigeria’s first female cabinet minister, Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. The ruling party described the late Oyagbola as a trailblazer for women’s empowerment, a distinguished educationist, and a dedicated public
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The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has condoled with Governor Dapo Abiodun and the family of Nigeria’s first female cabinet minister, Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 94. The ruling party described the late Oyagbola as a trailblazer for women’s empowerment, a distinguished educationist, and a dedicated public
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Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of blackmail for blocking Gaza aid deliveries
Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to block aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip. Earlier on Sunday, Israel had suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza after the Palestinian militant group Hamas rejected a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. This decision came after the first phase
Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of blackmail for blocking Gaza aid deliveries
Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to block aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip.
Earlier on Sunday, Israel had suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza after the Palestinian militant group Hamas rejected a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover.
This decision came after the first phase of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas ended at the weekend.
Reacting to the development, Saudi Arabia described Israel’s decision as “blackmail,” as talks to extend a fragile truce in the war appeared to have reached an impasse.
The Israeli decision “to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and its use as a tool of blackmail and collective punishment… is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct violation of the rules of international humanitarian law,” read a statement from the foreign ministry, as cited by the official Saudi Press Agency.
The statement also urged the international community to “stop these serious Israeli violations.”
Meanwhile, Hamas stated on Sunday that Israel’s decision to suspend shipments of goods and supplies into Gaza had further complicated the situation.
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France reaffirms support for Nigeria’s mining sector
France has pledged to remain a formidable ally in the ongoing development of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, offering expertise and support to help unlock the industry’s full potential and foster sustainable growth. The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, gave the assurance during a courtesy call on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele
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France has pledged to remain a formidable ally in the ongoing development of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, offering expertise and support to help unlock the industry’s full potential and foster sustainable growth. The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, gave the assurance during a courtesy call on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele
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Protecting Canada’s independence my priority – Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his priority in talks with King Charles on Monday would be protecting his country’s sovereignty after US President Donald Trump recently suggested making Canada the 51st US state. He said nothing is more important to his citizens than standing up for their sovereignty and independence, ahead of his meeting
Protecting Canada’s independence my priority – Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his priority in talks with King Charles on Monday would be protecting his country’s sovereignty after US President Donald Trump recently suggested making Canada the 51st US state.
He said nothing is more important to his citizens than standing up for their sovereignty and independence, ahead of his meeting with Charles, who is Canada’s head of state.
Last week, Charles invited Trump for what would be a historic second state visit to Britain, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer handing over the invitation during a meeting before the world’s media in the Oval Office.
“I look forward to sitting down with His Majesty tomorrow. As always, we will discuss matters of importance to Canada and Canadians, and I can tell you that nothing seems more important to Canadians than standing up for our sovereignty and our independence as a nation,” Trudeau said.
According to Trudeau, the outgoing prime minister, Trump’s remarks about absorbing Canada are a genuine concern and are linked to the country’s rich natural resources.
Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st US state.
Trudeau was also asked about Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stressing that he stands with the Ukrainian leader.
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Police deny reports of 79 terrorists in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked viral WhatsApp messages alleging the presence of about 79 terrorists in the Lugbe axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the viral message is “entirely untrue and should be disregarded.” According to him, intelligence gathered
Police deny reports of 79 terrorists in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked viral WhatsApp messages alleging the presence of about 79 terrorists in the Lugbe axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the viral message is “entirely untrue and should be disregarded.”
According to him, intelligence gathered by the Force Intelligence teams and other security agencies revealed that no terrorists are taking refuge in any part of the nation’s capital, contrary to the claims being circulated.
Adejobi noted that the message, purportedly signed by him, is a fabrication. He urged the general public to exercise caution when sharing such information online and to verify the authenticity of any security-related alerts with official sources before disseminating them.
“Citizens should disregard news and information not originating from authentic police sources and should not panic due to unverified news circulating on social media.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and residents of the Federal Capital Territory and the entire country.
“We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through our emergency contact lines,” the statement added.
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![](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=*Ogun%20APC%20mourns%20ex-minister,%20Oyagbola,%20consoles%20Abiodun*nThe%20All%20Progressives%20Congress%20in%20Ogun%20State%20has%20condoled%20with%20Governor%20Dapo%20Abiodun%20and%20the%20family%20of%20Nigeria’s%20first%20female%20cabinet%20minister,%20Adenike%20Ebunoluwa%20Oyagbola,%20who%20passed%20away%20on%20Saturday%20at%20the%20age%20of%2094.%20The%20ruling%20party%20described%20the%20late%20Oyagbola%20as%20a%20trailblazer%20for%20women’s%20empowerment,%20a%20distinguished%20educationist,%20and%20a%20dedicated%20public%20%20%20Read%20More%20<!--%20wp:html%20--><p>The%20All%20Progressives%20Congress%20in%20Ogun%20State%20has%20condoled%20with%20Governor%20Dapo%20Abiodun%20and%20the%20family%20of%20Nigeria’s%20first%20female%20cabinet%20minister,%20Adenike%20Ebunoluwa%20Oyagbola,%20who%20passed%20away%20on%20Saturday%20at%20the%20age%20of%2094.%20The%20ruling%20party%20described%20the%20late%20Oyagbola%20as%20a%20trailblazer%20for%20women’s%20empowerment,%20a%20distinguished%20educationist,%20and%20a%20dedicated%20public%20</p><p>%20<a%20href="https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-mourns-ex-minister-oyagbola-consoles-abiodun/">Read%20More</a><img%20src="https://cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/12132018/BzzWsk_i_400x400.jpg"%20title="Ogun%20APC%20mourns%20ex-minister,%20Oyagbola,%20consoles%20Abiodun"%20/></p><!--%20/wp:html%20-->nhttps://hotsource.com.ng/ogun-apc-mourns-ex-minister-oyagbola-consoles-abiodun/){kind=link}
![](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=*Saudi%20Arabia%20accuses%20Israel%20of%20blackmail%20for%20blocking%20Gaza%20aid%20deliveries*nSaudi%20Arabia%20on%20Sunday%20condemned%20Israel’s%20decision%20to%20block%20aid%20deliveries%20into%20the%20Gaza%20Strip.%20Earlier%20on%20Sunday,%20Israel%20had%20suspended%20the%20entry%20of%20all%20goods%20and%20supplies%20into%20Gaza%20after%20the%20Palestinian%20militant%20group%20Hamas%20rejected%20a%20US-backed%20plan%20for%20a%20temporary%20ceasefire%20during%20Ramadan%20and%20Passover.%20This%20decision%20came%20after%20the%20first%20phase%20Saudi%20Arabia%20accuses%20Israel%20of%20blackmail%20for%20blocking%20Gaza%20aid%20deliveries%20<!--%20wp:html%20--><p><img%20width="1920"%20height="1080"%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/saudi-arabia.jpg"%20class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual%20wp-post-image"%20alt=""%20loading="lazy"%20/></p><p>Saudi%20Arabia%20on%20Sunday%20condemned%20Israel’s%20decision%20to%20block%20aid%20deliveries%20into%20the%20Gaza%20Strip.</p><p>Earlier%20on%20Sunday,%20Israel%20had%20suspended%20the%20entry%20of%20all%20goods%20and%20supplies%20into%20Gaza%20after%20the%20Palestinian%20militant%20group%20Hamas%20rejected%20a%20US-backed%20plan%20for%20a%20temporary%20ceasefire%20during%20Ramadan%20and%20Passover.</p><p>This%20decision%20came%20after%20the%20first%20phase%20of%20a%20truce%20agreement%20between%20Israel%20and%20Hamas%20ended%20at%20the%20weekend.</p><p>Reacting%20to%20the%20development,%20Saudi%20Arabia%20described%20Israel’s%20decision%20as%20“blackmail,”%20as%20talks%20to%20extend%20a%20fragile%20truce%20in%20the%20war%20appeared%20to%20have%20reached%20an%20impasse.</p><p>The%20Israeli%20decision%20“to%20stop%20the%20entry%20of%20humanitarian%20aid%20into%20the%20Gaza%20Strip,%20and%20its%20use%20as%20a%20tool%20of%20blackmail%20and%20collective%20punishment…%20is%20a%20flagrant%20violation%20of%20international%20law%20and%20a%20direct%20violation%20of%20the%20rules%20of%20international%20humanitarian%20law,”%20read%20a%20statement%20from%20the%20foreign%20ministry,%20as%20cited%20by%20the%20official%20Saudi%20Press%20Agency.</p><p>The%20statement%20also%20urged%20the%20international%20community%20to%20“stop%20these%20serious%20Israeli%20violations.”</p><p>Meanwhile,%20Hamas%20stated%20on%20Sunday%20that%20Israel’s%20decision%20to%20suspend%20shipments%20of%20goods%20and%20supplies%20into%20Gaza%20had%20further%20complicated%20the%20situation.</p><p><a%20href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/03/02/saudi-arabia-accuses-israel-of-blackmail-for-blocking-gaza-aid-deliveries/">Saudi%20Arabia%20accuses%20Israel%20of%20blackmail%20for%20blocking%20Gaza%20aid%20deliveries</a></p><p><img%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/saudi-arabia.jpg"%20title="Saudi%20Arabia%20accuses%20Israel%20of%20blackmail%20for%20blocking%20Gaza%20aid%20deliveries"%20/></p><!--%20/wp:html%20-->nhttps://hotsource.com.ng/saudi-arabia-accuses-israel-of-blackmail-for-blocking-gaza-aid-deliveries/){kind=link}
![](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=*France%20reaffirms%20support%20for%20Nigeria’s%20mining%20sector*nFrance%20has%20pledged%20to%20remain%20a%20formidable%20ally%20in%20the%20ongoing%20development%20of%20Nigeria’s%20solid%20minerals%20sector,%20offering%20expertise%20and%20support%20to%20help%20unlock%20the%20industry’s%20full%20potential%20and%20foster%20sustainable%20growth.%20The%20French%20Ambassador%20to%20Nigeria,%20Marc%20Fonbaustier,%20gave%20the%20assurance%20during%20a%20courtesy%20call%20on%20the%20Minister%20of%20Solid%20Minerals%20Development,%20Dr.%20Dele%20%20%20Read%20More%20<!--%20wp:html%20--><p>France%20has%20pledged%20to%20remain%20a%20formidable%20ally%20in%20the%20ongoing%20development%20of%20Nigeria’s%20solid%20minerals%20sector,%20offering%20expertise%20and%20support%20to%20help%20unlock%20the%20industry’s%20full%20potential%20and%20foster%20sustainable%20growth.%20The%20French%20Ambassador%20to%20Nigeria,%20Marc%20Fonbaustier,%20gave%20the%20assurance%20during%20a%20courtesy%20call%20on%20the%20Minister%20of%20Solid%20Minerals%20Development,%20Dr.%20Dele%20</p><p>%20<a%20href="https://punchng.com/france-reaffirms-support-for-nigerias-mining-sector/">Read%20More</a><img%20src="https://cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/02203445/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-02-at-20.02.00_4e03180d.jpg"%20title="France%20reaffirms%20support%20for%20Nigeria’s%20mining%20sector"%20/></p><!--%20/wp:html%20-->nhttps://hotsource.com.ng/france-reaffirms-support-for-nigerias-mining-sector/){kind=link}
![](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=*Protecting%20Canada’s%20independence%20my%20priority%20–%20Trudeau*nCanadian%20Prime%20Minister%20Justin%20Trudeau%20said%20his%20priority%20in%20talks%20with%20King%20Charles%20on%20Monday%20would%20be%20protecting%20his%20country’s%20sovereignty%20after%20US%20President%20Donald%20Trump%20recently%20suggested%20making%20Canada%20the%2051st%20US%20state.%20He%20said%20nothing%20is%20more%20important%20to%20his%20citizens%20than%20standing%20up%20for%20their%20sovereignty%20and%20independence,%20ahead%20of%20his%20meeting%20Protecting%20Canada’s%20independence%20my%20priority%20–%20Trudeau%20<!--%20wp:html%20--><p><img%20width="1020"%20height="574"%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Justin-Trudeau.jpg"%20class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual%20wp-post-image"%20alt=""%20loading="lazy"%20/></p><p>Canadian%20Prime%20Minister%20Justin%20Trudeau%20said%20his%20priority%20in%20talks%20with%20King%20Charles%20on%20Monday%20would%20be%20protecting%20his%20country’s%20sovereignty%20after%20US%20President%20Donald%20Trump%20recently%20suggested%20making%20Canada%20the%2051st%20US%20state.</p><p>He%20said%20nothing%20is%20more%20important%20to%20his%20citizens%20than%20standing%20up%20for%20their%20sovereignty%20and%20independence,%20ahead%20of%20his%20meeting%20with%20Charles,%20who%20is%20Canada’s%20head%20of%20state.</p><p>Last%20week,%20Charles%20invited%20Trump%20for%20what%20would%20be%20a%20historic%20second%20state%20visit%20to%20Britain,%20with%20Prime%20Minister%20Keir%20Starmer%20handing%20over%20the%20invitation%20during%20a%20meeting%20before%20the%20world’s%20media%20in%20the%20Oval%20Office.</p><p>“I%20look%20forward%20to%20sitting%20down%20with%20His%20Majesty%20tomorrow.%20As%20always,%20we%20will%20discuss%20matters%20of%20importance%20to%20Canada%20and%20Canadians,%20and%20I%20can%20tell%20you%20that%20nothing%20seems%20more%20important%20to%20Canadians%20than%20standing%20up%20for%20our%20sovereignty%20and%20our%20independence%20as%20a%20nation,”%20Trudeau%20said.</p><p>According%20to%20Trudeau,%20the%20outgoing%20prime%20minister,%20Trump’s%20remarks%20about%20absorbing%20Canada%20are%20a%20genuine%20concern%20and%20are%20linked%20to%20the%20country’s%20rich%20natural%20resources.</p><p>Trump%20has%20repeatedly%20suggested%20that%20Canada%20would%20be%20better%20off%20if%20it%20agreed%20to%20become%20the%2051st%20US%20state.</p><p>Trudeau%20was%20also%20asked%20about%20Trump’s%20meeting%20with%20Ukrainian%20President%20Volodymyr%20Zelensky,%20stressing%20that%20he%20stands%20with%20the%20Ukrainian%20leader.</p><p><a%20href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/03/02/protecting-canadas-independence-my-priority-trudeau/">Protecting%20Canada’s%20independence%20my%20priority%20–%20Trudeau</a></p><p><img%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Justin-Trudeau.jpg"%20title="Protecting%20Canada’s%20independence%20my%20priority%20–%20Trudeau"%20/></p><!--%20/wp:html%20-->nhttps://hotsource.com.ng/protecting-canadas-independence-my-priority-trudeau/){kind=link}
![](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=*Police%20deny%20reports%20of%2079%20terrorists%20in%20Abuja*nThe%20Nigeria%20Police%20Force%20has%20debunked%20viral%20WhatsApp%20messages%20alleging%20the%20presence%20of%20about%2079%20terrorists%20in%20the%20Lugbe%20axis%20of%20the%20Federal%20Capital%20Territory,%20FCT,%20Abuja.%20A%20statement%20issued%20by%20the%20Force%20Public%20Relations%20Officer,%20ACP%20Olumuyiwa%20Adejobi,%20said%20the%20viral%20message%20is%20“entirely%20untrue%20and%20should%20be%20disregarded.”%20According%20to%20him,%20intelligence%20gathered%20Police%20deny%20reports%20of%2079%20terrorists%20in%20Abuja%20<!--%20wp:html%20--><p><img%20width="977"%20height="542"%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-13-10.36.11-AM.jpg"%20class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual%20wp-post-image"%20alt=""%20loading="lazy"%20/></p><p>The%20Nigeria%20Police%20Force%20has%20debunked%20viral%20WhatsApp%20messages%20alleging%20the%20presence%20of%20about%2079%20terrorists%20in%20the%20Lugbe%20axis%20of%20the%20Federal%20Capital%20Territory,%20FCT,%20Abuja.</p><p>A%20statement%20issued%20by%20the%20Force%20Public%20Relations%20Officer,%20ACP%20Olumuyiwa%20Adejobi,%20said%20the%20viral%20message%20is%20“entirely%20untrue%20and%20should%20be%20disregarded.”</p><p>According%20to%20him,%20intelligence%20gathered%20by%20the%20Force%20Intelligence%20teams%20and%20other%20security%20agencies%20revealed%20that%20no%20terrorists%20are%20taking%20refuge%20in%20any%20part%20of%20the%20nation’s%20capital,%20contrary%20to%20the%20claims%20being%20circulated.</p><p>Adejobi%20noted%20that%20the%20message,%20purportedly%20signed%20by%20him,%20is%20a%20fabrication.%20He%20urged%20the%20general%20public%20to%20exercise%20caution%20when%20sharing%20such%20information%20online%20and%20to%20verify%20the%20authenticity%20of%20any%20security-related%20alerts%20with%20official%20sources%20before%20disseminating%20them.</p><p>“Citizens%20should%20disregard%20news%20and%20information%20not%20originating%20from%20authentic%20police%20sources%20and%20should%20not%20panic%20due%20to%20unverified%20news%20circulating%20on%20social%20media.</p><p>“The%20Nigeria%20Police%20Force%20remains%20committed%20to%20ensuring%20the%20safety%20and%20security%20of%20all%20citizens%20and%20residents%20of%20the%20Federal%20Capital%20Territory%20and%20the%20entire%20country.</p><p>“We%20encourage%20the%20public%20to%20remain%20vigilant%20and%20report%20any%20suspicious%20activity%20to%20the%20nearest%20police%20station%20or%20through%20our%20emergency%20contact%20lines,”%20the%20statement%20added.</p><p><a%20href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/03/02/police-deny-reports-of-79-terrorists-in-abuja/">Police%20deny%20reports%20of%2079%20terrorists%20in%20Abuja</a></p><p><img%20src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-13-10.36.11-AM.jpg"%20title="Police%20deny%20reports%20of%2079%20terrorists%20in%20Abuja"%20/></p><!--%20/wp:html%20-->nhttps://hotsource.com.ng/police-deny-reports-of-79-terrorists-in-abuja/){kind=link}