The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), has urged African leaders to unite in confronting the security challenges on the continent.

A Kwara High Court in Ilorin on Thursday convicted one Christopher Adetuberu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, for offences bordering on internet fraud.

The dismissal of an assaulting police constable from the Cross River Police Command was to serve as a deterrent to errant others.

Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State said the state’s first peace and security summit was convened to examine ways of combating emerging security threats, to pave way for good governance.

Troops of 7 Division Maiduguri, who participated in the just concluded “Operation Lake Sanity” of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have been honoured with medals for their gallantry.

The Nigerian Army has trained 106 Cadet Officers of the 69 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in mechanised operations to address the country’s security challenges.

Osun Police Command on Thursday said it arrested three suspected kidnappers while trying to abduct business women, Mrs Falilat Oyetunji, popularly called “Ero Arike”, in Iragbiji town.

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has inaugurated the governing council of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU)with a charge to facilitate the development of the university.

An online newspaper, Katsina City News, on Thursday doled out N250,000 to a policeman, Nura Mande, who returned missing 800 dollars belonging to a female pilgrim in Katsina State.

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have signed a pact to de-escalate religious tension in the country ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise, has called on Nigerian leaders to embark on a genuine process of restructuring the country through a new constitutional framework.

Comrades Society Music (COSOM) on Wednesday launched a music album titled,” Ta Lesu”, to campaign against fake news and its negative impact on nation-building and peaceful coexistence.

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday said the government was determined to improve facilities owned by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Rivers.

Gombe State Executive Council has approved the completion of two road projects in the state at the cost of N4.7 billion.