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All victims abducted in the recent Benin–Lagos Expressway attack have been rescued, according to the Edo State Police Command. The Command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, says the operation, ordered by CP Monday Agbonika, combined tactical deployments, intelligence-led tracking, aerial surveillance, and coordinated bush-combing across the corridor. He added that, sustained pressure forced the kidnappers to […]

Communities in Benue State are exploring new ways to tackle climate change, food insecurity, and local conflicts through climate-smart agriculture. A project implemented by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP), with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), is helping farmers adopt innovative practices designed to improve livelihoods and strengthen peace in vulnerable communities. […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a 47-year-old Cameroonian businessman, Bekono Marc Eric, over an alleged ₦1.5 billion bank fraud in Lagos. The suspect was apprehended by officers of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate Two in the Ikorodu area of the state. MUST READ: EFCC, UNODC, Canada Deepen Collaboration to […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is strengthening collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Canadian Government to combat terrorism financing and illegal mining in Nigeria. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during a visit by UNODC and Canadian officials to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede […]

Nigeria’s number one men’s singles tennis player, Canice Abua, defeated second seed Lucky Danjuma 7–5, 6–4 to win a non-ranking tournament at the tennis arena of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament drew members of Nigeria’s tennis community, who gathered to celebrate the birthday of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps FCT Commandant, […]

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has raised concerns over what he described as a growing threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy, urging opposition leaders to act decisively. Speaking at the opposition leaders’ summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, Turaki said the country is at a critical turning point, warning that inaction […]

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has called for immediate amendments to Nigeria’s electoral laws, warning that existing provisions could undermine the credibility of future elections if left unaddressed. Igini made the call while presenting a paper at the opposition leaders’ summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, focusing on key process and outcome indicators required […]

Leaders of opposition political parties across Nigeria have converged in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for a high-level summit focused on strengthening unity and preserving democratic values. In his opening address, Seyi Makinde welcomed former governors, party leaders, and stakeholders, describing Ibadan as the “political capital of the South West” and a fitting venue for […]

President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following his confirmation by the Senate. He replaces Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who reportedly resigned recently. At the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday , President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Darma, describing his appointment as timely […]

The high cost of aviation fuel may have affected the operations of Air Peace airline on Saturday morning in Abuja as all its scheduled flight have been grounded. The airline in a statement on Saturday confirmed that unavailability of aviation fuel has hampered its operations.It however stated that it is working with relevant authorities to […]

The Defence Headquarters has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged breaches of national security, including mutiny aimed at overthrowing the government. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the inauguration is described as a significant step toward reinforcing discipline, accountability, and […]

A fuel-laden lorry on Friday rammed into a tricycle and killed the driver after the lorry driver swerved to avoid a Toyota Venza in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan. The lorry driver was reportedly coming from the Malete end when he lost control while avoiding the Venza. The lorry crossed the median to the […]

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has described the rising insecurity in the country as tragic and unacceptable. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its 73rd General Church Council meeting held at the ECWA Headquarters in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Reading the communiqué, ECWA President, Reverend Job Ayuba, called […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force and Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), from imposing fines and penalties against motorists, who breached the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, without a valid order of court. Justice Hauwa Yilwa made the order while delivering judgment in a case instituted by the […]

The House of Representatives has called on the executive to urgently deploy adequate military and paramilitary personnel to communities across Askira Uba-Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State, North-East Nigeria to ensure safe rescue of several persons abducted by terrorists and reunite them with their families This follows a motion of urgent public importance by Midala […]

Focal persons have been assigned to work out a structure to resolve Nigeria’s aviation fuel crisis within 72 hours as airlines warn they could shutdown in seven days if nothing changes. The decision comes after a closed-door meeting between the Aviation Ministry, Airline Operators of Nigeria, oil marketers, and regulators. The Federal Government has also […]

In a bid to improve healthcare in Portharcourt city Local Government Area, a three day Medical Outreach has been flagged off by the Allwel Ihunda administration. The outreach, which was handled by top medical personnel from both public and private sectors, witnessed a large turn out of patients from within and outside portharcourt city who […]

Nasarawa State Police Commissioner, CP Shetima Mohammed, has cautioned politicians and their supporters against violence ahead of party primaries. After a security meeting in Lafia, CP Shetima Mohammed said the police will not tolerate inflammatory statements, political thuggery, and unlawful rallies advising that political activities must be conducted peacefully and in line with the law. […]

The Delta State Comrade Community has extended warm felicitations to DCP Prince Olumuyiwa Oladunmoye Adejobi following his conferment as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR. In a congratulatory message signed by its President, Comr. Pastor Akpotoboro Oghenemaro, the group described Adejobi as a “distinguished Associate Member” whose elevation is both “well-deserved” […]

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing site in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria in a major crackdown on the proliferation of illicit weapons. The operation, carried out at about 5pm on Wednesday in Gwandanu Village, led to the arrest of two suspects who were allegedly […]