Troops rescue 23 kidnapped victims, arrest suspects in Sokoto

By Ade Oyeyemi Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 23 kidnapped civilians and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate operations across Sokoto State. The operations, conducted on Sunday, also disrupted attempted attacks by terrorists in Wurno, Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of […]

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Wike’s 2031 ambition behind his political moves — Rufai Oseni

By Ade Oyeyemi Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said the political activities of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, may be linked to an ambition to contest the presidency in 2031. Oseni made the assertion on Monday while commenting on the recent disagreement between Wike and some governors elected on the […]

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Aiyedatiwa unveils support for 20 Ondo entrepreneurs, plans solar scheme

By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced a plan to provide solar power to 1,000 small businesses across the state while unveiling funding and other support for 20 entrepreneurs. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this on Saturday at the 2026 Ondo State Entrepreneurship Agency Entrepreneurs Summit held at The Dome, Akure. The summit, organised under […]

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Niger Miners’ Deaths: Bago alleges bruises, burns on bodies at NSCDC facility

By Ade Oyeyemi Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has raised fresh concerns over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, saying some of the bodies he saw had blood stains, burns, bruises and cuts. Bago disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday […]

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Plateau: Pastor, eight others killed in fresh gunmen attack

By Ade Oyeyemi At least nine people, including a pastor, have been killed in separate attacks by gunmen across Barkin Ladi, Riyom and neighbouring communities in Plateau State. The attacks reportedly occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning, with residents in the affected areas left in fear and tension. Five of the victims were passengers […]

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