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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, hailed the Nigerian military, particularly troops of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) for rescuing no fewer than 360 abducted Ngoshe community residents in Gwoza Local Council Area of the state. The rescued residents, mainly comprising women and their children were kidnapped by Boko Haram […]

Akpabio and Abbas The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The […]

President Bola Tinubu The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity and easing economic hardship, insisting that Nigeria will not yield to terror or criminal intimidation. President Bola Tinubu’s position was conveyed on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held […]

Ali Ndume Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has commended the Nigerian military and Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, for the successful rescue of 360 abducted residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, who had reportedly been held in insurgent captivity since March, regained their freedom on […]

Adelabu, his sister, and twin nephews after their release. Credit: Oyo Affairs Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of four suspects as well as the killing of two others during a rescue operation involving the sister of the 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Bayo Adelabu, Busola, […]

Senator Yemi Adaramodu The Senate has promised to expedite action on the constitutional framework for the establishment of state police amid rising insecurity, banditry and abductions across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview with Saturday Punch. The lawmaker said the Red Chamber […]

Joe Igbokwe A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Joe Igbokwe on Friday escaped a mob attack at the popular Ladipo Market in Lagos State. Narrateing the incident in a video he posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, he said he was in the market to get some vehicle spare parts to […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A new chapter has begun at the Nigeria Police Force Zone XI Command Headquarters, Osogbo, following the assumption of office of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Fasuba Akinyele Olabode, who has pledged to strengthen security, improve policing strategies and deepen collaboration with stakeholders across the zone. The announcement was made in […]

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde, has canvassed international collaboration as the best way of addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges. He spoke while declaring open a three-day intensive training, organized by the African Computational Neuroscience Educational Initiative (ACNEI) in partnership with the institution, and hosted by it. The regional […]

Fresh reactions to the wave of abductions across Nigeria have exposed growing anxiety over the country’s security failures, as opposition figures, international organisations and regional groups intensify pressure for urgent reforms and stronger government action. The Federal Government, meanwhile, has assured Nigerians that coordinated intelligence-driven operations are underway to rescue abducted pupils and teachers, announcing […]