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UN Deputy Chief condemns mass abduction of Niger schoolchildren

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed voiced deep alarm on Saturday over the abduction of hundreds of students and teachers from…

Why Atiku, Obi shunned ADC secretariat launch – Party

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The African Democratic Congress has cleared the air on why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor,…

Nigerian Army Direct Course 3 elects new executives

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

Mati explained that the association’s constitution stipulated a two-year term for its executive council, and the previous council’s term had…

Federal High Court reacts to report of assassination attempt on Justice Omotosho

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“Given the gravity of the report, which has the potential to cause panic and undermine confidence in the judicial system—possibly…

Police rescue 25 women, children after daring shootout with bandits

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He explained that shortly after receiving a distress report, joint Police patrol teams and Community Protection Guards were immediately deployed…

Niger State orders immediate closure of all schools

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued on Saturday following a high-level security meeting convened by the Governor with heads of security agencies…

Tragedy in Bauchi: Police patrol ambushed, two officers dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

According to Hundeyin, the security team had embarked on a routine confidence-building operation when they were ambushed.

Insecurity: Kebbi State orders immediate closure of tertiary institutions

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued by the state Commissioner of Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Tunga, in Birnin Kebbi. The decision follows…

Yusuf submits MoU on regulation of broadcasting to Senate

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has submitted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on broadcasting standards to…

“Mad man” lurking around EBSU Secondary School arrested for raping student

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

One resident, Mike Okorie, claimed the man had been loitering around the school premises for an extended period and was…

Soyinka questions Trump’s mental state over violent remarks about Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

In his words: “Any government has an obligation to protect, to ensure the welfare of his or her citizens. There's…

Edo TikToker dragged to court for faking own kidnap to attract followers

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

During interrogation, the 24-year-old female suspect, Osarobo Omoyemen, confessed that she staged the incident solely to generate online content and…

Sanwo-Olu bags Doctorate degree

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu was honoured with a doctorate on Saturday during the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Rome Business School, Nigeria, and…

Reps minority caucus reacts to abduction of Niger students

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has condemned the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic…

DHQ exposes fake video claiming forced military recruitment nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The DHQ warned that the spread of fake videos and statements has become easier with the rise of Artificial Intelligence…

Police declare one wanted, nab herbalist over ‘ritual killing’ of FRSC officer, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The herbalist was arrested in Iloko Ijesa, Osun State by anti-kidnapping operatives of Ogun Police Command.

‘I’m sick and tired of this’- US official on 300 students kidnapped in Niger

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

"This is just as a father. I am sick and tired of doing interviews like this. More kids are getting…

Tinubu vows to crush terrorists, bandits

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“We fail the day we sleep comfortably while millions sleep with empty bellies, the day fear becomes a permanent companion…

Protect your life or die waiting, Paul Enenche warns Nigerians

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

He said every Nigerian has a God-given and constitutional right to protect themselves. He quoted Revelation 13:10: "He that killeth…

Ejiroghene Otuada Udu wins Entrepreneur of Year 2025 at Global Entrepreneurs Awards

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Ejiroghene Otuada Udu has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 (Female Entrepreneur) at the prestigious Global Entrepreneurs Awards, held…

TikTok Cracks Down: 49,512 Nigerian live sessions banned over sexual content

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

TikTok shared these figures in its Quarter 2, 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which highlights its commitment to keeping the…

Vivacity Development partners with LASEPA to boost Lagos Carbon Market

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Vivacity Development convened an international dialogue at COP30, bringing together global climate leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates for a strategic…

Taraba shuts all school hostels as insecurity deepens

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“All principals and proprietors are therefore instructed to ensure that their students return home without delay,” she added.

Police foil bandits’ attack in Zamfara, free 25 hostages

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The rescued women and children were taken to Sabongari Damba for safety and profiling before being reunited with their families.

Gun repairer confesses as Police, DSS track, arrest bandits collaborators in Kwara

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The meeting observed a minute of silence for the victims of the Eruku church attack and expressed condolences to their…

APC urges National Assembly to speed up state police bill

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“Akeredolu’s response was visionary the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, a regional security network designed to complement federal security agencies,”…

Outrage, support trail Nnamdi Kanu’s relocation to Sokoto prison

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

former lawyer to Kanu, Vincent Obetta, also called on President Tinubu to pursue a political solution, saying the continued detention…

Peter Obi condemns Kanu’s conviction, says it may heighten tension

Paul Dada

4 months ago

He added: “Nations around the world resort to political solutions, negotiated settlements, and even amnesty when legal processes alone cannot…

Insecurity: Stakeholders call for immediate establishment of state Police

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, renewed the call for state police, saying it remains one of the…

Abduction: Niger orders schools shut

Paul Dada

4 months ago

The governor called on security agencies, civil society organisations, organised labour and clerics to unite and focus on the rescue…

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