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Kogi Police Raise the Alarm, Warn of Massive Bandit Influx; Schools, Varsity at Risk

Security agencies in Kogi State have been placed on high alert after police intelligence revealed a significant surge of armed bandits moving into the region.   According to reports from the State Intelligence Department in Lokoja, these criminals are reportedly fleeing intense military operations in neighboring Kwara and Niger States and are now regrouping within […]

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South Africa Blocks U.S. Appeal to Join G20 Presidency Transfer Amid Diplomatic Tensions

South Africa has turned down a late request from the United States to participate in the symbolic handover ceremony of the G20 presidency, intensifying an already strained diplomatic atmosphere between the two nations during this year’s summit in Johannesburg.   According to senior officials in Pretoria, Washington approached South Africa shortly before the event, proposing […]

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Tribal Politics, Leadership Missteps Fuel Terror Surge in Nigeria, Says Wole Arisekola

Wole Arisekola, publisher of The Street Journal, has attributed the recent rise in terrorism in Nigeria to political miscalculations and tribal dynamics within the nation’s security architecture. In a commentary from London, Arisekola cited a conversation with a serving Nigerian military officer abroad, who warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu […]

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Benue Police Rescue Six Children, Recover Firearms, 11 Motorcycles in Sting Operations

  • November 23, 2025
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The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected child traffickers and the rescue of six minors during a targeted operation along the Orokam–Enugu highway. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, police operatives intercepted a vehicle conveying the three female suspects, all residents of Umude Oka […]

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Bishop Oyedepo Condemns Worsening Insecurity, Declares 7 Days National Prayer

  • November 23, 2025
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Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has strongly criticised the escalating violence, killings, and abductions across the country, warning that Nigeria will not succumb to forces attempting to undermine its unity or religious freedom. The cleric made the remarks on Sunday during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service at the Faith Tabernacle, where […]

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Anambra Police Heighten Security Around Schools, Churches to Curb Emerging Threats

  • November 23, 2025
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The Anambra State Police Command has introduced heightened security measures across educational and religious institutions as part of efforts to forestall potential threats and maintain a safe atmosphere for learning and worship. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, according to a statement released on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu […]

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Taraba Government Sends Relief Aid to IDPs After Weeks Takum Violent Attacks

  • November 23, 2025
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The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) on Sunday distributed relief items to Internally Displaced Persons in Kufai Ahmadu and Chanchanji communities of Takum Local Government Area, following a series of violent assaults that have forced thousands from their homes. The Chanchanji area has witnessed severe destruction in the past month, with reports indicating that […]

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2Face, Edo Lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, Welcome First Child Together

In a joyful development, Edo State legislator Natasha Irobosa Osawaru and superstar musician Innocent “2Baba” Idibia have welcomed their first child together — a baby girl.   The announcement immediately sparked widespread congratulations from fans, supporters, and the general public.   The news was confirmed when Natasha shared her excitement about the arrival of their […]

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Atiku Abubakar’s Misleading Claims on FIRS Revenue Collection

  • November 23, 2025
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STATEMENT FROM THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND POLICY MONITORING GROUP The Accountability and Policy Monitoring Group finds it necessary to respond to the misleading and factually inaccurate statement issued by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the addition of Xpress Payments into the FIRS revenue collection system. Atiku’s claims are built on a false narrative and risk […]

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FIRS Debunks Atiku Abubakar’s Claims, Warns Against Politicising Tax Administration

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FIRS Debunks Atiku Abubakar’s Claims, Warns Against Politicising Tax Administration   The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has noted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent comments regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system.   His […]