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A member of a local security outfit in Kwara State has been arrested for allegedly authoring and circulating a false kidnap threat targeting Venra Community in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Zakari Usman, was apprehended by the Nigerian Army after security operatives traced an anonymous letter warning of an impending abduction to […]
Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has warned that the credibility of the 2027 general elections could be compromised if the party is excluded from the ballot. Nwosu made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during a youth and legislative summit held at the party’s national secretariat, where he expressed […]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating workers nationwide for their contributions to national development. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 16 suspected cult members at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and recovered a cache of weapons during an operation aimed at preventing a potential breach of peace. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, noting that the suspects were apprehended while […]
Security and foreign policy experts have warned that Nigeria could face increased terrorist threats following a recent high-profile attack in Mali, urging stronger regional coordination and improved intelligence gathering across West Africa. The warning follows a coordinated assault by jihadist groups in Mali last weekend that heightened concerns about the southward spread of extremist violence […]
The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation to seven academic programmes at Achievers University, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the institution’s Head of Media and Publicity, Olaniyi Adekanye. The newly accredited programmes include medical laboratory science, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, criminology and security studies, and sociology. […]
Vehicular movement has been severely disrupted along the Ilorin–Igbeti Federal Highway in Kwara State following the collapse of the Moro Bridge in Asa Local Government Area, prompting emergency response measures from the state government. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Thursday when the bridge reportedly gave way under the weight of a heavy-duty truck, […]
Twelve survivors of the 2014 abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State, are set to graduate from the American University of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone more than a decade after the incident. The President of the university, Dewayne Frazier, disclosed this on Wednesday at the institution’s campus in Yola, describing the development as a […]
Abdullahi Askira, the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, has officially withdrawn from the Borno South senatorial race. This decision clears the way for Ali Ndume, the incumbent senator representing the district, to seek re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move followed a unanimous endorsement of Senator Ndume by stakeholders […]
APC Extends Sale, Submission of Nomination Forms to Monday and Tuesday The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced an extension for the sale and submission of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants seeking various elective offices. In a statement released by the party’s National Secretariat, the leadership confirmed that the deadline has […]
