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Negotiating With Terrorists over Oyo Abduction Will Embolden Them, Warns Oyo Speaker

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, has cautioned against negotiating with terrorists involved in the recent abduction in Oriire Local Government Area, warning that yielding to their demands could encourage further criminal activities. Speaking during plenary at the Oyo State House of Assembly on June 3, 2026, Ogundoyin […]

Judiciary News

Anambra Court Remands Native Doctor in Correctional Centre Over Security Law Violations

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has ordered the remand of a Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Muomiri Afuluanya, at the Amawbia Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in his trial. The order was issued by Justice Jude Obiora after hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence during proceedings held […]

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FG Commissions Eight Gun Trucks for Marshals to Tackle Illegal Mining

The Federal Government has commissioned eight operational gun trucks for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals to strengthen enforcement operations against illegal mining activities across the country. The vehicles were unveiled alongside a commemorative publication, The Guardians of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals: Two Years of Commitment and Service by the Mining Marshals, […]

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Five Abducted Kwara Worshippers Feared Dead in Captivity

Five members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) abducted during a church attack in Kwara State are feared dead while in captivity, according to information reported by The PUNCH. The victims were among eight worshippers kidnapped by armed men during a church service at ECWA Church, Omugo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area on March […]

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Families Seek Rescue of 13 Travellers Abducted by Suspected Boko Haram in Borno

Families of 13 travellers abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents along the Biu–Damaturu highway in Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, the Borno State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the victims’ release. The travellers, including women and a seven-month-old baby, were reportedly kidnapped on April 15, 2026, when armed […]

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Oluremi Tinubu Says APC Practices Politics Without Bitterness, Donates Vehicles to Women Leaders

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a model of democratic engagement, saying the party has demonstrated that politics can be conducted without bitterness or rancour. Mrs Tinubu stated this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), a pro-Tinubu support group established to […]

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Nearly 2,000 Students Kidnapped in 20 School Abduction Incidents Since 2014, Report Highlights

A total of 1,954 students have been kidnapped in 20 separate school abduction incidents across Nigeria since 2014, according to data compiled by Premium Times. The figures indicate that the majority of the incidents occurred during the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the persistent challenge of insecurity in educational […]

News Sports

Messi Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

Lionel Messi has added yet another landmark honour to his extraordinary career after being named the winner of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, one of Spain’s most prestigious distinctions.   The jury, chaired by Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales, met in Oviedo, Spain, to select the Inter Miami forward from a pool of […]

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Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Firearm in Efon

Security operatives have arrested a suspected cultist and recovered an illegal firearm following a coordinated intelligence-led raid in the Ita Baale area of Ogbori, Efon.   The operation was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit in collaboration with personnel of the Amotekun Corps, acting on credible intelligence about criminal activity in the area. […]

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Nigerian Bank Deposits Hit ₦39 Trillion in 2025 as More Nigerians Embrace Formal Savings

Retail deposits held by Nigerian commercial banks rose to ₦39.01 trillion in 2025, up from ₦31.46 trillion the previous year, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 24 percent or roughly ₦7.55 trillion as more Nigerians and businesses channelled their savings into the formal banking system.   The figures, drawn from an analysis of audited financial […]