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Fire Razes Filling Station, Tanker in Saki Area of Oyo A fire outbreak on Tuesday destroyed a multipurpose filling station, a fuel tanker and a motorcycle in the Ofiki area of Saki, Oyo State. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Wednesday […]
Abducted Edo Doctor Freed After Family Pays N50m Ransom A medical doctor abducted in Edo State, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has been released after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his captors. The doctor was kidnapped on January 2 alongside his younger brother at their home on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, […]
Court Strikes Out Cybercrime Charge Against Akopoti Uduaghan Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the cybercrime charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. The ruling followed a notice of discontinuance filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), effectively ending the federal government’s […]
Police Kill 2 Robbers, Recover Firearms in Anambra Anambra State Police Command neutralized two suspected armed robbers during a fierce gun battle at Enugwu Agidi Junction in the Dunukofia Local Government Area. The operation was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) following credible intelligence about a five-man gang moving through the […]
Govt Pleadges Action as 9,130 Osun Retirees Demand Benefits Approximately 9,130 retirees under the Independent Contributory Pension Scheme in Osun State have appealed to the government to release their long-overdue retirement benefits. The affected individuals, who retired between 2017 and 2025, represent various sectors including the civil service, teaching service, and local […]
Army Seeks Closer Cooperation with US to Tackle Insecurity Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a deeper strategic partnership with the United States Army to combat the country’s evolving security challenges. During a visit from the U.S. Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, Shaibu emphasized the need […]
US Complete First Tranche Sale of Venezuelan Crude The United States has finalized its first sale of Venezuelan crude oil under a new $2 billion energy agreement. This initial transaction, valued at approximately $500 million, follows a major U.S. military operation in early January 2026 that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás […]
Katsina Pays ₦45bn Life, Death Benefits to 14,560 State, LG Workers Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced the disbursement of N45.89 billion to cover accrued life and death benefits for 14,560 state and local government workers. This payment, made between May 2023 and January 2025, aims to clear a significant backlog […]
FG Does Not Pay Ransom for Hostage Release, Insists Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has said the Federal Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of kidnapped victims, explaining that hostages are rescued through sustained military operations and intelligence-led pressure on criminal groups during rescue missions across Nigeria. […]
Katsina Pays ₦45bn Life, Death Benefits to 14,560 State, LG Workers Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced the disbursement of N45.89 billion to cover accrued life and death benefits for 14,560 state and local government workers. This payment, made between May 2023 and January 2025, aims to clear a significant backlog […]
