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Niger worshippers abduction: IGP Disu orders intensified rescue operations
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered intensified operations to secure the release of worshippers abducted during a recent attack on communities in the
Police recover GPMG, AK-47, other weapons from suspected bandits in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos JOS- The Plateau State Police Command has said it recovered sophisticated weapons from suspected bandits during an intelligence-led operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of
Hot water attack: University student hospitalised with severe burns in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A 200-level Political Science student of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAUM), Rose Adikwu, has been hospitalised in Makurdi after she was allegedly scalded with
‘We’re back in control’ – Russia helps Niger junta to retake military base
Members of Niger’s presidential guard, helped by Russian forces on Saturday, recaptured a key military base in the capital Niamey from mutinous soldiers. Read Also: 2027 Campaign: What we want
Lagos LCDA chairman appoints another 250 SAs, SSAs to strengthen governance
The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Olufemi Okeowo, has appointed another 250 Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to strengthen governance in the area.
Murray-Bruce to President Tinubu: Decentralise power system in Nigeria
Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Bola Tinubu to pursue a more decentralised approach to electricity generation and distribution, arguing that Nigeria needs to reduce its reliance on
OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid
The late Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) on Saturday declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The group made the declaration in Lagos
Côte d’Ivoire captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his first European club. “Atalanta is delighted to announce that it has signed Franck
Ikire killings: Adeleke sets up coroner inquiry
By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the circumstances leading to killings in Ikire, Irewole Local Government
Osun Poll: Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke on re-election, frowns at post election violence
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has
