This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Sunday Abutu. According to report, one of the victims died in the kidnappers’ den. The statement reads, “The successful rescue followed sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated effo…

…of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, disclosed this on Saturday during a media luncheon with journalists in Lagos. According to Akutah, the interventions protected more than N90.60bn in economic value for Nigerian shippers and the wider economy. "Within the period under review, the council protected over N90.60bn in economi…

…Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu acknowledged the funding gap directly when he briefed journalists in Abuja after returning from engagements at Chatham House in London. Responding to concerns about whether states could financially sustain police forces, Kalu said lawmakers were "tidying up the space" to ensure funding did…

…in the general elections. The candidates made the appeal in Akure while addressing journalists after returning from Abuja, where the APC concluded the submission of the results of its National Assembly primaries. They were received at the Akure Airport by party supporters drawn from the 18 local government areas of the…

…latest move in a wider clampdown on the opposition. He disclosed this during a chat with journalists on Friday in Calabar while raising the alarm over attempts by tax authorities in the state to clamp down on Arthur Jarvis University. He said, "It is so insulting. A state government that has not given the university ev…

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…of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the Armed Forces' operational activities for the second quarter on Wednesday in Abuja. 10. Scores of people were reportedly killed in an early morning attack on Sai Community in Mbajir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Gove…

…Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, briefed journalists after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on the far-reaching reforms approved for the NYSC, which was established in 1973. In a post on his verified X account, @ABAT, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said his…

…agricultural transformation, food security, and investment promotion. Speaking with journalists after the closed-door meeting, Sandra Milach said CGIAR remains committed to supporting governments with research-backed solutions capable of transforming agriculture and ensuring sustainable food systems. According to her,…

…that Adamawa voters have repeatedly rejected political godfatherism. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Vunobolki also cited provisions of the Electoral Act restricting aspirants from switching political parties after purchasing nomination forms, saying they influenced his decision to return to the PDP. “In…

…human rights in the digital space. Oyekunle, the secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, was physically assaulted and unlawfully detained. His camera was damaged, and his mobile phone was seized by armed police officers on the order of the former FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennet…

…of any economy. People do not necessarily have to become professors, doctors or journalists before they can earn a living. "What is important is acquiring relevant skills that can make one self-reliant, employable or even an employer of labour," he said. On monitoring exercise, the registrar said it aimed at assessing…

…the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, led a team of journalists on an inspection tour of development projects across Zone One of the state. Maiyaki said the tour was organised at the instance of Governor Uba Sani to provide journalists with first-hand information on the impact of ong…

…role" in shaping public accountability and democratic development. Adebutu lamented that journalists are operating in "one of the most difficult periods" globally, particularly in Nigeria, and called for greater sacrifice across sectors in the face of the country's economic and governance challenges. "This is not a goo…

…must stop weaponizing criminal defamation and cybercrime laws to target and attack journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists and stop detaining and imprisoning them solely for doing their jobs. "We are concerned that journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists face significant obstacle…

…councillors-elect for 226 wards, all from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing journalists in Yola, the candidates alleged that the exercise conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) lacked the basic ingredients of credibility. One of the candidates, Abubakar Ahmadu, who spoke f…

…weapon fashioned against humanity as many bloggers and online users have turned into journalists without certification, and are spreading lots of false and inaccurate information which are evoking emotions. Recently, after Arsenal lose to PSG, an old video clip of an arsenal fan, who hanged himself to death, went in ci…

…newspapers referred to a certain government source, but it should be noted that French journalists often receive information directly from representatives of armed groups. In addition, a similar piece about the attack on the airport appeared in Jeune Afrique. The author of the article cites a representative of civil so…

…Ondo, Kano and Kebbi but lost in Rivers to the PDP. Unprecedented outcome Addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti, after his re-election, Oyebanji described the outcome as "an unprecedented electoral outcome" in Ekiti and Nigeria. The governor said the election marked a shift in Ekiti's political culture, noting it was con…

…of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came after a viral video showing Benedict Johnson undergoing an MRI scan sparked concerns about the actor's health. According to Yakubu, the guild is aware of the actor's condition and is providing support to…

…Saturday's governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved." He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor's performance and the people's mandate, describing it as a…

…and dissolve the DOS. In a statement he personally signed, which was made available to journalists on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Kanu – who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government – declared that the expulsion of members of the E…

…a "mockery of democracy" and insisting that the exercise lacked credibility. Addressing journalists after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the election, Bejide alleged widespread vote…

Journalists in the country have been urged to prioritise accuracy over speed and resist pressures that could compromise professional credibility

…although the creators started adding "@polymarket partner" to their bios after journalists began asking questions. Razeen Khan, a college student and creator who worked with Polymarket until March, compared the practice to commercials that make fast food look more appealing than it is in real life: "We're depicting wha…