…the affected communities. The state government said a joint security operation had been mobilised to assess the situation, track the attackers and facilitate the rescue of those abducted. It withheld details of the deployment because of the sensitivity of the operation. The Northern Senators Forum has also demanded the…
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he will reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president. The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate made the pledge while addressing supporters in a video circulating online and shared by ADC chieftain, Dele Momodu, on Friday. Atiku said the closure of Nigeri…
…fiscal foundation for development, noting that the removal of petrol subsidy had mobilised N15.8 trillion in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. According to him, approximately N5.4 trillion accrued to the federal government while about N10.4 trillion went to states and local go…
Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised Presiden…
…American clocked 12.09 seconds to beat the previous best of 12.12sec set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the Eugene World Championships in 2022. Russell, whose previous best was 12.14sec, dominated the race, with a fast start setting her out into the front from the first two hurdles. “Competing in a world record race is am…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the state’s development over the past 35 years largely to the peace maintained by its people. Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. The…
The Child Protection Network Nigeria has disclosed that it received no less than 36 cases of child abuse within a few months, which includes physical abuse, neglect, child trafficking, sexual abuse and illegal adoption. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Olakunle Sanni, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at…
Former councillors and other political office holders who served in Ogun State local governments between 2021 and 2024 have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to approve and release their outstanding severance entitlements. The ex-councillors lamented that the failure of the government to pay up their severance allowanc…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial task team to oversee the 2026 ranking of websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, charging members to ensure objectivity, professionalism and transparency in the exercise. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, disclosed…
…phone thief, Barnabas Amale, who allegedly brandished a pistol after stealing a Tecno mobile phone from a farmer in Idon-Gida, Kajuru Local Government Area.Further investigation reportedly led to the identification of another suspect, Victor Patrick, 37, who allegedly obtained the firearm from a man identified as Oyou…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has outlawed the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial throughout the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new reform while briefing journalists during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was …
The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered a large quantity of stolen electricity service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over …
…2009, he worked with the Alliance for Credible Elections as Coordinator of Advocacy and Mobilisation before joining the NLC Secretariat in 2009. Ugboaja also participated in major national political and constitutional reform processes. He was a delegate to the 2005 Political/Constitutional Reform Conference under forme…
A two-year-old boy kidnapped from Bunyia Iruan community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeg…
The presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, Moses Adebisi, has declared that he will become Nigeria’s youngest president if elected in the 2027 general election. Adebisi, who said he is 35 years old and a Harvard University PhD candidate in the United States, made the declaration in an interview w…
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, has urged Nigerian youths to reject hate speech, misinformation and intolerance as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Ochogwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the …
The Federal Government has commenced a nationwide consultation with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph…
No fewer than 1,142 people were reported dead across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, and a total of N7.8 billion in ransom paid, SBM Intelligence reports According to the report released on Thursday, titled ‘The capture of the kidnap economy,’ the country recorded no fewer tha…
…in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, said the troops swiftly mobilised to intercept the transaction, adding that the terrorists attempted to engage the advancing troops after sighting them. According to him, the troops’ superior firepower forced the criminals to retreat in disarray, leaving t…
…State Command, has arrested three suspects for alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at Obiaja River along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the State Commandant, Maku Olat…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary o…
…management system is not an e-hailing app and does not compete with Bolt, Uber or other mobility platforms. The authority also addressed public criticism over airport taxi fares, saying rates cited in recent public discussion were not newly imposed by FAAN or created by its management system, and were not substantially…
…intensify their preparations for the elections, with aspirants and candidates already mobilising supporters and building campaign structures ahead of the polls. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-polls-inec-unveils-gov-assembly-candidates-saturday/ EFCC offers 5% reward for leads on stolen assets abroad The Economic a…
…security personnel during elections and the use of religious sentiments for political mobilisation. He said more than 30,000 security personnel were deployed to Osun State during the election, describing the deployment as excessive and an attempt to intimidate voters. “They sent over 30,000 security agents to Osun Stat…