…Tinubu’s proposal on the matter. It is also probing the CBN and NNPCL over unremitted operating surpluses. In politics, Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have defended the party’s direct primaries after a court voided congresses led by Senator David Mark. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines…

…alerted local hunters and members of the community, who immediately launched a search operation. “When the hunters got to his farm, they found only his motorcycle parked there. Seeing the motorcycle without my father filled us with fear. We initially believed he might have been kidnapped and waited anxiously, expecting…

…the military and other security agencies had explained the circumstances surrounding the operation. "The governor has just expressed his opinion that the UN should probe this incident. Our doors are open. Let the UN come if he thinks there is more to it than what our military has explained," Onanuga said He questioned…

…clashes between opposing fans. According to Mail Online, a comprehensive security operation will be rolled out in Atlanta, with England and Argentina supporters required to use separate entry gates. However, fans from both teams will not be segregated once inside the stadium. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has called f…

…Olugbade Oyedokun, tragically lost his life while in captivity. Although the rescue operation was successful, his remains have yet to be recovered and returned to us for a dignified burial in accordance with our faith, traditions, and values.The absence of his body has prolonged our grief and denied our family the clos…

…in a statement on Monday night, 13th July, 2026. According to the PPRO, security operatives intensified efforts immediately after receiving information abduct the abduction. Olayinka said the sustained operation forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim. "The Oyo State Police Command wishes to update members of the p…

…Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Lawal Isa Mani, expressed the command’s profound appreciation to the state government for the gesture. Mani described the late Inspector Haladu as a dedicated, loyal and gallant officer who lost his life while serving t…

Investigate Oyo school abduction, rescue operation - Gov Makinde tells UN Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that Nigerians d…

Farmer hospitalised after alleged attack by herders in Plateau Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace, have responded to an alleged assault on a farmer by suspected herders in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7…

I am using this medium to commend the Nigerian military for their courageous rescue operation in Oriire Local Government, which led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The military deserves recognition for their bravery, discipline and commitment to the national service. They put their lives on the line to e…

…the military and other security agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the Presidency had no objection to an international body examining the incident if Makinde believed there were unresolved issues. “The Governor has just expressed h…

…to Tinubu By Ebunoluwa Sessou A police interim investigation report has revealed how operatives uncovered an alleged forgery and impersonation syndicate built around a fictitious government agency, known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, following a petition from the Office of the Chief…

…without registration plates or with concealed number plates as part of its ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state. The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120 li…

…normal commercial shipping through the strait was for Washington to end its military operations in the Gulf, cautioning that “continued interference could lead to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector.” According to Reuters, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre said the United States military…

…three kidnap victims after gun battle with terrorists in Plateau Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace have rescued three kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was launched at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday J…

…for its commitment and affirmed that a whole-of-government approach was already in operation. “Mr President has gotten himself a wonderful team. They get it,” she said. She also cited the administration’s tuberculosis sensitisation campaign as an example of the kind of public health communication she intended to extend…

The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, otherwise known as the OCHA Brigade, has cracked down on illegal street trading and environmental violations, carrying out a major enforcement and decongestion exercise across markets in Ogidi, Afor Igwe Umunnachi, Oye Agu Abagana, Nkpor and surrounding areas. During the operati…

…that never materialized Rapper Boosie Badazz has filed legal action against political operatives Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, alleging they failed to secure a presidential pardon after he reportedly paid them $600,000.According to a report by NOTUS, Boosie, whose legal name is Torence Hatch, claims the pair convinced h…

…the fiscal year. The hearing also exposed disagreements over alleged non-remittance of operating surpluses by some government agencies. Representing the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Deputy Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Bello Gulmare, alleged that the Nigeria Customs Service had an outstanding liability of…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Operation Whirlwind, on Monday auctioned 20,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, intercepted within the Zone A axis. Speaking during the public auction of the products in Ikeja, the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Lucky Aliyu, a Deputy Controller of Customs, explained that, acti…

…forced to embark on dangerous nighttime treks through forests to evade security operatives. Alamu spoke on Monday after she and the rescued teachers and pupils were formally handed over to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The victims were abducted by gunmen on May 15, 2026,…

…concealed number plates. The arrests were made as part of the police command's ongoing Operation Clean Plate aimed at tackling criminal activities across the state The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120…

…well as the courage and professionalism of the security personnel involved in the rescue operation. “The successful operation underscores the importance of collective vigilance and demonstrates the resilience of the nation in the face of adversity.” The university, therefore, reaffirmed its solidarity with the rescued…

…improving responses to banditry, kidnapping and other security threats."State police operatives, who will be recruited from local communities, know the people, the terrain and even the criminals. This will significantly improve our response to banditry, kidnapping and other crimes. The north stands to benefit significa…

…the commission and has access to its nomination portal. The official explained that INEC operates strictly within the provisions of the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its regulations."INEC did not give access codes to Nafiu Gombe as claimed by Atiku's Media Office. INEC operates based on the legal framework guidin…