Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State on May 6, 2026. The military operations, conducted under Operation Tiger Paw II, were part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping, terrorism, and other criminal activities across the North Central region. According to military authorities, the rescued victims were abducted during […]

The Federal Government has warned that the continued closure of schools due to insecurity poses a major threat to Nigeria’s education system and long-term national stability. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. George Akume, gave the warning on Wednesday during the first triannual meeting of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council held in Abuja. The meeting focused on the theme, “Religious Literacy for National Cohesion.” Akume said attacks on schools […]

The House of Representatives has directed regulatory authorities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to enforce strict compliance with guidelines governing the siting of gas filling stations and outlets across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Adesola Samuel Adedayo, in response to a recent gas explosion in Apapa, Lagos State. Lawmakers expressed concern over the continued location of gas […]

Traditional leaders and key stakeholders in Ibadanland have cautioned politicians against dragging the revered stool of the Olubadan into partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, bringing together monarchs, members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Baales, Mogajis, market leaders, and representatives of Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad. The meeting, chaired by Bada Olubadan, Chief […]