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Troops Foil Abduction Attempt, Rescue 14 Victims in Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, followed credible intelligence on suspicious activities around Magazu village. Acting on the information, the troops moved into the area and encountered armed men allegedly attempting to abduct civilians, including motorists. The troops engaged the assailants, forcing them to abandon their vehicle and flee into nearby bushes. During […]

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Mob Justice Is Murder, IG Warns Nigerians

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against mob justice, saying anyone who kills a suspected criminal outside the law is guilty of murder. Disu stressed that Nigeria operates under the rule of law and urged citizens to allow security agencies and the courts to handle allegations of crime. He said mob action violates suspects’ rights to life, dignity and fair hearing, adding that social media posts, videos or rumours do not constitute sufficient evidence to take the law […]

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Tinubu Orders Immediate Rescue Operation After Mass Abduction in Niger

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate rescue operation following the mass abduction of worshippers in Niger State. Tinubu also condemned the attack and assured the families of the victims that the Federal Government would work to secure their safe return. The President directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and other security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation. The abduction reportedly occurred at a mosque in Gidan-Zana, Kpenya village, Borgu Local Government […]

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UNIZIK Suspends Professor Over Alleged Sexual Assault

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for three months over alleged sexual molestation of a female student. The suspension, approved by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, followed the preliminary report of a six-member investigative panel set up to examine the incident. Odinye will receive half salary during the suspension. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Aloysius Attah, said the panel had also indicted Odinye for alleged violations of […]

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Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu Urges Muslims to Embrace Prophet’s Virtues

President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims across Nigeria to use this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Muhammad, including devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the celebration should go beyond festivities and serve as a period of prayer and reflection. The President urged religious leaders to pray for an end to insecurity and other challenges facing the country, while encouraging Muslims […]

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Shettima: Digital Addressing System Will Boost Security, Financial Inclusion

Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s planned digital addressing system will strengthen national security, financial inclusion, emergency response and public service delivery. The National Addressing Council, chaired by Shettima, approved a preliminary framework for a nationwide digitised addressing system designed to locate households and legitimate businesses across the country. Shettima said the system would also support economic planning and service delivery while protecting citizens’ privacy. He stressed that rural communities must benefit alongside major cities. The Vice President said the […]

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Investing in Women’s Health Not Optional, Says FG

The Federal Government has said investment in women’s health is critical to achieving Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1tn economy. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, stated this at the Her Health, Her Power Conference Africa 2026 in Abuja. The minister, represented by the Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women’s Development, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said improving women’s wellbeing must be treated as a foundation for sustainable development. She called for stronger collaboration among government, […]

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150 Terrorists Surrender as Military Pressure Mounts in North-East

More than 150 terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, in the past week. The Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the figure was a significant increase from the more than 50 terrorists who surrendered in the previous week. Goni attributed the development to sustained intelligence-led operations and intensified military pressure on terrorist networks. He said the operations were disrupting terrorist movement and supply chains, with weapons and ammunition recovered from […]

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Fubara Felicitates Muslims on Eid ul-Mawlid, Urges Peace, Tolerance

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has felicitated Muslim faithful in Rivers State and across Nigeria on Eid ul-Mawlid, urging them to uphold peace and tolerance. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, on Tuesday, Fubara urged Muslims to reflect on the virtues exemplified by Prophet Muhammad, including compassion and selflessness. He prayed for good health, prosperity and continued peace in Rivers State and Nigeria. Fubara said Rivers State remained proud of its diversity and stressed […]

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