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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims, Intercepts Terrorist Ammunition Courier in Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State. The operations, conducted on May 6 under Operation Tiger Paw II, targeted criminal activities in Lokoja Local Government Area and surrounding forest communities. Army spokesperson, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said the rescued victims included five boys, two girls, and two adult women believed to be the wives of the proprietor of the Daarul-Kitab Islamic […]

07/05/2026 7

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Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi.

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 recent attack on Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Kogi State. […]

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School Closures Threaten Nigeria’s Stability – FG Raises Alarm

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 and the shutdown of learning institutions in unsafe areas were […]

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Reps Order Crackdown on Unsafe Siting of Gas Facilities After Lagos Explosion

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 facilities within residential and commercial areas, in violation of existing […]

06/05/2026 7

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Ibadan Stakeholders Warn Politicians Against Politicising Olubadan Stool Ahead of 2027

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 Jubril Dotun Sanusi, addressed concerns over perceived attempts to undermine […]

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El-Rufai Appears in Kaduna Court Over Fresh ICPC Charges

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna to face new charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The anti-corruption agency arraigned the former governor on allegations related to financial crimes and the conversion of public property. The charges stem from an amended nine-count suit recently filed by the commission as part of ongoing legal proceedings. El-Rufai had been in the custody of the ICPC prior to his […]

06/05/2026 6

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18 House of Reps members quit ADC, join NDC, APC.

Eighteen lawmakers elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives have announced their defection to other political parties. Seventeen of the legislators moved to the National Democratic Congress, while one member, Leke Abejide, defected to the All Progressives Congress. Abejide, who chairs the House Committee on Customs and Excise, led the single defection to the ruling party. The lawmakers attributed their decision to ongoing internal challenges within the ADC, stating that the prolonged crisis […]

05/05/2026 7

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Court to deliver judgment in DSS N5.5bn suit against SERAP.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court is set to deliver judgment in a ₦5.5 billion defamation suit filed by two operatives of the Department of State Services against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project. The suit was instituted by Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, who accused SERAP and its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, of publishing defamatory statements regarding an alleged incident at the organisation’s Abuja office in September 2024. The controversy stems from claims made by SERAP on its social […]

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Oyo introduces daily environmental sanitation.

The Oyo State Government has rolled out a new daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, made this known during a press briefing marking his first 100 days in office. He explained that the government is moving away from the traditional once-a-month sanitation exercise to a more consistent, proactive approach that places responsibility for cleanliness on residents every day. According […]

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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims, Intercepts Terrorist Ammunition Courier in Kogi

Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi.

School Closures Threaten Nigeria’s Stability – FG Raises Alarm

Reps Order Crackdown on Unsafe Siting of Gas Facilities After Lagos Explosion

Ibadan Stakeholders Warn Politicians Against Politicising Olubadan Stool Ahead of 2027

El-Rufai Appears in Kaduna Court Over Fresh ICPC Charges

18 House of Reps members quit ADC, join NDC, APC.

Court to deliver judgment in DSS N5.5bn suit against SERAP.

Oyo introduces daily environmental sanitation.

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