Written by The Zamfara Police Command says it has rescued twenty-five abducted persons, mainly women and children, seized by armed bandits in Kuraje community. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the rescue in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. Abubakar said the bandits attacked Kuraje village in the Damba area of Gusau Local … Continue reading “Police rescue 25 abducted women, children in Zamfara”
Ukrainian and US envoys will meet in Switzerland on Sunday along with European security chiefs to discuss Washington’s plan for ending the war with Russia, officials said, after Kyiv pushed back on proposals seen as favourable to Moscow. Read Also: ‘I’m really angry over killings in Nigeria’ – Trump US President Donald Trump has given … Continue reading “Ukraine, US head for talks on Trump’s plan to end war”
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says his intention in building new facilities for the Correctional Centres in Abia State is to reduce congestion in the facilities. Governor Otti stated this on Friday, November 21st in his office, when the new Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Owerri, Zone E and Assistant Controller … Continue reading “OUR INTENTION IN BUILDING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IS TO REDUCE CONGESTION – GOV. OTTI”
…says Nigeria is descending into chaos …Bemoans abduction of Kebbi girls The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has called for more urgent official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across the country. He said the festering terrorists’ attacks in parts of the country and the mass killing of … Continue reading “Catholic Bishop warns FG against treating bandits with kid gloves”
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry, has showcased a diverse collection of indigenous goods and products at the 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF), held at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Badagry. The locally made products on display include Shea butter, Aso-Oke fabrics from Oke-Ogun, ready-to-wear outfits, … Continue reading “Oyo State Showcases Indigenous Products, Champions SME Growth at NITF 2025”
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday disowned a letter circulating on social media claiming that the commission had issued a directive on the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee meeting and the postponement of the Ekiti State Congress and governorship primary. According to INEC, the document, dated November 10, 2025, was […]
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says America’s Department of War is working “aggressively” with Nigeria to end what he described as the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists. Hegseth disclosed this in a post on X on Friday, a day after meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, and his delegation in Washington. “Under […]
The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security threats in several states. The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education through a circular dated 21 Nov. 2025 signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department, on behalf of […]
The Federal Government has won a dispute over a contract awarded in 1981 for the construction of civil works in the Iron and Steel Complex at Ajaokuta. The contract, which was a Joint Venture of Fougerolle Nigeria Ltd and Fougourolle SA (a French company), was awarded while Kogi was still in Kwara State. The Attorney […]
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has ordered the immediate closure of all basic schools across the state as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils and reassure communities of the government’s commitment to their safety. In a statement issued by the Board and released by its Public Relations Officer, Richard Jonah, PSUBEB directed […]