Written by President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A source in the State House disclosed this to Channels Television on Sunday. Some of those in attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyode; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal … Continue reading “Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Meeting With Service Chiefs”
The Nigerian military has said it is reviewing the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, before bandits attacked and abducted 25 schoolgirls. In a statement made available to Channels Television by the Defence Headquarters on Sunday, it also assured that it would take immediate corrective … Continue reading “Military Reviewing Alleged Withdrawal Of Troops Before Kebbi School Attack — DHQ”
The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Isegun in Eruku, Kwara State, has held its first service, five days after the deadly attack by bandits that left three worshippers dead and dozens abducted. The church during the service on Sunday clarified the actual number of victims in captivity. READ ALSO: Kwara Shuts Schools In Four LGAs … Continue reading “Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped”
An unspecified number of police officers have been killed in an ambush by suspected herders on Saturday night in Papa Ward of Darazo Local Government Area, Bauchi State. Spokesman for the Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakili, confirmed the incident to Channels Television in a telephone interview on Sunday. “It’s confirmed that our … Continue reading “Suspected Herders Ambush, Kill Police Officers In Bauchi”
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday he would speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin Monday, just days after the US unveiled a controversial plan to end the Ukraine war.” Tomorrow I will have a phone call with Mr. Putin,” he told a news conference at the G20 in South Africa, following pushback from Kyiv … Continue reading “Erdogan, Putin To Hold Talks On Monday Over Ukraine War”
US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukraine again of lacking “gratitude” for Washington’s support against Russia’s invasion, as top US and Ukrainian representatives met in Geneva for talks on a proposal to halt the war. “UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, while also … Continue reading “Trump Blasts Ukraine For ‘Zero Gratitude’ To US As Talks Start”
Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, adding they escaped between Friday and Saturday. “We have received some good news as fifty pupils escaped and have reunited with their … Continue reading “50 Children Abducted From Catholic School In Niger State Have Escaped – CAN”
The Samuel Anyanwu faction of the of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has endorsed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the national leader of the party. READ ALSO: PDP Crisis: Behaviour Of Major Actors Disgraceful, Shows They’re Unworthy To Lead — Kila The endorsement was made during … Continue reading “Imo PDP Stakeholders Affirm Wike As National Leader, Back Anyanwu”
In a major nationwide offensive against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled six criminal syndicates, seizing tons of assorted illicit drugs and arresting nine kingpins. The arrests were made during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting drug networks across the country. Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, … Continue reading “NDLEA Arrests Nine Suspects In Major Crackdown”
Families on Saturday evacuated their children from the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Bwari, on the outskirts of Abuja, as security concerns in the area grew. The scene outside the school gate was marked by anxious parents carrying luggage, assisting their children, and making arrangements to return home. Many students, some still in uniform, … Continue reading “PHOTOS: Parents Evacuate Students From FGGC Bwari Amid Heightened Security Fears”