The Oyo state police command has arrested six suspects allegedly linked to the recent school abduction in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire local government council of Oyo State, as security agencies intensify efforts to dismantle the kidnapping network behind the incident. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended through intelligence-led operations and tactical surveillance that uncovered their alleged communication with the kidnappers responsible for the school abduction. Despite the arrests, official security reports indicate that the principal kidnappers operating within the forest area have not yet been captured and continue to evade security operatives. The police identified two of the suspects, Babangida…
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The Adamawa state police command has intensified its ongoing campaign against crime and the growing menace of Shilla gangsterism with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect allegedly found in possession of hard drugs and dangerous weapons. The suspect, identified as Haruna Yau, a resident of Jambutu Nafan in Yola North local government council, was apprehended by police operatives during a routine patrol operation along the Doubeli Bypass in Jimeta. According to the command, officers on patrol intercepted the suspect and conducted a search, which led to the recovery of suspected illicit substances, including Tramadol (100mg) and Diazepam tablets. Security operatives…
Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force, South South Operation DELTA SAFE, have recovered seven rifles and two motorcycles during a raid operation in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta state. The operation, conducted on June 4, followed credible intelligence reports aimed at disrupting criminal activities and enhancing security in the state. According to military authorities, the recovered weapons and motorcycles were discovered in an abandoned police station within the Ibusa community. The recovery is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to rid the area of criminal elements and prevent the proliferation of illegal arms.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a purported list of its senatorial candidates making the rounds on social media and some online platforms, describing the publication as fake and unauthorized. The party, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the document titled “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far” did not originate from the party and should be disregarded. “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported ‘Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far’ currently circulating on social media and some online…
Governor of Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue state, has officially launched the 2026 Fertilizer and Other Farm Inputs Sales and Distribution Exercise, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to food security, agricultural productivity, and rural economic development. The flag-off ceremony, held on Thursday, 4 June 2026, took place at the Benue Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, Industrial Layout, Naka Road, Makurdi, and drew government officials, agricultural stakeholders, traditional rulers, development partners, and farmers from across the state Speaking, governor Alia described the programme as more than a seasonal intervention, saying it reflects his administration’s determination to strengthen food production, improve farmers’ livelihoods, and…
The Adamawa state government has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of work at the Adamawa College of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies (ADCOTIES), Gulak, and has summoned contractors handling various aspects of the project to address delays in its completion. The state deputy governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, stated this on Thursday during an inspection visit to the institution in Gulak, Madagali local government council. Farauta said the government was determined to ensure the timely completion of the project to enable the institution commence academic activities and begin admitting students as scheduled. She stressed that the administration would continue to…
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed a recent Court of Appeal judgment, describing it as a victory for constitutional order, internal democracy, and the rule of law within the party. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state chapter congratulated Dr. Tanimu Turaki (SAN), members of the Interim National Working Committee, and PDP members nationwide on what it called a significant legal victory. According to the party, the appellate court ruled that a purported caretaker committee lacked legal and constitutional backing, noting that it had no valid mandate from the PDP. The judgment also…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called for the immediate and unconditional rescue of students and teachers abducted from Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire local government council of Oyo state. The demand was made on Tuesday by the President of NANS, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who led a delegation of student leaders and allied organizations to Oyo state in solidarity with the victims and their families. The delegation comprised officials from the NANS National Headquarters, zonal leadership, Joint Campus Councils (JCCs), and representatives of sister student bodies, including the National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association…
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the governorship candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) in Taraba State, Aboki Stephen Bayonga, has called on young people, women and first-time voters to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise and play an active role in shaping the state’s future. Bayonga made the appeal in Jalingo shortly after receiving the party’s flag as its governorship candidate, using the occasion to highlight the importance of civic participation and democratic engagement. Addressing party supporters, stakeholders and community members, the DLA standard-bearer expressed confidence in the party’s prospects…
As governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe state marks seven years of purposeful and people-centered democratic governance in the state, the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project (NFWP-SU) proudly celebrates a leadership that continues to prioritize inclusion, women empowerment, and sustainable community development. Under the visionary leadership of governor Yahaya, Gombe state has continued to create an enabling environment for development interventions to thrive, particularly in empowering women economically and socially through the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up Project. The state Project Coordinator of NFWP-SU in, Hajiya Hauwa Adamu Saraki, commended the governor for his unwavering support towards initiatives aimed…