The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” has arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used as cult initiation centres during coordinated raids across parts of Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a young man in front of the gate of the University of Benin on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The raids were led by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Principal Security Officer (PSO) to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. Areas affected included Ekosodin, Isihor, Old Road off S&T Barracks, Airport Road, 19th Street Ugbowo, Ogba-Evbuodia and Evbuomore Quarters…
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The Zamfara state government has approved an upward review of pension salaries for state and local government retirees as part of measures aimed at improving the welfare of senior citizens and former public servants in the state. The approval was granted by governor Dauda Lawal following recommendations submitted by a special committee and the Office of the Accountant General after a comprehensive assessment of pensioners’ conditions across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Zamfara State Ministry of Information and Culture, the committee was tasked with examining the challenges faced by pensioners, particularly those within the…
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Presidency Project has moved to strengthen its international operations with the appointment of two senior officials to oversee its foreign affairs engagements. The President General and Founder of the joint project, Chief (Dr.) Lazarus Nwachukwu, announced during the weekend the appointment of Amina Maiwada as National Director of Foreign Affairs and Engr. Chief Patricia Ozioma as Deputy National Director of Foreign Affairs. The appointments, according to the leadership of the movement, form part of broader efforts aimed at deepening the organization’s global outreach and coordinating activities across…
The Adamawa State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and enhancing health outcomes for residents across the state. Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta reaffirmed the commitment while receiving officials of the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) during a courtesy visit to her office at Government House, Yola. Farauta said the administration remains determined to ensure that every child in the state has access to life-saving vaccines, stressing that immunisation is the right of every child. She noted that the government would continue to intensify vaccination campaigns and other strategic interventions aimed at eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases. “Government…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, describing the initiative as a significant milestone for educational growth in the North-East. Zulum made the remarks during a visit to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in Abuja, following the appointment of principal officers for the newly created institution. According to the governor, the speedy appointment of the university’s management team reflects the Federal Government’s determination to expand access to quality education and strengthen academic development in Borno State and the wider…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called for a transparent investigation into reports that the name of Dunamis International Gospel Centre appeared on payment receipts linked to Nigerian passport renewal transactions. In a statement released on Wednesday, MPAC said the alleged incident has raised concerns about the neutrality and integrity of public service systems, especially those handling critical national processes. Citing multiple reports, the group noted that some Nigerians who processed passport payments through a channel integrated with Paystack noticed an unexpected reference to a Christian organisation in their transaction details. Responding to the allegations, the Nigeria Immigration Service…
The Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has reached a proud new chapter in its history. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza announced, on Tuesday, that the university secured full accreditation for the vast majority of its programmes following a rigorous review by the National Universities Commission (NUC) late last year. During a press conference at the Senate Chambers, Prof. Bunza shared the results with a sense of collective pride. He credited the achievement to the grit and dedication of the university’s staff and students, as well as the steadfast guidance of the Governing Council and the institution’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, His Excellency,…
The Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has reached a proud new chapter in its history. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza announced, on Tuesday, that the university secured full accreditation for the vast majority of its programmes following a rigorous review by the National Universities Commission (NUC) late last year. During a press conference at the Senate Chambers, Prof. Bunza shared the results with a sense of collective pride. He credited the achievement to the grit and dedication of the university’s staff and students, as well as the steadfast guidance of the Governing Council and the institution’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, His Excellency,…
Tension has risen in Biu Local Government Area following a violent attack on facilities belonging to Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), prompting the company to suspend operations in the area. In a statement released on Tuesday, YEDC condemned the physical assault on its personnel and the invasion of its office, describing the incident as a serious threat to service delivery and staff safety. The statement, signed by Communications Officer Blessing Tunoh, disclosed that suspected criminal elements forcefully gained entry into the company’s Biu office. The attackers allegedly assaulted workers, vandalized property, and set company vehicles ablaze. The company further revealed…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reaffirmed his commitment to a free, fair, and transparent process in the emergence of his successor in Adamawa State. The governor made the statement at the Government House in Yola while receiving a governorship aspirant, Comrade Salihu Mustapha, who paid him a courtesy visit to formally declare his intention to contest the seat. Fintiri noted that the increasing number of aspirants in the race would deepen the democratic process and provide the people of the state with credible options. He added that his administration remains focused on delivering its mandate within the remaining period of…