The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested two suspects in connection with threats made against a resident of Song Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by one Hassan Musa Dabutu, who reported receiving threatening phone calls from an anonymous caller demanding payment or face abduction. Nguroje disclosed that the complainant’s family had previously been targeted by kidnappers, during which a total of ₦20 million was paid in ransom to secure the release of abducted relatives. Acting on…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has honoured twelve journalists from across the sub-region at the inaugural ECOWAS Journalists Excellence Awards, held at the Coco Ocean Hotel in Banjul.The Gambia. Among the recipients were five Nigerian journalists, celebrated for their outstanding contributions to regional journalism and storytelling. The event, held as part of activities commemorating the ECOWAS 50th anniversary (ECOWAS@50), spotlighted media professionals whose work has promoted integration, development, and democratic values across West Africa. The awards, as observed by WorldClass247News, were presented across six categories: television, radio, print, online journalism, photography, and videography. Delivering the keynote address…
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports suggesting a new minimum admission age of 12 years for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry clarified that the official minimum age for admission into JSS1 remains 10 years, adding that children are not expected to complete primary education before this age. “The report on a 12-year age requirement did not originate from any official source and does not reflect government policy,” the statement read. “Such claims are…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen indigenous research, development, and innovation in the defence and aerospace sectors. The agreement was signed during a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the importance of the renewed partnership, describing it as a step towards a more “seamless, structured, and result-driven…
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stressed the need for greater alignment between federal and state-level development narratives to promote cohesive governance and lasting impact across Nigeria. The governor made this known during a meeting with two senior presidential media aides Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, and Mr. Tope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity at the Gombe Governor’s Lodge in Abuja. Discussions at the meeting focused on enhancing strategic communication, improving documentation of government activities, and harmonizing development messaging across national and sub national levels. Governor…
The Federal Government has initiated plans to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic, following public outcry triggered by a viral video showing the distressed individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Friday, confirming that the affected Nigerians were discovered in the Bambari region, located about 850 kilometres from the capital city, Bangui. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Nigerian Mission in the Central African Republic has successfully established contact with the stranded individuals. Ebienfa added that the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is working closely…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the timetable for its 2025 Elective National Convention and resolved to take legal steps to reclaim seats held by lawmakers who defected from the party. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 101st meeting held Thursday in Abuja, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the resolution of internal disputes within the party and reaffirmed its unity, stability, and preparedness to lead the charge against what it described as the “catastrophic misrule” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NEC approved that the Elective National Convention—where new…
The Abia State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its unity and strategic preparedness for the 2027 general elections, declaring Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the legitimate National Secretary of the party and debunking claims of any merger or alliance with other political forces. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, the party emphasized that the restoration of Senator Anyanwu to his position followed due process and extensive consultation with major organs of the PDP, including the National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BoT), the Governors’ Forum, National Assembly Caucus, Forum of Former…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has appealed for increased support from the African Development Bank (ADB) and its mission partners to strengthen post-crisis recovery efforts and restore livelihoods in communities affected by conflict. Speaking through Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, the governor made the call on Tuesday during a meeting with the Joint Supervision Mission led by Mr. Mthokozisi Ncube at the Government House in Yola. Farauta highlighted the urgent need for additional funding to address key development gaps in water supply, education, and economic empowermentparticularly for women and young people across the state. “Your continued support will…
The Adamawa State Executive Council has approved an internal budget reallocation of N22.8 billion to address critical infrastructure gaps, expand clean water access, and support youth-focused initiatives under the current 2025 fiscal year. The move, described as a “viament,” was approved during a council meeting chaired by Governor Amadu Umaru Fintiri at the Government House, Yola. The adjustment does not increase the total budget, which remains N486.2 billion, but instead reallocates funds across existing ministries and projects. Announcing the development, Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Emmanuel Pridimso explained that the viament was driven by economic realities such as inflation and shortfalls in initial allocations.…