Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of the final batch of students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. The rescue of the remaining 130 students brings the total number of freed pupils to 230. Security…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory vehicle recycling fee from 2026. The policy forms part of wider reforms aimed at modernising Nigeria’s automotive industry and unlocking new revenue streams. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Its Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, said the…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured Nigerians of strong security arrangements ahead of the Christmas festivities across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified operations nationwide. He explained that the military is working closely with other…
(Headline, H2s, and Yoast setup stay the same.) Aston Villa Beat Man United 2–1 as Rogers Fires Title Charge Aston Villa boosted their surprise Premier League title challenge on Sunday with a 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Villa Park. Morgan Rogers scored twice to deliver another statement performance for Unai Emery’s side. The result…
Bayern Munich ended the first half of the Bundesliga season on a dominant note on Sunday. The champions eased to a 4–0 away victory over Heidenheim to restore their nine-point lead at the top of the table ahead of the winter break. The match also marked a personal milestone for Harry Kane. The England striker…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned opposition figures against challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. According to him, such a move amounts to political suicide. Shettima Speaks at APC NEC Meeting On Friday, Shettima spoke at the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the…
A disturbing video has surfaced showing worshippers abducted from the First Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, in the custody of suspected bandits. In the footage circulating on social media, elderly persons, women, and children appear visibly distressed, thereby raising serious concerns about their safety and…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons in a fatal road crash in Kogi State. In addition, two other passengers sustained injuries in the incident. Crash Occurred Late Friday Night Meanwhile, the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi State, Tenimu Etuku, confirmed the incident on Saturday. According to him, the…
The Federal Government has warned that imposing the death penalty on terrorists will not end insecurity in Nigeria. Instead, the Tinubu administration said such punishment could worsen the country’s security challenges. FG Rejects Death Penalty Proposal The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), spoke at a public hearing on…
The remaining 115 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, have regained their freedom after one month in captivity. Gunmen kidnapped the pupils during a midnight raid on the school in Agwara Local Government Area, where attackers initially took 315 pupils and teachers. Release Comes Weeks After…
