Gunmen attacked a church in Kogi State on Sunday, kidnapping a pastor, his wife, and several congregants during an early service. The incident occurred at the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area. The attack threw the community into confusion. Residents reportedly fled to safety as the gunmen stormed…
A new video has surfaced showing the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls inside a terrorist camp shortly before their release. In the clip, one of the abductors speaks to the girls and asks them a series of questions about their experience in captivity. Dialogue Between Terrorists and Government A new Kebbi kidnap video has surfaced online, showing…
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Labour Minister Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, inaugurated the Electric Tricycle Empowerment Initiative in Abuja. The program aims to reduce transport costs, lower pollution, and expand youth employment. Cleaner Mobility and Environmental Goals Tinubu explained that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national energy transition plan. Moreover, the electric tricycles are expected to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday expressed concern over what it described as the “quiet abandonment” of the Safe School Initiative in Nigeria. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, briefed journalists on the party’s resolutions during a closed-door meeting in Abuja. National Chairman Senator David Mark chaired the session, while former Kaduna State…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, to move to Kebbi State after gunmen abducted 24 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town at around 4 a.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Matawalle will coordinate security efforts and personally oversee the girls’ safe return. Matawalle’s Experience in Crisis…
The Abia State Government, through the Abia Structures Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSSAA), will demolish billboards and outdoor advertising structures that threaten public safety. This decision follows a comprehensive integrity assessment of high-rise advertising structures across the state. Authorities said the measure will prevent accidents and protect residents. Integrity Tests Reveal Safety Risks ABSSAA engineers…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has urged Nigerians to collect over 294,000 processed driver’s licences waiting at FRSC centres nationwide. Officials say the backlog is affecting service flow and slowing reforms. PEBEC Praises FRSC for Clearing Backlog The Council commended the FRSC for clearing its nationwide backlog and raising daily production to 15,000…
Sheikh Gumi has dismissed renewed calls for his arrest, insisting he did nothing wrong by engaging bandits during peace missions. He said critics prefer outrage to reason and have refused to examine Nigeria’s rising insecurity with honesty. Moreover, he argued that dialogue remains an essential tool in conflict resolution. According to the cleric, those demanding…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This renewal gives him another five years to lead the agency. Marwa first assumed the role in 2021 after serving as the head of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination…
President Bola Tinubu has declared an emergency on police and security training institutions across Nigeria. According to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, the move aims to strengthen national security and modernize training standards. Speaking at the Police Training College in Ikeja, Lagos, Mbah said the decision followed the president’s proposal during the 152nd National Economic…
