The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that it paid a ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of schoolchildren abducted from St. […]
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Tinubu announces Tunji Disu in acting capacity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following what the presidency described as “pressing family […]
El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS charges, seeks N2bn damages
A former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to dismiss criminal charges filed against him by the […]
Tinubu urges state police to tackle insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors and religious leaders to place the needs of the poor and underprivileged at the centre of governance, stressing […]
CDS Oluyede launches operation Savannah shield to tackle insecurity in Kwara, Niger
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, has announced the launch of a new joint military operation, Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at […]
Tinubu hails Niger gov Bago on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mohammed Umaru Bago, Governor of Niger State, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his courage, diligence, and commitment to […]
Kampani Zurak tragedy was preventable, says Fayemi
Former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, has said the deaths of about 40 people at the Kampani Zurak mining site in Wase […]
Tinubu mourns former UBA chairman, Israel Ogbue
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chief Israel Ogbue, who passed […]
ADC condemns Wike’s presence at Abuja oolling units, alleges voter intimidation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the movement of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, around polling units in Abuja […]
323 killed in February attacks as Amnesty accuses Nigerian government of failure
At least 323 people have been killed in a series of violent attacks on rural communities across Benue, Katsina, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara states […]