Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 people who were kidnapped during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday night. According to the statement, the victims were rescued on Thursday as troops carried out patrols and offensive operations…
Nigerian youths and civil society organizations on Wednesday stormed the Abuja office of former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest in the 2027 presidential election. The large crowd took over parts of the capital, chanting slogans and displaying placards calling on the ex-president to return to power. Some of the messages read, “GEJ: Nigeria…
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gives N1 million each to 45 returnees from South Africa to support their reintegration. After fleeing what they described as harrowing experiences in South Africa, 45 indigenes of Ondo State on Thursday received a fresh lifeline from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who presented N1 million to each of them to enable them…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, where he is expected to present Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and engage global business leaders on regional economic cooperation. According to a statement posted on the official X handle of presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, the President…
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed the political strength of ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, claiming that the former Anambra governor cannot deliver his home state. Okpebholo, who spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, said the dynamics that shaped previous elections would not…
The Imo State Police Command has formally disbanded the controversial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base, along with other tactical squads with similar identities, replacing them with a newly created Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) aimed at tackling rising violent crimes across the state. The development was announced at the Police Command Headquarters in…
Poco Lee’s management has addressed his UK sexual assault case, saying drink-spiking claims are not part of the allegations before court. Poco Lee’s management has confirmed that his case is now before a UK court. The team says drink-spiking claims being circulated online are not part of the allegations. His representatives urged the public not…
Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a breathtaking 4-3 triumph over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, winning 6-4 on aggregate in what proved to be an instant classic. England captain Harry Kane etched his name further into the record books by netting his 50th goal of the campaign in…
Manchester City will face Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup, following the draw made on Monday ahead of the fifth-round tie between West Ham United and Brentford at the London Stadium. According to a statement on the Emirates FA website, the draw was conducted by former FA Cup winners and West Ham…
he Edo State Police Command has described the recent Lagos-Benin road abduction as an “isolated incident”, assuring travellers that security operatives maintain a firm grasp of the route. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, gave the assurance during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief “Once in a while,…
