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Nigeria’s security agencies have rescued all 39 pupils and 7 teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, ending a 56-day hostage crisis that gripped the Southwest. President Bola Tinubu announced the rescue on Friday, saying he was “profoundly happy” with the outcome of the military operation. Presidential spokesperson Bayo…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.The visit was on Friday, 5th of June to sympathize with the Minister, Adelabu over the abduction of his sister and her twin sons in Ibadan. Mrs Busayo Adelabu John-Paul, sister of the former minister, and her 12-year-old twin sons. They were abducted…
Despite federal crackdowns, Nigerian bandits and terrorist groups are still using TikTok to flaunt ransom money and host “giveaway” style posts in 2026, security agencies have confirmed. In March 2026, Nigerian troops arrested a notorious terrorist, Sule Yellow, after he used TikTok account `@suleyellow6` to livestream ransom money from kidnapping operations on March 4, 2026….
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China over his alleged role in a $245 million Ponzi scheme. The suspect was apprehended in Nigeria following an INTERPOL Red Notice and a formal request from Chinese authorities. Police said Xu had been on the run…
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a coordinated air strike targeting terrorist positions in Guduf, located in the Mandara Mountains, as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations under Operation HADIN KAI. Air Force spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement yesterday that the precision strike was conducted following credible intelligence on the…
The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were instituted by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial…
Armed bandits attacked the Woro community in Kwara State, Nigeria, for about 10 hours, from 5 pm to 3 am, before security operatives arrived, resulting in dozens of deaths and destruction of several villages. The village head, Umar Bio Salihu, revealed that the attackers, belonging to the Mamuda terrorist group, targeted the community due to…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant gains in its January security operations across the Niger Delta, announcing the destruction of 53 illegal crude oil refining sites and the arrest of 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminal elements. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the details on Friday in…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has released its 2025 annual report, highlighting significant achievements in saving lives and protecting property amidst rising fire incidents across Nigeria. According to the report, the FFS saved 2,106 lives and property worth N934.70 billion in various fire incidents nationwide. The statistics, presented by FFS Deputy Controller-General Ijeoma Achi-Okidi, revealed…
The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has formally deepened its operational collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) to enhance air-ground coordination and boost combat effectiveness in the North-West, military officials said Thursday. The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit by AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding…