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Oriire: we’ll rescue victims unhurt, says Tinubu as Oyo extends curfew

President Tinubu has vowed to rescue the kidnapped Oriire victims unhurt, as Oyo State extends its curfew by 24 hours across 10 council areas bordering the park.

FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.

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Bauchi Lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki Dies

KEY POINTS • Bauchi lawmaker Mohammed Wanzam Zaki died after a brief illness. • The late...

NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men Over Alleged Drug Sales to Students in Abia

KEY POINTS • NDLEA arrested two elderly men, aged 84 and 75, over alleged drug...

Mob Kills Woman Accused of Child Theft in Kaduna

KEY POINTS • An angry mob killed a woman accused of child theft in Maraban...

Militia Leader Threatens Attacks on Adamawa Communities

KEY POINTS • A suspected militia leader threatened night-time attacks on Bachama communities in Adamawa...

Oyo abducted pupils and teachers will regain freedom soon, says DIG Fayoade

The South-West Coordinating DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, says abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain freedom, insisting security agencies are focused on rescue, not ransom.

Seek help from us, NDLEA tells Nigerians battling drug dependence

The NDLEA has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service, stressing that recovery is possible with support.

Abia Bans Motorcycles in Three Major Cities

KEY POINTS • Abia State has banned commercial motorcycles in Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia starting...

Bello Turji Claims Attacks on Security Forces

KEY POINTS • A man believed to be bandit leader Bello Turji claimed responsibility for...

Mother, Sister of Dead Bandit Leader Jailed 20 Years Each

 KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the mother and sister of...

Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado...

Kwara Police Deny Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi

KEY POINTS The Kwara Police confirmed there was no bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi despite...

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Oriire: we’ll rescue victims unhurt, says Tinubu as Oyo extends curfew

President Tinubu has vowed to rescue the kidnapped Oriire victims unhurt, as Oyo State extends its curfew by 24 hours across 10 council areas bordering the park.

FirstBank backs Imo State’s OKOBI initiative to boost jobs

FirstBank has backed Imo State's One Kindred One Business Initiative, a community entrepreneurship scheme designed to create jobs, deepen financial inclusion and promote sustainable wealth.

Gunmen Kidnap Six Almajiri Pupils in Kaduna

KEY POINTS Six Almajiri pupils were abducted by suspected terrorists near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna...

CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Accounts Linked to Terror Financing Suspects

KEY POINTS CBN has directed banks and financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts...