Author: Olayinka Popoola

Kebbi first lady receives 24 rescued schoolgirls

November 26, 2025

Twenty-four students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, who were rescued after last week’s abduction, were on Wednesday formally...

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Southern Governors’ Forum meets in Ogun

November 26, 2025

Members of the Southern Governors’ Forum will today (Wednesday) meet in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, to deliberate on pressing national issues....

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Insecurity: Avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, Canada warns citizens

November 26, 2025

The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, citing...

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Viral video of herdsmen invasion in Rivers false — Police

November 26, 2025

The Rivers State Police Command has debunked claims of an influx of suspected herdsmen into the state and alleged attacks...

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Eight die in Oyo road crash

November 26, 2025

Eight people have been confirmed dead, while four others are receiving treatment at Oyo State General Hospital following a crash...

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Kwara suffers new bandit attack as pregnant woman, 10 others abducted in Isapa

November 26, 2025

Barely 48 hours after the rescue of 38 abducted worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State has recorded another bandit attack, this...

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FG debunks open grazing ban, says transition to ranching gradual

November 26, 2025

The Federal Government has clarified that it has not imposed a nationwide ban on open grazing, stating instead that the...

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Abduction: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forests

November 26, 2025

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon around forests in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States, following a surge...

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BREAKING: Kidnapped Kebbi school girls freed

November 25, 2025

The 35 students abducted by bandits from the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government...

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Amotekun begins patrol of boarding schools in Ondo

November 25, 2025

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it has commenced enhanced patrol of boarding schools across the state....

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JUST IN: Customs order mandatory drug tests for recruits, serving officers

November 25, 2025

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday announced a new policy that mandates compulsory drug testing for all recruits...

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INEC chairman swears in new Oyo REC, warns against compromise

November 25, 2025

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday swore in Prof. Rahmon Tella as the...

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Tinubu names Imo gov Renewed Hope ambassador, mobilisation chief

November 25, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as “Renewed Hope Ambassador” ahead of the national rollout of...

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Reps Order INEC to Pay Outstanding Insurance Benefits for Injured Corps Members

November 25, 2025

The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately pay all...

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‘It’s cosmetic’ — ADC faults Tinubu’s order on withdrawal of police officers guarding VIPs

November 25, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from very important personalities (VIPs)...

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Police tighten security in Lagos schools, worship centres

November 25, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has said the command has intensified deployments to schools, worship centres and...

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‘Act of mercy needed’ — south-east reps seek Tinubu’s pardon for Nnamdi Kanu

November 25, 2025

The south-east caucus in the house of representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Nnamdi Kanu, leader...

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Kebbi, Niger schools’ abductions: US to share intel, demands action

November 25, 2025

The United States government, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to ensure those involved in the abductions of schoolgirls and students/pupils...

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Osun 2026: Adeleke to announce re-election platform

November 25, 2025

Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, says a decision on the political platform Governor Ademola Adeleke will use for...

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UK rejects Nigeria’s request to repatriate Ekweremadu

November 25, 2025

The United Kingdom has rejected a request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to repatriate former Deputy Senate President, Ike...

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Kidnapping crisis: Governors convene emergency session, school lockdowns rise

November 25, 2025

In response to the escalating security crisis in the region, the 19 Northern governors have scheduled an emergency meeting for...

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Makinde Presents N891.99bn 2026 Budget to Oyo Assembly

November 24, 2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented a N891.99 billion budget proposal for the 2026 financial year to the State...

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Nigerian Army Releases Shortlist for Short Service Combatant Course 49/2026

November 24, 2025

The Nigerian Army has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 49/2026. The announcement...

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US to boost Nigeria’s security with intelligence, defence support — Presidency

November 24, 2025

The Presidency says the United States has indicated readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria, including enhanced intelligence sharing and...

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JUST IN: Atiku officially joins ADC, registers with party in Adamawa

November 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, signalling...

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Lagos-Calabar highway section to open December 2025 – FG

November 24, 2025

The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway will be opened to traffic...

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Kaduna gives El‑Rufai one‑week ultimatum to prove ₦1bn bandits claim

November 24, 2025

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false and politically motivated the claim by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the...

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Catholic bishop releases names of 50 abducted Niger pupils who escaped

November 24, 2025

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, have...

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Tinubu confirms release of 38 abducted Kwara worshippers as governor details joint rescue operation

November 24, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced that all 38 worshippers abducted during Tuesday’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke...

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Mass abduction crisis: Tinubu pulls 100,000 policemen from VIPs

November 24, 2025

No fewer than 100,000 police officers attached to Very Important Persons and politicians will be withdrawn and redeployed to core...

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