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Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Oyo school children kidnapped, teacher released after 56 days The students and teachers who were kidnapped in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have regained their freedom after 56 days of captivity, following efforts by security agencies.Read more 2. XENOPHOBIA: As a countermeasure, NANS targets MTN, MultiChoice, Stanbic IBTC …

The abducted students and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by security agencies. The announcement was made on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the development in a post on his verified X account. By sharing this latest information, Onanuga praised the security …

In an apparent response to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to close business ties with South Africans in Nigeria. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde on Friday announced a nationwide protest against South African interests in Nigeria, threatening to shut down MTN and MultiChoice operations. The student leaders …

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted a budget proposal of ₦1.854 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to the State House of Assembly, led by Chief Martins Amaewhule. The presentation of the document entitled “Resilience Budget for Growth and Development” marked his first appearance before the Amaewhule-led Assembly since the political crisis that split the legislature in 2023. The session …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Court order detains former CCP chairman, Umar, in Kuje Prison Judge Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has ordered the detention of former Chief Justice of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, at the Kuje Correctional Centre.Read more 2. The US releases the …

The National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, Bello Bodejo, was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly financing terrorism. He was also charged with alleged money laundering offenses involving $2.63 million. He was brought to justice by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC Legal Counsel, Wahab Shittu, SAN, named Bodejo as the …

The United States has released photos and names of 124 Nigerians it says will be deported from the country for what it calls “the worst of the worst” criminal acts. This was revealed in a statement on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website on Wednesday, and featured an updated list of deportations. DHS also said the people had been …

Judge Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama has ordered the detention of former Chief Justice of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Umar was reinstated on Thursday after he was indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of giving himself undue advantage while serving …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Shoot terrorists on sight, don’t wait for orders, Defense Minister tells troops The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed military personnel and other security officials to immediately take action against terrorists and armed bandits without waiting for permission from superior officers, and warned that any agents who …

Defense Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed military personnel and other security officials to take immediate action against terrorists and armed bandits without waiting for permission from superior officers, and warned that any agency that fails to deal with criminals under the guise of waiting for orders will be deemed to be working with them. Musa gave the directive …