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The Nigerian military has succeeded in rescuing Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defense Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, after weeks of captivity by armed bandits kidnapped the couple in Katsina State. Defense Headquarters announced the development on Monday, revealing that the rescue was achieved through sustained military operations carried out by troops of Operation FASAN …

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.93 percent in May 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly increase in the annual inflation rate as food prices continued to pressure household budgets despite the pace of monthly price increases slowing. The latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed that inflation increased from 15.69 percent …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and others from participation in the 2027 general elections over alleged constitutional violations. Judge Peter Odo Lifu issued the order on Monday while delivering judgment in a lawsuit filed by a group of former lawmakers in …

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Senate President, Inshallah Akpabio, is paranoid about anything that has to do with him in the Senate. The former Governor of Edo State stated this on Sunday while speaking on MIC ON PODCAST. According to him, “He (Akpabio) is very paranoid about anything related to me. Everyone in the …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Like Obi, former Governor Udenwa threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo, demanding N5 billion Former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, has threatened to take African Democratic Party (ADC) chairman Kenneth Okonkwo to court over alleged defamatory statements made in a television programme.Read more 2. Heavily armed bandits hand over the …

Heavily armed bandits on Saturday handed over the body of late General Rabe who died earlier in their custody. The bandits after handing over the bodies in Katsina walked back to Matazu forest He has been buried with his family and friends praying and paying their last respects. Rabe, a former army spokesman was kidnapped along with his wife while …

Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, has threatened to take African Democratic Party (ADC) chairman Kenneth Okonkwo to court over alleged defamatory statements made in a television programme. He also demanded compensation of N5 billion and a public apology from the actor-turned-politician. The demands were contained in a three-page letter dated June 11, 2026 and signed by Udenwa’s attorney, Chief …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “for its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the merger, transition and rebranding of NNPC to NNPCL.” NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion in establishment fees from petroleum product proceeds, while the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Lured Abroad, Sold into Slavery: The hidden reality of Nigerian women in human trafficking networks In Nigeria, young women are tricked and lured to Arab countries with promises of giving them promising jobs. However, upon arrival, the narrative changes. Read more 2. Katsina Governor Radda speaks tough as former defense …

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has once again vowed to ensure that bandits, kidnappers and other criminals in the state face legal punishment. The latest tough talk came when the state government announced that the former Director of Defense Information, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, had died while in the custody of bandits. The announcement was contained in a statement …