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Unbeknownst to many Nigerians, the country’s security agencies have stepped up pressure on bandits who kidnapped 46 schoolchildren and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State long before the final rescue operation was carried out. The Nigerian Army on Saturday revealed steps it had taken weeks earlier to force criminals to hand over their …

The Presidency on Saturday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of failing to rejoice with the federal government hours after the release of students and teachers kidnapped from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State. However, Atiku who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rejected the Presidency claims, describing the allegations as reckless …

The Bauchi State Chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has threatened to take the state government and the ruling APM to court over what it described as “double standards in the enforcement of campaign materials”. The party, in a statement by the State Chair, Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu, was “surprised and disappointed by the selective and unilateral enforcement of the …

A panel of three Judges of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, has rejected the bail application, filed by the convicted former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku for lack of merit. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Monday, March 23, 2026 convicted and sentenced Nwabuoku to 72 years …

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 …