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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power and gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, after a fierce gunfight with suspected kidnappers in Ibadan, Oyo State. The operation, carried out on Saturday evening, led to the killing …

Iran’s drone and missile attacks reportedly targeted Kuwait’s international airport ‌killing at least one person and injuring several others, also leading to flight suspensions and diversions. Attack condemned “The Secretary-General calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation that risks undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be fully respected” …

Tompolo Nigeria stands today at one of the most critical moments in its history. From the insurgency of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North-East, to the scourge of banditry across the North-West, the persistent farmer-herder conflicts in the North-Central, separatist agitations and violent criminality in the South-East, crude oil theft in the South-South, and the growing menace of kidnapping …

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By Ayo Kehinde Thailand has donated 12 tonnes of rice worth $22,000 to support vulnerable communities in Nigeria, as aid agencies warn that as many as 34.7 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity this year. The donation was presented to the World Food Program (WFP) in Abuja on Thursday by the Thai Ambassador to Nigeria, Thirapath Mongkolnavin, for distribution …

Nigerian star Zadok Yohanna is set to join the English Premier League as Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign the winger from Swedish club AIK Stockholm on a five-year deal. The deal, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is valid until June 2031, and will be completed when the transfer window reopens. However, financial details …

EEFCC responds to HURIWA’s seven-day ultimatum, saying it cannot stop politicians accused of corruption from contesting elections The EFCC says Asar Michael Sesugh did not die while in custody. He died during the escape. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday rejected reports that the 26-year-old suspect died while in custody. According to the Commission, Sesugh was shot dead …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has tasked Inspectors and Chief Inspectors of Police to embrace innovation, strengthen professionalism and champion ongoing reform efforts in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Disu made this suggestion while declaring the closure of the Operational Change and Leadership (OCL) Course held at the Nigerian Police Institute, Jabi, Abuja. Speaking at the closing …

…Parents and teachers are sounding the alarm about the safety of exam centres …. NUT warns that trauma can derail students’ academic performance Nigeria’s ongoing West African Senior School Certificate 2026 (WASSCE) exam, conducted by the West African Examinations Council, has come under renewed tension as escalating school kidnappings in some parts of the country raise fears for the safety, …

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus briefed journalists in Geneva a day after returning from Congo, where he met with various stakeholders and said he was encouraged by the Government’s commitment to fighting the deadly epidemic, which has also spread to neighboring Uganda. “What I saw gave me hope,” He said. “This outbreak had a big start, and we are still behind, but …