3 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and rescued two Federal University of Lafia students. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Nansel Ranham, on Tuesday, disclosed that Sarawak State Police Command received a distress call on the 1st of April, 20225, reporting an attack by suspected kidnappers at a student […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report

Tribune Online No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report The Kano State Police Command has stated that the viral news circulating on social media about an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano is completely false and misleading. This information was included in a statement signed by the command’s public relations officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, which was made available to the […] No attack on Igbo travelers in Kano – Police dismiss viral report Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Supreme Court Justice Agim Denies Accompanying FCT Minister To UNICAL Convocation

Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court, who recently delivered the judgement that restored the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers into the Rivers State House of Assembly, has denied accompanying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the last convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He claimed that he attended the […]

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9 d. ago One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin At least one person has been killed and others injured in Ukhun community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State by suspected Fulani herdsmen. This was made known in a one-minute, 30-second video currently circulating on social media platforms. According to the voice in the video: “Situation report, situation […] The post One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers sole administrator reads riot act, says no room for lawlessness

The Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, has said there will be no room for lawlessness and any act of violence under his watch. Also, Ibas declared that further attacks on oil installations and other critical national assets by any group would not be tolerated. Ibas who stated this during a state-wide Read More

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1 week ago Rivers sole administrator reads the riot act, says no room for lawlessness

The Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, has said there will be no room for lawlessness and any act of violence under his watch. Also, Ibas declared that further attacks on oil installations and other critical national assets by any group would not be tolerated. Ibas who stated this during a state-wide Read More

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2 w. ago Reports of attack on Wike’s house, riot in Rivers false – Police

The Rivers State Police Command has said online reports of riots in parts of the state and an attack on the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, are false. Recall that the social media was awash with reports that some aggrieved persons had set fire to the residents of the Read More

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2 w. ago Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official

Tribune Online Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Trump said he was not concerned about potential retaliation over the strikes. Yemen: Houthi retaliatory missile, drone attack on US Navy ships failed — Official Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Notorious Bandit Kingpin Kachallah Dogo, 11 Others Killed In Katsina

In a decisive blow to criminal elements in Katsina State, troops of Operation ‘Fansan Yanma’ have neutralised 12 terrorists, including the notorious bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo, during a combat patrol in Maigora village of Faskari local government area. The operation, which unfolded on Friday around 12:30pm, was triggered by intelligence reports of an impending attack […]

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2 w. ago Rivers house of commotion: Wike mocks Fubara as groups threaten pipeline attacks

AS the political crisis in Rivers State continues to fester, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over recent developments in the state. Wike, who boasted of his victory in the political battle between him and the governor, said, “You are down by two-zero,” referring to Fubara. Read More

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2 w. ago I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares

Ijaws host FCT minister in style From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he would not stop the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from performing its constitutional functions. Wike also blamed the Secretary to the […] The post I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: I won’t stop assembly from performing duties — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not stop the Rivers State House of Assembly from performing its Constitutional duties. Wike said he foresaw the current political crisis in the state and advised his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take that route, but the latter refused, surrounding himself with people Read More

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2 w. ago You can’t show up at assembly complex uninvited, Wike blasts Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, for showing up uninvited at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters. Wike said Fubara should have waited for approval before visiting, especially after demolishing the Assembly Complex in December 2023. Speaking at a media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, Read More

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2 w. ago FCT Road Project: We’ll Only Pay Residents Whose Houses Were Affected — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has defended the ongoing road development project, stating that compensation will only be paid to those whose houses were directly affected by the construction. Speaking during a media live chat on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, Wike clarified that the project aims to enhance community development […]

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3 w. ago Ota Chief Denounces Police Manhunt Over Ogun Community Crisis

A Chief in Ota land in Ogun State, Elijah Adeogun, has described as false, unfounded and malicious the allegations making the rounds that the Police launched a manhunt for him over an attack in Osuke community of the State on February 27. It was reported that one person, Saheed Shoboyejo, and many other persons were […]

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3 w. ago UBEC, Nasarawa govt strengthen collaboration on improved access to basic education

Tribune Online UBEC, Nasarawa govt strengthen collaboration on improved access to basic education At least 15 people have reportedly been killed in a renewed attack on several communities by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. UBEC, Nasarawa govt strengthen collaboration on improved access to basic education Tribune Online

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