Category: News
TROOPS FOIL BANDITS’ MOVEMENT, ARREST LOGISTICS SUPPLIER IN KOGI
LOKOJA — January 3, 2026 Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, recorded another operational success following coordinated patrols and ambush operations conducted in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State.According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade…
First Lady’s Message on World Braille Day 2026
Abuja, January 4, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for sustained national commitment to inclusion and accessibility, stressing that the country’s journey toward sustainable growth must leave no citizen behind.In her message to mark World Braille Day 2026, the First Lady said Nigeria must continue to support all citizens to live full…
Lagos Police Summon Pastor Okafor Over Rape Allegations, Breach of Peace
Lagos, January 5, 2026 The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conduct capable of breaching public peace. In…
TROOPS OF OPHK NEUTRALIZE TERRORISTS AND RESCUE HOSTAGES IN KONDUGA LGA, BORNO STATE
Kondunga, Borno State | 4 January 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another significant operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements around Kondunga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading to the rescue of abducted civilians.According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East),…
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT, THE UNASSAILABLE CREDIBILITY OF HON. OTUNBA ADEMORIN ALIU KUYE,(Ajana Akile-Ijebu) A CLEAR AND COMPELLING CASE FOR THE AWUJALE STOOL
Recent commentaries and social media narratives surrounding the Awujale stool have regrettably descended into misinformation, conjecture, and deliberate distortion of history. These narratives do not serve Ijebu tradition; rather, they undermine it. They are products of distraction, fear, and a troubling lack of historical and cultural depth. It is therefore imperative—calmly, clearly, and without equivocation…
Niger State Government Fixes Monday, 12th January 2026 for Reopening of All Schools in Safe and Secure Areas
Minna, Niger State — January 3, 2026 The Niger State Government has announced that all public and private schools located in safe and secure areas of the state will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026, following a comprehensive review of the prevailing security situation. The announcement was made by the State Ministry of Education in…
Lagos: NEMA Mobilises CCECC to Building Collapse Site
Lagos | January 3, 2026 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has mobilised the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to the site of the Great Nigeria House in Marina, Lagos, which was recently gutted by fire.The deployment followed a request by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who called on relevant federal agencies to support…
Nigerian Military’s OPHK Identifies Shariff Umar as Key Suspected Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in the North East, Calls for Public Cooperation
Maiduguri, Borno State | January 2, 2026 The Nigerian Military under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has recorded a major breakthrough in its counter-terrorism operations in the North East with the identification of Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged principal coordinator of a suicide bombing network responsible for recent attacks and attempted strikes…
NNPC Ltd Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Responsible Energy Development in Ogoniland
Abuja, Nigeria — January 3, 2026 The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland. Engr. Ojulari described the Federal Government’s renewed engagement with the people of Ogoniland as a strong…
Kebbi State Government Announces Reopening of Schools
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State ,January 3, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has approved the reopening of all schools across the state, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026. The approval was conveyed in an official directive contained in a letter signed by Isah Ibrahim K., Head of Public Relations and Protocol (HPRP), State Universal Basic…