Military Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims, Including 15 NYSC Members, in Kogi Forest

Military Rescues 21 Kidnap Victims, Including 15 NYSC Members, in Kogi Forest

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian military has rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, from the Egume-Ochaja forest stretch in Kogi State, following a coordinated operation by troops and other security agencies. The victims, who were among those abducted while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State, comprised eight males and 13 females. This was disclosed during a press briefing by the Director, Defence Media […]

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Navy Arrests Vessel, 12 Crew Members Over Alleged Crude Oil Theft in Akwa Ibom

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has arrested a vessel, MT FILIA, and its 12 crew members over alleged crude oil theft at the UTUE Terminal in Akwa Ibom State. The vessel was intercepted in the early hours of Thursday, 23 July 2026, by naval personnel operating under Operation Delta Sentinel following intelligence gathered through the Navy’s surveillance systems. In a statement, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun […]

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APC Urges Founding Members to Stay United Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benjamin Obi Nwoye, has urged founding members of the party to remain united and actively engaged as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. Speaking while receiving members of the G37 and other party stakeholders on a courtesy visit to the APC National Headquarters in Abuja, Nwoye said the party must reconnect with […]

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APC Urges Founding Members to Stay United Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Benjamin Obi Nwoye, has urged founding members of the party to remain united and actively engaged as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. Speaking while receiving members of the G37 and other party stakeholders on a courtesy visit to the APC National Headquarters in Abuja, Nwoye said the party must reconnect with […]

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76 Terrorists, Family Members Surrender as Military Intensifies Offensive in North-East

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja A total of 76 terrorist foot soldiers and some of their family members, including a fresh group of top Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders, have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI following sustained military offensives across the North-East. According to a statement signed by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the latest surrender was driven by intensified […]

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Nigerian Navy Hands Over Five Suspected IPOB/ESN Members to DSS in Anambra

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has handed over five suspects linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN), and other criminal elements to the Department of State Services in Anambra State for further investigation. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the suspects were arrested by personnel of Naval Outpost Onitsha deployed at Forward Operating Base Amiyi […]

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APC Crisis Deepens in Kwara as Party Members Petition Tinubu, Accuse Gov AbdulRazaq of Division, Imposition Plot

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The crisis within the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has escalated, with party stakeholders petitioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged divisions, imposition of candidates and internal conflicts under Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq. The concerns were raised in an open letter dated April 22, 2026 and signed by party members led by Hon. Toyin Olosasa, as well as a separate statement by concerned […]

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19 family members captured as troops clear bandit camps in Bauchi forest

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of the Nigerian Army have captured 19 family members of suspected bandits and cleared several camps during operations in Dajin Madam Forest, Bauchi State. The operation, carried out by troops of the 33 Artillery Brigade in conjunction with a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser, targeted identified bandit enclaves, including Azuge and Hari camps. According to the Army, a number of bandits were […]

April 17, 2026 13

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APC Says Over Two Million Members Digitally Verified in First Week of Registration Drive

By Zainab Uzomah The All Progressives Congress (APC) says more than two million members have been digitally verified nationwide, just one week after the party launched its electronic membership registration exercise. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed the figures on Monday during a briefing at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. The update followed a meeting involving the National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, members of the […]

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