Nigerian Army Chief Visits Former Heads of State and Niger Governor, Pledges Stronger Security Measures

Nigerian Army Chief Visits Former Heads of State and Niger Governor, Pledges Stronger Security Measures

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to two former Nigerian Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and enhance the Army’s operational readiness. According to a statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the […]

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gang Members and Seize Weapons in Delta State

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Nigeria’s 63 Brigade under Operation Delta Safe have arrested members of an alleged criminal gang and recovered a cache of weapons during raids in Oshimili North, Delta State. In a statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the Brigade said the operation was launched following credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected cult group operating around Ibusa. Two […]

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Nigerian troops repel suspected militant incursion in Borno State

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted incursion by suspected militants advancing from the Mandara Mountains into Bitta, in the country’s north-east, the military says. The army said the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when surveillance systems detected fighters moving towards the area. Troops reportedly waited until the group entered what the military described as an effective engagement range before opening […]

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Edo State To Host NDDC Sports Festival

By Zainab Uzomah Edo State has declared full readiness to host the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival, with Governor Monday Okpebholo assuring that the State will deliver a world-class event that reflects its status as the “Heartbeat of the Nation.” The assurance came during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the Government House in Benin City. In a statement signed by the […]

December 2, 2025 14

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Officers’ Welfare: IGP Commissions Housing Projects in Kano State

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In another significant step towards enhancing the welfare of police officers and reinforcing operational capacity, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has officiated the commissioning of newly constructed police barracks and accommodation facilities at Bompai and Zaria Road, in Kano State. According to a statement by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday, the initiative is part of his administration’s pivotal step […]

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Niger State Government Orders Closure of Badeggi FM for ‘Inciting Violence’

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Umar Bago, the governor of Niger state, has ordered the commissioner of police to seal off Badeggi FM radio station over alleged incitement of violence. Bago issued the directive on Friday during a meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at the government house in Minna. In a statement released by Bologi Ibrahim, the chief press secretary, the Niger governor said the “daily activities of […]

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“Don’t Blame Us If Anything Happens” — Edo Governor Warns Peter Obi Against Visiting State

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday issued a stern warning to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, saying he could not guarantee the LP chieftain’s security in the state if he failed to seek and obtain prior permission before visiting. Governor Okpebholo, speaking at a defection rally held in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area, gave […]

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Former President Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura with Full State Honours

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following solemn funeral prayers and a private interment ceremony attended by a host of dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The late president’s final journey began on Tuesday afternoon, when his body arrived from London aboard a presidential aircraft at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. A large convoy, led by President […]

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Dr. Fashagba Restores Steady Power to Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja In a significant stride toward improving educational infrastructure, Dr. Fashagba has successfully facilitated the restoration of steady electricity supply to the Kogi State College of Education (KSCOE), Ankpa — ending years of persistent power challenges that had disrupted academic and administrative operations. The restoration was made possible through strategic collaboration with key stakeholders, technical experts, and the college’s Works Department. Already, the impact is being felt […]

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