One Rescued, Seven Arrested After Gunmen Attack Bus on Ayere-Kabba Road in Kogi State

One Rescued, Seven Arrested After Gunmen Attack Bus on Ayere-Kabba Road in Kogi State

By Toffa Momoh LOKOJA— The Kogi State Police Command says it has rescued one victim and arrested seven suspects following a kidnapping incident along the Ayere–Kabba Road on April 13, 2026. Police said armed men attacked a Chisco Transport Company Toyota Hiace bus, registration number KJA 405 YJ, traveling from Lagos to Abuja at about 8:30 p.m. The attack occurred inward Kabba Local Government Area. A joint security response led […]

April 22, 2026 15

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APC Unveils Committees for Adamawa, FCT Ward and State Congresses

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the composition of committees for the conduct of its Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses in Adamawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of preparations for upcoming party activities. The committees, released through the party’s official communication channels, include the Ward/LGA Aspirants Screening Committees, Screening Appeals Committees, State Congress Committees, and Congress Appeal Committees, aimed […]

April 12, 2026 12

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Kogi State Police Command Takes Proactive Step to Address Farmers/Herders Clashes

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Kogi State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, convened a stakeholders' meeting to address recurring clashes between herders and farmers in the state. The meeting brought together Local Government Chairmen, traditional rulers, youth representatives, and security officials. This was contained in a press statement signed byASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat,Police Public Relations Officer in the State Command Key issues discussed […]

April 12, 2026 7

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Nigerian Navy refurbishes 21 vessels for Bayelsa State

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has refurbished 21 vessels belonging to the Bayelsa State Government, in a move aimed at improving water transportation and security across the state’s riverine communities. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Information of the Nigerian Navy, Captain AA Folorunsho, the work was carried out by the Navy’s industrial arm, Naval Shipyard Limited, which undertook extensive repairs to restore the vessels […]

March 8, 2026 17

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Niger State Marks 50th Anniversary with Call for Renewed Commitment to Development

By Zainab Uzomah Niger State has commemorated its 50th anniversary with a renewed call for unity, institutional strengthening and accelerated development across the state. In a press release signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the Federal Government described the golden jubilee as not only a historical milestone but a moment to reaffirm collective commitment to a stronger, more prosperous future. Created in 1976 alongside Imo, […]

February 3, 2026 27

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Imo State Governor- Uzodimma Named Chair of APC’s 2026 National Convention Committee as Party Releases Fees for Nomination Forms

By Zainab Uzomah Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has been appointed to lead the Central Coordination Committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 National Convention. The party on Tuesday unveiled the 73-member committee, which will oversee preparations for the national convention expected to shape internal party leadership and its broader direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor of Kwara State […]

February 3, 2026 17

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NAF Orders Investigation After Reports of Civilian Casualties in Niger State

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force has acknowledged reports suggesting that civilians were killed or injured during an air operation in Kurigi village, Kontokoro District of Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State, on Sunday. The force said it was deeply concerned by the allegations and stressed that protecting non-combatants remains central to its mission. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, […]

January 28, 2026 17

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Fayose Says Tinubu Won’t Sacrifice Wike for Fubara Amid Rivers State Crisis

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not “sacrifice” Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in favour of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Fayose made the comments in an exclusive interview with Arise Television aired on Tuesday, reacting to the lingering power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which has continued to fuel […]

January 14, 2026 28

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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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