The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers after a shootout with security operatives led to the rescue of two victims in a forest around Isua-Akoko. The operation, which involved the police, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, and Agbe-Koya, also resulted in the recovery of N1.5m suspected ransom money and foodstuffs. The suspects, identified as Abdullahi…
Africa is far bigger than it looks on many world maps. Here is why the continent appears smaller, how map projections distort its size, and what the true size of Africa means for how the world sees the continent. Have…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed security personnel across the country to take immediate action against armed bandits and terrorists, warning that any operative who hesitates to engage criminals while claiming to be awaiting orders would…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians that the 2027 general election will be transparent, credible, inclusive and peaceful, with its outcome reflecting the sovereign will of the electorate. The Acting Chairman of INEC, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the African Union Pre-Election Needs Assessment Mission at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The…
Blockchain technology is gaining global recognition for its potential to revolutionize various industries, and Nigeria’s financial sector is no exception. As the country seeks to improve financial inclusion, enhance transparency, and reduce fraud, blockchain offers promising solutions. By enabling secure,…
Nigeria and other governments battling terrorism such Boko Haram, ISWAP and other security threats across the Sahel region, is possibly been hampered by limited access to modern arms, ammunitions and technologies, a new global arms transfer data has shown. A…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned members of the public, businesses and financial institutions against rejecting the standard N100 banknote, stressing that it remains a valid legal tender across the country. The apex bank issued the clarification on…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to immediately adjust the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and other petroleum products to reflect the recent decline in global…
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The Benue State Government has denied knowledge of a reported visit by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state, where more than 200 people were reportedly killed in a recent attack. The denial followed reports that Obi’s convoy was allegedly blocked by youths and security personnel while attempting to access the affected community on Tuesday. Obi,…
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The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering qualified Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s degrees at leading universities in Ireland. The announcement was made on Friday through the embassy’s official X account, stating that the programme is designed for early and mid-career professionals from Nigeria and Ghana seeking to undertake a one-year postgraduate programme. According to the embassy, the scholarship covers tuition fees,…
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