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Police Rescue 102 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 78 Suspects In One Week The Nigeria Police Force says it rescued 102 kidnapped victims and arrested 78 high-profile criminal suspects during operations across the country between 17 and 20 August 2026. The figures were contained in the Force’s weekly operational briefing issued on 21 August under the leadership […] The post Police Rescue 102 Kidnap Victims,…
CLO Seeks Emergency Declaration Over Anambra Erosion Crisis The erosion crisis in Anambra State is fast becoming a threat to lives, homes and vital transport routes, with the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) calling for urgent federal intervention before more communities are cut off. In a statement issued in Awka, the CLO Anambra State Branch urged […] The post CLO Seeks Emergency Declaration…
Put People First: Indonesia Pushes Community-Led HIV, TB Response By Shobha Shukla – CNS With just over four years to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline, Indonesian health officials and community advocates say the fight against HIV and tuberculosis must shift from treating diseases to removing the barriers that keep people from care. Speaking around […] The post Put People First:…
IYC Seeks Wider Reach For Amnesty Programme, Commends Otuaro The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) is reaching more Niger Delta youths, but the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) says millions are still outside its coverage and wants the programme better funded to expand its reach. IYC Worldwide President, Dr Doubra Collins Okotete, made the call when he […] The post IYC Seeks Wider Reach For Amnesty…
Omidiran: Nigeria Must Rebuild Women’s Football From The Grassroots Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup has exposed the need to rethink how the country develops female football talent, Federal Character Commission (FCC) Chairman Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran has said. Omidiran spoke on Friday at the opening of the 2026 FCT FA […] The post Omidiran: Nigeria Must Rebuild…
FCT FA Backs Grassroots Drive As Women’s Tournament Kicks Off The next generation of female football stars may already be playing in FCT communities, and the FCT Football Association says it is determined to find them where they live. FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, made this clear as the second edition of the […] The post FCT FA Backs Grassroots Drive As Women’s Tournament Kicks…
Army Backs NAWOJ, Pledges Support For Women Journalists Princess-Ekwi Ajide The Nigerian Army has pledged stronger collaboration and support for the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, describing the association’s acquisition of land for a national secretariat as a significant milestone. The assurance came when…
Police Rescue 97 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspects Across 10 States The latest police operations show that kidnappers and other criminal gangs are facing sustained pressure, with 97 abducted persons rescued and several suspects arrested across 10 states and the FCT According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, police and other security operatives […] The post Police Rescue 97…
Bille Gas Crisis: Stakeholders Demand Emergency Declaration, Evacuation Plan Fear of a fire or explosion now hangs over residents of Bille community in Rivers State, where gas emissions reported since October 2025 are spreading to homes, schools, creeks and mangrove swamps. Civil society groups and residents on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare […] The post Bille Gas Crisis:…
Prof May Nwoye: The Quiet Force Behind A Remarkable Legacy Some people build reputations by seeking attention; others earn recognition through the depth of their work. For Professor May Nwoye, those who have encountered her say her influence has grown largely from the latter. In a series of tributes, friends, associates and former students have […] The post Prof May Nwoye: The Quiet Force Behind A…
Police Warn Youths Against Political, Digital Thuggery Ahead Of 2027 With the 2027 elections approaching, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has warned Nigerian youths against being used as tools for political violence, urging them to protect their future rather than fight battles for politicians. Disu gave the warning at the National Youth […] The post Police Warn Youths…
WHO Trains 75 Health Workers To Strengthen Emergency Maternal, Newborn Care For many mothers and newborns, the difference between life and death can come down to how quickly skilled help is available when complications arise. To strengthen emergency care, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in partnership with the TYDF Foundation, Federal Ministry of Health and […] The post WHO Trains 75 Health…
Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims Across North-West Ten kidnapped civilians have been rescued by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, as security forces intensify pressure on terrorist groups in the North-West. In Sokoto, troops on patrol in Isa Local Government Area on August 19 repelled a terrorist […] The post Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap…
Blueprint Honours Shaibu As Sports Personality Of The Year The growing push to strengthen sports training and professional capacity in Nigeria has earned the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, recognition as Sports Personality of the Year by Blueprint Newspaper. Shaibu received the honour for his contributions to sports development and […] The post…
Nigeria, UAE Move To Deepen Trade, Investment Ties Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to turn growing trade and investment into deeper economic cooperation, with both countries pushing to remove outstanding hurdles to stronger business ties. The commitment emerged when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, met with the Minister of […] The post Nigeria, UAE Move To…
Police Rescue 19 Personnel, Foil Attacks, Recover Arms In Nationwide Operations The latest police operations across 10 states and the FCT have resulted in arrests, rescues, firearm recoveries and the disruption of suspected attacks, as security operatives intensified action against criminal groups. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, police operatives in […] The post…
NDLEA Arrests Fleeing Celebrity Drug Kingpin, Seizes N39bn Cocaine Consignment A cocaine shipment worth an estimated N39 billion has been intercepted as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled a major drug trafficking cartel with links to Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The agency said it arrested the CEO of KC Luxury Group, described […] The post NDLEA Arrests Fleeing…
Tributes Flow For Retired ABS MD Offoh At Commendation Service The life of a broadcaster is often measured by the people and institutions shaped by his work. For the late Sir Oselloka Offoh, tributes at his commendation service in Onitsha highlighted a career marked by service, mentorship, and investment in people. The service, held at […] The post Tributes Flow For Retired ABS MD Offoh At…
2027: INEC Projects Over 100m Voters, Plans Stronger Communication Strategy With Nigeria’s voter register expected to exceed 100 million, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is stepping up its communication strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mallam Mohammed Haruna,…
Kwara Expands Integrated Care To Improve Maternal and Family Health For many women, getting the care they need can mean multiple visits to different health facilities. Kwara State is seeking to change that with an integrated approach that brings several essential services together in one visit. The state is supporting the “One Visit, Full Care” […] The post Kwara Expands Integrated Care To Improve…
Fortifying Bouillon Cubes: A Risky Fix For Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis Adding iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 to seasoning cubes may appear to offer an easy response to Nigeria’s anaemia crisis. But when the delivery vehicle is a sodium-heavy ultra-processed food, the cure could create another health problem. Calls for mandatory fortification of bouillon […] The post Fortifying Bouillon…
