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Troops Foil Abduction Attempt, Rescue 14 In Zamfara
Fourteen kidnapped victims have been rescued after troops foiled an attempted abduction in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, acted on credible intelligence about suspicious...
Country Music Icon, Dolly Parton, Dies At 80
For six decades, Dolly Parton turned songs about love, hardship and everyday life into a global soundtrack, while using her fame to give back.
The country music icon has died at 80
Parton died...
CAF Opens Tender For 2027 AFCON Sub-Saharan Media Rights
With the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations expected to draw huge audiences across the continent, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened bidding for media rights to the tournament in...
More Than Half Of African Youth Consider Emigration, Survey Finds
For many young Africans, migration is less about abandoning home than searching for opportunities they feel are missing.
A new Afrobarometer survey shows that 55% of young people aged 18 to...
Federal Government Declares Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government has declared a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal...
Amasiri Gets Fresh Hope As Enya Ogbonnia Returns As Development Centre Coordinator
Amasiri is looking towards a new chapter of grassroots leadership following the reinstatement and swearing-in of Baron Enya Ogbonnia as Coordinator of the Amasiri Development Centre.
Ogbonnia was among...
Kaduna Police Rescue 75 Kidnap Victims In Birnin Gwari
Seventy-five kidnapped men, women and children have been rescued unhurt by the Kaduna State Police Command after armed men abducted them near Birnin Gwari.
The victims, identified as Fulani travellers, were kidnapped...
Soludo Backs Iloenyosi For South-East NFF Board Seat
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has endorsed the bid of Anambra State Football Association chairman, Chief Chikelue Iloenyosi, for the South-East seat on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee.
Soludo said Iloenyosi’s experience...
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims, Recover N800,000 In Katsina
Six kidnap victims have been rescued after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA confronted terrorists who intercepted their vehicle along the Dandume–Sheme Road in Katsina State.
The victims were rescued unharmed after troops...
Police Neutralise Six Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Fresh Nationwide Operations
The police have recorded fresh operational gains across several states, including the neutralisation of six suspected terrorists in Anambra, the rescue of three kidnapped victims in Kaduna and the...
3,625 Candidates Sit FCT Science, Technical Schools Placement Exam
For thousands of young people seeking a future in science and technology, admission into one of the FCT’s specialised schools could be the first step towards careers in medicine, engineering and...
Ufomba Re-elected FCTA Chapel Chairman, NAWOJ FCT Commends Victory
The re-election of Comrade Ngozi Uloma Ufomba as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Administration Chapel, has been described as a vote of confidence in her leadership and...
Operation FANSAN YAMMA Rescues Kidnap Victim, Foils Sokoto Attack
Swift intervention by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has rescued a kidnap victim in Kaduna State and disrupted a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
Troops of Sector 1, on 20 August, responded...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
