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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has reassured Nigerians that ongoing reforms in the power sector are beginning to yield positive results, with gradual improvements in electricity generation and distribution across the country. Speaking on recent developments in the sector, the minister said the Federal Government remains committed to transforming Nigeria’s electricity supply through sustained […]

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the abduction and assault of the Chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rufus Olorunfemi. According to the police, the latest arrests were made following ongoing investigations into the incident, which sparked widespread concern across the state. The […]

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued 10 victims during separate operations in Plateau and Kaduna states. According to military sources, the soldiers responded swiftly to distress calls after armed kidnappers attacked communities in both states. The troops engaged the criminals in gun battles, forcing them to abandon their […]

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the growing trend of ethnic profiling in Nigeria, stressing that criminality should never be associated with any particular ethnic group. Reacting to recent incidents and narratives that have fueled ethnic tensions, Obi urged Nigerians to reject divisive sentiments and focus on identifying and prosecuting individuals responsible for […]

The African Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of kidnappings and insecurity across Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to take decisive steps to protect citizens and restore public confidence. The labour body condemned the increasing incidents of abductions, banditry, and violent attacks in various parts of the […]

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted more than 135,000 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Rivers State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal oil bunkering […]

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman popularly known as an “Aza Woman” for allegedly spreading false information about the kidnapping of students of Green Park Academy in Benin City. According to the police, the suspect circulated claims on social media alleging that several students of the school had been abducted by unknown […]

An escaped cybercrime suspect, identified as Asar Sesugh, has died following a violent confrontation involving operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and suspected armed associates in Makurdi, Benue State. According to reports, Sesugh had previously escaped from EFCC custody while under investigation for alleged cybercrime-related offences. Efforts by the anti-graft agency to […]