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news

Oriire Rescue: Military, Security Chiefs Get Fresh Praise

ABUJA — Nigeria’s Armed Forces and top security chiefs have received fresh commendations following the successful rescue of 44 abducted pupils and teachers in...

Akeem Adebayo - July 20, 2026

Politics

Obi Slams Tinubu Over Oyo Kidnap, Calls It National Tragedy

AWKA, Nigeria — Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, describing the...

Gom Mirian - July 6, 2026

Metro

Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Rescues Kidnap Victims in Kwara

IBADAN/KWARA, Nigeria — Operatives of the Iru Ekun Security Network, led by Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have rescued...

Nnenna Nwankwo - July 4, 2026

Defence

COAS Orders Troops to Apply ‘Decisive Force’ Against Bandits, Terrorists at Zaria Graduation

ZARIA, Nigeria — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed newly trained soldiers to apply “decisive force” against bandits,...

Akeem Adebayo - June 18, 2026

Defence

Tinubu: “Surrender or Face Full Force” — Strong Warning to Bandits and Kidnappers

Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong warning to bandits, kidnappers, and their sponsors, urging them to surrender to authorities or...

Ola Adebayo - June 12, 2026

Politics

CAN Demands Security Emergency as South-West Kidnappings, Banditry Escalate Nationwide

Akure, Ondo State — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency...

Toyin Adebayo - June 7, 2026

Politics

FCT Police Arrest Three Suspected Bandits Seen Brandishing AK-47 in Viral Military Camouflage Video

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers who appeared in a viral video brandishing AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and walkie-talkies...

Toyin Adebayo - June 5, 2026

Defence

Adeleke orders new surveillance drones after reported disappearance of five security drones in Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has directed the immediate procurement of new surveillance drones and security equipment following the alleged disappearance of five...

Toyin Adebayo - June 4, 2026

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