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A joint security operation in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State has rescued 10 abducted victims following a gunfight with suspected kidnappers. The incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at Mai-Laka village along the Bangi–Kotonkoro Road, where security forces intercepted the suspects, forcing them to abandon some captives and […]

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied claims that a History textbook titled Living History has been approved for use in Nigerian schools, describing such reports as misleading. The ministry clarified that the book was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the body responsible for […]

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of its creation. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, who said the holiday would […]

Aisha Muhammed, daughter of former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s simple lifestyle and rejection of the privileges of power made him vulnerable to assassination. Speaking with newsmen as Nigeria marked the 50th anniversary of the late leader’s death, the Chief Executive Officer of the […]

Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said many of those who benefit most from Nigeria’s resources show little commitment to the country’s stability, progress, and development. Speaking with Newsmen, Gambari stated that his three years in the presidency exposed him to the vast possibilities […]

Despite receiving nearly ₦9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows, Nigerian state governors are facing intense criticism from labour unions, civil society groups, economists, and opposition parties over poor governance and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare. Data show that direct allocations to states rose by over 40 per cent from […]

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike on Monday held a Board of Trustees meeting in Abuja, where it announced plans to conduct fresh congresses in some states amid the party’s leadership crisis. The BoT chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the PDP […]

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja, has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and three others from embarking on any industrial action or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Subilim issued the interim order on Monday while ruling on an […]