Kidnapped widow of late Ekiti Surveyor-General regains freedom — Police
Mrs Funmilola Osalusi, widow of the late Ekiti State Surveyor-General, who was abducted last Saturday, has regained her freedom, five days after she was seized […]
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Just In: 279 abducted Zamfara school girls released
Latest reports indicate that 279 abducted Zamfara school girls have been released. The students arrived Government House, Gusau, at about 4a.m. on Tuesday, the News […]
UPDATED: 24 Kagara Students, 14 Others Regain Freedom from Bandits in Niger State
The kidnapped staff and students of Government Science College Kagara have finally regained freedom from the armed bandits in Niger State. A top […]
Abducted Kagara Students regain freedom
The abducted 27 students and staff of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger, regained freedom, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports. It was […]
FLASH: Abducted Kagara students regain freedom
The abducted 27 students and staff of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger, regained freedom. Details soon. Tags: abducted, college, freedom, GOV, Government, Niger, science, […]
Kwara Govt approves use of hijab in state-owned, grant-aided schools
The Kwara Government has approved the use of hijab (veil worn by Muslim women) in state and grant-aided public schools. This is contained in […]
Farmer- Herder Crises: Malami proposes commission for pastoralism
By Chimezie Godfrey The Attorney General of the federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has proposed the establishment of a commission for pastoralism […]
Kidnapped NTA reporter regains freedom
Mrs Chidiebere Onyia, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who was abducted on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by gunmen has regained her freedom. […]
Forum canvasses new security strategy, tactics
Photo: President Buhari, urged to adopt pro-active strategy The Progressive Alliance Forum, Canada, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to institute a holistic, proactive, and result-oriented […]
‘Contest of all against all’: Beyond the blame game of insecurity in Nigeria
By Ismail Misbahu “Absence of fear” is a phrase with only three capturing words used by Dr. Siddique Abubakar (of the Center of Democratic Development […]
CNG: Shariff, Rufai regain freedom as DSS denies role in arrest
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has announced the release of their national officials who were arrested in Kaduna earlier on Thursday. Abdul Azeez Suleiman, […]
Bobi Wine and the old African brew, By Azu Ishiekwene
After the presidential election in Uganda, it dawned on me that there are two people in the country who don’t fear President Yoweri Museveni: […]
Mandela and the parable of the Fulani , By Hassan Gimba
In his autobiography, Long Walk To Freedom, first published in 1994, the revered Nelson Mandela wrote: “When a man is denied the right to […]
Kidnapped NIS spokesperson in Benin regains freedom-Police
The Police Command in Edo has confirmed the release of abducted Spokeswoman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Edo Command, Mrs Bridget Esene. The Police […]
SERAP to FG: Disclose details of payments of N729bn to 24.3m poor Nigerians
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to “publish details of proposed […]
Facing 2021: Notes to the Nigerian Left, By Edwin Madunagu
The last paragraph of my last published article for the year 2020, titled “Study notes on state and state failure” (December 22) started with a […]
Expelling Pastoralists from Forests that Kill, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My column of 12th September 2016 was entitled “Forests that Kill and Destroy: Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria.” I was reporting on a seminar […]
Troops neutralize 2 bandits in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Accord have neutralized two bandits in Kaduna state. This was revealed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence […]
Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Kidnapping: Popular Ekiti petrol dealer, Akinbami, regains freedom
The Police Command in Ekiti State, on Sunday evening, confirmed the release of a popular businessman and leading petroleum dealer, at Alhaji Sulaiman Akinbami, who […]
Military eliminates over 114 terrorists, recovers 393 livestock, others in 7 days
By Chimezie Godfrey The military has succeeded in eliminating over 114 terrorists and recovered 393 livestock in its recent operations across the country. The Coordinator, […]
Presidency to Group: Your quit notice to Bishop Kukah ‘wrong’
The Presidency has described the quit notice issued to Bishop Matthew Kukah by a Sokoto-based Muslim group as “wrong”. Reacting to the ultimatum, the Presidency […]
Troops neutralize bandits, recover livestock in Katsina, Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralized scores of bandits and recovered livestock in Katsina and Zamfara states. This was revealed on […]
CNG frowns at Sowore’s New Year Eve detention
By Chimezie Godfrey The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has joined the Nigerian civil rights community in condemning the arrest and detention of Sahara Reporters […]
Kidnapped sister of Oyo Deputy Minority leader regains freedom
Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister of the Deputy Minority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Sunkanmi Babalola, has regained freedom from her abductors. The News […]