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By Thompson Yamput A High Court sitting in Lokoja has adjourned the trial of two police inspectors for alleged involvement in Kidnapping and armed robbery to Nov. 25. The defendants, Sunday Ibrahim and Gabriel Ogunleye, are standing trial with Moses Oguche and Michael Kayode (first and second defendants), both working with Kogi Hunters Association. They…
By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says more Nigerians are actively supporting national security efforts as its intensified communication campaign has reached an estimated 32 million citizens in just three months. The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, stated this at the October 2025 Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) hosted at NOA…
By Luka Binniyat “America only cares about its personal interest… any country they invade is left worse.” That’s the new hymn of social media patriots and half-informed commentators who believe repeating clichés equals wisdom and hindsight. “Look at Libya, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran and see how the U.S messed them up! … it’s all about…
By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Police Command spokesman, Williams Ovye-Aya, was on Tuesday decorated along with 41 other newly promoted officers in the state. Ovye-Aya, who was promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), was decorated along with the 41 others by the Commissioner of Police (CP), Naziru Kankarofi, and…
By Patience Aliyu Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has urged the Church of Christ to unite to lay the path for peace, growth, and development in Plateau. Mutfwang gave the charge during the 108th General Church Council of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN), which held on Tuesday in Jos. The News Agency of…
By Emmanuel Bem Since the return of democracy in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed uninterrupted democratically elected governments for 26 years. The country’s democratic experience may not be what it is supposed to be, but it is still better than a military government. This agrees with former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s popular saying that the…
By Admin President Bola Tinubu is said to be set to appoint Ambassadors to the country’s foreign missions months after he recalled all Nigerian envoys abroad, Multiple Presidency officials said the delay has left most missions headed by chargés d’affaires with limited authority, affecting Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements worldwide. Multiple Presidency officials said the delay has…
Fellow Compatriots, I greet you all. I have just concluded a constructive and candid discussion with President Donald Trump regarding the recent diplomatic tensions. We agreed that our shared priority is peace over conflict, hope over fear, and unity over division. Both sides will take the necessary time to address the concerns that have been…
By Emmanuel Antswen The immediate past Benue commissioner for Power, Renewable Energy and Transport, Mr Omale Omale, has denied any links with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Omale said in a statement on Monday in Makurdi that as a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he is yet to see any reason to…
By Stephen Adeleye The troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered N3.8 million ransom meant for their release. This is contained in a statement issued by the Brigade Spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, on Monday in Lokoja. According to Abdullahi, the two victims (male and female) were rescued on Sunday…
