Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Firearm and Ammunition in Oyo Raid

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered a locally made firearm with live ammunition during a coordinated operation aimed at tackling violent crime across the state. The suspects, identified as Tomiwa Ayomide, 28, Haruna Kabiru, 32, and Haruna Hassan, popularly known as “Malo,” 32, were apprehended by […]

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Osun Violence Threatens Democracy, Adeleke Tells Tinubu Ahead of August 15 Poll

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Monday warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the rising wave of politically motivated violence and killings in the state poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at a political gathering, Adeleke alleged that selective arrests and the killing of members […]

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SGF: 57 Japanese Firms Already Operating in Nigeria, Seeks Deeper Cooperation in Mining, Renewable Energy, Security, Technology

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has disclosed that 57 Japanese companies are currently operating in Nigeria, as the Federal Government intensified efforts to attract more investment from Japan into key sectors of the economy. Speaking on Monday while receiving Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, in Abuja, Akume […]

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AI Drives 55% of Cybercrimes in Africa as Losses Hit $484m – INTERPOL Report

Artificial intelligence is now responsible for 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa, enabling attacks that are faster, more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to detect, according to INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026. The report revealed that Africa’s rapid digital expansion, with over 1.1 billion mobile subscribers recorded in 2025, has been accompanied by […]

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World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Cross River Health Workers Take Exclusive Breastfeeding Campaign to Churches

As part of activities marking World Breastfeeding Week 2026, health workers in Cross River State on Sunday took the campaign for exclusive breastfeeding to churches across Calabar, educating worshippers on its importance for infant survival, growth, and development. The outreach, themed “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” was led by nurses […]

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DSS Operation Kills Over 60 Suspected Bandits, Notorious Kingpin in Katsina

An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the death of more than 60 suspected bandits, including a notorious kingpin, during a security operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security sources said the operation also eliminated Idi Abasu Aiki, a feared bandit leader allegedly linked to numerous […]

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Atiku, Presidency Clash Over Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Borrowing and Subsidy Savings

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration over its handling of the economy, insisting that “no amount of lying with statistics” can hide what he described as the government’s worsening economic performance. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public […]

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Peter Obi Urges FG to Prioritise Completing Existing Projects Over New Infrastructure

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and completion of existing infrastructure rather than embarking on new projects that risk being abandoned. In a statement issued on Saturday, Obi said he has consistently advocated for governments at all levels to focus on fixing and completing […]

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