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Wike Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Says President Inherited a Broken Economy and Needs Time to Deliver

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, insisting the administration inherited a severely damaged economy that could not be repaired overnight. Speaking during his monthly media chat with selected television stations in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike argued that although the government’s economic policies had caused short-term […]

NIS Arrests Alleged QNET Syndicate Leader, 11 Others in Lagos Crackdown

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested a Burkinabe national, Ouattra Adama, alongside 11 suspected facilitators during a major operation targeting a transnational organised criminal syndicate linked to the alleged QNET/IGNITE fraudulent network marketing scheme operating in Lagos and Ogun states. The suspects comprise eight Liberians and three Cameroonians, while two Liberian victims were rescued […]

Jigawa Police Arrest Nine Over Killings, Police Station Attack, Gujungu Market Violence

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with separate cases of culpable homicide, an attack on a police station, and violent disturbances at Gujungu Market in Taura Local Government Area. The arrests were confirmed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement issued on Monday in Dutse. […]

Major General Mahmuda Assumes Command of 2 Division, Pledges to Consolidate Gains

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has officially assumed duty as the 56th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, pledging to consolidate the operational gains recorded by the Division in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities. The handing-over and taking-over ceremony took place at the Headquarters, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, […]

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

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

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

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

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

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

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

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]