The report said that troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 31 kidnap victims from terrorists along the Buratai-Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno.

…Urges speedy completion of FG’s peace process…Commends Tinubu, Ribadu for dialogue initiative By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged Ogoni communities to embrace dialogue as the Federal Government advances efforts to resolve longstanding issues surrounding the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland after 36 […]

By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman The Yobe State Government has approved the construction of four additional modern markets as part of efforts to expand commercial infrastructure, boost trade and strengthen economic activities across the state. The new markets will be located in Bumsa, Gulani Local Government Area; Sabon Garin Nangere in Nangere Local Government Area; Girgir […]

By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman Heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered flash floods in parts of Damaturu, Nguru, Machina and Bursari Local Government Areas of Yobe State, damaging homes and prompting emergency response by the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The agency said it had received distress reports from community leaders, security agencies and local government […]

…Says good intentions alone are not enough By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A United States-based entrepreneur and chieftain of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Chris Emejuru, has criticised some of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, alleging that they have worsened the living conditions of many Nigerians. In a statement titled, “Nigeria at a Crossroads,” Emejuru […]

….Presents administration’s scorecard, urges diaspora to back Edo’s development By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has met with Edo indigenes in the United Kingdom, urging them to support his administration’s development agenda and work towards delivering 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The engagement, held in […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Speaker of the Women Parliament of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Ambassador Hajiya Sa’adatu Abdullahi, has welcomed the publication of Prince Adewole Adebayo’s name by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, describing it as a boost to the SDP’s preparations for the presidential […]

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — With 13 days to the Osun State governorship election, the Ademola Adeleke Campaign Council has alleged that there is a plan to arrest 46 leaders of the Accord Party and prevent them from participating in the poll. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, the Deputy Director-General of the Imole Campaign […]

…Summons Atiku, Obi, others to National Council of Opposition Leaders By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: An anti-Bola Tinubu coalition of 100 Nigerians under the aegis of G-100 has called on leaders of the opposition to unite behind a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that a divided opposition cannot defeat what it […]

Govt: Your appointments are fakeWorkers: We were duly employed By Emma Una CALABAR — The Cross River State Government and a group of local government workers whose appointments are being disputed have exchanged accusations over the non-payment of 11 months’ salaries. The disagreement, which has lingered for several months, became public on Thursday when the […]