Plateau police quell fears over alleged violent protest in Jos
The high-level engagement, which took place at the Command Headquarters in Jos, was prompted by the viral audio messages warning of impending unrest following prayers.
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Why I defected to NDC – Seriake Dickson
Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a newly registered political party.
Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils – Intel sources
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country’s own law banning payments to kidnappers.
Frank Mba bows out after 34 years, PSC screens seven AIGs for DIG rank
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development at Force Headquarters, DIG Frank Mba, has voluntarily retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 34 years of service.
Siakpere rejoices with Oborevwori over successful Delta APC congresses
Frontline legal practitioner and political strategist, Barr. John Ewhubare Siakpere, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on the peaceful and successful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses across the state, attributing the orderly exercise to the governor’s hands-on and inclusive leadership style. Siakpere, who is the Director-General of Team Siakpere […]
Martina Atom: Touching story of Benue’s mother whose hand was severed by bandits
When the rain began to fall that afternoon in Mbagwen Udei, there was no warning of the horror that was about to unfold. For Martina Atom, a 45-year-old mother of four, …
Abuja Protests: U.S. Embassy reschedules visa, till March 9
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory.
Police move to replace Hundeyin as force spokesman
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, is set to step down from his position on Friday, March 6, 2026, bringing to an end his tenure…
Ramadan Talk Day 17: Seeking forgiveness of sins
Reflection on forgiveness during Ramadan reawakens the believer’s consciousness of accountability and hope in divine mercy.
No governance in Nigeria — Aisha Yesufu slams Tinubu’s govt
On the ADC’s online registration portal, which had faced reported technical difficulties since its launch, Yesufu was unyielding in her defence, insisting the platform had suffered no outages.
Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue in grip of terror: Residents reveal routes, transit camps
Troubling accounts from residents of boundary communities in Nasarawa State and fresh security disclosures in Kogi have exposed what locals describe as a widening network of forest corridors, transit routes and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists and bandits operating across the North-Central region.
