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The Police in Gombe have succeeded in arresting six out of a seven man armed robbery syndicate in Pindiga District of Akko Local Government Area of the State. According to DSP Buhari Abdullahi, Police Public Relations Officer, Gombe State Command, in a release to newsmen, arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects. He gave the name of the suspects as follows: Babangida Gamji “M” 25 years, of Fobawure Village, Billiri LGA; Dahiru Abdullahi “M” 30 years of Wawa Village, Funakaye LGA; Ahmadu Garba “M” 21 years of Song LGA, Adamawa State; Umaru Bubba a.k.a. Babuga “M” 25 years of Dadin Kowa, Yemaltu-Deba LGA; Isah Haruna “M” 20 years of Dadin Kowa, Yemaltu/Deba LGA and Usman Abdullahi “M” 30 years of Kaltungo LGA while Alhaji Sale Adamu “M” now at large. Buhari explained th...

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, says the presence of refugees in the state has continued to place pressure on host communities infrastructure and social services, necessitating enhanced federal and international support. Otu stated this at the maiden National Council on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (NCHAPR) with the theme, "Beyond the national: Strengthening sub-national and multi-stakeholder synergy for a unified approach to humanitarian response and poverty reduction," held in Calabar, recently. Represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon Peter Odey, the governor pointed out that "the state continues to accommodate about 50,000 registered Cameroonian refugees in settlements across Ogoja, Ikom, Obanliku, Etung, Akamkpa and Boki local government areas," a developme...

Traders at the Onitsha Main Market have resumed business defiling the sit-at-home order of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo had shut down the market for a week and threatened to reallocate the market for school use should the traders continue with the Monday sit-at-home.“Traders of the Onitsha Main Market have reopened their shops in compliance with a directive by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo,” a report by Channels Television on Monday said.A visit to the market by Channels Television revealed that many traders were back as early as 8:45 a.m., setting up wares from Egerton to Ose Foodstuff Market and The Young Park, a major entrance to the Main Market. Observers noted that areas including Emeka Offor Plaza, Sokoto Road, ...

As part of the efforts to protect telecom infrastructure, the Nigerian Communications Commission said it has adopted a structured, multi-layered approach to implement the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Executive Order within the telecommunications sector.President Bola Tinubu over a year ago issued an Order on Critical National Information InfrastructureThe objectives of the Order are to: designate certain Information and Communications Technology systems (ICT), networks and infrastructure operating in Nigeria, as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII); “develop cohesive measures and strategies for the security and of CNII, and ensure their continued operation; adopt proactive and holistic approach in the identification, security and protection of CNI...

By Victor Okoye Uvuru Ntu community in Ngor Okpala, Imo State, was long known for strong kinship bonds, respect for elders, and peaceful dispute resolution rooted in tradition. Recent developments, however, indicate a disturbing shift as inheritance disagreements increasingly degenerate into violence, including machete attacks and alleged abductions. An inheritance dispute reportedly led to the violent attack on Mr Benjamin Chigbu and the subsequent abduction of Mr Matthew Chigbu. The incidents allegedly involved close relatives. The escalation from dialogue to criminal conduct has raised serious concerns within Uvuru Ntu and the wider Ngor Okpala community. Traditionally, inheritance issues among the Igbo of Ngor Okpala were resolved by umunna, family heads, and eld...

By Victor Okoye A legal practitioner in Imo, Barr. Clement Chinaka has petitioned the Imo State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged abduction and attempted murder of his clients. The victims, Mr. Matthew Chigbu and Mr. Benjamin Chigbu were reportedly attacked by suspected thugs acting on behalf of a relative, Mr. Clifford Chigbu in separate incidents on Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 10, 2026, respectively. Chinaka also petitioned the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Council through its Chairman, Hon. Chika Ibekwe, urging urgent intervention to prevent further violence. Addressing newsmen at the weekend, Chinaka said the lives of his clients were in grave danger following what he described as a coordinated and violent attack. “My clients are ...

By Victor Okoye Jumai Hajara Adamu has emerged the new Lady Captain of Tukur Yusuf Buratai (TYB) International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja, following a decisive election victory held at the club house on Saturday. Adamu polled an overwhelming 129 votes, defeating Rose Abus Nyam, who scored 22 votes, and the incumbent Lady Captain, Maureen Apute, who garnered 26 votes. The landslide result drew applause from club members, who described the outcome as a clear endorsement of Adamu’s leadership vision and commitment to unity within the club. Speaking after the announcement, Adamu gave glory to God, describing the victory as an act of divine grace and faith rewarded. “I return all the glory to God Almighty. This victory is His doing, and I am deeply grateful to every...

Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State on November 15, 2025. The court barred Turaki and others from parading themselves as national officers of the PDP. The court also ruled that Caretaker Committee led by Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the only recognised NWC of the PDP pending the conduct of a valid National Convention.

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President and Founder of Concerned Sisters Forum (CSF), Hajiya Binta Ibrahim, says women’s economic growth is key to over all development and prosperity of the country. Ibrahim stated this at the disbursement of free interest loans to some members of the forum to boost their small and medium scale businesses. This is contained in a statement issued by the forum’s image maker, Evelyn Onyilo, on Saturday in Abuja. Ibrahim added that the loan was to support the women in making them financially independent. “Women’s economic growth is key to national development and prosperity, because, when women are empowered, families, communities and nations  prosper. “The loans are in categories of one million naira and five hundred thousand given&n...

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Friday justified the enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol.Adeyeye said the agency’s decision was driven by public health concerns, insisting that commercial interests could not be placed above the safety of minors.She warned that easy access to the products is turning Nigerian children into addicts. Speaking on ARISE Television, she said: “We are making our children addicts. “So it is on their side that they are all about money, not about health. We are about health and good investments… But we cannot sacrifice our children on the altar of trade.”“We are not banning alcohol. We approve alcohol in different packages. It is only in small packages that we ...

Speakers of State Houses of Assembly of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Nigeria are holding conference in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The conference tagged APC States Conference of Speakers of Nigeria holding in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital which commenced 28th of this month is expected to last till Saturday 31st of January 2026. The conference which brought together APC Speakers of State Houses of Assembly across the Country had in attendance Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D. It was reported that the Number One Lawmakers of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Nigeria are deliberating on range of issues of national interest, governance and representation as well as the role of law among other emerging issu...

​The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission , Chief Saviour Enyiekere, has called on the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, to help fast-track the implementation of the National Assembly Service Pension Scheme by inaugurating the NASS Pension Board. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Senate President Thursday January 29th, 2026, Dr Enyiekere emphasized that the formal takeoff of the Pension Board would enhance the wellbeing of retirees of the National Assembly Service. He noted that many retirees of the Service were undergoing various degrees of untold hardships as a result of their inability to assess their pensionsong after retirement.Dr. Enyiekere noted that this measure would bring the National Assembly in line with global best ...

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno (Borno North), alongside Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central), has hailed the successful conduct of the local government elections in Borno State. Attending the official swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council Chairmen and Chairperson, the distinguished lawmakers described the transition as a vital milestone in reinforcing democratic structures at the grassroots. The lawmakers commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for overseeing a process characterized by transparency and credibility, noting that such a seamless electoral exercise reflects the administration’s commitment to popular will and political stability.​In a joint show of suppor...

Advocacy Centre for Development (AC4D) and Wildan Care Foundation has led other stakeholders with a strong advocacy message to Magistrate court judges in Gombe over rising cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the State. This intensified advocacy efforts by the stakeholders which was held at the Gombe State University, was aimed at strengthening prosecution and ensuring strict penalties to offenders. Executive Director of Wildan Care Foundation, Gombe, Zariyatu Abubakar Hashidu, said the initiative, carried out along with AC4D, started last year with relevant officers in the Nigeria Police and was intended to identify gaps hindering effective use of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law in prosecution of cases. According to her, the outcome of the ...

The European Union has officially adopted a unified position supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Morocco's foreign ministry announced in a statement on Thursday. According, statement, the position was taken during the 15th EU-Morocco Association Council session which concluded on Thursday in Brussels. The 27 EU member states agreed that “genuine autonomy could represent one of the most realistic solutions” for the definitive settlement of the artificial dispute. Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas signed a joint communiqué formalizing this breakthrough stance, widely seen as another victory for Rabat’s diplomacy. The regional bloc endorsed the UN Security Council’s call for “all parties to participate in discuss...

By Victor Okoye Golf stakeholders say Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) President Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is giving golf a new identity in Africa through strategic investment and innovation. Some golf enthusiasts who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, noted that Runsewe’s initiatives have attracted investment, positioning Nigeria as a regional hub with the Golf and Health Signature, West Africa’s only indoor digital golf facility. They described the Abuja-based facility as a game-changer, blending technology, health, training, and youth development under one roof. South Africa’s top golf teacher, Mpoh Kelosiwaag, described Runsewe as “a rare blessing,” after touring the hi-tech facilities at the Golf and Health Signature. “This facility rivals what we se...

To curb the rampant abuse of Ifá initiations and ensure due process, stakeholders at the Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit have agreed that Ifá Priests/Diviners (Babalawos) must henceforth limit initiations to eight individuals per day. The decision came during the summit, organized by the International Forum of Araba and Oluwo, held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Critical stakeholders—including Arabas/Oluwos and other prominent leaders—voiced their views on the issue. While some favoured two individuals per day and others suggested four or six, the Forum settled on eight. His Eminence, Araba Àgbáyé/Olúìsèse Awodotun Owolabi Aworeni Makoranwale II, explained that the limit aims to address misconduct and restore i...

The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin has congratulated Comrade Mathias Otasukporo Ote on his unanimous election as National President of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In his message, Adewoyin expressed profound confidence in Ote's ability to lead the vital transport sector amid ongoing industry challenges. "His wealth of experience, commitment to workers' welfare, and visionary approach position him perfectly to navigate the complexities of our industry," Adewoyin stated. "I have no doubt that under his stewardship, we will witness enhanced collaboration, improved safety standards, and more efficient transport operati...

By Joan Nwagwu The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Childhood Education by the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State. The honorary degree was conferred on Tinubu at the university’s 17th convocation ceremony held on Thursday in Ijebu-Ode. The university said the award recognised her lifelong commitment to education, teaching and the promotion of child development in Nigeria. Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun received a Doctor of Science degree in Education Management, while Former Governor of Ogun, Olusegun Osoba, was also honoured with a Doctor of Science degree in Political Science education. Tinubu, represented by the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, while speaking on behalf of other awardees, commend...

Mysterious Tech Studio, in collaboration with Yoruba Nollywood actress Tanwa Hameed (Asake Omogbajumo), has officially completed the world’s first and longest Yoruba photorealistic feature film co-created by artificial intelligence and live-action filmmaking—a groundbreaking milestone in world cinema. Titled ASIRI ILU AWON OSU (Mystery of Osu Land), Parts 1 and 2, the film runs over three hours. It represents a pioneering hybrid cinematic model where approximately 80% of the visuals are generated using artificial intelligence, while 20% comes from live-action performance and human direction. The project boldly demonstrates how emerging technology can expand the language of filmmaking without erasing human creativity. Developed between June and September 2025 after three intens...