A former Governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso has commended the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu for ordering a comprehensive investigation on the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of politics critic, Abubakar Idris, otherwise known as Dadiyata. Kwankwaso in a statement issued Saturday said the decision by the police boss was decisive and long-overdue action. TheHintsNews reports that Dadiyata was abducted in 2019 in Kaduna and there has been no news of him since until a recent revelation from a former aide to a former governor, Abba Hikima Fagge who made a post on his Facebook page that Dadiyata…
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Glow FM Akure Social Media and ICT personnel, Mr. Oluwatobi Oyebade, alongside the station’s only driver, Kolawole Olumide, have reportedly resigned from the organisation. TheHintsNews reports that their resignation was coming barely days after the resignation of its immediate past General Manager and the subsequent appointment of a new helmsman. Checks revealed that Oyebade tendered his resignation on Wednesday with immediate effect after allegedly feeling underappreciated by the management despite his significant contributions to the transformation and innovation within the station’s ICT unit. The ICT expert, who is said to be the son of a former commissioner…
The chairman of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and the Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma Friday thwarted a political coup orchestrated against his leadership by some aggrieved governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC). TheHintsNews reports that the relative peace within the forum came under threat when news filtered in the Uzodinma had been replaced by Peter Mba of Enugu state. But in a deft political maneuver , Uzodinma staged a comeback on Friday following a vote of confidence passed on him by 18 governors. Briefing journalists on Friday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting on Friday in…
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has denied the removal of the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma as its chairman. Its Director General, Folorunsho Aluko in a statement issued Friday urged members of the public, party faithful, and the media to disregard the said report in its entirety. He maintained that the Forum remainsled united, focused, and committed to its responsibilities, while urging members of the public, party faithful, and the media to disregard the said report in its entirety. Aluko noted: “The attention of the Progressive Governors Forum has been drawn to a false and misleading report…
The Police have arrested eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Thursday said the operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May, 2026 regarding an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of 6th May, 2026 shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. He explained that during the attack, the assailants reportedly stormed the residences of two residents and abducted two victims to an unknown destination.…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian Missions in South Africa to set up a crisis notifications unit for imperiled citizens with immediate effect. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu in a post on her verified X handle after she had a phone conversation with Hon. Ronald Lamola, South Africa Foreign Affairs Minister on Thursday morning. She revealed that Lamola expressed concern and misgivings concerning the plans by the government of Nigeria to evacuate its citizens desirous of leaving the Republic of South Africa due to the recent xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiments openly expressed during continuing anti-migrant protests…
Ahead of the 2027 general section, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has warned that the scale of insecurity across various parts of the country presents a threat to the conduct of free and fair elections. Amupitan made this known on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, where he formally sought the support and collaboration of the Nigeria Police Force ahead of the 2027 general election. He added that it is essential that a thorough security risk analysis is conducted ahead of the elections The…
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued kidnapped victims and foiled a terrorist logistics movement in separate but coordinated operations conducted on 6 May 2026 in Kogi State, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi in a statement issued Thursday said in a major breakthrough under Operation Tiger Paw II, troops successfully rescued the remaining kidnapped victims from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage following sustained search and rescue efforts. He noted: “Acting on credible intelligence and maintaining persistent operational pressure, troops of the Brigade’s Blocking Force intercepted and recovered the victims within the Agbaja Forest…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu. Its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement issued Wednesday said this decision was made pursuant to the powers conferred on the NWC under Article 13.4 (xiii) and (xiv) of the Constitution of APC to organise and supervise the party’s primaries and, in special circumstances, grant waivers, in the best interest of the party. He noted: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at its 188th Meeting, held today May 6, 2026, resolved to waive,…
It’s In Nigeria’s Interest To Dodge The Obi Bullet A Second Time It is not difficult for the discerning to conclude that Mr. Peter Obi, is one of the most selfish politicians of his generation. In fact, his selfishness is way more than the 2023 “emi lo kan” mantra of then aspirant Bola Tinubu. This is even made worse by Obi’s overrated self-impression. First, he has shown not to be a team player. He is also highly disillusioned as the only one who “can fix Nigeria.” How do you love Nigeria so much that you think the nation can’t…