The police have confirmed the adoption of 163 worshippers during Sunday service at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State by bandits. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in a statement issued Tuesday said comments made by the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed and not to deny that the incident happened. He maintained that the Police Force acknowledged the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident. Hundeyin added that the Force also understood the…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Tuesday hosted the Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Jens Hansen, in his office in Abuja, using the occasion to strongly court Danish investors to Nigeria’s fast-growing marine and blue economy sector. Oyetola described Denmark as a valued maritime partner and expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation in unlocking the enormous opportunities within the marine and blue economy. The Nigerian Blue Economy Minister, assured Danish investors of a favourable investment climate, strong institutional support and promising returns in Nigeria’s maritime sector. He briefed the Ambassador extensively on the Ministry’s…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have demonstrated exceptional bravery, professionalism, and resilience following a terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on 19 January 2026. Its Media information Officer, Captain David Adewusi in a statement issued Tuesday said the ambush followed a series of successful offensive operations conducted from 17 to 19 January 2026, when troops of Sector 2 OPFY, in conjunction with the OPFY Mobile Strike Team and DIA Tactical Support Team. He explained that the troops carried out coordinated raids, ambushes, and fighting patrols across Birnin Magaji and…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has approved the posting and redeployment of selected Senior Officers across key commands and formations nationwide. Mohammed disclosed that the deployment was part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership oversight, and reposition critical expertise in line with prevailing road safety and administrative demands. The postings, which take immediate effect, he added; re-echoed management’s resolve to continuously align leadership deployment with strategic priorities of the Corps. The Corps Marshal, in a statement on Tuesday by the Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, noted that, under the redeployment,…
The Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has accused Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying, saying no agreement has been reached with the union. The Secretary of JUAC – FCTA, Abdullahi Saleh in a statement issued Tuesday said the claims of payment of wage awards,rural allowance, 2023 promotion arrears and compliance with Public Service Rules are false, premature, and intended to misinform the public and staff. He maintained that JUAC has not suspended, withdrawn or relaxed its position on the industrial action because…
Veteran broadcaster, Akinwumi Abodunde has been appointed as the new General Manager of Glow99.1FM, Akure in Ondo state. His appointment was aimed at strengthening its leadership and driving organisational growth. The organisation said the appointment reflects its commitment to performance-driven management and long-term value creation. The appointment was announced on Monday via an official video shared on the radio station’s Facebook page. Abodunde was formally presented to staff by the chairman during an all-staff meeting, where he was introduced to employees and outlined his vision and strategic priorities for the station. With several years of experience in the broadcasting industry,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the kidnapping of 163 worshippers during Sunday service in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as a sad reminder of the normalisation of insecurity. Its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong in a statement issued Monday said the recent abduction was an indication that insecurity has become the new reality of Nigerians due to the horrifying security failure under the All Progressives Congress-led administration. TheHintsNews reports that the attack was carried out by bandits who arrived in large numbers, while the worshippers were in the middle of the service. 172 people were…
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran, creating uncertainty across trade channels and triggering a sharp softening of Basmati rice prices in the domestic market. IREF, in a statement, noted, “According to the latest export data, India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran during April– November 2025–26 stood at USD 468.10 million, with volumes reaching 5.99 lakh metric tonnes. “While Iran continues to be one of India’s most significant destinations for Basmati rice, the current financial year has seen growing stress on order…
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Monday predicted dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from 19- 21, January, 2026. This was contained in the Weather Outlook issued by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office on 18.01.2026 stating that on Monday 19th January, 2026 in the Northern Region, there would be moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Kebbi and Kano state with horizontal visibility of 2-5km, It said the rest of the northern states would be under Sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period. In the central region, the agency stated that there would be moderate dust haze with horizontal…
A former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema and 10 others were on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated into the Board of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Inaugurating the board, Oyetola stated that event was more than a ceremonial rite; as it represented the activation of institutional governance, the entrenchment of accountability, and the commencement of a renewed phase of purposeful oversight within our Marine and Blue Economy sector. He stressed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of this Board in accordance with relevant statutory provisions. The minister noted that…