Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yama on 17 October, 2025 rescued 21 kidnapped victims from criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighboring states. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations , 2 Division, Lt-Col. Polycarp Okoye in a statement issued Saturday said the coordinated operations by troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja and 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin, led to the rescue of the kidnapped persons. He said the kidnapped persons included: 14 males, five females, one infant, and four Chinese nationals. Okoye added: “The victims revealed that they were abducted from different locations across Kwara and Kogi States. “Following…
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The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has called for stronger collaboration between the government, private investors, and other stakeholders to address the challenges confronting Nigeria’s steel sector. Audu made the call while declaring open the Nigeria Steel Forum, a sideline event at the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja. The minister, while unveiling a comprehensive strategic vision aimed at reviving the steel industry and positioning it as a key catalyst for national industrial growth, described the forum as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in steel production. He noted that only four African countries—Egypt, South Africa, Algeria,…
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has challenged Senator Orji Kalu to immediately substantiate his claims that some pilots in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs with verifiable evidence or withdraw the statement. NAAPE, in a statement on Friday by its public relations, Blessing Ahmadu urged the former Abia State governor to present his evidence to the appropriate statutory government agencies – the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), or issue an unreserved public withdrawal and apology to the nation’s aviators. He said:…
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has said that the presidential prerogative of mercy exercise at the review stage, saying the final decision has not been taken. TheHintsNews reported that mixed reactions have trailed the lists of those recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu. However, Fagbemi in a statement issued Thursday also clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. He noted: “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained that the sum of 1,505,901,750 it charged a law firm for the duplication of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters was in line with the Freedom of Information Act (FOI). INEC Director, Voter Education & Publicity, Mrs.Victoria Eta-Messi, in a statement issued Thursday said the commission received the recent request from Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu & Associates for Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register. She noted that the Commission received the request on 8th October 2025 and responded on 13th October, 2025, approving the application…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Thursday debunked Senator Orji Kalu’s allegations on the floor of the Senate that pilots and plane crews were involved in substance abuse while the Authority does not do proper checks. The Director General, NCAA Capt. Chris Najomo, while reacting to the allegations, said contrary to the impression created, the agency maintains a rigorous and internationally recognised system for certifying and monitoring the medical and professional fitness of all pilots operating in Nigeria. He noted that no pilot is permitted to operate a Nigerian-registered aircraft without holding both a valid pilot licence and a…
I have spent quality time reading the reaction of the family of late Bilyaminu Bello to the Presidential pardon granted his widow, Maryam Sanda, who is on death row for his murder. It was thought-provoking! Thrice, I read the press statement signed by the head of the family, Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed (Dangaladiman Gwandu). Maryam had on November 19, 2017 stabbed Bilyaminu multiple times to death. An Abuja High Court in 2020 convicted and sentenced Maryam to death for the killing. Both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in judgments delivered on December 4, 2020, and October…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised one armed criminal, while other suspects fled the scene in Benue. Acting Media Information Officer, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Thursday said the troops conducted a deliberate ambush operation on 15 October, 2025. He added that the operation took place east of Ayilamo, within Tombo council ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. Zubairu noted: “The troops made contact with the criminal elements where one of the armed criminals was successfully neutralised; other suspects fled the scene, reportedly sustaining gunshot wounds. “Following the initial contact, troops…
The House of Representatives has called the federal government to develop a framework for the gradual phase-out and eventual ban of highly hazardous pesticides. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Clement Jimbo. Moving the motion, the lawmaker said that pesticides are used in agriculture to protect crops from pests and diseases thereby ensuring food security. He, however, said that the growing circulation of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHP’s) in the country poses grave risks to human health, food safety, environment sustainability and biodiversity. Jimbo said that NAFDAC…
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding huge financial commitments to the tune of $35 million modular refinery project in Brass, Bayelsa State. The decision of the House to launch the investigation was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Billy Osawaru. Moving the motion, the lawmaker said an increased revenue base for the nation reduces the pressure on the foreign exchange regime and even lowers debt burden, especially as it relates to budget financing. Osawaru noted that it was in…