A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed remarks by a factional spokesperson of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi questioning the capacity of Hon. Nafiu Bala to pursue legal action against the coalition. The party’s factional Director of Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, in a statement issued Saturday said Abdullahi’s assertions reflected a “profound misunderstanding” of Bala’s capabilities and track record. He maintained that Bala’s history of resilience, as well as his substantial institutional backing, makes him fully capable of challenging any unjust actions. Okechukwu noted: “It has come to our attention that Bolaji Abdullahi has…
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Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under Operation Accord III, In conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF) have neutralised a notorious bandit and second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, the leader of a bandit group operating within Masallaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi.in a statement issued Saturday said the troops recorded another breakthrough in ongoing operations to rid Kogi State of banditry and other criminal activities. He explained that on 11 September 2025, following credible intelligence on the movement of bandits within Ofere Forest and Ayetoro Gbede…
The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association in Abuja, Mr. Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael has warned traders against arbitrary inflation of prices, saying excessive profiteering is worsening the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. He noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in taming volatility in fuel prices, exchange rates and food costs, which now fluctuate within a “manageable margin of two to five percent.” The chairman added that citizens should play their part in stabilizing the economy, stressing that national recovery cannot be left to the government alone. Speaking in an interview on Friday in Abuja, Ikechukwu-Raphael…
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, to safeguard maternal health and women’s well-being. He described the programme as an answer to one of the nation’s most critical prayers and a cornerstone of a healthier Nigeria, rating it as a national priority. Speaking on Thursday night during the Launch Gala and Awards at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima noted that women’s health is fundamental to Nigeria’s development trajectory. Shettima in a statement issued Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that only 14 out of 171 associations have met the requirements for political party registration and have been cleared to proceed to the next stage. The commission added that a total of 157 associations failed its requirements for political party registration. The 14 associations that scaled the first hurdle according to the commission are: African Transformation Party (ATP), All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Advance Nigeria Congress (ANC), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (APP), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA). Others are: Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Grassroots Initiative Party (GRIP), Green Future Party…
The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced Ansaru terrorist commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years’ imprisonment. The court also ordered his remand in the custody of the Department of State Services pending his trial on 31 other charges brought against him by the federal government. The trial was adjourned until 21 October. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the judgment on Thursday after Usman pleaded guilty to charges of illegal mining activities, which prosecutors said enabled him to acquire arms for terrorism and kidnapping. Usman and another suspect, Abubakar Abba, are facing prosecution on a 32-count charge filed and…
An Ekiti state governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Ojo has told the National Secretariat of the party, Ajibola Bashir that his decision to contest the ticket of the party with the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji was in response to clarion call the people who seek change. TheHintsNews reports that Bashir was quoted to have said that obtaining a nomination form was a waste of resources because no vacancy exists in the Ekiti State Government House. Ojo who is the Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, University Nigeria, Nsukka made this known while…
Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army with Hybrid Forces and Local Vigilantes have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims, including four children. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, in a statement issued Wednesday said the troops on Wednesday 10th September, 2025 on a Patrol Base at Apata received credible intelligence of a kidnap incident at Opamaru Village along Obajana–Lokoja Road. He said the victims who were travelling in a 17-seater bus from Osun State and headed for Abuja, were kidnapped by the criminals. Abdullahi added: “Without delay, the patrol base reinforced by the Brigade Quick Response Group…
The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements across the State with a large-scale bush combing operation that led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition in strategic locations. The coordinated exercise was carried out under the direct supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). The Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua in a statement issued Thursday noted that the operation covered Ovia North-East, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of the State. He said attention…
The Nigerian Police as said that Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004 empowers the Inspector-General of Police or any person duly authorised by him to grant or approve the permit. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin made the clarification in a statement issued Wednesday following the decision of the Bar Association (NBA) to drag the Inspector-General to court over tinted-glass permit policy. He said it was pertinent to set the records straight to avoid misinformation to the good citizens of Nigeria on the legality of the issuance of tinted permits by the Police.…