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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papyri, Niger State, as a moment of deep national relief. Idris made the remarks on Wednesday when he led a Federal Government delegation to the Niger State Government House in Minna to convey the government’s gratitude and share in the joy that greeted the children’s safe return. The delegation was received by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago. “The rescue of these children is a moment of profound relief for their families and for the entire…

About four persons were injured on Tuesday after a truck transporting bags of onions struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert and counter insurgency, said the truck was travelling from Baga in Kukawa LGA to Maiduguri when it hit the explosive at about 10:30am. RELATED: Terrorists die as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno BREAKING: ISWAP terrorists execute three Nigerian soldiers in Yobe “The victims were identified as the driver, 25-year-old Umar Isah, and three passengers — Suleiman Isa, 22; Ibrahim Bala, 25; and…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division have eliminated a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, during a coordinated operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. “A major blow to the Turji network,” a senior military officer who spoke to Tribune said, noting that Kallamu served as a top lieutenant to the wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. READ MORE: Bello Turji releases 32 kidnap victims, surrenders arms in Zamfara peace deal Troops kill Bello Turji’s son, several terrorists, rescue many hostages Finish Turji, bandits off now, Defence minister orders military According to the source, Kallamu was killed alongside…

One hundred students of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Papiri in Agwara area of Niger State, were released from captivity on Sunday, bringing moments of relief to families who had waited for almost 3 weeks with fading hope. Among them was the son of Ibrahim Ezekiel, who broke down in joy as he spoke to New Daily Prime for the first time since the abduction. The students were abducted from their school on Thursday night when the terrorists broke into their dormitories and went away with dozens of the students and 12 teachers. Ibrahim Ezekiel’s 8-year old daughter was among…

A 38-year old and resident of Uruala village in Ideato North Area of Imo State, Juliet Igwe, has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for alleged torturing of a 7-year-old minor. The minor, identified as Onyinyechi, who is her husband’s niece,  was abandoned by her biological mother at birth. READ MORE: Imo Police bust kidnapping network, arrest 12 suspects Imo ADC seeks unity, restraint amid post-Anambra poll discourse The apprehension of Igwe was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman, Okoye Henry, on Saturday. Henry stated that the suspect was arrested following a report received by the…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency expert confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. READ MORE:DSS dismisses 103 males,12 females, reveals identities DSS summons Dangote Refinery, NUPENG over alleged breach of workers’ union rights DSS sues Pat Utomi over alleged plan to form shadow Govt “The criminal groups have recently become more desperate for medical treatment after sustaining…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Mohammed Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe. Kumo, a Magistrate, was arraigned on three count- charges bordering  on extortion and bribery by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. READ MORE: Malami denies EFCC allegations of duplicating Abacha loot recovery EFCC, NDC partner to revamp security curriculum EFCC recovers ₦104m loot, exposes Niger State tax fraud scheme Count one of the charges reads: “That you Mohammed Suleiman Kumo being a Magistrate at Chief Magistrate Court did receive for yourself monetary benefits of One Million Naira…

Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Oluremi Tinubu, has rolled out a N50 million economic empowerment programme for persons with special needs in Akwa Ibom. The launch was part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At the launch event held inside the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo, the First Lady represented by Lady Helen Eno Obareki through the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Inibehe Etukudo announced that 250 beneficiaries in each state and the FCT have been given N200,000 business recapitalisation grants. READ MORE:Remi…

The Imo State Police Command has announced arrests of 12 suspected and neutralised two in connection with kidnapping and violent crimes across the state. The police spokesman, Okoye Henry, disclosed in a statement yesterday that the arrest was made on Tuesday. Police arrest a robber who shot and dispossessed a businessman of jewellery. READ ALSO: US lawmakers debate Nigeria’s security turmoil as Tinubu pushes state police bill The statement reads, “On 02/12/2025 at about 2022hrs, operatives of Agwa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agwa, while on patrol along Obudi–Mgbala Road, engaged a gang of kidnappers using a white…

The Senate has commenced the screening process for President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Tinubu’s nomination letter during Tuesday’s plenary, after which he announced that the screening would begin immediately. READ MORE: Benue: ‘No farmer-herder clash, it’s animals invading farms’ -CDS Musa Tinubu nominates Musa to Senate as Badaru’s replacement for Defence Minister. Nigeria’s defence minister resigns as Tinubu moves to appoint ex-army chief To facilitate the process, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion to suspend relevant rules on floor privileges, allowing Musa, the Special Adviser to the President…