Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, Mathew Zephaniah, following a coordinated operation in the Oyigbo axis of the state. The operation, driven by actionable intelligence, saw officers from various tactical units and divisions under the Oyigbo Area Command team up with the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) to storm a suspected kidnapper’s camp located within the Agbo-Nchia forest. Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko,…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerian youth to cultivate a mindset of focus, perseverance, and purpose, stressing that there are no shortcuts to achieving success. Mr Sanwo-Olu, who spoke during an interactive session with the ‘Class 2025 Scholars’ of the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) urged the youth to view challenges as opportunities for growth rather than grounds for complaint. The NHEF held at the Banquet Hall,…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has revealed that rank-and-file officers within the Nigeria Police Force are preparing to embark on a strike action on July 21 to protest against what they describe as inadequate salaries and welfare. Mr Sowore shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday. The 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) stated that the affected police personnel, who…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a consistent and dependable electricity supply for its citizens, a goal projected to necessitate an investment of $32.8 billion and the implementation of innovative solutions. Of this substantial sum, $15.5 billion is expected to be raised from the private sector. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during the ‘Mission 300’ Stakeholders Engagement meeting held at…

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has sparked controversy with recent comments asserting that the majority of kidnappers arrested in the South-East region are of Igbo origin, not Fulani as widely believed. Speaking during a town hall meeting with members of the Anambra Diaspora Community in the United States on Monday, Soludo challenged prevailing narratives that blamed Fulani herdsmen for rampant kidnappings and violence in the region. “In over three…

In a significant shift to its visa issuance policy, the United States Department of State has announced immediate changes to the terms of non-immigrant visas for Nigerian nationals. Under the new guidelines, most non-diplomatic and non-immigrant visas granted to Nigerian citizens will now be limited to a single entry and will carry a validity of just three months. The updated regulation does not affect visas issued before 8 July 2025,…

Students desirous of studying Engineering courses have dominated the list of top scorers for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with the best candidate scoring 375. The list was released on Tuesday by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to the JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, one of the students, Okeke Chinedu Okeke, attained the highest score with 375 out of 400. The JAMB boss noted that Okeke,…

The Rivers State Government (RSG) has urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone areas, to take urgent precautions following a recent flood warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). In a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Sole Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo, the government said it has received an advisory from the Federal Government (FG) naming Rivers among the high-risk states expected to experience flooding…

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a fatal fire incident at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, involving a University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) student. Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level student, allegedly set her boyfriend, 32-year-old Saint Sunny Amadi, ablaze. According to the Force spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a document shared with journalists on Tuesday, the 32-year-old deceased was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) but later…

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a thorough investigation into a case involving Ahmad Salisu, who was apprehended by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly attempting to smuggle substantial undeclared foreign currencies. The undisclosed amounts include $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500, and Cameroonian CFA 224,000. Salisu’s arrest occurred on July 7, during a routine inspection conducted by Customs operatives at Mallam Aminu Kano…

A violent ambush by suspected bandits has claimed the lives of eight individuals in Kukawa village, located in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assailants, who reportedly arrived on motorcycles, initially posed as a vigilante force sent to combat local banditry before unleashing mayhem on the community. The deadly incident unfolded around 2:30 p.m yesterday. According to the village head of Kukawa, Ismail Isa Kukawa, the attackers,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has donated 35 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the Presidential Initiative on CNG (Pi-CNG), reaffirming its commitment to promoting cleaner, more sustainable fuel alternatives in Nigeria. The handover ceremony took place yesterday at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, said the donation aligns with the company’s efforts to accelerate the…