[UPDATED] 18 Dead As Thousands Of Migrants Cross In Spain’s North African Enclave
Men, women and children were seen entering Ceuta by swimming around a border barrier with Morocco to enter the Spanish exclave Thousands of migrants crossed overnight from Morocco into Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday arrived to manage one of the largest migrant crises on the country’s border. In recent days, a total of...
Oriire Abduction: We Refused To Pay Ransom, Negotiate With Bandits, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said the government rejected kidnappers' ransom and prisoner-release demands before the rescue of the 44 Oriire pupils and teachers. President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with criminals or pay ransom to secure the release of kidnap victims, saying doing so would encourage terrorism and banditry. Tinubu made the declaration on Thursday while receiving...
Police Rescue 10 Abducted Passengers In Kano, Intensify Search For Three Others
The rescued victims were evacuated to Doguwa General Hospital for medical evaluation and are said to be in stable condition and receiving treatment. The Kano State Police Command has rescued 10 passengers and repelled an attack by suspected bandits on the Jos–Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area, while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of three remaining victims. The...
Tinubu Approves ₦46bn For Reconstruction Of Kano Airport Runway
Festus Keyamo, while highlighting ongoing presidential interventions, noted that the project is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency and position Kano among the world's leading international airports. President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of Kano Airport’s second runway. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the development at the commissioning of the...
Northern Senators Condemn Benue, Kaduna Killings
They called on communities to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely information The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that resulted in the killing of dozens of citizens and the displacement of many families. “In Benue, an early morning attack on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, on Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo LGA leaves...
We Have Stabilised Nigeria And Delivered Economy From Bankruptcy, Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops
Tinubu said that the government will sustain interventions that directly improve the livelihoods of families and citizens, such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) President Bola Tinubu says ongoing reforms by his government have led to the stability of the country and delivered the economy from bankruptcy. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the leadership of the Catholic...
Edo Inducts 497 New Forest Guards, Tasks Them With Securing Ungoverned Forests
The induction is part of ongoing efforts to enhance community security and tackle crime in forest reserves. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has charged 497 newly trained forest guards to secure ungoverned forest areas and strengthen the state’s security architecture. The guards were inducted on Monday during a passing-out parade and ceremony held at the Police Training School, Ogida Barracks, Benin...
Mutfwang Unveils Digital Transformation Drive, Says Technology Boosting Security, Governance
He said the government would continue expanding digital governance through the adoption of e-governance, e-commerce and other technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, saying technology is now central to improving governance, stimulating economic growth, strengthening public service delivery, and tackling insecurity across the...
Fire Destroys 40 Makeshift Structures, Leaves Families Homeless In Rivers
Scores of residents were displaced when the fire broke out and swept rapidly through the densely populated settlement. More than 40 makeshift (batcher) houses have gone up in flames on Onukwuru Street, off Rumuolumeni Road (Iwofe Road), in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, leaving behind properties worth millions of naira in ruins. Scores of residents were displaced on Tuesday when the fire...
Remi Tinubu Receives NBA President-Elect, Says Women Supporting Women Will Accelerate Growth
The senior lawyer was elected after polling 12,317 votes in the Nigerian Bar Association's 24-hour electronic election, defeating two other candidates to become the association's 33rd president Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said women can break barriers and attain greater leadership positions when they support one another. She made the remark on Tuesday while receiving the President-elect of the Nigerian...
