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FG Secures 150 Terrorism Convictions as Fresh Mass Trials Continue in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has secured about 150 terrorism convictions within the first two days of its latest…

Police Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle With Bandits in Katsina

By Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command rescued nine kidnapped passengers on Friday, June 12, 2026, after…

Federal High Court Jails Five Terrorists 25 Years Each Over St. Mary’s School Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men, including two Nigerien nationals,…

House of Representatives Passes State Police Constitution Amendment Bill

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across…

Kidnapped Abia Orthopaedic Surgeon Regains Freedom After Nine Days in Captivity

By Elizabeth Ugbo Umuahia, Abia State — June 2, 2026: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State branch, has confirmed…

NCYP Commends Tinubu for Approving 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo, Urges Swift Implementation

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) on Monday commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of…

Yusuf Tuggar Links Insecurity to Land Imbalance, Unveils Economic Plans Ahead of Bauchi Governorship Bid

By Elizabeth Ugbo Yusuf Tuggar on Sunday told journalists in Bauchi that land imbalance between farmers and herders drives insecurity,…

Zamfara Security: Lawal Meets Tinubu Over Insecurity, Economic Growth

By Elizabeth Ugbo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa…

Senate Urges Emergency Measures as Boko Haram Attacks Intensify

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to consider suspending political activities…

Terrorists Demand N6bn Ransom for Abducted Victims in Borno and Kaduna

By Elizabeth Ugbo Terrorists linked to Boko Haram have demanded a total of N6 billion ransom for abducted victims in…