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The Police Command in Rivers has arrested five suspected kidnappers following credible intelligence ON their operations and hideouts. SP. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the command, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, stating that operatives also recovered a cache of arms and ammunitions from the suspects. She alleged that the suspects were responsible for multiple kidnappings in Rivers and the recent killing of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. READ ALSO:NBA decries reckless shootings, extra-judicial killings by police in Niger The arrested suspects were identified as Bello Amadu, 35, Mohammadu Bello, 30, Adamu…

3 hours ago Plateau State House of Assembly member, Mr. Mark Sunday (APC/Jos North West), has called for the creation of more satellite and specialised markets to enable microeconomic activities to thrive. Sunday made the call in a notice of motion during the assembly plenary on Tuesday in Jos. The lawmaker told his colleagues that the provision of… 7 hours ago A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Edo Osahon, has alleged that plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to use some traditional rulers in the South West to get…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force base to complement the state’s security architecture. Abiodun also advocated for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school in the state to raise morally sound children for the nation. The governor made the demands at a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday. The visit is a follow-up to a meeting Abiodun had on Monday with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…

Genk forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed his delight after being included in Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda in Kigali on March 21 before hosting Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later. Head coach Eric Chelle, who took charge in January as the Super Eagles’ first non-Nigerian African coach, has selected a squad aimed at securing the team’s first win of the campaign. Nigeria have struggled in their qualification run so far, drawing three and losing one of their opening four fixtures.…

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which began at 4:15 pm with the arrival of President Tinubu, is expected to discuss various issues said to be critical to the interests of the oil-rich Niger Delta region. Convened by the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, who passed away in February, PANDEF serves as the mouthpiece of the traditional rulers, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states of the Niger Delta. At the commencement of the meeting,…

Following a motion of urgent public importance, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The motion moved by a member, Marcus Onobun, drew the attention of the House to a circular by the Central Bank of Nigeria to that effect. Lawmakers were worried that this would impose additional financial burdens on Nigerians. The House asked the CBN to suspend the policy pending proper engagement with the relevant committees on banking, finance,…

Plateau lawmakers have called for the establishment of the Plateau State Social Protection Unit Law to promote social welfare and livelihood of the vulnerable. Speaker of the Plateau House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan (YPP/ Pankshin North)) made the call in a Notice of Motion during the assembly plenary on Tuesday in Jos. The speaker was supported by two other members, Mr. Daniel Listick (LP/Langtang North Central) and Eli Ankala (APC/ Rukuba/Irigwe). READ ALSO:Plateau Assembly seeks government regulation of outrageous house rents The lawmakers said the unit was a critical component of human development and a pillar of national development.…

The Katsina State Government has commenced the distribution of cash grants and food items to 7,220 widows and less privileged women across the state as part of its social welfare programme. The state governor, Dikko Umar Radda, flagged off the initiative at Government House, on Tuesday with the distribution of 25kg bags of rice and ₦10,000 cash support to 840 women from Katsina, Kaita, Rimi, and Batagarawa Local Government. Radda noted this was part of his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. He stated, “This event marks a significant milestone in our administration’s determination to enhance the social and economic…

Gift Habib Canada has unveiled a new initiative to empower women and youth entrepreneurs in the North through the introduction of the Resilient and Inclusive Agri-Food Systems Empowering Women and Youth project. This was announced by the Minister of International Development of Canada, Ahmed Hussen, in a statement issued by the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Monday. The RISE initiative will provide direct support to approximately 450 women- and youth-owned or led agribusinesses and 250 smallholder farmer cooperatives in Bauchi, Kano, and Kaduna states. “The project will foster inclusive economic growth and resilience and result in the creation of…

The African music industry is at a turning point. With its influence spreading across the globe, the question is no longer about its potential but how to sustain its growth, ensure equitable ownership, and maximize its economic impact. On Day 2 of the Trace Summit, three senior executives from Diageo—Obinna Anyalebechi, Anna Joy Michira, and Ifeoma Agu—brought bold perspectives to these conversations, shedding light on what it will take for African music to scale even further. The $1 Billion Question: Attracting Investment into African MusicObinna Anyalebechi, Managing Director of Serengeti Breweries (a Diageo company), tackled one of the industry’s biggest…