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8 Foreign Nationals Arrested as Ogun Police Uncover Staged Kidnap Ring
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have uncovered a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in staging kidnappings to extort ransom from victims’ families abroad, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals in the Agbado area of the state. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by detectives attached to the…
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BUA Disowns AI-Generated Investment Video, Cautions Public Against Fraudulent Scheme
Management of BUA Group has distanced the company and its founder from a viral Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated promotional video circulating on social media, warning members of the public against falling victim to what it described as a fraudulent investment scheme. In a statement issued by the company on Monday, BUA said its attention had been…
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Presidency: Security Agencies Need Citizens’ Support to Defeat Kidnappers, Bandits
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has called on Nigerians to play a more active role in supporting security agencies, saying recent developments in Oyo State have once again demonstrated the importance of community vigilance in the fight against crime. Reacting to the rescue of Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo…
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Borno Govt Denies Ransom Payment In Rescue Of 360 Abductees
The Borno State Government has dismissed reports alleging that ransom was paid before the release of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist enclave in the southern part of the state. The position of the government was conveyed by Usman Tar, Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, during an appearance on Channels Television’s…
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Oyo Govt Destroys Building Used As Hideout By Adelabu’s Sister’s Kidnappers
The Oyo State Government has demolished a building used as a hideout by the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. The government said the demolition was aimed at reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance against criminality. The exercise, carried out early Monday morning—less than…
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Borno Governor Zulum lauds Tinubu for securing release of 434 Ngoshe captives
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in securing the freedom of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago during a violent raid on the town. Speaking in Pulka on Monday, Governor Zulum confirmed that the latest release comprises 357 persons,…
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Federal Ministry of Finance approves payments to 1,240 local contractors
Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payments to more than 1,240 contractors, providing immediate liquidity support to businesses across the country and reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, Ministry of Finance, Efe…
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Diaspora Group Praises Nigerians’ Resilience in Pursuit of Good Governance, Applauds FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for Supporting the Tinubu Administration
A vibrant coalition of Nigerian diaspora professionals, The Future Platform, has commended the resilience and determination of Nigerians who continue to champion good governance, national stability, and democratic progress despite prevailing challenges. In a statement jointly signed by the group’s Convener, Sir Austine Dafe, and Secretary, Mr. Afolabi Adeusi, the organization highlighted the courage, optimism,…
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Zulum wants Baga, Chad Republic waterway open
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, visited Baga town to discuss modalities for the reopening of the waterway linking the town in the northern part of the state to the Republic of Chad. According to the governor, the move is critical to restoring trade, commerce, and cross-border cooperation between the two nations. Zulum…
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Babachir Lawal Under Fire as Atiku Camp Defends Security Proposals
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing response to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, accusing him of attempting to rewrite history and distract attention from allegations surrounding his role in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary process. In a statement issued on…