Day: July 18, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has honoured the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) for their successful rescue of seven teachers and 39 pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. The recognition ceremony, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, also paid tribute to Sergeant John Jerome Abena of the FID-IRT, who lost his life during the high-risk rescue operation. Describing the late officer as a true…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Beacon of Education Award by Beautiful Beginning Academy in recognition of her commitment to educational excellence and outstanding contributions to youth development. The award was presented on Friday during the Academy’s 2026 graduation ceremony held at Nile University, following the school’s acknowledgement of the pivotal role played by the NUJ FCT Council under Ike’s leadership in its victory at a national media quiz competition. Presenting the award before parents, teachers, graduands…