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The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has expressed confidence in the safe return of students and teachers abducted by terrorists in two communities in Oyo State, while commending President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards as part of efforts to strengthen security in the affected areas. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group praised the Federal Government’s swift response to the incident, including the recent visit of a high-powered delegation led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila,…

The Federal Government will on Thursday receive the first batch of 268 Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa following ongoing xenophobic attacks in parts of the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Wednesday that the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, will personally receive the returnees at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace Airlines, is expected to arrive at about…

The Niger State Police Command has dismissed as false reports alleging that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata areas of the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Command said it had conducted verification visits to all the schools mentioned in the reports and found that no such attacks occurred. The police described the circulating claims as misleading and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents, parents, students and school authorities. “The Command hereby states categorically that,…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has said it is closely monitoring the recent unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and is taking steps to safeguard the welfare of Nigerians in the area while urging calm and peaceful coexistence among all residents. NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the Commission was concerned about reports of disturbances affecting parts of the Belfast community and emphasized the need for dialogue, restraint and mutual respect. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission expressed sympathy…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has advised retiring military personnel to exercise financial discipline and avoid fraudulent investment schemes that could erode their retirement benefits. Speaking at the graduation dinner for participants of Pre-Discharge Course 1/2026 at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, the Army Chief urged the retiring personnel to conduct proper due diligence before committing their retirement savings to any business venture or investment platform. Represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Shamsideen Shafaru, at the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a two-day strategic training programme aimed at strengthening personnel capacity in the implementation of operational deliverables and research methodology as part of efforts to enhance national security and improve service delivery. Speaking at the opening of the training, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, reaffirmed the Corps’ critical role in Nigeria’s security architecture, describing it as unique and indispensable. According to him, the Corps remains at the forefront of protecting critical national assets and infrastructure, disaster…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing diplomatic relations with Cuba, with a focus on expanding cooperation in healthcare, trade, agriculture, education, tourism and cultural exchange. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, during a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly in Abuja. The Deputy Speaker described Nigeria-Cuba relations as being rooted in solidarity, mutual respect and cooperation among developing nations, noting that both countries share a…