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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. The convicts, Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (also known as Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (also known as Abu Itisar), were found guilty of terrorism-related offences linked to the school kidnapping. The trio were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) following months of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and coordinated…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s industrialisation, boosting trade competitiveness and attracting sustainable investments, announcing that it has facilitated more than US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments as part of efforts to build a US$1 trillion economy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the opening of the Executive Session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI) in Enugu on Wednesday. According to the minister, Nigeria has also recorded US$6.1 billion…

The Federal Government has described a letter from United States President Donald J. Trump to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as international recognition of Nigeria’s progress in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, saying it signals a stronger security partnership between both countries. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the remarks during a live television interview in Abuja on Wednesday, where he said the correspondence acknowledged the achievements of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in tackling insecurity. According to the minister, the letter goes…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed as fake a purported recruitment update circulating on some social media platforms, urging Nigerians to disregard the misleading publication. In a public notice, the Service clarified that the recruitment information did not originate from the NCS and should not be relied upon. The Service advised members of the public to obtain only verified information through its official communication channels to avoid falling victim to misinformation or recruitment scams. According to the NCS, its official social media handles are: Facebook: Nigeria Customs Service; Instagram:…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to deepen diaspora engagement, formalise remittance flows, and tackle challenges confronting Nigerians living abroad. Speaking while receiving the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her management team during a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja, Enikanolaiye said the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 4D Foreign Policy, which prioritised Development alongside Democracy, Demography and Diaspora. The Minister explained that development remains…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has unveiled two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to the Nigeria Police Force by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The donation is aimed at enhancing the operational mobility and welfare logistics of police personnel while supporting the Federal Government’s drive towards cleaner and more sustainable energy. The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior police officers and top officials of SEEPCO, including the company’s Managing Director, Mr. Mohit Barot, Director of Business Development,…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the life sentence handed to two convicted terrorists, describing the punishment as too lenient and calling for the death penalty for anyone found guilty of terrorism. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group argued that terrorists should receive capital punishment to serve as a deterrent and prevent them from continuing to pose security threats from prison. MURIC was reacting to the conviction and life sentence imposed by Justice Emeka Nwite on Abubakar Abba,…