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Bandit Attack in Kaduna: Police Rescue Seven Victims as IGP Deploys DIG Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered a swift security response following a deadly bandit attack on Ariko Village near Gurara Dam in Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred on April 5, 2026, targeted worshippers at ECWA and Catholic Churches, where gunmen reportedly opened fire indiscriminately. The incident left five people dead and about fourteen others abducted, heightening concerns over security in the area. In response, the IGP directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to the state…

MURIC Demands Removal of INEC Chairman, Alleges Threat to Religious Harmony

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, describing him as a threat to religious harmony in Nigeria. In a press statement issued on April 6, 2026, and signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, the group expressed dissatisfaction with what it termed the Federal Government’s silence over its earlier demands for Amupitan’s removal. MURIC alleged that the INEC chairman authored an 80-page legal brief which it claimed contributed to the indictment of United…

3.3 Trillions Legacy Power Debt Payment, Consultant Ask President Tinubu to pay Local Contractors

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By Our Reporter       President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for paying power distribution companies legacy debts totalling about 3.3 trillions, stating the need to also pay local contractors who carried out jobs during his administration.   A media statement on Sunday,the consultant, Abubakar Yusuf opines that lack of payment of legitimate monies to local contractors has denied them and their families celebration of both Christmas and New Year Yuletide, Sallah and Easter Celebrations which led to also the death of many of them .   While…

Niger Police Bust Theft, Vandalism Rings, Arrest Multiple Suspects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has recorded a series of breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on criminal activities across the state, leading to the arrest of several suspects involved in vehicle theft, motorcycle snatching, vandalism, and thuggery. In one of the incidents, police operatives in Mashegu arrested a 32-year-old mechanic, Suleiman Anaba, for stealing a customer’s Toyota Corolla entrusted to him for repairs. The suspect reportedly confessed to dismantling the vehicle for sale in Kontagora. He later led officers to the location where the vehicle was recovered. He has since…

Tinubu Approves ₦3.3tn Debt Settlement Plan to Boost Nigeria’s Power Supply

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at clearing long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector and restoring reliable electricity supply across the country. The approval followed a comprehensive review of legacy debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025 under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. After verification, the Federal Government agreed on ₦3.3 trillion as a full and final settlement to address the liabilities that have hampered the sector for over a decade. Implementation of the repayment plan is already underway, with 15…

NDLEA Busts Cocaine Syndicate Using Palm Oil Cans, Arrests Kingpin in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a major drug trafficking syndicate that concealed cocaine in tins of palm kernel oil bound for the United Kingdom, culminating in the arrest of the cartel’s kingpin in Lagos. The operation, which spanned three weeks, began on March 11, 2026, when NDLEA officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja intercepted 3.10 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside palm kernel oil containers at the export shed. Two suspects, Idris Olayiwola Amoo and Akinlami Akinsoji Adedoyin, were arrested at…

IGP Disu Attends Commissioning of Security Assets in Ogun, Reaffirms Police Commitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the participation of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, at the commissioning of key infrastructure and security projects in Ogun State, in a move aimed at strengthening safety and operational efficiency in the region. The event, which drew top government officials and security stakeholders, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing security challenges. According to Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the IGP’s presence underscored the strategic relevance of Ogun State in national security planning and the commitment of the…

Easter: Orelope-Adefulire Calls for Renewed Commitment to Sustainable Development

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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has extended warm Easter greetings to Nigerians, urging renewed hope, strengthened faith, and a deeper commitment to national development. In her Easter message released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Desmond Utomwen, the Presidential Adviser highlighted the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a symbol of renewal, sacrifice, and the triumph of light over darkness. She called on citizens to draw inspiration from the season by embracing unity, compassion,…

Easter: NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Urges Hope, Sacrifice, National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians in the Federal Capital Territory and across Nigeria, calling for renewed hope, sacrifice, and national unity. In a press statement to mark the Easter celebration, Ike described the season as a cornerstone of the Christian faith, symbolising victory over death, the triumph of light over darkness, and the promise of redemption and eternal hope. She noted that Easter offered an opportunity for deep reflection on the virtues of sacrifice,…

Easter: Defence Chief Oluyede Urges Unity, Vigilance, Honours Fallen Heroes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa Oluyede, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christian faithful and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, urged renewed commitment to unity, vigilance and national service. In his Easter goodwill message marking the 2026 celebration, General Oluyede described the season as a sacred period symbolising sacrifice, courage, hope and the triumph of good over evil values he said aligned closely with the duties of military personnel. He noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ exemplify selflessness, courage and dedication…