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The Kebbi State Police Command has successfully rescued two victims one week after they were kidnapped during operation carried out by security forces in Ribah district. The victims, Tukur Bello M, 26, from Kembawa village in Augie LGA, and Isyaka Abubakar M, 25, from Budun village in Gummi LGA, Zamfara State, were abducted on 9th August 2025 around 2:00 pm while grazing their cattles in Gairi Forest, Zamfara State. According to the Police Command, the rescue operation took place on 15th August at approximately 3:05 pm in Dankade village, Ribah district, Danko/Wasagu LGA. The operation was carried out by a…

Two Abducted Victims Rescued Unhurt In Ribah Operation of Kebbi State Police The Kebbi State Police Command has successfully rescued two victims one week after they were kidnapped during operation carried out by security forces in Ribah district. The victims, Tukur Bello M, 26, from Kembawa village in Augie LGA, and Isyaka Abubakar M, 25, from Budun village in Gummi LGA, Zamfara State, were abducted on 9th August 2025 around 2:00 pm while grazing their cattles in Gairi Forest, Zamfara State. According to the Police Command, the rescue operation took place on 15th August at approximately 3:05 pm in Dankade…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, earlier today laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing it as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice” that will redefine the training of Nigeria’s elite troops. The initiative designed to produce highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields, marks a strategic leap in strengthening the Nigerian Army’s combat power towards safeguarding the nation’s future. Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security threats, the school’s relocation to Doma offers…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Customs Area Controller, Mohammed Shuaib has reaffirmed the unit’s commitment to combating smuggling and protecting Nigeria’s economy. Shuaib gave the assurance during his press briefing at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja on Thursday. He emphasized that the unit will continue to work tirelessly to prevent smuggling and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. He said the unit made notable seizures involving eight containers with mis-declared goods or attempts to evade duties. He noted that the containers included goods such as used shoes, auto spare parts, furniture, and vehicles. “The seizures were made…

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) is set to hold a high-impact virtual Capacity Building Training on Saturday, 16th August 2025, featuring distinguished journalist, renowned academic, and former Presidential Spokesman, Professor Zubair Isiaka Aliagan, as Guest Speaker. Prof. Aliagan, who currently serves as the Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT), Kwara State University, Malete, is widely celebrated for his pioneering role in establishing, teaching as well as External examiner in Mass Communication departments in leading institutions such as the University of Ilorin, Al-Hikmah University, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Kwara…

An Ex-member of the Kwara State Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been fingered in an alleged certificate forgery. The NUJ ex-official, Mr. Gbenga Ishola was said to have forged a National Open University of Nigeria Bachelor of Science (Bsc) degree certificate in Mass Communication which he presented to the National body of the Union to validate his membership in the online registration exercise this year. He was said to have in collaboration with the Chairman of Kwara State Council of the Union; Mr Abdulateef ‘Lanre Ahmed used the certificate to become an ex-officio member of…

The Alliance for Action on Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN) has called for accountability in the importation, production and distribution of highly toxic pesticides to farmers across Nigeria. It disclosed this during a News conference in Abuja on Thursday with the Theme `Stop the Spread of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)’. The alliance also urged that legislators and philanthropists must move from unchecked benevolence to responsible, transparent, and answerable support. It said that legislators should stop giving their constituency, communities, farmers, pregnant women and babies, highly toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers without educating them on the associated dangers. “They all have health…

MWUN PG Comrade Bunu Commends MAJAN Leadership, Assures members Of Brighter Days Ahead …Urges Members to shun drugs, trust the union leaders The president general of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has Commended the leadership of Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria, MAJAN for its steadfastness in reporting the activities of MWUN albeit, positively and the maritime industry at large. Bunu assured members of the union of better days ahead, stating that a new dawn has begun for the union. The MWUN President General gave the assurance on Thursday when he hosted the executive members…

The race for Champions League spots continues this weekend in high-stakes games across various venues in the Premier League. All the games will show live on GOtv.The headline fixture sees Newcastle host Manchester United at St James’ Park. The Magpies are flying, with three straight wins, including a 3–0 dismissal of Leicester, and could move one point clear of fourth-placed Chelsea if they win. They have a game in hand. United remain stuck in 13th after a goalless Manchester Derby, but can still influence the European race. The game kicks off at 4:30 PM on Channel 65 (SS EPL).Saturday kicks…

Looking for your next binge? Showmax has you covered this April with an epic lineup of new and returning favourites. Whether you love action, drama, comedy, or family-friendly fun, there’s something for every mood. Here’s what you need to add to your watchlist this month:The Handmaid’s Tale S6 | First On Showmax | Wednesdays from 16 April Set in a dystopian future, The Handmaid’s Tale follows June Osborne, a woman forced into servitude in the oppressive regime of Gilead, where women are stripped of their rights and treated as property. But June refuses to be broken. As the resistance against…