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SECURITY FORCES RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, NEUTRALIZE BANDITS IN GOMBE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Security forces in Gombe State have rescued three kidnapped victims and neutralized three suspected bandits in a major operation in Pindiga District, Akko LGA. The joint operation, involving police,
KANO POLICE RECOVER STOLEN TOYOTA SIENNA, RETURN IT TO OWNER By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Police Command has returned a stolen Toyota Sienna to its owner, Mr. Ali Alti, following a successful intelligence-led operation. The maroon vehicle, valued at about
EFCC RECOVERS OVER ₦650 MILLION FROM AIRLINE DISCOUNT SCAM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered a major airline discount scheme scam that defrauded over 700 Nigerians of more than ₦650 million. The EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola
FCT INAUGURATES AREA COUNCIL ELECTION TRIBUNAL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The FCT High Court has inaugurated the election tribunal for the forthcoming Area Council elections. At the event, the Chief Judge, Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, charged tribunal members to remain impartial, independent,
NIGERIA DECLARES PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OVER AIR POLLUTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over the rising cases of diseases linked to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking in Abuja,
TROOPS REPEL TERRORIST ATTACKS, DESTROY CAMPS IN NORTH EAST By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have recorded fresh successes in the North East after thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks and destroying several insurgent camps within the Timbuktu Triangle. The operations,
SEVEN INJURED AS BUILDING COLLAPSES IN AKURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Seven persons were injured after a building under construction collapsed at the Cathedral area of Akure, Ondo State capital, causing panic among residents. The incident happened near the former APC secretariat,
BRUTAL KILLING OF FAMILY SHOCKS KANO COMMUNITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Dorayi Quarters in Kano was thrown into deep mourning on January 16, 2026, after the gruesome killing of a housewife and her six children shattered the peace of the close-knit Chiranchi
FIRE GUTS GSSS JALINGO, DESTROYS CLASSROOMS AS COMMISSIONER ASSURES SUPPORT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A fire outbreak has destroyed classrooms and learning materials at the Government Science Secondary School, GSSS, Jalingo, disrupting academic activities in the Taraba State capital. The incident, which
POLICE REMOVE ILLEGAL CHECKPOINTS ON EAST-WEST ROAD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Police have dismantled illegal checkpoints along the East-West Road in Bayelsa State during a joint assessment by Zone 16 and the Bayelsa State Command. The operation, led by senior