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Orders Massive Recruitment Across Security Agencies By Muhammed Akindele President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following the worsening state of insecurity across several parts of the country. In a directive issued on Tuesday, the President ordered the Army and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately recruit 20,000 new personnel, in addition to the 30,000 officers earlier approved, bringing the total number of new recruits to 50,000. Tinubu also instructed that NYSC orientation camps across the country be converted into temporary police training depots to fast-track the training and deployment of new officers. He further ordered that…

The attention of Nestoil Limited (“Nestoil”) has been drawn to recent public notices and statements issued by Mr. Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari, SAN, who claims to act as Receiver/Manager on behalf of First Trustees Limited (“First Trustees”) and FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited (“FBNQuest”). These notices purport to confer upon him the right to take possession of assets belonging to Nestoil. In the interest of the public and all stakeholders, it is imperative to clarify the true legal position and dispel any misconceptions arising from these claims. In Suit No. FHC/L/CS/2127/2025 before the Federal High Court, Lagos, the principals of the purported…

Troops Intercept Drug Courier, Seize 108kg of Cannabis in Kogi — Army By Muhammed Akindele Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have intercepted a major drug courier and recovered over 108 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa during a routine stop-and-search operation in Kogi State. The incident occurred on 24 November at the Agbede Response Area, along a route frequently exploited by criminal groups for the movement of illicit substances. According to a statement issued on Monday by Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, troops stopped a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU, driven by one Johnson…

By Muhammed Akindele Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has reacted to a resurfaced account of an incident he encountered with police in the United Kingdom during his early career days. The story re-emerged after his former associate, Bankulli, shared at a recent event that Don Jazzy once fled an accident scene in London, removed his car’s plate number, and abandoned the vehicle to avoid fines. Bankulli claimed the producer had fallen asleep while driving home from a show, crashed his car, and immediately ran from the scene to avoid hefty charges. “He left the car, removed…

Fifty of the more than 300 children abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state have escaped their captors. Some students hid in the bush to escape their captors, while local farmers helped others return home, Daniel Atori, a spokesman for the founder of St Mary’s school in Papiri in Niger state, said in a statement on Sunday. More than 250 students and teachers from the primary school remain in captivity. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, adding they escaped between Friday and Saturday. “We have received some good news as fifty pupils…

Says Conviction May Deepen National Tension By Muhammed Akindele Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reacted to the conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, warning that the development may heighten tension at a time the country is battling economic hardship and rising insecurity. In a statement posted on his official social media page on Monday, Obi said the Federal Government mishandled Kanu’s case from the onset and missed several opportunities to use dialogue and political solutions instead of arrests and prosecution. Kanu was recently sentenced to live imprisonment…

The bandits that abducted 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees. Leadership Newspaper reports that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were abducted during a church service on Tuesday. A community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun whose four relatives were among the kidnapped victims confirmed this development on Thursday, November 20. Olukotun, who said he was in the church with five of his family members when the incident occurred, said he…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to life imprisonment after ten years of trial. Justice Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya under contentious circumstances and brought back to Nigeria. He was subsequently charged with seven counts bordering on terrorism. The judgement was delivered in Kanu’s absence after the IPOB leader insisted that the judgement would not be delivered in the terrorism charge the Federal Government entered against him. Due to the drama that ensued, the presiding judge…

The Kidnappers Are Demanding a Huge Sum – Lady Whose Father Was Abducted in Kogi Cries Out By Muhammed Akindele A Nigerian lady identified as Obatuyi Funke, known on X (formerly Twitter) as @funkysguide, has cried out in distress after her father was kidnapped in Kabba, Kogi State. The incident reportedly happened while her father was returning from her convocation ceremony. Funke, who said she is “truly devastated,” disclosed that she was able to speak briefly with her father, during which he confirmed that he was being tortured and begged the family to act quickly. According to her, the abductors…

By Muhammed Akindele Following the Tuesday’s deadly attack on worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, the Nigerian military has on Wednesday, taken over Oke-Isegun community as part of efforts to restore security and track down the bandits who killed three people and abducted several worshippers. The attackers stormed the church during a service, firing repeatedly and forcing worshippers—young and old—to run for safety. A viral video from the scene shows gunmen shooting inside the church auditorium, chasing some congregants into smaller rooms and carting away handbags left behind. Community spokesman, Ayeni Olanipekun, confirmed that troops…