The presidency on Sunday disclosed that the remaining 130 schoolchildren previously kidnapped by bandits in Niger State were rescued following a military-intelligence-driven operation. The disclosure was made by Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He confirmed that the students from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, were released […] The post Presidency Shares Details Of How Kidnapped Niger Schoolchildren Were Rescued appeared first on Naija News.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that increases in transport fares during the yuletide period are not unlawful in themselves. Naija News reports that the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, clarified a statement issued on Sunday, stressing that seasonal demand, operational pressures, and other legitimate cost factors may affect […] The post Yuletide: ‘Price Increases Are Not Unlawful’ – FCCPC appeared first on Naija News.
The presidency on Sunday confirmed that no student of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State remains in the captivity of bandits. According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, the remaining 130 pupils from the school […] The post Presidency Confirms Release Of Niger State Schoolchildren appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, has said the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented to the State House of Assembly by Governor Monday Okpebholo is strategically designed to accelerate infrastructure renewal, expand employment opportunities, and strengthen social services across the state. Naija News reports that the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Ebojele Akhere […] The post ‘Okpebholo’s 2026 Budget Targets Infrastructure, Employment Opportunities’ – Okoebor appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has subtly responded to a plea by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of police escorts for lawmakers. Naija News reports that Akpabio, during plenary on Friday, expressed concern that some legislators might face security threats following the President’s directive to […] The post Akpabio: Did You Not Withdraw My Security – Natasha Fumes Over Demand For Reinstatement Of Police Escort appeared first on Naija News.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a woman identified as Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat in Lagos after uncovering a large cache of cocaine hidden inside her home. Naija News reports that the agency in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said she was a key member of a drug trafficking group […] The post NDLEA Arrests Female Drug Kingpin In Lagos (Photos) appeared first on Naija News.
The federal government has secured the release of all the schoolchildren kidnapped by bandits from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State. The final group of 115 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been freed, bringing the total number […] The post Breaking: FG Secures Release Of All Kidnapped Schoolchildren From Niger State appeared first on Naija News.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolphus Wabara, has expressed optimism that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, may consider defecting to the PDP ahead of his second-term bid. Wabara said the party would not hesitate to present Otti as its governorship candidate in 2027 should he decide to join the […] The post Why PDP May Give Alex Otti 2027 Ticket — Wabara appeared first on Naija News.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reportedly taken the matter involving the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the Senate to the Supreme Court. Naija News understands Akpabio is unsatisfied with the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which ruled that Akpabio’s case submission was fundamentally defective and incompetent, citing failure to comply with mandatory provisions […] The post Akpabio Drags Natasha To Supreme Court Over Suspension From Senate appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of a former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Theophilus Adetunji Akeredolu. Naija News reports that Akeredolu died on December 9, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police. “The Nigeria Police Force […] The post Former DIG Akeredolu Is Dead appeared first on Naija News.
