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Kogi confirms rescue of victims abducted from orphanage

The Kogi government has confirmed the safe rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Lokoja. The confirmation came in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen attacked the orphanage on April 26 and abducted 23 pupils, including the proprietor’s wife. The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state. Fanwo said the remaining nine victims regained freedom during a rescue operation conducted in the early hours of Wednesday. He described the development as a major breakthrough against criminal elements operating within the state and a relief to affected families. According to him, troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army led the coordinated search-and-rescue mission with support from other security agencies. “The operation, carried out in the A...
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IGP, INEC Chair Meet Over Security For Ekiti, Osun Polls, 2027 General Elections

The Inspector-General of Police(IGP),  Olatunji Rilwan Disu,  on Wednesday, May 6, met with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, SAN, and other senior officials of the commission at the Force Headquarters in Abuja over security arrangements for upcoming elections. The meeting focused on plans to ensure peaceful, credible and secure elections, especially ahead of the Ekiti and Osun off-cycle governorship elections, forthcoming bye-elections and the 2027 General Elections. Also in attendance were members of the Force Management Team and senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The INEC delegation included the National Commissioner for the North-Central Region, Professor Sanni Muhammed; National Commissioners for the North-East Region, Mrs Jamila Abubakar Malafa and Dr Baba Bila; National Commissioner for the South-South Region, Rear Admiral Rhoda Gumus; and National Commissioner for the South-West Region, Professor Kunle Ajayi...
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2027: Mulade Declare For Warri Federal Contittuency; Pledges Rapid Development

A renowned Delta State-born development advocate and environmental rights activist Chief (Comrade) Mulade Sheriff (PhD), the Ibe-Serimowei of ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State has pledged to bring about improved and sustainable development to his constituency, if given the mandate during 2027 general election to serve as a federal lawmaker in Warri Federal Constituency, at the National Assembly, Abuja. He made the declaration Tuesday, in a press release, said '' I am appealing to electorates in the Warri Federal Constituency to make a wise choice in the 2027 general election by voting me. I am your own and I want to pledge a purposeful driven, unity, people oriented, all-inclusive, economic empowerment, employment, skill acquisition, accessible, reliable and dependable representation, if voted into office,'' He appealed. Comrade Mulade who also a United Nations Peace Ambassador, appealed to politicians to show decorum, purpose-driven and issue-...
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Court Stops NBC From Sanctioning TV, Radio Stations

The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning broadcast stations and presenters over the expression of personal opinions, alleged intimidation of guests, or failure to maintain neutrality. It was made to understand that Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim injunction on Monday following an ex parte application filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). The suit was argued by counsel to the applicants, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN). The court order prevents the NBC from enforcing several provisions of the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code pending the determination of the substantive motion before the court. Justice Osiagor ruled, “ That an order of interim injunction is granted restraining the Defendant, its officers, agents, privies, assigns, associates or any other person or group of persons from enforcing, imposing sanctions, ...
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FG rules out fuel subsidy return, rejects price controls

The federal government has ruled out any return to fuel subsidies or the introduction of price controls, reaffirming its commitment to market-driven economic policies. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made this known on Tuesday in Paris, stating that subsidy regimes distort the economy and will not be reinstated. He added that while the government supports market pricing, regulatory oversight would remain to prevent exploitation across the supply chain. “We will not bring back subsidies because they create distortions in the economy, and we will not introduce price controls because we believe in markets while ensuring that regulation is responsible so that no supplier, trader, or manufacturer takes advantage of the Nigerian people,” he said. Oyedele also noted that global developments, including tensions involving Iran, present both risks and opportunities for Nigeria, particularly in attracting energy investments and maximising revenue under...
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Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency crisis: Delta APC chieftain warns of mass defection to NDC

A Delta APC Chieftain, John Feh, has called for an urgent intervention of the Federal and State Government in the Bomadi/Patani federal constituency politics, warning of massive wave of defection of members to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) if nothing is done. Feh stated this in a statement on Tuesday. He said that Bomadi/Patani federal constituency was approaching a critical tipping point that demanded immediate and strategic intervention. According to him, emerging political developments indicate a high likelihood of mass defections from the ruling political structure to the rival NDC, driven by growing dissatisfaction among key stakeholders and grassroots supporters. ”This is not a routine political shift. It is a systemic signal of discontent that can fundamentally alter the political balance of the constituency and beyond, if not urgently addressed. ”The situation calls for decisive, fair and forward-looking action by the Delta Government and all relevant stakeholde...
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Details Of IGP Disu’s Emergency Meeting With Senior Police Leadership

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, 5th May 2026, convened an emergency conference with senior strategic managers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), including the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. It was reported that the conference, which also had members of the press in attendance, was convened to address critical national security concerns, reinforce accountability within the Force, and outline strategic operational directives for Commands and Formations nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. In his address, the Inspector-General of Police emphasized the imperative of transparency, discipline, and leadership responsibility at all levels of command, noting that the evolving security landscape demands a more responsive, accountable, and intelligence-driven policing approach. The IGP directly...
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