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Troops of the Nigerian Army have thwarted a kidnapped attempt and rescued a victim in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was made known in a post on X by a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama. Makama revealed that the incident took place on March 21 when suspected kidnappers abducted a civilian who had reportedly gone hunting at Zabir village. It states that troops of Sector 1, deployed at Lamingo, swiftly responded to the distress call and moved to the location. “On sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned the victim and…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine, cloud cover, and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency predicted predominantly sunny conditions over the northern region throughout the period. According to NiMet, “sunny skies are expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period.” For the North Central zone, the agency said “sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected with prospects of isolated thunderstorms with or without rain” over parts of Kogi, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Kwara states. Across the southern region, NiMet…

President Donald Trump of the United States has given Iran 48 hours ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure. This is as Tehran, Iran’s capital city, launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel. Trump gave the ultimatum barely 24 hours after he said he was considering “winding down” military operations following three weeks of war. The ultimatum also came as the key oil passage remained effectively closed and thousands more American Marines headed to the Middle East. Writing on his Truth Social, Trump stated that the US would hit…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to swiftly comply with a court order recognising the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by Agbo Major. A Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Bello Kawu, had earlier ruled that INEC should immediately recognise the Major-led leadership of the party. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, NNPP’s National Secretary, Ogini Olaposi, said there should be no further delay in updating the party’s leadership details on INEC’s official website. “We hope that the current leadership in INEC will not be…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was recently conferred with a prestigious award by members of Renewed Hope USA (RH USA) in a ceremony held in New York. The award was received on his behalf by the APC National Deputy Chairman (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu, at an event attended by prominent Nigerians, APC supporters, and stakeholders in the USA. RH USA Chairman, Chief Emeka Molokwu, during his address, urged the party leadership to create a template to ensure continuity in governance. Other speakers included RH USA Secretary, Amb. Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, Prof. Hakeem I. Tijani, among others. Chief…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to terrorist groups in the Mainok area of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday. According to him, “Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:00 a.m. on March 18 following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected informants within the area.” He added, “The sources said troops of 156 Task Force Battalion swiftly mobilised to the location after receiving information from local sources on suspicious…

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has instructed all 23 local government chairmen to relocate to their respective areas to improve governance and remain closer to the people. He gave the directive while receiving the chairmen during a Sallah visit at the Government House in Sokoto. According to him, the decision is aimed at bringing leadership closer to the grassroots and ensuring leaders understand the real challenges facing their communities. “You can only truly understand the problems of your people if you live among them,” the governor said. He stressed that the practice of chairmen residing in the state capital while…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said he intends to contest the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. According to Daily Trust, the governor made this known while receiving members of the State Executive Council who paid him a Sallah visit at his residence in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area. Sule explained that traditional rulers and political leaders from Nasarawa North had been urging him to run for the Senate. “Considering the pressure I am getting from our leaders, and I don’t want it to seem like I’m ignoring their wishes, I have agreed to contest when the…

Chelsea and Liverpool suffered away defeats in the Premier League on Saturday evening, as the race for Champions League places continues. The Blues were thrashed 3-0 by Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the late kick-off. Beto opened the scoring in the first half, before adding a second after the break. Iliman Ndiaye then curled an exquisite third past Robert Sanchez. Earlier in the day, Liverpool lost 2-1 at Brighton. These results leave Chelsea in sixth place with 48 points, while Liverpool are in fifth position with 49 points. Aston Villa (51) will have the chance to tighten their…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has finalised plans to host Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is expected to officially receive Governor Dauda Lawal into the party next Tuesday. This was disclosed by the state APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau on Saturday. Maikatako expressed satisfaction over Governor Lawal’s return to the ruling party, noting that the Vice President, alongside members of the party’s national leadership, would be in the state for the formal reception. He described Zamfara as a traditional stronghold of the APC, adding that the governor’s decision to…