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The Ijibor community in Bekwara Local Government Area of northern Cross River State has compelled the shutdown of the Government School and neighbouring schools following panic over an alleged attempt to abduct pupils by suspected bandits. Over the weekend, reports emerged that three “heavily armed Fulani men” allegedly invaded the Government School in Ijibor but were resisted by local residents. Rev. Fr. Thomas Onabe of St. Mary Quasi Parish, Ugboro–Ijibor, who said he mobilised community members to confront the suspected intruders, told journalists that the ensuing panic forced the community to suspend academic activities, even though students were in the…

Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco has praised his defenders for stopping Victor Osimhen in Monday night’s Turkish Super Lig clash. The Yellow Canaries held their city rivals to a 1-1 draw in a keenly contested intercontinental derby at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Osimhen, who scored a brace in their previous meeting, was caged by the Fenerbahce defence led by captain Milan Skriniar. The Nigeria international featured for 89 minutes in the game. Tedesco credited his players for standing up to the challenge. “I don’t think Galatasaray controlled the game either. In matches like this, winning second balls is important. They…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have successfully rescued six abducted persons from bandits operating within the Ejiba and Saminaka forests in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation was confirmed in a statement issued Tuesday in Lokoja by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, the rescue mission was part of intensified military operations aimed at tackling the growing threats of banditry and kidnapping in the state. He said the coordinated operation involved both air and ground offensives, with support from a Nigeria Police helicopter. He revealed that the sustained military pressure forced…

A devastating midnight fire has claimed the lives of five members of a family at Kofar Sauri area of Katsina State, plunging the community into deep shock and mourning. The tragic incident occurred at midnight of Monday when the family’s house was completely engulfed by flames. The victims including father, mother and their three children were reportedly trapped inside as the flames spread rapidly across the building. Residents said by the time they noticed the blaze and rushed to assist, the fire had already consumed the structure and its contents, leaving no chance of saving the occupants. The state fire…

French giant, TotalEnergies has announced the sale of a 40 per cent stake in its Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of US oil giant Chevron. According to a report by Reuters, the agreement covers two licence areas spanning 2,000 square kilometres in the West Delta basin. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, TotalEnergies said in a statement on Monday. Despite the sale, the company will continue to operate the sites and retain a 40 per cent interest, while its consortium partner, South Atlantic Petroleum, will maintain its 20 per cent stake. TotalEnergies…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. A statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed late on Monday night revealed that the governor submitted his resignation since November 4, 2025 in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State.   Governor Adeleke said he decided to leave the party because of the ongoing crisis within the national leadership of the PDP.   “Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign…

In a bid to combat insecurity ravaging the region, the Northern Governors Forum, NGF, is to set up a multibillion-naira Regional Security Trust Fund. This was stated in a communique issued after a joint security meeting of the 19 Northern governors and the Traditional Rulers Council held in Kaduna, which discussed issues of common concern affecting the region in particular and Nigeria in general. The communique, signed by the chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, stated that each of the 19 Northern states, in collaboration with local governments, is expected to contribute…

The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation, assuring that the government is in full control of the security situation in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (retd.), made this assertion in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during the quarterly security meeting involving heads of security agencies, as well as chairmen of the 16 local government councils and 22 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. He assured residents not to panic over reports of banditry in neighbouring states, stressing that Governor Biodun Oyebanji…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday. The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

Popular Nigerian social critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkman, VDM, has suggested what he described as the “only solution” to the country’s security challenges, particularly terrorism. In a video clip posted on his official Facebook page on Monday, VDM blamed the worsening crisis on the lack of education, especially in the northern part of the country. He claimed that the majority of those perpetrating terrorism in Nigeria are from the North, arguing that education would take young men out of the forests and away from criminal activities. He said: “The only solution to terrorism is to educate the…