Military Rescues 360 Victims From Boko Haram Camp

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Rescues 360 Victims From Boko Haram Camp

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 8, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued 360 abductees from a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) enclave deep within the Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State, in a major intelligence-led operation described as one of the most significant hostage rescues in recent times in the theatre. The operation, carried out by Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, followed weeks of coordinated intelligence gathering, surveillance, and covert...

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Police Rescue Ex-Minister’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Ex-Minister’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 7, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister to former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, three days after they were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were rescued on Saturday evening at about 7:30 p.m. during a coordinated operation by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT). Mrs Adegoke and her children were kidnapped in...

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Education is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

EducationNewsNigeriaEducation is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 7, 2026

Education has been described as a transformative force capable of empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and driving national development. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at Lincoln University College Malaysia, Kumo Campus, Gombe State Dr. Umaru Aliyu made the assertion Saturday while addressing stakeholders in education during an education fair organized by the University held at Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences Yola. “We gather today not merely to attend an exhibition, but to open doors to new...

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Kwara Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Syndicate Leader ‘Manti

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKwara Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Syndicate Leader ‘Manti

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 7, 2026

The Kwara State Police Command has recorded what it described as a significant operational breakthrough after its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested a suspected kidnapping gang leader and recovered two AK-47 rifles in a sustained crackdown on violent crime across the state. According to a statement issued by the Command, the operation was carried out on 1 June 2026, following intelligence-led raids in the Tabida area of Okuta, in Baruten Local Government Area. Operatives...

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I Didn’t Promise To Secure Tickets For Senators Who Lost Primaries – Akpabio

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI Didn’t Promise To Secure Tickets For Senators Who Lost Primaries – Akpabio

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 7, 2026

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that he didn’t promise to secure tickets for senators who lost the recently held primary elections of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The rebuttal was made in a statement by his media office on Saturday, which stressed that the Senate President only empathised with senators who were affected negatively by the outcome of their primary elections, in the course of interacting with them “We must categorically assert...

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PCN shutdown 572 pharmacies, medicine stores in Plateau

NewsNigeriaPCN shutdown 572 pharmacies, medicine stores in Plateau

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 7, 2026

In a move to rid off illegal drug outlets across Plateau State, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores over regulatory violations. The facilities were alleged to be operating without valid licences, unauthorised clinical practice, illegal drug sales and obstruction of inspectors. The four-day enforcement exercise, which began on Monday, covered Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Shendam, Barkin Ladi, Qua’an Pan and Bassa local government areas. Addressing journalists in...

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The Anambra Crucible: Why Soludo’s War On “Fakes” Is A Battle for the Soul of Society

NigeriaOpinionPoliticsThe Anambra Crucible: Why Soludo’s War On “Fakes” Is A Battle for the Soul of Society

PilotnewsJune 7, 2026

By Christian ABURIME Amidst the socio-economic frenzy of modern Nigeria, where quick fixes are often valorised over hard work and sensational success frequently eclipses genuine achievement, many may find it hard to choose a different path. Yet, at different levels of society, one can find those who dare to “beat them” rather than “join them”. And one can still see leaders who would not condone the travesty of right values. One such mindful, uncompromising leader...

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Former Bauchi State Accountant General Faces Charges of N11bn Fraud 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFormer Bauchi State Accountant General Faces Charges of N11bn Fraud 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2026

A former accountant-general of Bauchi State, Sa’idu Abubakar, has been arraigned before a High Court in the state on Friday on a 16-count charge bordering on the alleged diversion of public funds, forgery, criminal breach of trust, abuse of office and other related offences. Abubakar was alleged to involved in N11 billion loan fraud for the procurement of thousands of motorcycles. According to court documents, the former accountant-general allegedly diverted N3 billion from a loan...

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Gender commission rescues 8 minors, arrests 3 suspected traffickers in Plateau 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGender commission rescues 8 minors, arrests 3 suspected traffickers in Plateau 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2026

Eight minors have been rescued by the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission and three suspected human traffickers have been arrested. The Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Olivia Dazyam, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Jos on Friday, said the arrest followed the discovery of an illegal transport park allegedly used for trafficking persons from Plateau State to Oyo State. According to her, the park operated only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, transporting passengers to...

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Women groups drum support for female candidates ahead of 2027 Elections

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWomen groups drum support for female candidates ahead of 2027 Elections

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2026

The National President of the Women Wing of the Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation of Nigeria, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani has advocated support for female candidates who emerged victorious in their various party primaries. She made the appeal during an interview with journalists in Kaduna, congratulated all women who successfully secured their parties’ tickets and urged Nigerian women to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences by supporting female candidates across all political parties. Hajiya Ramatu...

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