Edo Closes Schools to Avert Mass Abduction After DSS Alert

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEdo Closes Schools to Avert Mass Abduction After DSS Alert

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2026

The government of Edo State has ordered the temporary closure of three secondary schools in Akoko Edo Local Government Area following intelligence indicating a credible threat to students and staff. A circular issued by the Edo State Ministry of Education, dated 9 June 2026, said the decision followed advisories from security agencies. “The Ministry of Education has received intelligence reports and advisories from relevant security agencies regarding credible threats to the safety of students, staff,...

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Governor Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council of Ojukwu University

EducationNewsNigeriaGovernor Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council of Ojukwu University

PilotnewsJune 12, 2026

By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially inaugurated the eighth Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), tasking the newly appointed members with the rigorous mandate of institutional reform and the pursuit of academic excellence. Addressing the council members at the Light House in Awka, Governor Soludo acknowledged the gravity of their appointment, emphasizing that their tenure arrives at a pivotal moment for the institution. “You have a lot of heavy...

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Gunmen raid school in Kogi, kill Vice Principal, others 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen raid school in Kogi, kill Vice Principal, others 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 11, 2026

Three persons including Vice Principal Government Secondary School in Iluke, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mr Gani Anifowose have been killed by gunmen that invaded the school on Wednesday morning. The attackers was said to have invaded the community and attacked the school at about 9 am when students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). thereby disrupted the examination in an attempt to abduct students in the process....

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INEC restores constituencies in four states, fix date for party primaries

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC restores constituencies in four states, fix date for party primaries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 11, 2026

Following court judgments that ordered the reversal of previously suppressed constituencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored state constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi States. The commission, in a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said the restoration is in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended and the Electoral Act, 2026. The Commission said the affected constituencies will now participate fully in...

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Herder-Farmer conflict: Gov Mohammed inaugurates commission of inquiry

NewsNigeriaHerder-Farmer conflict: Gov Mohammed inaugurates commission of inquiry

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 11, 2026

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has inaugurated Judicial Commission of inquiry to investigate the romote cause of the crisis between Farmers and Herders in Lanzai/Dosho in Darazo Local Government area of the state. The  Commission, headed by  Former Grand Khadi in the state, Khadi  Abdullahi Yakubu Marafa will advise Government on the appropriate action to take as major against re-occurrence. Inaugurating the commission, the Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau,...

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Gov Fintiri Issues 48 Hours to Political Appointees to Resign

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov Fintiri Issues 48 Hours to Political Appointees to Resign

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 11, 2026

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has directed all political office holders serving in this administration who have publicly declared allegiance to, or defected to, other political parties to immediately resign their appointments within 48 hours.The Governor gave the ultimatum in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Wednesday. “This directive has become necessary to preserve government loyalty, discipline, and the integrity of public service. “All affected appointees are...

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Atiku Tells FG To Declare State Of Emergency On Security

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Tells FG To Declare State Of Emergency On Security

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 11, 2026

…Says Attacks On Schools May Cripple Education, Stall Development The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security. The former Vice President decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits’ attacks are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but crippling the country’s education. Atiku raised...

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Kogi Describes CISLAC’s Security Fund Allegations As False, Politically Motivated

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Describes CISLAC’s Security Fund Allegations As False, Politically Motivated

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 11, 2026

Kogi State Government has strongly rejected allegations by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) concerning the management of the state’s Security Operations Account, describing the claims as false, politically motivated, speculative and completely devoid of evidence. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government accused CISLAC of abandoning the principles of fairness, diligence and objectivity by making sweeping allegations without presenting any investigative findings,...

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Kogi Applauds Foiling of Mass Abduction Of WAEC Candidates

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKogi Applauds Foiling of Mass Abduction Of WAEC Candidates

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 11, 2026

…Mourns Iluke Victims The Kogi State Government has expressed sadness over a terrorist attack on Iluke Community in Bunu District of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state by criminal elements who disguised themselves in military uniforms in a desperate attempt to deceive residents and perpetrate their evil act. A statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, revealed that the unfortunate attack led to the death of three members of the community....

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Defamation: Obi Threatens N5b Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDefamation: Obi Threatens N5b Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 11, 2026

LAGOS – Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened a N5b lawsuit against actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamation. Obi’s lawyer, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN), in a letter dated June 9, 2026, accused Okonkwo of making “false, malicious and defamatory” claims against the former Anambra State governor during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday, June 8. According to the letter, Okonkwo allegedly...

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