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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the wife of Hakeem Odumosu, a retired assistant inspector-general of police (AIG). A statement by Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said the suspects, identified as Agbojule Smart and Keleke Michael, were apprehended early on Friday as they attempted to leave Lagos state. Adejobi said the suspects confessed to being part of the gang that abducted the victim on January 16 in Ogun state. He added that police recovered N2,250,000, which was part of the ransom paid by the victim’s family, along with two locally made rifles…

A federal high court in Abuja has declared the Lakurawa sect as a terrorist group. The court also proscribed Lakurawa and other similar groups in parts of Nigeria, especially in the north-west and north-central regions of the country. Lakurawa gained notoriety after launching a series of brutal attacks late last year on some communities in the north-west. In November, members of the group attacked Mera village in Kebbi state, killing over 15 people and injuring many. James Omotosho, the presiding judge, gave the order while ruling on an ex parte originating summons marked FHC/ABJ/CS/41/2025 filed by Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed that he does not subscribe to the idea of foreign aid being the panacea to economic challenges in the global south. Shettima spoke on Thursday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The event is themed ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age’. The WEF is a platform that brings together government, business, academia, and civil society leaders to address critical global challenges. During a panel discussion, Shettima highlighted the need to invest in education, gender empowerment, and innovation to re-engineer African societies. He underscored the importance of African nations leveraging their resources to shape…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the death of one of his predecessors Lt. General Jeremiah Useni, as the “fall of one of the biggest trees in the forest of Nigeria” Wike, reacting to the death of Useni through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, said he was a leader Nigerians will never forget for helping to develop the FCT when he served as the Minister between 1993 and 1998. Wike said “From joining the Army at the age of 14, to becoming the Military Governor of the defunct Bendel State, Minister…

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) of Nigeria has said it is not undertaking any recruitment exercise, contrary to social media claims. Reports have been making the rounds on social media about a fresh recruitment opening by the civil service. A statement issued on Thursday by Taiwo Hassan, FCSC public relations officer (PRO), said the information did not emanate from the commission. Hassan described the claims as “fictitious,” adding that there is no fresh recruitment at the commission. He warned the public to be wary of imposters, adding that the commission would officially announce any recruitment exercise through its website…

A Republican house member has proposed a bill seeking to allow US President Donald Trump to run for a third term. Andy Ogles, the representative, initiated the resolution on Thursday. The US Constitution does not permit anyone to be elected to the office of the president more than twice. Ogles’ resolution seeks to revise this to read: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times … ” According to the lawmaker, Trump “has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has explained why it named the new army officers accommodation “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks” after Nigeria’s President. The newly constructed ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks’ Asokoro, Abuja was inaugurated on Thursday, January 23. Chronicle NG reported that the project comprises 16 Major General Quarters, 17 Brigadier General Quarters, 3×20 family Major to Colonel Quarters, 30×20 Family Lieutenant to Captain Quarters, and 60×30 Family Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Quarters. Others are 6×30 Family Corporal and Below Quarters, 40×21 Corporal and Below Quarters. These translate to accommodation for 614 personnel consisting of 170 officers and…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, FCT, sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, granted the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to amend charges brought against a former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, and make him take his plea. Agunloye is standing trial by the EFCC on a seven-count, bordering on official corruption and the fraudulent award of the Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6 billion. Earlier, on July 1, 2024, Prosecution Counsel, Abba Mohammed (SAN), drew the attention of the court to the amended charge, urging the court to accept it…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the newly built Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks in Asoroko, Abuja. Tinubu, during the commissioning of the structure yesterday, pledged to commit more resources towards improving troops’ welfare. He said the barracks project aligns with the federal government’s commitment to enhancing troops’ welfare, including providing adequate office and residential accommodation. “Knowing that the federal government is always ready to provide what our troops need to fulfil their mandates is essential for winning battles,” he said. He added, “You are our heroes, and I thank you for what you have been doing for this country,”. Tinubu…

Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur claimed a much-needed Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them in a strong position to qualify automatically for the knockout stage. Tottenham have struggled domestically in a difficult season and Sunday’s defeat at Everton left them 15th in the Premier League. But Thursday’s trip to Germany provided welcome respite, with Son’s double and an early James Maddison strike securing a victory that moved them up to fourth in the league phase of the Europa League, though they finished the night sixth after the later kick-offs. Tottenham looked purposeful from the outset and…