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Sheikh Gumi labels kidnapping ‘lesser evil’, urges dialogue with bandits
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has described the abduction of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” compared with the killing of soldiers, stressing that while both acts are condemnable, they differ in severity. In an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, Sheikh Gumi said his statement reflects a moral hierarchy rather than an endorsement of criminality. “Saying that kidnapping…
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Three remanded over alleged armed robbery in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of three men—Ayeni Oluwasola, 41; Tope Agbaje, 48; and Godwin Pius Anawo, 58—over alleged involvement in an armed robbery incident. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the allegations against the defendants related to conspiracy, armed robbery, and receiving stolen items linked to…
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Suspected kidnapper arrested while withdrawing N1m ransom in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Godspower Cletus, who was caught while attempting to withdraw a N1 million ransom allegedly collected from the husband of his victim. Findings revealed that Cletus stormed the residence of Mrs Farimoyo Endurance in the Odudu area of Akure, where he was said to have…
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EFCC detains Malami over alleged terrorism financing, Abacha loot
By Kunle Sanni – The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigators probe allegations of terrorism financing and financial misconduct. According to a report by The Nation newspaper, Malami remained in EFCC custody as of 10 p.m. on Tuesday after failing to…
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APC elects 1,660 delegates ahead of party primary in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Tuesday elected 1,660 delegates in 332 wards ahead of Saturday’s governorship primary election. Chairman of the APC Delegates Congress Committee, Engr. Shehu Umar Dange, announced the outcome at the State Party Secretariat, Gbongan–Ibadan Road, Osogbo, explaining that five delegates were elected in each ward. Dange said…
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Tinubu taking decisive steps to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu is taking swift and decisive action to address the country’s security challenges, stressing that the administration remains unwavering in its commitment to supporting national and regional security institutions. Shettima made the remarks on Tuesday during a visit by faculty and participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 of…
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Youth agripreneurship key to transforming Nigeria’s agri-food system, says Kyari
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has reiterated that empowering young agripreneurs is essential to transforming the country’s agri-food systems, strengthening food security, and building a resilient agricultural economy. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at a high-level event on Scaling Up Youth Agripreneurship for Food Systems Transformation under the FGN/NDDC/IFAD LIFE-ND project, Kyari…
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NFF management, staff stage walk to mark 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day
Members of the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday staged an enlightenment walk around the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to mark the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day. The event was attended by the NFF Desk Officer at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mallam Abdulrahman Maigari, who joined NFF directors including…
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‘Take decisive action in Nigeria like in Benin’ — cleric tells Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – President of Apostolic Grace Network Inc., Apostle (Dr.) Lawrence Bamilaw, has urged President Bola Tinubu to replicate in Nigeria the same swift and decisive intervention he reportedly deployed to avert a coup in the Benin Republic, to tackle insurgency and rising insecurity across the country. Speaking with journalists ahead of the 2025 African 24-Hour Marathon…
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Team Nigeria heads to Angola for 4th Africa Youth Games
The first batch of Nigeria’s contingent to the 4th Africa Youth Games, Luanda 2025, departed the country early this week as preparations peaked for the continent’s premier youth multi-sport event. Nigeria will be represented by 86 athletes competing in 12 sports, including athletics, badminton, boxing, beach volleyball, cycling, judo, golf, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, and weightlifting. The Africa Youth…
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