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Men of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a social media content creator, Osarobo Omoyemen, over false claims. According to a statement by the command’s PPRO, Moses Yamu, on Saturday, Omoyemen, popularly known as Madam Oil Rice, her online alias, claimed that she was kidnapped at Upper Sakponba Road in Benin and later rescued by police operatives who purportedly detained her at Akpata Police Station and collected N10,000 as bail. Yamu noted that following the report, the command immediately commenced an investigation, and findings revealed that the story was fabricated and deliberate. The statement read, “The Edo State Police…

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the land dispute between Edo and Delta states. The appeal was contained in a statement by the deputy governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, and made available to journalists in Benin, the state capital, on Saturday. Idahosa made the call while leading a delegation of state officials and members of the Edo State Boundary Committee on a fact-finding mission to disputed communities on Friday. As part of efforts to ensure peace, he urged President Bola Tinubu to use his office to guarantee justice, equity, and…

The Edo State Police Command has reported the recovery of the body of a 12-year-old boy, believed to have drowned in the Ikpoba River on November 17, 2025. The police spokesperson, Moses Yamu, stated that the body was found by operatives from the New Benin Division and has been sent to a hospital for autopsy. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death. In light of this tragic incident, the police have issued a warning to parents and guardians to be more vigilant regarding the safety of their children, especially during the festive and dry…

The Adamawa State Government has mandated the closure of all public and private boarding schools in the state. This decision, announced in a statement by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Development, Dr. Umar Pella, is aimed at preventing further incidents of student abductions, similar to those recently reported in Niger and Kebbi states. Dr. Pella’s statement highlighted the alarming trend of boarding secondary schools becoming targets for criminal activities, prompting Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to take this precautionary measure. As a result, all boarding schools are to operate as day schools for the time being, and school principals and…

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has expressed grave concerns over the escalating security crisis in Nigeria, calling for urgent action to address the threats posed by terrorists and their sponsors. In a recent statement, he highlighted the alarming rise in incidents of kidnappings, particularly those involving students, which he likened to the notorious abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014. Archbishop Martins pointed to the recent killing of General Muhammad Uba and an attack on worshippers in Kwara State as stark indicators of the deteriorating security situation. He questioned the safety of ordinary citizens…

The recent closure of several secondary schools across Nigeria, as announced by Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir on behalf of the Honourable Minister, is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding students amid rising security concerns. This decision follows alarming incidents of student abductions, notably in Kebbi and Niger State, highlighting the ongoing threats to educational institutions in the region. The affected schools, primarily located in the Northwest, Northeast, and North Central zones, include a mix of Federal Government Colleges and Federal Technical Colleges. The principals of these institutions have been instructed to implement the closure immediately to prevent any potential security breaches.…

The recent video of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sparked significant discussions among Nigerians, particularly due to his emotional display. Reno Omokri, a former aide to the president, highlighted this moment on social media, noting that it was the first time he had seen Kanu express such vulnerability. Kanu’s legal troubles have been severe, as the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced him to multiple prison terms, including life imprisonment for several counts related to terrorism. Specifically, he received life sentences for Counts 1, 4, 5, and 6, while Counts 3 and…

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has queried the withdrawal of military personnel from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, shortly before the abduction of students by bandits. Idris raised the concern on Friday in Birnin Kebbi while receiving the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero, who paid him a sympathy visit over the incident. He said the situation was unfortunate, especially as the government had received intelligence reports on a planned attack and immediately convened a security meeting. As a responsive government, when we received intelligence on a possible attack, we summoned a security meeting. ”…

The recent abduction of students and teachers at St. Mary’s School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, has raised significant concerns. The incident occurred around 2 AM today, and while the exact number of victims is still being determined, officials are actively assessing the situation. Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, confirmed the abduction and noted that security agencies are currently on the ground, including police tactical units and military personnel, who are conducting search-and-rescue operations in the surrounding forests. The state commissioner of police, Adamu Abdullahi Ellema, also verified the…

The recent congressional hearing by the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee focused on the urgent need for the Nigerian government to take stronger actions against the escalating insecurity and the targeted violence against Christians in the country. This hearing underscored the broader imperative of preventing genocide worldwide. During the session, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore met with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, along with other security and intelligence chiefs. The discussions highlighted the necessity for the Nigerian government to enhance its protection of citizens’ lives, particularly in light of the alarming statistics showing…