Police Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue 25 Abducted Victims In Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command, Gusau, said it has thwarted an abduction attempt in the state and has rescued a total of 25 victims from armed bandits. A statement by…
Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International
Global human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has lent its voice against a series of attacks sweeping across Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, the Organisation described the attacks, especially those…
Gov Bago Orders School Closure, Vows Swift Rescue Of Abducted Niger Students
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the closure of schools across the state following the abduction of some students and staff of St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School, Papiri…
DSS DG Meets With Tinubu Over Security Concerns
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has met with President Bola Tinubu to brief him on the country’s security situation following recent abductions and attacks,…
G20 ‘At Risk’, Struggles To Resolve Global Crises — Macron
The G20 group of major world economies is “at risk” as it struggles to tackle international crises, French President Emmanuel Macron told a summit boycotted by the United States Saturday.…
NCAA Demands Welfare, Refunds For Air Tanzania’s Stranded Passengers
Following Air Tanzania’s inability to operate scheduled flights, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has called on Air Tanzania to provide welfare and refund packages for passengers stranded in Dar es…
Abduction: School Counters Niger Govt, Denies Claim Of Prior Warning
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has denied the Niger state government’s claims that St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Papiri received a security alert before Friday’s abduction. In a statement signed…
Prosecute Those Responsible For Violence Against Christians, Italian PM Meloni Tells FG
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has called on the Federal Government to prosecute those found guilty of violence against Christians in Nigeria. She also called for the tightening of security…
Trump Boycotts South Africa G20 Summit
A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday, further marked by Donald Trump’s pointed absence. The Johannesburg…
Italy’s Beloved Singer Ornella Vanoni Dies Aged 91
Ornella Vanoni, one of Italy’s most prolific singers whose career spanned six decades, died on Friday at the age of 91, Italian media said. The singer died at home in…