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Troops of 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, OPWS, have foiled a kidnapping and robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior road in Wukari local government council of Taraba State.The incident, according to the statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Jalingo, occurred on January 16, 2026, following a distress call reporting that suspected criminals had blocked the road and were attacking civilians. “Troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, in Wukari swiftly responded to the alert and moved to the scene. On arrival, the suspects reportedly fled into the surrounding bush…

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike has likened the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to a weak politician, citing the governor’s inability to win the support of at least 12 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly after two years. Lere in a post on his official Facebook page on Saturday said if the governor can’t play politics, he should go home and stay with his wife. Speaking on the face-off between the governor and the assembly members, Lere narrated how the former governor of Ekiti State manoeuvred such situation…

Two people were killed and several others injured in a violent bandit attack on Tuge town, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Friday morning. According to residents, the assailants stormed the community around 7:00 am, firing sporadically and forcing locals to flee for safety. The victims sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving medical treatment. The attack comes despite multiple peace deals brokered between Musawa local authorities and bandit groups operating in the area. Community leaders had hoped these agreements would reduce violence and allow displaced residents to return to normal life. Security forces were reportedly alerted as…

Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi has opened up on his penalty kick against Nigeria during the AFCON semi-final shoot-out in mid-week. He revealed that he carefully observed Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s movements to gauge how he was diving. The 27-year-old captained Morocco to victory against Nigeria as the AFCON host won 4-2 via penalty shoot-out following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes. Hakimi successfully converted his penalty, helping the Atlas Lions secure a spot in the AFCON final against Senegal’s Teranga Lions. “Al Hamdulillah [Thank God]. At that moment, many things went through my head, I won’t deny it; I relived…

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Taraba State, rescuing two victims and forcing the suspects to flee. In a statement on Saturday shared on the Nigerian Army’s official X account, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, said the operation followed a distress call that criminals had blocked the road and were attacking civilians. According to the statement, “Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully foiled a kidnapping and robbery incident on 16…

The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a suspected stolen vehicle abandoned in Abeokuta, the state capital. A silver-coloured Toyota RAV4 Jeep, suspected to have been stolen, was found abandoned at the Somorin area of Obantoko, Abeokuta, on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Abandoned vehicle recovered in Ogun, police seek owner This is according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi in a Facebook post on Saturday. Babaseyi noted that the vehicle has been taken to the police station for safekeeping, while the Command is appealing to members of the public to help trace the owner. The statement…

A moment of awareness happened to me recently. It was still dark, around 5 a.m, when I set out to start my day with a brief walk within the estate. I was beginning to feel like I was the only one on that trail when I sighted what looked like a human figure far ahead of me. It was difficult to tell whether it was moving or standing still. As I got closer, I realised it was actually a woman taking a walk too, although she walked slowly. Just at that moment, I heard quick steps behind me. I did…

The Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Benjamin Omale, on Saturday said that massive participation in the ongoing e-registration of party members will create opportunities and strengthen the party. Omale made the remarks while flagging off the Benue APC membership e-registration exercise in his hometown in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. “Massive participation in the ongoing exercise will open many ways and opportunities to members,” he said, adding, “it’s also a way for us to reelect Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu in 2027.” The chairman called on all party members to remain loyal and…

A transport company, Okeyson Transports, has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, saying it will continue to operate within the ambit of standard operating procedures that meet the Federal Road Safety Commission’s dictates. This was made known through a statement from the transport company on Thursday. According to the statement, the visit, which took place earlier this week, was led by the Managing Director of Okeyson Transports, Mr Charles Okey-Udeji, alongside members of the company’s management team. The engagement, the statement noted, provided a platform for discussions on improving road safety, enhancing driver professionalism, and fostering closer collaboration between transport…

The founder of cable television giant Mediacom and owner of Italian Serie A club ACF Fiorentina, Rocco Commisso, has died at the age of 76. His death was announced in the early hours of Saturday by Mediacom and ACF Fiorentina. The club said Commisso passed away “after a prolonged period of medical treatment.” Early Life and Education According to Hollywood Reporter, born in Calabria, Italy, Commisso moved to the United States at the age of 12. He graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx in 1967 before attending Columbia University. A lifelong football fan, Commisso played for the…