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Odibo Victory The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government would ensure that no Nigerian seeking to leave South Africa is abandoned. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday, in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that about 1,000 Nigerians had so far registered for evacuation from South Africa ahead of the June 30, deadline given by anti-immigrant groups in the country. According to her, the first batch of 258 Nigerian nationals has been transported back from South Africa to Nigeria…

Odibo Victory The Ogun State Police Command has on Thursday apprehended 30 suspected cult members during an initiation rite in Isara-Remo, recovering four vehicles and other exhibits. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abeokuta. According to him, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Isara Area Command, and Isara Division carried out the operation on Tuesday. He said the operation followed credible intelligence that suspected cultists had gathered in an uncompleted building for an unlawful meeting and initiation activities. Babaseyi said the suspects were found drinking alcohol, chanting, and engaging in activities…

Odibo Victory The United States and Iran have on Wednesday released the text of an interim agreement signed by their presidents to end the war between both countries. However, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that they would resume attacks and target Iranian officials if Tehran failed to honour its commitments under the deal. Speaking during the G7 summit in France, Trump said: “We’re going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement. “I don’t want them to. I want them to honour the agreement.” Earlier, the U.S. president had issued a similar warning, saying: “If I…

Odibo Victory Nigerian Disc Jockey (DJ), Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has stated that she can never marry a Nigerian. Daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy made this known in a recent podcast appearance at Vampz on X. According to her, her family background and celebrity status has frequently overshadowed her relationships, saying “she can’t marry a Nigerian.” According to reports, the comment has stirred reactions online, following a resurfaced interview clip, where she spoke about her views on love and relationships. Speaking during the recent podcast appearance on Vampz, Cuppy said her past dating experience made her question the intentions…

Agency Report The indefinite strike embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State has continued to generate concern among parents and education stakeholders over its impact on pupils and students. Some parents and teachers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Wednesday said the prolonged closure of public schools had left many children idle, exposed to negative influences and disrupted their academic activities. NAN recalls that Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from June…

Odibo Victory The Kebbi Police Command has on Wednesday arrested 13 suspected criminals involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, and other offences across the state within the last one month. This was made this known by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Umar Hadejia, while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi on recent security operations and achievements of the command. Hadejia said the successes were recorded through intelligence-led policing, coordinated operations, and collaboration with sister security agencies, vigilante groups, the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), and other stakeholders. According to him, the command remains…

Odibo Victory The Federal Government and Cameroon have on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Presidency in Charge of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Mr Joseph Assomo. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Special Adviser on Media to the minister, Leah Katung-Babatunde. Musa said the MoU was a major step towards deepening bilateral defence cooperation and securing both countries’ shared southern border. According to reports, the signing ceremony in Yaoundé concluded two days of intensive…

Agency Report Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued four abducted victims during a clearance operation on a suspected terrorist enclave in Katsina State, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The report indicated that the operation was carried out on Monday under Operation Clean Sweep III by troops of the 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force, supported by troops of 8 Division Special Forces. According to the report, the troops, led by the Commander of 17 Brigade, advanced on a suspected terrorist camp at Fafu village in Matazu Local Government…

Odibo Victory The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has on Tuesday seized 1.81 tonnes of cannabis sativa, also known as ‘Canadian Loud’, alongside expired drugs worth N12.7bn. This was disclosed by the command’s spokesperson, Isah Sulaiman in an official statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, the seizure occurred at Apapa Port in Lagos on Monday. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) for Apapa Command, confirmed the interception and detailed how the operation was executed through strong inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing. Oshoba stated that the successful operation was carried out in close collaboration with…

Odibo Victory The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting Abuja, has on Tuesday, dismissed an application filed by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the N110.4 billion alleged fraud charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the EFCC on Tuesday on their X handle. Bello is being prosecuted alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving the sum of N110.4 billion. The application, filed…