Politics News
FG orders security beef-up at dormant oil wells in Ogoniland
The Federal Government has mandated an urgent enhancement of security measures at all inactive oil wells located in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to deter any potential disruptions or sabotage activities.
ADP slams Nigeria’s 2026 budget over rising debt
The opposition party, Action Democratic Party, criticized Nigeria's financial strategy on Tuesday after President Bola Tinubu unveiled the budget for 2026. They cautioned that increasing public debt, ineffective budget implementation, and escalating insecurity are leading the nation toward economic vulnerability.
Abia gov restores power to 33 communities after nine-year blackout
Abia State's Governor, Alex Otti, has reinstated electricity for 33 communities located in the Ukwa West Local Government Area, effectively concluding a nine-year period devoid of power and attention in these oil-rich areas.
Police deploy tactical team to rescue abducted Niger students, teachers
The Police Command in Niger has deployed a tactical team to rescue the abducted students of St. Mary’s Private Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government of the state.
SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Spokesperson in Niger, revealed this in a statement in Minna on Friday.
Niger Govt confirms kidnap of students in Agwara, blames school for ignoring security directive
The government of Niger State has verified the kidnapping of an unknown number of students and staff from St. Mary’s School located in the Papiri region of Agwara Local Government, labeling the event as highly concerning and preventable.
Catholic diocese condemns kidnapping of students, teachers at Niger school
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has denounced the assault on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools located in Papiri, within the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Armed intruders invaded the school grounds during the early morning of Friday, taking away students and teachers.
