Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa says bandits threatened to kill abducted Oyo pupils if troops advanced during rescue efforts, revealing the kidnappers were seeking the release of detained commanders.
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Military Widows in Jigawa Urge Government to Expand Welfare Support, Economic Inclusion and Social Protection!
Military widows in Jigawa State have appealed to the government for expanded welfare support, economic empowerment, healthcare, and social protection programmes to improve the lives of families of fallen Nigerian military personnel.
Remi Tinubu Commissions Remodeled Abuja City Gate, Reinforcing Capital City’s Modern Identity and National Image!
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates the newly remodeled Abuja City Gate as the Federal Capital Territory Administration advances urban renewal efforts to modernize Nigeria’s capital, improve public infrastructure, and strengthen Abuja’s global image.
Senate Approves N404.07bn Nigeria Police Trust Fund Budgets for 2025 and 2026 to Strengthen National Security!
The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined N404.07 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund’s 2025 and 2026 budgets to strengthen policing, improve security operations, and support critical law enforcement infrastructure across Nigeria.
FG Adopts 112 as Nigeriaโs Unified National Emergency Number in Major Push to Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response!
The Federal Government plans to implement 112 as Nigeria’s single national emergency number, aiming to unify emergency response services, improve public safety, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and modernize emergency communications nationwide.
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NDLEA Intercepts Nigerian-British Grandmother at Lagos Airport with 13kg Cocaine Concealed in Plantain Peels!
NDLEA arrests a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport after discovering 13kg of cocaine allegedly concealed inside processed plantain peels. Read WengGlobal’s comprehensive analysis of the operation, its implications for Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign, and the growing challenge of international narcotics trafficking.
Oyo Police Arrest 11 LAUTECH Students Over Alleged Cultism, Recover Firearms and Dangerous Weapons in Security Crackdown!
Oyo State Police arrested 11 LAUTECH students over alleged cultism, recovering firearms and dangerous weapons in an intelligence-led operation that authorities say foiled planned attacks. Read WengGlobal’s comprehensive analysis of the incident, campus security implications and ongoing investigations.
Nigeria, ILO Launch Phase II of Green Jobs Transition Project to Drive Sustainable Employment and Climate-Resilient Economic Growth!
Nigeria and the International Labour Organization have launched Phase II of the Green Jobs Transition Project to promote sustainable employment, climate resilience, workers’ protection, renewable energy development, and inclusive economic growth across the country.
Tinubu Launches 5,000-Member Smart Meter Installer Training Programme to Boost Jobs, Close Nigeria’s Electricity Metering Gap!
President Bola Tinubu launches a nationwide training programme for 5,000 electricity meter installers under the Presidential Metering Initiative to create jobs, accelerate smart meter deployment, reduce estimated billing, and strengthen Nigeria’s power sector reforms.
Governor AbdulRazaq Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Reform as He Inspects New Justice Saidu Kawu Court Complex in Kwara!
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq reaffirms his commitment to strengthening the judiciary during an inspection of the new Justice Saidu Kawu Court Complex, highlighting investments in judicial infrastructure, institutional independence, and improved justice delivery.