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FG Secures Release of 100 Abducted Niger Pupils After Large-Scale Rescue Operation
The Federal Government has secured the release of at least 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State—more than two weeks after armed bandits carried out a sweeping overnight raid on the remote community.
Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Custodial Centre, Says Push for Release “Closer Than Ever”
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, reaffirming that efforts to secure his release are advancing steadily.
Kwara Government Confirms Release of 38 CAC Eruku Abductees
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), has announced the safe release of the 38 worshippers abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area.
Release Sunday Jackson First, U.S. Tells Nigeria on Military Partnership
A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has called on the Nigerian government to release Sunday Jackson, a Nigerian citizen sentenced to death for culpable homicide after a fatal confrontation with a herdsman in Adamawa State.
Nollywood Actor Yomi Fabiyi Announces Baba Ijesha’s Release After Completing Jail Term
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has announced the release of fellow actor Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, after completing his jail term.
President Tinubu orders AGF to release minors facing prosecution for hunger protest
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the End Bad Governance protests.
Lagos, Ogun warn residents as Oyan dam plans water release
The Lagos and Ogun state governments have issued warnings to residents living in flood-prone areas, particularly along riverbanks, to temporarily relocate or brace for potential flooding ahead of the planned release of water from the Oyan dam.
‘No kobo was paid’, Police confirm release of kidnapped Medical Students -FPRO
News of the abduction of the students hit the media space last Friday, attracting reactions from Nigerians who condemned the rising rate of kidnapping in the country.
U.S. Govt transfers Mr. Woodberry, Hushpuppi, Bidemi Rufai to same prison facility ahead of Valentine’s Day release
Ray ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, 41, Jacob Olalekan Ponle, or Mr. Woodberry, 33, and Mr. Rufai, 46, are all being held at Fort Dix low-security prison near Joint Base McGuire Burlington County, New Jersey, where they will presumably serve out the rest of their jail terms.
Police hold FIJ Reporter, Ojukwu one week despite calls for his release
One week after he was taken from his Lagos residence by armed men who turned out to be policemen, Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with an online news platform, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has remained in police custody despite strong calls for his release.