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The Adamawa State Police Command has raised an alarm over the sudden disappearance of a 19-year-old girl, sparking concern among residents of Yola North Local Government Area.The missing teenager, identified as Favour Fredrick, resides in Karewa, behind the Police Barracks, Yola North. According to the Police, she was last seen on Thursday, August 29, 2025,ContinueContinue reading “Teenage Girl Reported Missing in Yola — Police Launch Urgent Appeal for Information”

The long arm of the law has finally caught up with a Nigerian national, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, 40, who has pleaded guilty in the United States to a romance scam that swindled unsuspecting American women out of more than $405,000.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana disclosed the development in a statementContinueContinue reading “$405,000 Love Scam: Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in US Court, Faces 40 Years in Prison”

In a historic milestone for Nigeria’s financial sector, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has announced the disbursement of over ₦1 trillion in digital loans, a transformative achievement that cements its position as a trailblazer in the country’s push for inclusive lending.What began as a bold experiment in August 2019—when the bank disbursed its first instant digitalContinueContinue reading “FirstBank Crosses ₦1 Trillion in Digital Loans: Redefining Inclusive Lending and Financial Access in Nigeria”

In a decisive push to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms threatening Nigeria’s security, the Federal Government has destroyed 1,316 illicit arms, reaffirming its commitment to ending the cycle of violence, crime, and terrorism fueled by uncontrolled weapons.The destruction exercise, which took place yesterday at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja, was spearheaded by theContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Crushes 1,316 Illicit Arms In Bold Move Against Proliferation”

In a sweeping move aimed at sanitising Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country be geo-tagged within the next 60 days.The directive, contained in a circular dated August 26, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent, marks a decisive step in theContinueContinue reading “CBN Orders Mandatory Geo-Tagging of PoS Terminals Nationwide to Combat Fraud, Tighten Oversight”

Ref No. CZ: 5300/ADS/PPRO/VOL.6/224Date: 27th August, 2025 The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the recovery of a vehicle believed to have been stolen during an armed robbery incident, urging rightful owners to come forward with proof of ownership.In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, ANIPR, on behalfContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Robbery, Call on Public to Claim Ownership”

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to rise to their civic duty by actively participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, the ChairmanContinueContinue reading “Your Vote, Your Voice: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Ongoing Voter Registration”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged urgent intervention and full support for victims of the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, which occurred on Tuesday, disrupting one of Nigeria’s busiest passenger rail corridors and rekindling concerns over railway safety in the country.The President, who is currently on a state visit to Brazil, revealed that he has been receivingContinueContinue reading “Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: Tinubu Assures Swift Action, Pledges Support for Victims”

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has vowed that terrorists, bandits, and criminal gangs will find no safe haven anywhere in the country, declaring that the federal government will intensify its relentless onslaught until peace is fully restored. Ribadu made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday while handing over 128 hostages rescued fromContinueContinue reading ““We Will Hunt Them Down”: Ribadu Declares Total War on Criminal Networks as 128 Hostages Regain Freedom in Zamfara”

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled a new era of inclusivity and comfort in Nigeria’s aviation sector with the launch of enhanced wheelchair services and special assistance for passengers with disabilities, the elderly, and others requiring mobility support at airports nationwide.In a statement issued on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter)ContinueContinue reading “FAAN Elevates Air Travel Experience: Wheelchair Services and Special Assistance Rolled Out for Passengers in Need”