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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Sunday denied involvement in banditry, terrorism, kidnapping or cattle rustling, insisting it has never condoned violent activity in Nigeria. National President, Alhaja Baba Ngelzarma, stated this in Abuja while addressing a news conference on ‘H.R. 7457 – Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026′, before the United States’ Congress. …

Edo State Police Command said it dealt a major blow to criminal networks in Edo State, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations across the State. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City, the state capital. He said the operations, conducted between …

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has declared the exclusion of Africa from permanent membership of the Security Council “indefensible”, urging urgent reform of global power structures. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the Communication Section of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Addressing the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Guterres said “2026 cannot operate on …

The Federal Government has warned against illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the ministry. The minister expressed grave concern over the rising and alarming cases of Nigerian citizens being illegally recruited to participate in foreign armed …

The African Union (AU) has elected new Bureau of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the AU and promise to prioritise Water Security in its 2026 era. This is contained in a statement issued via the AU website on Sunday on the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and …

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s resolve to decisively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats with renewed vigour. Shaibu stated this at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of the 2025 training year in Abuja. He described the army as a professional, adaptable, and …

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday declared that the Nigerian Army represents the very identity of Nigeria, describing it as a living symbol of the nation’s unity in diversity. Musa made the declaration at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of the 2025 training year in Abuja. He was …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday welcomed INEC’s announcement of 20 Feb. 20, 2027 for presidential and National Assembly elections. In a statement in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, urged INEC to assure Nigerians on real-time electronic transmission of results. He said poll credibility would depend not only on the timetable but on transparent processes throughout the …

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three suspected bandits, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi Local Government Area, CSP Muhammad Sani-Kabir, during a gun battle on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Aliyu Abubakar, on Friday in Katsina. He said that: “Today, Feb. 13, …

  By Idahosa Musa An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin on Friday granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million to Osaze Adùn, popularly known as “Kapuepue,” over allegations of assault, harassment and brutalisation of renowned journalist and media executive, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki. In a short ruling, Justice R. A. Ogbevoen admitted the defendant to bail with …