Author: Nationalmonitor

Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a coordinated kidnapping attempt by armed bandits targeting two communities, killing one suspect and launching a manhunt for others who escaped with injuries. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Ahmad Rufa’i, the operation was carried out in the early hours of Thursday following a distress call received at about 12:30 a.m. reporting simultaneous attacks on Illela Village, also known as Achida Town, and Kwargaba Hamlet. “The Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with other tactical teams, responded swiftly to the distress call,” he said. “Our operatives, who were…

By Francis TerMakurdi Hon. Iveren Ukula, widely known as “Queen Amina” of Benue State, has thrown her hat into the 2027 Benue North-West Senatorial race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that competence will bury zoning and “results, not rhetoric” will drive her tenure. At a packed declaration rally in Makurdi on Saturday, Ukula dismantled old political excuses and set a hard agenda: data, delivery, and disruption of the status quo. She vowed to empanel a 90-member advisory team tasked with producing research-based reports on constituency needs. “We will engage regularly with the people to understand their needs and…

By Francis TerMakurdi The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council, has put politicians on notice: with insecurity still battering the state, reckless campaigns will not get a free pass from the press. The warning came as former Special Adviser on International Investment, Hon. Alex Addingi, stormed the NUJ Secretariat to declare for the Buruku Federal Constituency seat, hanging his 2027 bid on a 75-year zoning imbalance and a blunt development indictment of his home LGA. NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Bemdoo Ugber, disclose to aspirants that the media will enforce accountability.“Journalists would report his aspiration with fairness and professionalism,”…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday closed a Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training College in Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State, vowing to strengthen leadership and operational effectiveness across the force. At the ceremony, the IGP inspected training facilities including the simulation ground and shooting range, where he personally took part in tactical exercises. He told cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy undergoing training at the college to remain disciplined and focused, stressing that their effectiveness on the field would depend on the quality of their training. “Resilience, professionalism, and strict adherence to…

There is a persistent assumption in modern business that attention is progress. If people are seeing you, engaging with you, and talking about you, then you must be growing. On the surface, this feels true. In practice, it is one of the most expensive misconceptions companies carry.Visibility is not legitimacy. And confusing the two creates fragile businesses that look successful long before they actually are.Visibility is distribution. It is how often you are seen, how far your message travels, and how loudly you exist in a market. It is driven by campaigns, partnerships, content, and media. It is measurable in…

Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made during a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s Earth Day, themed “The True Cost of Climate Change and Who Pays?”. Climate experts and stakeholders convened to examine the human, economic, and institutional costs of climate change, while spotlighting practical solutions to address its growing impact. In his…

By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora For those who know Zamfara State before Governor Dauda Lawal became Governor will appreciate the current situation in the state. The state, which used to be in the rubble, has been reconstructed into a powerhouse within its geographical location and has become an envy of others. All thanks to the visionary rescue mission 1.0 spearheaded by Governor Dauda Lawal, PhD, in 2023, when he was elected Governor of the agrarian and mineral-rich state. Just three years ago, education in Zamfara State was in a Comatose state. It was nonexistent. No functional primary and secondary schools conducive…

The Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the vandalisation of critical national infrastructure, with the arrest of two notorious suspects and the recovery of railway materials valued at over ₦400,000,000. Acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to decisively tackle acts of economic sabotage, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), under the leadership of ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, executed a swift, intelligence-driven operation that led to the arrest of Chisom Goodnews (32) and Ahmed…

By Olawale Olurotimi The atmosphere in Owan was electric this past Saturday as residents gathered in massive numbers to welcome Hon. Abdulkudus Isah. The community, eager for change and development, turned out in force, transforming the visit into a vibrant display of unity and hope. It was clear from the onset that the people were not merely greeting a visitor; they were welcoming a leader they believe can steer their constituency toward a more prosperous future.During the strategic meeting, Hon. Isah took the opportunity to address the crowd, his words resonating deeply with those present. He firmly reiterated his commitment…

As part of a two-day strategic working visit to Cross River State, the National Coordinator of POCACOV (Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices), SP Orvenonne Ikwen, Ph.D., embarked on a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening partnerships, deepening community participation, and advancing the non-kinetic approach to crime prevention across the state, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, whose policing philosophy is rooted in community partnership, public trust, proactive engagement, and preventive policing aimed at building safer communities across Nigeria. The visit commenced with a courtesy call on the…