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    Police Confirm Abduction in Kaduna, Deploy Tactical Units for Rescue

    January 21, 2026 (updated January 21, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

    The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that the reported abduction at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, did occur, contrary to earlier conflicting accounts that had generated confusion and public anxiety. The Police clarified that its initial response was not a denial of the incident but a cautious position adopted while awaiting full... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, Metro, News

    MOSOP Urges Caution Over Ogoni Oil Resumption

    October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    .... Calls for Wider Consultation The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tread cautiously on the planned resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, warning that inadequate consultation has fueled growing tension and division among groups in the area. MOSOP President, Fegalo Nsuke, made the appeal in a statement on Wednesday,... Read more

    Category: Metro, News

    NERC Approves ₦28bn Second Phase of Meter Acquisition Fund, Free Meters for Band A Customers

    October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the release of ₦28 billion for the second phase (Tranche B) of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF), aimed at accelerating prepaid meter deployment nationwide. The approval, contained in a new regulatory order signed by NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, took effect on October... Read more

    Category: Metro, News

    Money Laundering Charge: Court adjourns ex-Gov Bello’s trial to Nov 12

    October 10, 2025 (updated October 10, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, adjourned further hearing on the 16-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, till November 12. The adjournment came after the anti-graft agency called its sixth witness to testify before trial Justice... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert, Law & Human Rights, Metro, News

    After Fresh Insurgent Attacks, Zulum Moves to Rebuild Kirawa

    October 3, 2025 (updated October 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ...Demands Stronger Military Offensive By Muhammed Ali  In the wake of renewed extremist violence in Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has unveiled a comprehensive plan to rebuild Kirawa community while simultaneously urging the military to intensify operations against insurgents. During an assessment visit to Kirawa, a border community in Gwoza Local Government Area battered by recent terrorist ambushes, the... Read more

    Category: Metro, News

    Gombe Gets 100-Bed Maternal, Child Hospital

    October 3, 2025 (updated October 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ....as Forest Lady donate New Nursing College to Boost Healthcare Access By Muhammed Abubakar Healthcare delivery in Gombe State received a major boost on Friday with the commissioning of a 100-bed Maternal and Child Specialist Hospital and an ultra-modern College of Nursing and Midwifery, projects aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality in the region. The hospital, named after Nigeria’s... Read more

    Category: Health, Metro, News

    Fire Razes Sections of Calabar Watt Market, Suspect Arrested

    October 3, 2025 (updated October 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Traders at the popular Watt Market in Calabar were thrown into mourning on Thursday after a fire outbreak destroyed several shops along Bedwell Street, where motor spare parts, clothing, and rug carpets are sold. The exact cause of the incident has yet to be officially confirmed, but eyewitnesses alleged that a mentally unstable man living behind the affected shops may... Read more

    Category: Human Angle, Metro, News

    Insecurity: Wike Flags Off Hybrid Solar Streetlight Project in Abuja

    October 3, 2025 (updated October 3, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA on Wednesday commenced the installation of integrated hybrid solar-powered streetlights across Abuja, a major project designed to tackle insecurity, end the era of darkness in the city, and cut down on recurring streetlight maintenance costs. Speaking at the flag-off of the initiative in Abuja, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the project became necessary after... Read more

    Category: Metro, News

    Over 10,000 Nigerians Benefit from Deputy Speaker, Kalu’s Free Medical Outreach in Abia

    October 1, 2025 (updated October 1, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Over 10,000 Nigerians Benefit from Deputy Speaker, Kalu's Free Medical Outreach in Abia The Benjamin Kalu Foundation in collaboration with a Taiwanese medical team from Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps on Wednesday commenced a free medical outreach programme in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. The programme which kicked off in Bende metropolis will take place in several other communities of... Read more

    Category: Metro

    Police Officers Were not Directed to Remove Pockets from their Uniform – CP FCT

    September 24, 2025 (updated September 24, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The FCT Police Command has described as "Entirely Baseless and should be disregarded", a viral video trending alleging that Police officers have been directed to remove pockets from the uniform with a view to check extortion. Spokesman of the command, SP Josephine Adeh said, "There has been no such directive from the Office of the Inspector General of Police. She... Read more

    Category: Metro

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