Mr Hundeyin stated that the preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were members of a notorious banditry and kidnapping gang.
FG says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people”.
“Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity,” Mr Dare said, posting a photo of the released pupils.
Mr Amupitan said the commission was mindful of the need to maintain the sanctity of the constitution, the Electoral Act, and the guidelines.
Mr Bago said the decision was aimed at rejigging the advisers’ portfolios to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in line with his New Niger Agenda.
He said the education sector’s N107.9 billion vote would be used to overhaul 325 schools, among others.
NAFDAC director-general Mojisola Adeyeye said the fake products were confiscated during routine monitoring operations carried out by the agency’s personnel.
“I want to reaffirm the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to strengthening security around schools and safeguarding students and citizens nationwide,” he said.
ECOWAS announced that the policy was adopted in December 2024 but finalised modalities for its implementation for January 2026.
A total of 2,483 compressed blocks of skunk and 247 bags of the same substance, all weighing 5,442 kilogrammes, were recovered, and five suspects were arrested.
