Jamila, a kidnap survivor from Yan Tumaki Ward in Katsina State, has recounted how she was abducted and sexually assaulted during a visit to her aunt’s home for a wedding in December 2025. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Jamila said six kidnappers, riding on two motorcycles, abducted her and three of her…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to ensure the safety of opposition figure Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general election. According to a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s remarks followed concerns raised by Obi,…
Hajiya Naja’atu Muhammad, Deputy National Chairman (North-West) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with DCL English, Muhammad argued that Peter Obi would struggle to replicate his 2023 electoral performance in several states….
Sani Hamisu, a miner and victim of bandit attacks in Katsina State, has denied allegations that miners sponsor armed groups or receive support from them, saying the two groups merely operate in the same remote areas. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Hamisu said miners often work close…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised Peter Obi over his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s response to the abduction of students in Oyo State. Speaking during a media parley on TVC News, Wike questioned Obi’s claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde did not receive a phone call from the President following…
A suspect identified as Kelvin Ogaga has admitted to abducting a three-year-old child he was employed to transport to and from school, saying he released the child after receiving a ₦500,000 ransom from the family. According to the Delta State Police Command, Ogaga was hired for ₦10,000 per month and had worked for about four…
Mariam Suleiman has recounted how bandits attacked her family in Gidan Mantau, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing her husband, shooting her son and abducting five of her children. Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, Suleiman said the attackers stormed the community during prayer time and opened fire on worshippers at…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Peter Obi’s claim that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu did not call after the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area. Speaking during a media parley reported by TVC, Wike described Obi’s remarks as politically motivated and questioned the basis…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has recounted what he described as a failed attempt to blackmail him with allegations involving his son and an alleged $2 million payment. Speaking during a media parley in a video shared by TVC, Wike defended the integrity of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid…
Labour Party National Vice Chairman (South-West), Abayomi Arabambi, says he has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate four bank accounts he alleges were linked to Peter Obi’s presidential campaign. Speaking in an interview posted on SYMFONI’s official YouTube channel on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Arabambi claimed the accounts were opened with…
