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Nigeria Felicitates China on Celebrstion of Lantern Festival
Nigeria Felicitates China on Celebration of Lantern Festival
By: Michael Mike
The Nigerian government has felicitated with people of China and the Chinese community in Nigeria on the celebration of the Lantern Festival which comes after the Chinese Lunar New Year.
The government’s godwill was communicated in a message on Tuesday by the Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe.
Tegbe, in the statement said the good wishes to the people of China and the Chinese community in Nigeria on the celebration of the Lantern Festival which comes after the Chinese Lunar New Year, said on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.
He noted that: “This stems from the strong economic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and China, which has manifested in the strong commitment to advancing economic and infrastructural development in the country.
Tegbe, in his celebratory message, conveyed the wish of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the good people of Nigeria to his Chinese counterpart, through the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership.
He wished the Chinese community in the country a happy celebration, with love and happiness, as the Lunar Year ushers in good tidings that resonates with the diplomatic ties between both countries.
He prayed that the Lantern Festivity brings prosperity, good fortune, and joy to the people of China and the Chinese community in Nigeria.
The DG also expressed his delight at the hospitality of the Chinese business community, during his recent visit to China for expansion of Nigeria’s economic and business growth.
The trip which resulted in a series of talks with leading Chinese Corporations, Banks, and Business leaders to review the priority of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) projects and explore various funding options for accelerated delivery, according to him, was very successful.
While in China, Tegbe bolstered strategic agreements in vital sectors of the economy, and the support for Nigeria’s economic diversification plans, infrastructure development, technology transfer, and job creation, for mutually beneficial collaboration between the two nations.
The Lantern Festival, also known as the Spring Lantern Festival, is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar Chinese calendar. This marks the final day of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Over time, it has become the most popular lantern festival and light event in China.
Nigeria Felicitates China on Celebration of Lantern Festival
Mobile Police personnel repel bandits’ attack on Ugbobi village in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Personnel of the 67 Police Mobile Force (PMF) successfully repelled an attack by armed herder bandits on Ugbobi village in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State on Monday evening.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m., when the bandits reportedly invaded the village, prompting quick action from the PMF personnel stationed in the area.
According to the sources, the security operatives engaged the attackers with superior firepower and deployed teargas to disperse them. “The visiting PMF personnel successfully forced the bandits to flee into nearby bushes,” the sources said.
They added that the DPO Apa mobilized patrol teams along with other tactical units to reinforce the village and combed the surrounding bushes in a bid to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Sources say efforts are ongoing to ensure the area remains secure and prevent further attacks, while residents have been advised to remain vigilant.
Mobile Police personnel repel bandits’ attack on Ugbobi village in Benue
Police rescue six children, arrest five over child stealing in Ogun–Lagos axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Police operatives have rescued six children and arrested five suspects in connection with a child stealing and abduction syndicate operating between Ogun and Lagos States.
Security sources said that the breakthrough followed the abandonment of a six-year-old boy, Samuel Honesty, who had been abducted on Nov. 28, 2025, from the Idanyin area of Ogun State.
According to the sources, the child was dropped in front of the Gowon Estate Police Station in Lagos on Jan. 21, 2026, at about 6:00 p.m.
“Following investigations, a team from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested five suspects on Jan. 23 at about 5:00 p.m. in the Badagry area of Lagos State in connection with the case,” the sources said.
They added that during the operation, six other children were rescued from a facility known as Joyful Kids Orphanage Home in Badagry, allegedly used by the suspects to keep abducted children.
“The orphanage is said to belong to one Joy Chidozie, 36. She confessed during interrogation that she bought the stolen child from one Bunmi for the sum of N1.5 million,” the sources disclosed.
The rescued children have since been placed in protective custody, while investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate and uncover the full extent of their operations.
Police assured the public that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Police rescue six children, arrest five over child stealing in Ogun–Lagos axis
Armed bandits invade Ungwan Alede, abduct several residents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits on Sunday morning invaded Ungwan Alede in Bangi District, Niger State, blocking both Bangi–Kotonkoro and Bangi–Mangoro roads and abducting an unconfirmed number of residents.
According to a source, the attack occurred at about 5:35 a.m., with bandits operating in large numbers.
The identities and number of the abducted persons are yet to be confirmed.
Security sources said that army troops, police and local vigilante groups were mobilized to the area to carry out rescue operations and apprehend the hoodlums.
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