Author: Nnamdi Deborah

At least two persons have died and 18 communities have been displaced by a devastating flood that submerged parts of Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The disaster has left hundreds of residents homeless, destroyed buildings and submerged extensive farmlands, triggering concerns over food security and the welfare of affected communities. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, confirmed the deaths on Monday in Lafia, describing the incident as far more severe than normal seasonal flooding. Aboki disclosed that the number of affected communities rose from 11 initially reported by the Nasarawa State Emergency Management…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reversed its earlier move to declare the seats of three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara vacant, in a development linked to renewed reconciliation efforts between the governor’s camp and supporters of t2027he Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The reported reversal followed a meeting between the two political camps at Fubara’s private residence in Port Harcourt on Sunday, where key political stakeholders gathered to discuss the ongoing reconciliation process. The meeting was attended by Wike, members of the state House of Assembly, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, and chairmen of the…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs worth billions of naira at Lagos ports and arrested dozens of suspects in coordinated operations across several states. The seizures included 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol valued at more than N6.98 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos, alongside cannabis, other opioids and controlled substances recovered in Lagos, Kano, Edo, Ondo, Bauchi and Kaduna states. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the operations in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the statement, the tramadol shipment, imported from India and declared as maize starch, was…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting parcels, luggage or other items from people for delivery, following the discovery of illicit drugs hidden inside a keg of palm oil destined for Saudi Arabia. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, issued the warning in a post on X, titled “Public Alert”, alongside a video showing NDLEA operatives extracting substances wrapped in polythene from the keg. According to Babafemi, the consignment was handed to a woman travelling to Saudi Arabia, who was instructed to deliver it to another person upon arrival. However, NDLEA operatives…

Eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine allegedly planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State. The explosion occurred on Saturday in Kinuba village, about 25 kilometres from Gamboru, near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, according to defence sources. The soldiers were reportedly inspecting anti-jihadist militia members clearing thickets along a highway when their vehicle ran over the explosive, killing all eight personnel on board. A military officer in the region confirmed the death toll, while Ibrahim Liman, a militia member supporting the military, said the explosive had been planted on…

The European Union (EU) has pledged €20 million in defence assistance to the Nigerian military to strengthen operations against terrorism and other security threats. The proposed support under the European Peace Facility (EPF) was discussed during a meeting between the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, in Abuja. The minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the meeting reviewed bilateral defence agreements and security cooperation between Nigeria and the EU. According to the statement,…

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for N2 million in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered. The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects allegedly involved in the transaction. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, the case came to light on October 15 after Mary Amos, a resident of the Ogunwade area of Ido, reported the disappearance of…

Gunmen have killed four vigilantes guarding their community in Shurum village, Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack reportedly occurred at about 11:56 p.m. on Friday while the victims were on duty protecting residents from security threats. A community member, Bulus Bature, said the vigilantes were keeping watch when the assailants struck and killed them. “They were watching over our community when the gunmen struck and killed them,” Bature said. He described the incident as painful, noting that the victims had volunteered to protect their community but were killed while carrying out their responsibility. The…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman, Abdulrasheed Maina, and transferred him to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Faisal was reportedly arrested in the Karsana area of Abuja after security operatives received intelligence that he had secretly returned to Nigeria. A security source said the arrest followed credible information about his return to the country. Faisal had been on the run since 2020 after the EFCC charged him with a three-count offence bordering on money laundering and conspiracy. He reportedly fled Nigeria after allegedly violating his…

A 30-year-old man, Haruna Ishaka, has died following an alleged attack by his 24-year-old wife, Maimuna, during a domestic dispute in Maigoje village, Mai Idanu Ward, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:15 p.m. on Monday at the couple’s residence, with Ishaka sustaining a severe genital injury. He reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday, while his wife was said to have fled the community and remained at large as of the time of filing this report. The Taraba State Police Command has acknowledged the incident and commenced efforts to establish the circumstances…