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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have intercepted a suspicious vehicle and recovered about N37 million in cash along with several mobile phones believed to be linked to terrorist activities in Borno State. The spokesman of the task force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the operation was carried out by troops at the Forward Operating Base Chabbal Checkpoint as part of sustained efforts to dismantle financial and logistical networks supporting insurgent groups in the North East. According to him, the vehicle, which had five occupants, was intercepted…

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to defeat banditry and terrorism threatening several parts of the country, assuring Nigerians that his government remains determined to restore peace and security nationwide. The President gave the assurance on Monday in Yola during the commissioning of projects executed by Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri. Commending the efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Tinubu pledged continued support for security personnel in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. “We are grateful to the Nigerian armed forces for their commitment to liberating Nigeria from banditry and insurgency. Together, we will win,” the President…

Photo: Gov Douye DIri A suspected cult-related killing has left a 30-year-old man dead in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, after attackers reportedly abducted and beheaded him in a territory linked to a rival gang. The victim, identified as Ebi and widely known by the nickname “Npotor,” was allegedly targeted by members of the Bobos cult group after entering the Yenegue axis of the city, an area security sources describe as their stronghold. Preliminary findings indicate that the assailants restrained him inside an unoccupied building before carrying out the killing. When authorities later recovered the remains, the body was naked, the hands…

….Defections shift the maths; APC tightens state control ahead of 2027 Fresh political calculations are unfolding in Adamawa as reports of a possible move by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri toward the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) coincide with today’s (February 16) visit by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to inaugurate major state projects delivered by the governor. The development carries unusual weight because Adamawa is the home state of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a leading opposition figure now associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of the platforms positioning to challenge APC dominance in the 2027 presidential race. Atiku,…

By Deborah Nnamdi There was panic at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday night after some yet-to-be-identified assailants, suspected to be herdsmen, attacked students of the institution, leaving an unconfirmed number injured. The victims, mostly first-year students, were reportedly on their way to a night lesson within the school premises when they were ambushed around 9 p.m. along Ifite Road, a route described by sources as lonely and risky, especially at night. One of the victims, a male student, was said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack and was rushed to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching…

Photo: Elon Musk Millions of users of the social media platform X (former Twitter), owned by American billionaire, Elon Musk, were left struggling to log in or use key features on Sunday as the site experienced a major outage that lasted for several hours, disrupting communication and sparking frustration across the globe. Users reported issues accessing timelines, posting updates, loading messages, and viewing notifications, with many taking to other social platforms to complain about the sudden disruption. The outage appeared to affect both the web version of X and its mobile apps. By mid-day, hashtags such as #XDown, #XOutage and…

Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenksi Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have arrested former Energy Minister German Galushchenko in a major graft probe involving alleged kickbacks and money laundering tied to state energy contracts. Officials said Galushchenko was detained while attempting to leave the country, following an investigation led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). Prosecutors allege the case centres on a large-scale scheme that diverted public energy funds through shell companies and foreign accounts. Investigators claim the operation involved illicit payments linked to state energy projects, with part of the proceeds allegedly routed abroad for personal benefit. Authorities describe the case…

More Trouble for El-Rufai The Department of State Services (DSS) has seized the passport of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as part of an ongoing probe into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, widely known as Dadiyata, with security sources alleging the former governor may have had prior knowledge of the operation. El-Rufai’s passport was taken last Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to prevent him from travelling to Egypt while investigations continue. A senior security source said the action was necessary because he was planning to leave the country after scheduled visits to the Economic and…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, with agency reports Fresh moves in Washington toward possible visa bans and asset freezes have put former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and some Nigerian groups under renewed international scrutiny over alleged religious-freedom and security concerns. Some United States lawmakers have recommended that Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore be subjected to visa restrictions and asset freezes. The recommendation is tied to allegations of religious persecution and violence against Christian communities in parts of Nigeria. The push comes as the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of involvement in the illegal interception of phone calls belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The case was filed on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja under charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026. Prosecutors say the alleged acts violate both the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. According to the three-count charge, the DSS based its case largely on statements El-Rufai allegedly made during a February 13, 2026 appearance on Arise TV Prime Time programme. During…