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By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has removed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Oyigbo Police Division following allegations of extortion and abuse of office. The action came after a rights activist accused the officer of extorting N500,000 from an individual who was allegedly arrested and detained without any known offence. The activist, who shared evidence of the payment on social media, also alleged that the DPO filed what he described as a questionable charge against a woman, accusing her of stealing her own children during a dispute with her estranged husband. According to…

By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others, and recovered rustled livestock during a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State. The operations, carried out between June 20 and 21, also resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and electronic devices containing what military authorities described as incriminating evidence linked to banditry and terrorist activities. According to the military, the first operation was launched on June 20 following credible intelligence on cattle-rustling activities in a community within the state. Troops swiftly mobilised and intercepted…

By Deborah Nnamdi The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that security agencies are working tirelessly to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State, expressing confidence that the victims will soon regain their freedom. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, where he also outlined ongoing efforts to strengthen policing through improved manpower, enhanced welfare packages, intelligence-led operations, and technology-driven crime-fighting strategies. Addressing concerns over the abduction, the DIG said all relevant security agencies and government authorities…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Navy has rescued three passengers from a capsized boat in Delta State and recovered more than 63,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State during separate operations conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel. The Director of Information of the Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed the developments on Monday in Abuja, describing the operations as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime safety and combat economic sabotage in the Niger Delta. According to Folorunsho, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta carried out a successful search-and-rescue operation along the Bennett River in Warri…

Photo: US Visa on a Nigerian Passport – courtesy googlephoto The US Department of State is introducing a premium visa processing service that will allow business and tourist visa applicants to bypass lengthy interview waiting times for an additional fee. Under the pilot programme, which will run from 1 July to 31 December, eligible applicants for B1 and B2 US visas can pay an extra ₦1.02 million (approximately ₦1,024,800) on top of the standard US visa application fee of about ₦252,800, bringing the total cost to roughly ₦1.28 million. In return, applicants will receive a guaranteed visa interview appointment within…

Photo: El-Rufai said Nuhu Ribadu NSA’s Phone calls were ‘tapped’ By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday heard that former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, admitted during a television interview that he and others listened to the phone conversations of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufia, a former Governor of Kaduna State had allegedly spoke himself into trouble during a live TV interveiw, when he claimed that he was privy to listening to the NSA’s Phone Calls. The claim was made by lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju, who appeared as the…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the continuation of his trial on alleged cybercrime charges. Sowore is expected to remain in custody until Wednesday when the court resumes proceedings in a two-count charge filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The charges stem from a social media post in which he allegedly described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal.” The remand order followed the revocation of the bail earlier granted to the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has announced the formalisation of his relationship with his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, after completing traditional marriage rites. Peller disclosed the development in a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, capturing moments from their family introduction and bride price ceremony. The footage showed the social media influencer dressed in a white shirt, George wrapper, and red coral beads, while Jarvis appeared in a red wrapper adorned with coral accessories and a beaded crown. Sharing highlights from the event, Peller expressed joy over…

By Deborah Nnamdi The kidnappers holding 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly abandoned some of their initial demands and are now primarily seeking ransom payments for the release of their captives. The victims were among 46 people kidnapped on May 15, 2026, when armed terrorists attacked three schools in the local government area. Security sources familiar with the ongoing rescue operation disclosed that the terrorists had initially made four major demands, including the release of detained terrorist commanders, payment of ransom, provision of two…

Photo: Andy Burnham could be PM after Keir Starmer’s resignation By Oghenekevwe Kofi Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister marks another abrupt change at the top of British politics, extending a period of leadership instability that has become one of the defining features of the post-Brexit era. Less than two years after leading Labour to a decisive general election victory, Starmer has announced he will step down, becoming the sixth prime minister to leave office since David Cameron resigned following the 2016 Brexit referendum. Britain is now preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade. The speed with which…