Author: Naija Daily News

The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor, who had been in detention since July 2022 over alleged links to the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Nwafor, a native of Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, was freed after a fresh investigation by DSS operatives reportedly absolved him of any wrongdoing. In addition to regaining his freedom, he was awarded N5 million in compensation and granted free medical care on the orders of the DG. According to credible security sources, Nwafor’s release followed a directive…

By Deborah Nnamdi Bandits have raided the Isapa community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 11 residents in a Monday night attack that left an elderly woman injured by a stray bullet. The gunmen, reported to be more than 20 in number, invaded the community with a large herd of cattle and fired shots indiscriminately as residents fled for safety. A community leader, who spoke under anonymity, confirmed that 11 people were kidnapped, seven of whom belong to one family. The victims include a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several children. The abducted individuals have been…

The Nigerian Army has initiated a full investigation into the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from Maga community shortly before 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi State. A senior military source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the probe is already underway, following concerns raised by Governor Nasir Idris over claims that troops stationed at Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, were withdrawn ahead of the Nov. 17 attack. The source said the inquiry would uncover who authorized the withdrawal and whether standard operational procedures were observed. According to him, the Army views the incident…

Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 108.8 kilograms of cannabis and arrested a suspected courier along the Kabba–Obajana road in Kogi State. The arrest was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, who described the operation as a breakthrough in ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and banditry in the state. According to the statement, the interception occurred on Monday when troops deployed to the Agbede Response Area conducted a routine stop-and-search on a Toyota Camry with registration number DKA 158AU. The vehicle’s driver allegedly had a branded police…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has maintained that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) unlawfully invaded its Abuja office on September 9, 2024, dismissing reports suggesting that its deputy director had retracted the claim. In a statement issued on Tuesday, SERAP insisted that its position remains unchanged and is supported by sworn statements and court records. “We stand by our statements on oath, statements of defence and the correct proceedings in court on Monday, November 24, 2025, to the effect that the DSS unlawfully invaded SERAP’s office on 9 September 2024,” the organisation said. The DSS…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside a Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) ruling that ordered Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) to pay the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N5.31 billion in alleged tax liabilities, citing bias and lack of fair hearing. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Umar Mohammed held that the presence of a former FIRS official, Honourable Ajayi Julius Bamidele, on the tribunal panel that decided the case raised “a likelihood of bias,” rendering the proceedings invalid. He consequently nullified the December 14, 2023 tribunal judgment and ordered a retrial. AEDC had approached the court seeking to…

The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Bello Shehu, has directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate all security mechanisms aimed at safeguarding students and staff across schools in the state. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu. According to the statement, Shehu gave the order during a meeting with tactical commanders convened to review the command’s overall security strategies. The police chief said the move aligns with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who has prioritised enhanced safety around educational…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is widely expected to champion in the run-up to the 2027 presidential race. Atiku made the announcement on Monday via his X account, posting a photo of himself proudly holding his ADC membership card alongside a succinct caption: “It’s official.” The move comes months after he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, following what he described as a deepening internal crisis within the party. His resignation took place just two weeks after the ADC was unveiled by opposition figures as…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on allegations of cybercrime to February 4, 2026. Justice Mohammed Umar shifted the commencement of trial after the matter, slated for Monday, could not proceed due to his absence. The case had earlier failed to hold on October 21 following a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, recently convicted on terrorism charges. Justice Umar had fixed the October date after proceedings were stalled on September 22 over a preliminary objection raised by the defence. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30…

Photo: Govs Makinde with other SW governors after a past meeting By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Ibadan Amid Nigeria’s rising insecurity, governors of the South-West states will on Monday converge in Ibadan for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing security threats affecting the region. The high-level session, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, underscores mounting concerns over kidnapping, bandit attacks, and other violent crimes spreading across the zone. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti are expected to attend the closed-door meeting. Although official details remain limited, sources say…