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By Deborah Nnamdi Fresh indications have emerged that the Nigerian military has arrested an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government, bringing the total number of detained personnel to over 40. Security sources said that the latest arrests followed crucial confessions obtained during the interrogation of the initial 16 officers earlier taken into custody. The detained officers reportedly revealed the expected roles of the newly arrested personnel in what investigators have described as a “grand plot.” According to the sources, security agencies are now analysing communication exchanges among the suspects,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN), popularly known as HEKAN, has condemned the killing of one of its pastors, Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya, and the abduction of more than 20 persons during a fresh bandit attack on Farin Dutse community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, left the quiet community in panic as heavily armed assailants stormed the area, shooting sporadically and abducting several villagers, including worshippers from the HEKAN Church. In a statement issued by the President of HEKAN, Reverend…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Presidency has clarified that the recently approved 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel is a strategic move to make imported fuel less competitive and promote local refining. In a statement issued on Friday, October 31, 2025, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said the policy will boost domestic capacity and ensure that Nigeria’s oil wealth benefits its citizens. Dare explained that the measure seeks to end Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products, which has drained foreign exchange for years despite the country’s status as a major…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals from captivity during a late-night operation in Nasarawa State. The victims — 14 men, eight women, and a child — were freed unhurt on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, when operatives of the command’s Scorpion Squad raided Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba. Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said 14 suspects were arrested during the operation following credible intelligence that the victims had been trafficked into Nigeria under the guise of employment opportunities. According to Adeh, the abductors demanded…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Anas Dauda, after a viral video showed him brandishing an AK-47 rifle and issuing threats in Mubi South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said Dauda, of Jalingo B area, Lamorde Ward, was seen in the video wielding the rifle, apparently loaded with three magazines, and boasting about selling or leasing it. The video reportedly caused panic among residents, prompting Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris to order Dauda’s immediate arrest. “Following the directive, operatives of Mubi South Division traced and arrested the suspect at…

By Deborah Nnamdi WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to access their encrypted chat backups using passkeys, enabling them to restore chats through fingerprint, Face ID, or their device’s screen lock code. The Meta-owned messaging platform announced that the update will simplify backup recovery for users who lose their devices, eliminating the need to remember long passwords or store complex encryption keys. Previously, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted backups — introduced in 2021 — required users to create a password or manage a 64-character encryption key. While this strengthened data protection, it also posed challenges for users who…

Photo: The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, Lagos By Oghenekevwe Kofi Every November, Lagos becomes more than a bustling megacity. It transforms into the beating heart of Africa’s creative spirit, where cinema, theatre, art, and technology converge to celebrate storytelling in all its forms. This year, three landmark festivals—the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), the Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF), and the Lagos Fringe Festival—return with fresh themes, global collaborations, and expanded programs that reinforce the city’s reputation as a cultural capital. AFRIFF 2025: Stories that travel beyond borders The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has grown…

By Deborah Nnamdi A Ghanaian court has sentenced a 29-year-old Nigerian, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, to 10 years’ imprisonment for trafficking his younger sister and nine other Nigerian girls to Ghana for prostitution. The Achimota Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong, found Nwachukwu guilty on two counts of human trafficking. The judge ruled that although he was a first-time offender, the increasing rate of human trafficking demanded a strong deterrent sentence. According to the prosecution, the victims—aged between 15 and 18 years—were deceived with promises of employment in a restaurant in Ghana but were instead forced into sex work…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday decorated the newly appointed Service Chiefs with new ranks, urging them to deliver results and restore peace across the country. The short but colourful ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and was attended by top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. During the event, the Chief of Defence Staff, formerly Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, was decorated with the new rank of General. The Chief of Army Staff, formerly Major General Wahidi…

By Deborah Nnamdi Five members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State on Thursday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes within the PDP. Their defection took place during plenary presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and was witnessed by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who himself joined the APC two weeks earlier. Those who crossed over to the ruling party are Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta (Nsukka/Igboeze South), Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Hon. Dennis Nnamdi Agbo…