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Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have killed four suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists during ongoing counter-insurgency operations across Borno State. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Sani Uba, who said the operations were conducted under Operation DESERT SANITY V as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist activities in the region. According to the statement, troops, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, engaged terrorists moving from Yale towards the Sambisa Forest axis, killing four insurgents during the encounter. The military…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested 132 suspected drug traffickers and dealers while recovering 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances during a two-week coordinated offensive across the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas. The agency disclosed that the operation, which lasted from April 11 to April 25, targeted notorious drug hubs and distribution networks operating within the nation’s capital. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Femi Babafemi, who said the raids were jointly carried out by the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigation and the FCT Strategic Command following weeks…

Gunmen who abducted several worshippers during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ekiti State have demanded a ransom of N1bn for the victims’ release. Residents of Eda Oniyo in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, where the incident occurred, remain gripped by fear and grief following the attack. The assailants reportedly stormed the church during a revival programme around 7:15 p.m., opening fire for more than 30 minutes before abducting about 15 worshippers and taking them into a nearby forest. The attack also left a visiting pastor dead, while families of the abducted victims continue to await updates on…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has withdrawn from the Lagos State governorship race ahead of the 2027 election. Adediran’s decision comes after the endorsement of the incumbent Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the consensus governorship candidate of the party. Announcing his withdrawal, Adediran said the move followed the backing of Hamzat by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other party leaders in Lagos, as well as the prevailing political realities within the APC. He stressed that his decision was not due to weakness or lack of capacity, but was informed by…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday invalidated the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, further intensifying the leadership crisis within the country’s main opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a split decision delivered by a five-member panel, three justices ruled that the appeal filed by a faction led by Tanimu Turaki lacked merit, thereby affirming the concurrent judgments of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal which had nullified the convention. Delivering the lead judgment in appeal number SC/CV/164/2026, Justice Stephen Adah…

The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of a civilian, Mene Ogidi. Speaking at a press briefing at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, the police chief described the incident as “criminal, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” stressing that it does not reflect the standards of the Force. Disu identified the officer at the centre of the incident as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, stating that he acted in gross violation of established…

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday confirmed before the Federal High Court in Abuja that there was a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état, as a protected witness testified against six alleged masterminds. A soldier from the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, whose identity was shielded by court order, appeared as the fourth prosecution witness and gave evidence linking the defendants to the alleged conspiracy. The accused include retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, serving Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, and three others—Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has now been elevated to head the ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement. In a related development, the President nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Until his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. Enikanolaiye,…

Residents of Logo Local Government Area have raised concerns over a reported influx of armed Fulani herdsmen into the Gaambe-Tiev axis, warning that the development is heightening tension across affected communities. Locals said the herders, accompanied by large numbers of cattle, have triggered fear and uncertainty among residents, many of whom rely heavily on farming for their livelihoods. They warned that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. A community source, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, described the development as troubling and potentially dangerous, noting that residents are increasingly anxious over their safety. According…

Widespread outrage has erupted in Warri and Effurun, Delta State, following the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, an incident that has sparked protests and heightened tensions across the area. The unrest intensified after a viral video emerged showing the victim being shot in broad daylight by a police officer identified as ASP Usman Nuhu, drawing condemnation from residents, civil society groups, and social media users. In response, more than a hundred youths stormed the Ekpan Police Division on Wednesday afternoon, demanding accountability and justice over the killing. The disturbing footage has drawn condemnation from residents across Warri, Effurun,…