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Troops rescue 12 kidnap victims, foil oil theft worth N73m in nationwide operations
In a series of coordinated military operations across the country, Nigerian troops have rescued 12 kidnapped victims and neutralized several terrorists, while arresting dozens of criminal elements including oil thieves, arms traffickers, and extremist collaborators. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Friday, stating…
Read More »Fuji legend K1 issues apology over airport incident
Renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has issued a heartfelt and unreserved apology following an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. In an official statement personally signed by the music icon, K1 addressed all parties involved, firmly maintaining…
Read More »EFCC arrests 66 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos, Ogun
By Deborah Nnamdi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 66 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in coordinated sting operations across Lagos and Ogun States. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued Friday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, 55 suspects were arrested…
Read More »Rivers stakeholders decry planned LG elections, warn of constitutional crisis
By Deborah Nnamdi A coalition of stakeholders and pro-democracy advocates in Rivers State has raised alarm over the proposed Local Government Council elections, describing the move as a direct threat to constitutional order and democratic governance. In a joint statement issued Friday and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the group…
Read More »NCDC warns of possible Chikungunya outbreak, urges Nigerians to guard against mosquito bites
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert over the growing risk of a Chikungunya virus outbreak in parts of the country. In an advisory released Friday via its official website, the NCDC revealed that recent epidemiological data points to…
Read More »Pastor Adeboye predicts peaceful passing: “I’ll die on a Sunday after service”
By Deborah Nnamdi The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has reiterated his belief that he will die peacefully—on a Sunday, after church service and a meal of his favourite dish, pounded yam. Speaking during the fourth day of RCCG’s ongoing International…
Read More »Police Commissioner gives reasons for Sowore’s detention
The Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, has explained the reason behind the detention of human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. Speaking to protesters and journalists in Abuja on Friday, Shogunle stated that Sowore was arrested and…
Read More »Gunmen attack Fulani camp in Kwara, kidnap two
By Deborah Nnamdi Two men were abducted and another injured after gunmen attacked the Baba Ramo Fulani Camp near Isanlu Isin in Kwara State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported on X that the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The attackers reportedly fired shots into the air before kidnapping…
Read More »Family of four dies in suspected generator fume incident in Borno
By Deborah Nnamdi A family of four has died in Chatta village, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, in what is suspected to be a case of generator fume poisoning. The deceased have been identified as Yakubu Samanja, his wife Esther Yakubu, and their two children, Amos and Maryamu…
Read More »Troops neutralize over 30 terrorists during wedding in Zamfara
By Deborah Nnamdi The Air Component of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY), on Thursday confirmed a major operational success with the neutralization of over 30 terrorists during a precision airstrike on 4 August 2025 in Zamfara State. According to a statement by Captain David Adewusi, Media Information…
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