The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced Ansaru terrorist commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years’ imprisonment. The court also ordered his remand in the custody of the Department of State Services pending his trial on 31 other charges brought against him by the federal government. The trial was adjourned until 21 October. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the judgment on Thursday after Usman pleaded guilty to charges of illegal mining activities, which prosecutors said enabled him to acquire arms for terrorism and kidnapping. Usman and another suspect, Abubakar Abba, are facing prosecution on a 32-count charge filed and…
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An Ekiti state governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kayode Ojo has told the National Secretariat of the party, Ajibola Bashir that his decision to contest the ticket of the party with the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji was in response to clarion call the people who seek change. TheHintsNews reports that Bashir was quoted to have said that obtaining a nomination form was a waste of resources because no vacancy exists in the Ekiti State Government House. Ojo who is the Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, University Nigeria, Nsukka made this known while…
Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army with Hybrid Forces and Local Vigilantes have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims, including four children. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, in a statement issued Wednesday said the troops on Wednesday 10th September, 2025 on a Patrol Base at Apata received credible intelligence of a kidnap incident at Opamaru Village along Obajana–Lokoja Road. He said the victims who were travelling in a 17-seater bus from Osun State and headed for Abuja, were kidnapped by the criminals. Abdullahi added: “Without delay, the patrol base reinforced by the Brigade Quick Response Group…
The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, has intensified its crackdown on criminal elements across the State with a large-scale bush combing operation that led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition in strategic locations. The coordinated exercise was carried out under the direct supervision of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Governor’s Principal Security Officer (PSO). The Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Fred Itua in a statement issued Thursday noted that the operation covered Ovia North-East, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan South-East Local Government Areas of the State. He said attention…
The Nigerian Police as said that Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004 empowers the Inspector-General of Police or any person duly authorised by him to grant or approve the permit. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin made the clarification in a statement issued Wednesday following the decision of the Bar Association (NBA) to drag the Inspector-General to court over tinted-glass permit policy. He said it was pertinent to set the records straight to avoid misinformation to the good citizens of Nigeria on the legality of the issuance of tinted permits by the Police.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the current Electoral did not stipulate any sanction concerning breaches for campaigns earlier than 150 days to an election. It added that this has posed a serious challenge for the Commission in dealing with early campaigns by political parties, prospective candidates and their supporters. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the hint on Wednesday in Abuja at a one-day roundtable on the challenges of premature/early political campaigns in Nigeria held at The Electoral Institute (TEI), Abuja. He said around the country, they have seen outdoor advertising, media campaigns and even…
A former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has said that premature campaigns raised serious challenges to conduct and preparations for the 2027 general election. Jega disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when delivering a paper titled; “Towards Addressing the Challenges of Premature Election Campaigns in Nigeria”, at a one-day roundtable on the challenges of premature/early political campaigns in Nigeria held at The Electoral Institute (TEI), Abuja. He said for elections to be meaningful, ‘democratic’ and beneficial to the citizens, they should have integrity — be rule-based, transparent, ‘free and fair’, and have a…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Wednesday directed pilots not to fly unruly passengers. The decision, according to the NCAA, would strengthen safety and discipline in the aviation sector. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu announced the directive on Wednesday at an ongoing meeting with all domestic airlines in Abuja. Achimugu said pilots would only be allowed to fly after the issues are resolved amicably or the unruly passengers are removed by security from the aircraft. According to him, “Pilots must not fly plane until unruly passengers are removed from the aircraft by security or the…
The federal government Tuesday disclosed plans to commence the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the challenges posed by climate change demands decisive, concerted action by stakeholders to embrace decarbonisation. He suggested exploring group electrification of aprons and terminals, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) corridors, and waste-to-energy projects to reduce emission in airport operations. The minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Kana disclosed this at a stakeholders engagement on carbon emissions management at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Tuesday summoned all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. The NCAA, through its Director, Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, gave the hint on his verified X handle (former Twitter), noting that the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, including unruly passenger behaviour and protocols for handling such incidents. Achimugu stated that other issues to address are unresolved refund and compensation complaints, and the planned introduction of RFID bag tags alongside flight monitoring technology. Additional items on the agenda, according to him,…