A coalition of Niger Delta groups under the aegis Niger Delta Anti-Corruption Watch has vowed to mobilise 10,000 youths to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations surrounding the tenure of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. TheHintsNews reports that in June 2026, the Senate Committee on Public Accounts reportedly threatened an arrest warrant after Kyari failed to appear before the committee over questions relating to an alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancy identified in Auditor-General reports covering 2017–2023. Kyari subsequently disputed the…
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Troops of 1 Brigade, Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued six victims from terrorists along the Kauran Namoda–Shinkafi and Anka–Gummi axis of Zamfara State. The army authority in a statement issued Monday said at about 1405 hours on 23 August, 2026, the troops while conducting Stop and Search operation along the Kauran Namoda–Shinkafi Road intercepted and apprehended three suspected gun runners. It noted that the suspects were identified as Lukman Sulaiman, and Nafiu Isa; both reportedly from Yar-Galadima, Dan-Sadau District, as well as Adamu Lawali, 60years old the driver of the vehicle. During the operation, troops recovered one AK-103-2 rifle,…
The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA) 2026 has honoured foreign nationals who have invested in Nigerian youth, created jobs, and transferred skills across key sectors of the economy. The Director of Awards, TEBA, Odunola Abayomi, hinted that the awards are designed to celebrate expatriates who came to Nigeria, built businesses, paid taxes, and contributed to the country’s cultural and economic growth. Abayomi stated that TEBA 2026 is an evening of appreciation, music, comedy, and celebration where diplomacy meets Nigerian creativity. She emphasized the broader significance of the awards: stating: “Nigeria is stronger when it welcomes talent, investment, enterprise and culture…
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have sustained operational pressure against terrorists in Katsina State, rescuing six kidnapped victims and recovering the sum of ₦800,000 taken from them by terrorists in Dandume Local Government Area. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Sunday said the troops also successfully engaged terrorists in a separate operation in Kankara Local Government Area. He explained that on 22 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 conducting a fighting patrol responded swiftly to a distress call that terrorists had intercepted a vehicle and kidnapped 6 occupants along the Dandume–Sheme Road. Danja…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo is dead. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced his death during a live session on her Instagram page on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The actor’s death came days after Kira disclosed that her father was battling stage four cancer. Before his death, efforts were made to secure medical treatment for the veteran actor. Few days ago, his colleagues also organised a special prayer session for him. TheHintsNews had earlier reported that Ogogo battling stage four cancer has been rejected by hospitals. The ailment, according to the daughters of the actor, did…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) 0n Thursday, August 20, 2026, arraigned the Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Group Holdings, Olatunji Adebola before Justice C. Ngozi of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Abuja for an alleged N990 million fraud. Adebola, alongside his company, Brookfield Mining Limited, was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and dishonest misappropriation of funds to the tune of N990 million. The agency in a statement issued Thursday noted that his arraignment followed a petition dated April 6, 2026, filed by a petitioner through a legal…
A former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari has emerged as the Director General, while the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodimma as been appointed as Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. However, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Saturday said APC Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda will also serve as vice chairman, while He added that Governor Hope Uzodimma…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Bin’per Community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following the recent attack which claimed the lives of about 24 residents, injured several others and destroyed property. Disu was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 4, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo Morris. Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, in a statement issued Friday said Morris was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayoade Faniyan, and other senior Police officers, on Thursday, 20th August, 2026, assessed the security situation…
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has denied various messages and links circulating on social media platforms and other online channels, purporting to invite members of the public to apply for recruitment into the Service. The Commission therefore urged all prospective applicants to verify before they trust, read before they apply, and ask before they act. The Commission clarified that it does not endorse or accept responsibility for unauthorised recruitment links, messages or platforms circulating outside its official communication channels. The commission in a statement issued Friday stressed that under Rule 020102(i) of the Public Service Rules, 2021, appointments…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that the Enugu Air Crew knew the autobrake was not working before the mishap that happened at the Benin airport. To this end, the agency said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should ensure that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) remove the fixed structures of the decommissioned localiser installation located at the end of Runway 05 at Oba Akenzua II Airport, Benin. It said the NCAA should ensure that the Control Tower is positioned to provide unrestricted view of all the movement areas of the aerodrome. The agency also…