Some students of Federal Polytechnic, Monguno were fatally struck by the sporadic gunfire from the terrorists during the firefight, when troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) successfully foiled an attempted mass abduction by ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC). The Terrorists struck at about 0130 hours (1:30 a.m.) on 19 July 2026. Its Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Sunday said the FGGC facility was currently being utilised by the Borno State Government as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two long trailers used to move 1,630,000 pills of tramadol 250mg concealed in fabricated compartments of the trucks across multiple borders from Togo, through Benin Republic into Nigeria. The intelligence-led interdiction operation came barely a week after NDLEA operatives recovered 558,900 pills of the same psychoactive substance from the false bottom compartment of a truck that came into Lagos through the Togo-Benin Republic route. Its Spokesperson, Femi Banafemi in a statement issued Sunday said investigations revealed that all three trucks and consignments intercepted on 21st June, 2nd July and 4th…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide Zonal Special Intervention Patrol (ZSIP) across its Zonal Commands to confront the most persistent causes of road traffic crashes in different parts of the country. FRSC noted that beginning from 20th of July, all the 12 Zonal Commands of the Corps would simultaneously execute specially designed, code-named operations tailored to address the peculiar road safety challenges within their jurisdictions. The operations include: Operation Fushin Zuma (Anger of the Bee) in Kaduna to Operation Ride Safe in Bauchi, Operation Shark Smile in Port Harcourt, Operation ABO (Safe Passage) in Lagos,…
Former Super Eagles Legend and global Sports Ambassador, Daniel Amokachi has been named United Nations Football For The Goals (FFTG) champion. The gold medalist was named alongside sports icons like Eni Aluko, legendary football manager, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazilian football legend, Zico, Brena Bonta Venezuelan professional footballer, Deyna Castellanos, Australian professional footballer, Alex Chidiac and FIFA executive, Moya Dodd. Others includes: Borja Iglesias (Spanish professional footballer)Thembi Kgatlana (South African professional footballer)Ji-sung Park (South Korean football icon)Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan legend and Vice-President)Khalida Popal (Former captain and founder of the Afghan women’s national team)Alessandro Circati & Cameron Burgess (Australian professionals) In…
Super Eagles legend, Daniel Amokachi,World Cup Champion, Gilberto Silva and FIFA ambassador, amongst others have advocated for global awareness to combat youth mental health challenges. The football stars spoke at a United Nations (UN) high-profile event tagged ‘One World, One Game, One Goal: Football For The Goals (FFTG) Initiative’ at the (UN) headquarters in New York. The event, convened by the UN Youth Affairs Office, brought together member states, young leaders, policymakers, and athletes including Pop Mensah-Bonsu, basketball executive and former NBA player, former Chelsea FC, Eniola Aluko to highlight the power of sports in promoting mental well-being. Sharing…
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi has reaffirmed that the Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Daura–Katsina sections of the Kano–Maradi Railway Development Project has attained between 70 and 75 per cent completion since it was awarded in 2021. To this end, he said that the project remained on schedule for commissioning in December 2026. He noted that the Kaduna–Zaria–Kano section is between 80 and 85 per cent complete and is currently undergoing finishing works. Adebiyi gave the assurance during an inspection of the project by officials of the Debt Management Office (DMO), led by its Director-General, Patience Oniha to assess…
The Director General of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has described agricultural extension officers as the critical link between climate services and farmers. He added that extension professionals translate weather and climate information into practical guidance on planting dates, crop selection, and water management. Anosike stated this on Friday during a 10-day Climate Risk Management in Agricultural Extension (CRMAE) Training of Trainers workshop in Abuja. The training was held in collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Sasakawa Africa Association, and other partners. Anosike…
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Benue State Government have taken steps to deepen their relationship with a new round of discussions aimed at strengthening transportation safety, institutional capacity and technical cooperation in support of the state’s maritime and blue economy agenda. The latest engagement was coming weeks after the Director General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh led a high level delegation to Makurdi following the boat accident on the River Benue that claimed 11 lives. During that visit, the NSIB team carried out an on the spot safety assessment, met with Governor Hyacinth Alia at the…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in the Apo, Abuja has granted the final forfeiture of properties linked to a business woman, Ms Aisha Achimugu to the federal government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday in a judgment on the application for final forfeiture of the properties by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). The properties included: jewelries worth N4,645,170, 294.9, 11 exotic cars worth N4.293,000, 000 and N30, 000,000 cash. Details later…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Wednesday secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the federal government. Delivering judgment, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, held that the Commission had successfully established that the properties were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and were not acquired from lawful sources of income. Among the forfeited properties are: Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, Rayhaan University Third Site, the Rayhaan University…