Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma have eliminated two suspected bandits while recovering weapons, ammunition and other items, as well as rustled livestock in Kaduna. Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Aliyu Danja in a statement issued Monday said on 20 June, 2026, troops responded swiftly to credible intelligence on cattle rustling activities in a community within Kaduna State. He said: “The troops made contact with the fleeing criminals and engaged them in a firefight, neutralising two suspected bandits while recovering weapons, ammunition and other items, as well as rustled livestock. “The prompt intervention disrupted…
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Forum of Governing Council Members in Nigeria Tertiary institutions has revealed that over 1.38 million students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, while more than ₦242 billion has been disbursed for tuition fees and student upkeep allowances. The Chairman of FOGOCOM, Dr. Akin-Thomas Babajide made this known on Saturday in Abuja while addressing a press conference with the theme: “Renewed Hope – Unprecedented Support for Our Tertiary Institutions and the Governing Councils”. He said the Renewed Hope Agenda has further demonstrated that quality education is not merely a policy statement but a national priority. Babajide…
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has declared that the Parliament is not, and would never be a lapdog of the Executive. The minority caucus stated this in a statement issued Saturday by Hon. Afam Ogene, while responding to the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in which he purported to speak for the “House” in response to the legitimate concerns raised by the Caucus on the state of insecurity and worsening hardship in the nation. That caucus, however, maintained that it would keep speaking for Nigerians, even if the Majority Caucus…
The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Leadership Forum has President Bola Tinubu remained their preferred candidate for 2027 presidential election and therefore pledged their total support towards the realisation of his re-election They urged Nigerians not to be distracted by unfounded criticisms and negative narratives but to focus on the ongoing efforts aimed at repositioning the nation for greater prosperity. The National Coordinator of the Forum, General Benson in a statement issued Saturday. He said as a body comprising stakeholders who have consistently advocated for peace, stability, and development in the Niger Delta region, it has observed the leadership of Tinubu…
Troops of 17 Brigade Strike Group and Quick Response Force alongside elements of 8 Division Special Forces during a well-coordinated clearance mission targeting terrorist strongholds in and around Tuga, within Matazu Local Government Area have rescued kidnapped victims and dismantled criminal enclaves in Katsina. Leveraging real-time Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance support, complemented by precision strikes from the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, troops during Operation Clean Sweep cleared several settlements. In a statement issued Friday, during the operation, troops recovered a large number of rustled livestock believed to have been stolen by terrorists, including 36 cattle, 280 sheep…
The Director General of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Wednesday led a team of investigators and senior officials of the Bureau on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata, Benue State, following the recent boat accident that claimed 11 lives. The visit, NSIB stated, formed part of its ongoing efforts to assess the safety conditions surrounding the accident, gather first-hand information, and engage with key stakeholders as part of its broader commitment to accident prevention and transport safety advocacy. Upon arrival in Makurdi, the NSIB delegation was received by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Samuel Ode,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the number of registered voters in Ekiti state has increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Wednesday recalled that the PVC collection exercise, originally scheduled to end on 11th June 2026, was extended to 14th June 2026, following consultations with stakeholders at a meeting held in Ado-Ekiti. He noted that the number of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) collected has risen from 958,052 in 2023, representing a collection rate of 97.0 per cent,…
Political analyst, Japheth Omojuwa has said that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has no clarity on any issue bedeviling the country. Omojuwa, while commenting on the recent interview Obi had with Rufai Oseni, said the former Governor of Anambra state is just desperate to become the president of Nigeria. Omojuwa noted: “The summary of that Peter Obi interview is, “just make me president abeg, stop stressing me.” “He had no clarity on any of the issues. He went as far as saying anyone who doesn’t like him doesn’t mean well for Nigeria. That’s…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during ongoing operations aimed at tracking and apprehending the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal gang. Katsina state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu in a statement issued Wednesday said the rescued victims are: Musa Yakuba, 62 years; Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi, 68 years; Mukhtar Danja, 36 years and Salisu Danja, 50 years. He noted that the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas where the criminals are believed to be operating. Mu’azu said upon their rescue, medical personnel immediately attended…
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma operating in Kebbi State have recovered massive high calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices in a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba in a statement issued Monday said the successful offensive operation took place on 14 June, 2026 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the State. He explained that during the operation, the troops brought superior firepower to bear on the Lakurawa Terrorist Group, decisively overwhelming the terrorists and…