The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned that members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group are planning to attack some areas in Ondo state. The State Director of Security, HI Kana in a secret memo dated 20th October, 2025 and addressed to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure said the planned attack is imminent. It said: “Intelligence confirmed plans by members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group to carry out coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi States anytime soon. “Some…
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In a tactical move against President Bola Tinubu, the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a Bill that will ensure timely presentation of the annual budget estimates to the National Assembly. TheHintsNews reports that during the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari, the January to December budget cycle was strictly adhered to throughout his tenure. However, since Tinubu assumed office, the January to December budget cycle has not been adhered to. For instance, the 2025 budget was passed by the National Assembly in January. To cure this anomaly, the House has passed for secondary reading. The…
Dangerous precedents have consequences. And the brunch, Monday in Abuja and some parts of the country, lay credence to this. Not eschewing political expediency, however convenient at the material time, is like cutting off the tail of a snake forgetting that it will grow back. It is for this reason that the air is rent with false equivalence and puritanical patriotism by a large section of the Nigerian populace. On Monday, October 20, 2025, it was a hectic affair in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city. Chaotic scenes flooded the social media as citizens were caught in a battle between…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria will now be faster and more seamless following the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system, designed to eliminate the use of temporary licences and long waiting periods. Its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed gave the hint during the inspection of the biometric screening centre on Monday in Abuja. Speaking on the sidelines shortly after also flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Public Enlightenment and Sensitisation Campaign, Mohammed, said the new system was part of efforts to fully digitalise FRSC operations and simplify the driver’s…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday revealed that a total of 3,433 persons were killed and 22,162 persons injured out of a total of 6,858 reported road crashes between January and September, 2025. The Corp Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed made this known in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Public Enlightenment and Sensitisation Campaign. He said the report showed a decrease in the number of deaths recorded within the same period last year. Mohammed added that 2024 Operation Zero which took place between 15 December, 2024 and 15 January, 2025 crash statistics reveal that 432 persons…
Troops of Sub-Sector 2 Operations Fansan Yamma have neutralised violent extremists/bandits in Kotongora, Mariga, Rijau and Rafi local government areas of Nigeria state during a week long encounter. Assistant Director Army Public Relations 18 Brigade, Major Mohammed Jaafaru in a statement issued Monday, however, failed to reveal the number of terrorists that were neutralised during the operation. He said: “The commander 18 Brigade/Commander Sub-Sector 2 Operations Fansan Yamma, Brig-Gen. Ibrahim Gambari commended troops in his Brigade for their professionalism, doggedness and tactical proficiency in a week long encountered with Violent Extremists/Bandits in Kotongora, Mariga, Rijau and Rafi LGAs with little…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, with immediate effect, citing actions deemed detrimental to the unity and progress of the party. The decision was taken after a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC), Cross River State Chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. ADC’s State Publicity Secretary, Hon. James Otudor in a statement issued Monday Usani’s recent conduct was inconsistent with the provisions of the ADC Constitution. The party raised issues regarding the appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, expressing dissatisfaction over what it…
The Commanding Officer, 202 Tank Battalion, Lt-Col. Aliyu Paiko and a few soldiers of Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade on 17 October were killed during an attack planned by Boko Haram terrorists around Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Appolonia Anele in a statement issued Monday said the troops had successfully located and destroyed identified Boko Haram camps in the area, thereby frustrating the terrorists’ plans to attack civilians and disrupt socio-economic activities in the area. He noted that during the operation,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines has paid the sanction fees imposed on it earlier this year for consumer protection-related violations. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made the announcement via his official X handle. Achimugu stated that with the payment, all three international airlines sanctioned by the Authority in 2025 have now complied fully. He added that the sanctions were not punitive but corrective, aimed at improving service quality and ensuring that airlines operating in Nigeria adhere to established consumer protection standards. “The sanctions are intended to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo. Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said at least two suspects linked to attempts to export the illicit substances have already been taken into custody. He added that one of them, a cargo agent Boladale Riliwan was arrested on 7th October, 2025 following the discovery of 15 parcels of skunk, a strain of cannabis, concealed in 10 pieces of giant rechargeable electrical…