Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), on 11 November, 2025 neutralised a notorious bandit at Mbagen Community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting Media Information Officer, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Tuesday said the ground troops supported by Air Component OPWS conducted a snap raid operation on the hideout of a notorious bandit. He said upon arrival at the bandit hideout, troops made contact with the criminals and engaged them in a fierce firefight. Zubairu explained that during the encounter, one of the bandits was neutralised while the gang leader narrowly escaped. He stressed that…
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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has asked President Bola Tinubu to either use the machinery of government to flush out terrorists in the county or to immediately resign honorably. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 themed: ‘Critical Constitutional Amendments for Credible Election in 2027″, organised by National Consultative Front (NCFront)/Labour and Civil Society Front (LCSF) in collaboration with Movement for Credible Election (MCE). His comment was coming on the heels of United States President Donald Trump threatening to order the Pentagon…
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has called on opposition parties to mobilise citizens ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu is not politically invincible and can be defeated. The former Rivers State Governor warned against political apathy and the decline of civic pressure groups in Nigeria. He said that election outcomes are not predetermined if Nigerians turn out in large numbers to vote. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 themed: ‘Critical Constitutional Amendments for Credible Election in 2027″, organised by National Consultative Front (NCFront)/Labour and…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has revealed that it might review existing laws such as the Immigration Act, the Customs and Excise Management Act, and related statutes to reflect emerging global best practices and security realities. The Speaker gave the hint on Tuesday in Abuja at the inaugural meeting and interactive session of the ad-hoc committee on border security. He noted that the House was determined to ensure that all appropriated funds meant for border security are judiciously utilised and that the principles of accountability, transparency, and efficiency are upheld. Tajudeen said the parliament…
The federal government Tuesday urged African nations to as a matter of priority, take cue on its recent global aviation rating under the Cape Town Convention which has surged above 75.5 per cent, marking a major leap in the country’s compliance with international aviation financing standards. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo noted that the Cape Town Convention, ratified by 28 African countries, had transformed global aircraft financing by reducing credit risks and improving access to capital. He, therefore, urged African nations to harmonise their implementation of the Convention, emphasising that the full benefits would only…
A group under the aegis of Fruits of Renewed Hope Initiative, has said that President Bola Tinubu has taken bold and decisive steps to restore confidence in governance, promote transparency, and unlock the creative and entrepreneurial energy of Nigerians. The president of the group, Ms. Medina Anako while speaking at a press conference on Monday in Abuja during the unveiling of the group said the group was committed to bridging the gap between policy and the people, ensuring that government programs and interventions reach every home, every market, and every youth who seeks opportunity. She explained that the current administration…
The troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Joint Task Force, North East, have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and also arrested 29 logistics suppliers in the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Borno State. Its Media Information Officer, Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the operation carried out by the troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, under Sector 2 OPHK on 9 November 2025, encountered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists at Dutse Kura after discovering that terrorists were abducting civilians and vehicles along the Buratai–Kamuya Road. He explained that the troops thwarted the attack, pursued the terrorists towards Mangari, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 73-year-old grandpa, James Ugbedo Friday, 7th November in a cannabis plantation at Igbeshi forest, Imiakebo, Etsako East LGA, Edo state. The agency also arrested 70-year-old grandma Mrs. Comfort Odudu was nabbed at Onopa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state with 5kg skunk on Tuesday, 4th November. Its Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday also revealed that a wanted drug lord, 40-year-old Yussuf Azeez was arrested by operatives of a special operations unit of the agency at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos while on his way to Saudi…
In recent years, Nigeria has found itself under the global spotlight due to increasing concerns over targeted attacks on Christian communities, particularly in the northern and Middle Belt regions. The United States, through various diplomatic channels and human rights reports, has repeatedly expressed alarm over what some policymakers and advocacy groups have characterized as a growing genocide or “silent slaughter” of Christians in Africa’s most populous nation. The concern is not new. For over a decade, Nigeria has battled a complex web of insecurity—from Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast, to militant Fulani herder attacks on farming communities across…
The Niger Delta Youth Vanguard has called on the leadership of the Senate and all relevant stakeholders to immediately conclude the ratification process of Mr. Abdullahi Ramat as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The National Coordinator of the group, Osarodion Darlington in a statement issued Friday said after being screened and cleared by the Senate Committee on Power, the refusal of the Senate leadership to complete the process was unjustifiable and harmful to Nigeria’s electricity reform agenda. He noted that holding this appointment to ransom was equivalent to holding Nigeria’s power sector hostage, stressing that…