The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has arrested two notorious and wanted suspects linked to a violent “one chance” armed robbery syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Friday said the suspects, David Francis (22) and Emmanuel Ibenni also known as “Markfish” (36), were arrested on 8th March, 2026 at Sambec Hotel, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, following actionable intelligence. He explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of a criminal syndicate known for posing as…
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The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), has arrestED of three notorious armed robbery suspects and also recovered 10 stolen vehicles in Kaduna State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid in a statement issued Friday said the suspects; Abubakar Musa (36), Hassan Umar (30), and Joshua Raphael (20), were apprehended on 16th March, 2026 in Kaduna State. He added that preliminary investigations revealed that the principal suspect, Abubakar Musa, is a dismissed Corporal of the Nigerian Army who has been impersonating a serving soldier to evade detection while carrying out armed…
A former Governor of Kano state, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has lamented that the neglect of Persons living With Disabilities (PWDs) has led to an army of beggars in the North. To this end, he called on governors, development partners and philanthropists to invest more in Persons living With Disabilities (PWDs) to reduce begging in Northern Nigeria. Ganduje, who is the immediate-past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made the call on Friday in Abuja during the 10th anniversary of Let’s Talk Humanity (LTH), an organisation caring for the education needs of Deaf and Blind. He stated: “In…
Former Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo collapsed and died on the pitch in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna on Friday morning, during a local friendly game in which he had played the entire first half. Early reports indicated that Eneramo appeared to have suffered cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half of the said friendly match. He was born on 26th November, 1985 in Kaduna. “This is devastating. I am short of words at this moment. I can only pray that God will grant him eternal rest and also grant his loved ones and the Nigeria football family the…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), under Sector 2 have neutralised 24 terrorists in the early hours of Thursday, 23 April, 2026, while repelling a determined terrorist attack on Kukareta location, Yobe state. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col, Sani Uba in a statement issued Thursday said the attack, which commenced shortly after midnight and lasted until about 0300 hours, was met with a swift and coordinated response by vigilant troops who executed a deliberate offensive-defensive action, effectively containing the assault and forcing the terrorists into a disorderly withdrawal. He revealed that during the…
The handwriting on the wall is bold, needing no interpretation. Nigeria’s gradual slide from a multi-party democracy to a one-party system is as visible as daylight. The rush of defections by prominent political figures into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly between 2023 and 2026, alongside the apparent decline of major opposition parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), are troubling evidence. There have been more gales of defections than ever had across the country and at all levels. The ongoing defections are a political development worryingly different from routine politics. Never has Nigeria…
For many decades, Nigeria has worn the title “Giant of Africa,” a phrase that reflects its leadership role in the continent’s political and economic affairs. The ‘giant’ epithet also alludes to the country’s large population and illustrious history. Despite its growing population, Nigeria’s stature among its peers appears more of a symbolic label rather than a reflection of tangible influence. The latest United Nations Resolution A/80/L.48 which called for reparations over slavery’s historical wrongs may have exposed one of such shortcomings; as much seems to be left undone where much is possible. The UN resolution, which called for reparative…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM), has rated Nigeria aviation 91 per cent in aviation safety. Announcing the news on Wednesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development Festus Keyamo said this was one of the highest Nigeria has got in ICAO aviation rating. He noted that all aviation agencies and airlines were audited and certified safe based on the findings of the ICAO visiting team. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM), had stated the on-site safety oversight audit in Nigeria last week and concluded on Wednesday. The validation mission follows…
President Bola Tinubu Wednesday said he is considering granting discount on the debts airlines operators owed the aviation agencies in the sector. The decision followed the astronomical rise in the cost of Jet A1 fuel and the growing concerns within the aviation industry, including the threat by airline operators to shut down operations if urgent measures are not taken. The President has also directed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to quickly bring a request to him, a formal request in writing first thing Thursday morning Keyamo disclosed this in a closed-door meeting with the…
The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has revealed that the federal government loses N428 billion in revenue annually to illicit trade in the sector. The Director-General of SWAN, Tony Okwoju disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a press conference at the end of the One-Day workshop on Combating Illicit Trade in the Spirits and Wines sector. Asked how much the federal government was losing to illicit trade in the sector, he noted, “I think the government was losing something at the range of 428 billion in revenue annually.” “This workshop has moved the conversation forward. We…