Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested Shariff Umar, the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks and attempted attacks within the North East. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Saturday said the development followed intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations conducted at the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on 31 December 2025, during which 14 suspects linked to suicide bombing activities were arrested. He added that subsequent detailed identification and investigative processes established the structure, roles, and operational linkages of the terror cell. Uba noted: “During the investigation, a suspected suicide bomber currently…
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The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 17 criminal suspects, rescued 31 kidnapped victims and recovered two pump-action guns with five rounds of ammunition across multiple theatres in the last 24 hours. In a statement issued Sunday, troops of 1 Brigade, Combat Team 5 at FOB Moriki, Zamfara working with local hunters, responded to a distress call regarding the kidnapping of residents at Kadage Village, Maradun LGA. On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned 25 kidnapped victims and fled. The victims were rescued, the area exploited without further contact and all rescued persons were reunited with their families…
Contrary to reports in some sections of the media, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied releasing the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 general election. The electoral body stressed that Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that the Commission shall publish a notice of election not later than 360 days before the date appointed for a general election. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola in a statement issued Friday said any timetable or schedule issued outside this statutory framework cannot emanate from INEC. He, therefore, described the information as…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has described the ongoing tax fraud saga as alarming. Obi in a statement issued Friday said for the first time in Nigeria’s history, a tax law has reportedly been forged, while the National Assembly itself has admitted that the version gazetted was not what was passed into law. According to him, Yet citizens are being asked to pay higher taxes under this manipulated framework — without transparency, without explanation, and without corresponding benefits. Yet today, Nigerians are asked to pay taxes without clarity, explanation, or visible…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers following a deliberate, intelligence-driven operation conducted along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Thursday said the operation, executed through covert intelligence efforts by troops in collaboration with local volunteer forces, led to the tracking and neutralisation of the suicide bombers before they could carry out planned attacks on innocent civilians. He explained that during the encounter, suicide vests and other improvised explosive device (IED) materials in the possession of the terrorists…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining Acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned. Tinubu in a statement he personally signed Tuesday said these reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country. TheHintsNews reports that there have been several calls from opposition parties, lawmakers and private sectors for the suspension of implementation following allegations that the gazette tax laws were altered and at variance with the ones passed by the…
The Nigerian Army has neutralised 47 terrorists, arrested 19 criminal suspects, rescued over 30 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and other logistics across several theatres of operation within the last 72 hours In a statement issued Wednesday, the coordinated land and air operations underscore the Nigerian Army’s sustained offensive against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements threatening national security. It said in the North West and North Central regions, troops conducted aggressive ground operations based on credible intelligence. It added: “In Sokoto State, troops from forward operating bases in Binji and Tangaza Local Government Areas…
Kola Popoola, the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Hon. Shina Peller has said that the former lawmaker has demonstrated unwavering commitment to community development and empowerment. He added that his efforts in creating opportunities and advocating for the underprivileged resonate deeply with those of us striving for success. Kola in a statement issued Wednesday noted that it is comforting to know that leaders like him exist — ones who genuinely care about the welfare of their people and work tirelessly to uplift them. He said: “In the tapestry of life, we often encounter individuals who play…
The troops of Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected suicide bomber and also intercepted materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. Its Media Information Officer, Lt.Col Sani Uba in a statement issued Tuesday said the arrests followed sustained joint operations and credible intelligence gathering aimed at securing Banki town in Bama Local Government Area, conducted by troops of 152 Task Force Battalion, in collaboration with other security agencies. He added: “At about 1740 hours on Monday, 29 December 2025, personnel deployed at the Banki Central Mosque apprehended…
Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ikang, have successfully rescued eight kidnapped civilians following a swift and coordinated response to a distress call on 29 December 2025. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters 13 Brigade, Maj. Yemi Sokoya in a statement issued Tuesday said the troops received credible intelligence from members of the local community that suspected militants had intercepted a commercial boat along the Ikang – Cameroon waterways and abducted eight civilians, comprising six adults and two minors. He added that acting promptly on this information, the troops immediately deployed in pursuit…