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target=_blank>Troops gun down terrorists, recover AK-47 rifles in Sokoto
By Salim Ashir Mahuta Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists and recovered four AK-47 rifles and eight motorcycles during clearance operations in Sokoto State. The Media Information Officer of the taskforce, Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday. He said the operations were
target=_blank>Delta: Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 95 suspected cultists allegedly involved in cult-related activities across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspects were arrested in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe Local Government Areas on October 15, 2026, following credible intelligence. He said the police received information that
target=_blank>Tinubu appoints 4 INEC National Commissioners, 2 RECs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four new national commissioners and two new resident electoral commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Friday. Onanuga said their appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Dr
target=_blank>‘Nigerians living in lawless country’, PRP tackles Tinubu over insecurity
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to protect Nigerians amid persistent killings and abductions across the country. The party said the worsening security situation reflected what it described as the government’s incompetence and indifference to the plight of citizens. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by
target=_blank>Suspected cable thief killed in Kogi
Local vigilantes reportedly killed a young man identified simply as AbdulHakim over alleged cable theft in Ankpa, headquarters of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. Reports indicated that the incident occurred around noon on Thursday, when the deceased encountered the group in the suburb of the town. In a trending video clip of the
target=_blank>Gunmen kill community leader in Plateau
The Mishkaham Bokkos, Jatau Yohanna Samkwar, has reportedly died after suspected gunmen shot him at his residence in Daffo, Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. The community leader was reportedly shot in the leg on October 13 after which he was rushed to the hospital in Mangu but died hours later. Bulus Dabit, National
target=_blank>INEC List: Kwankwasiyya supporters protest, demand Gwarzo’s reinstatement
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement staged a peaceful protest in Kano on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Daily Trust had reported how Gwarzo’s name was missing from the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier this week. Led by
target=_blank>‘Operate Within The Law’, SSG Counsels Kaduna Governing Boards
The Secretary to Kaduna State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere has advised members of Governing Boards and Councils, to acquaint themselves thoroughly with the laws establishing their institutions and operate strictly within them. Dr Meyere pointed out that a Board or Council provides policy direction and oversight, while day-to-day administration remains the responsibility of the
target=_blank>Man Arraigned for Allegedly Diverting N34.8m Meant for Spaghetti Purchase
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a man identified as Abdulmajid Halifa Nazifi before a Kano State High Court over the alleged misappropriation of N34.875 million meant for the purchase of spaghetti from BUA. Nazifi was arraigned on wednesday before Justice Musa Karaye on a one-count charge of criminal misappropriation. According to
target=_blank>Media Trust Group Launches Converged Digital Newsroom
Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trust newspapers and owners of Trust TV, Trust Radio and other media platforms, will on Thursday, October 22, launch its Converged Digital Newsroom, a technology-driven initiative designed to transform how the Group gathers, produces and distributes news across its platforms. The initiative brings together editorial operations across Daily Trust,
target=_blank>Navy recovers 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10 drug suspects
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 114,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining in Rivers State, while arresting 10 suspects in a joint anti-illicit drug operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Naval Information,
Navy recovers 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10 drug suspects
target=_blank>DSS, military, police arrest five over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo
Five persons have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Imo State. According to TVC, the suspects were arrested through a joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force. The 20 abducted corps members recently regained their freedom after spending
DSS, military, police arrest five over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo
target=_blank>Alleged drug trafficking: Tinubu moves to block release of FBI files
President Bola Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to dismiss a fresh attempt by American transparency activist Aaron Greenspan to introduce new records in a lawsuit seeking access to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) files linked to a past narcotics probe. The objection was contained in a filing
Alleged drug trafficking: Tinubu moves to block release of FBI files
target=_blank>Police arrest five suspects over murder of Osun teenager
The Osun State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel, who was shot dead during a shooting incident in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, on June 21, 2026. The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations
Police arrest five suspects over murder of Osun teenager
target=_blank>Omission of name proves Adebutu is next Ogun Governor – Sowunmi-Kolapo
The omission of Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu’s name from the list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is proof that he is the next governor of Ogun State, according to his running mate. The claim was made by Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election.
Omission of name proves Adebutu is next Ogun Governor – Sowunmi-Kolapo
target=_blank>NAFDAC destroys fake, substandard products worth N2.6bn in Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reportedly destroyed seized counterfeit and substandard products worth N2.6 billion in Rivers State as part of efforts to rid the country of contaminated food products. The chairman of the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods in Nigeria, Dr
NAFDAC destroys fake, substandard products worth N2.6bn in Rivers
target=_blank>Lagos mob sets BRT bus ablaze after motorcyclist’s death in Ikorodu
A Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, vehicle has reportedly been set ablaze by an angry mob after it allegedly struck and killed a commercial motorcyclist at Ogolonto Bus Stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident reportedly triggered outrage among residents, prompting police officers and officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps to intervene and rescue the
Lagos mob sets BRT bus ablaze after motorcyclist’s death in Ikorodu
target=_blank>‘I defeated 17 Governors, won’t support APC’ – Davido
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has ruled out supporting the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 presidential election, despite his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, endorsing President Bola Tinubu. In a recent video making the rounds online, the Grammy-nominated artist made his position known during an interview with
‘I defeated 17 Governors, won’t support APC’ – Davido
target=_blank>Food Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000 Ogun farmers
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has unveiled a comprehensive support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers, including subsidised fertilisers, herbicides and improved planting materials, alongside the distribution of 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment and 1,200 Android phones to boost food production and strengthen food security. Abiodun announced the interventions on Friday at the 2026 World
Food Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000 Ogun farmers
target=_blank>Troops kill several Lakurawa fighters in Sokoto ambush, recover four AK-47 rifles
Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have ambushed Lakurawa terrorists at Ruwan Wuri in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing several fighters and recovering weapons, ammunition and other operational equipment. In a statement, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North-West), Operation
Troops kill several Lakurawa fighters in Sokoto ambush, recover four AK-47 rifles
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