President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on training facilities for Nigeria’s internal security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The decision was disclosed by the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) Ad-hoc Committee on the overhaul of security training institutions …
In February 2022, the Nigerian government stood before the world with a bold claim: it had uncovered 96 terrorism financiers, 424 associates, 123 companies, and 33 bureaux de change linked to violent extremist networks tearing the nation apart. The announcement, delivered by then Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, should have shaken the country to its core. …
The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to address renewed allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The statement comes after Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop attacks on Christians and hinted at possible military action to, in his …
Western nations have begun moves to evacuate their citizens from Mali as a deepening fuel blockade threatens to paralyse the country, ignite public anger, and weaken the ruling military junta’s grip on power. The United States on Thursday ordered non-essential embassy staff and family members to leave the country, joining Germany, Italy, and other Western …
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday declared that he is exiting military service with pride, honour, and a clear conscience after decades of service to Nigeria. Speaking during his Pulling Out Parade in Abuja, Musa said he gave his “all” to the defence of the nation and expressed gratitude …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly urging the military to overthrow the Nigerian government. Chukwuma, who operates an X handle @TheAgroman, reportedly used his account to call for a military coup and the suspension of the current administration. In one of his posts, …
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted smuggled goods worth over ₦1.2 billion in six weeks. Comptroller Mohammed Shu’aibu, head of the unit, announced this during a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday. He said the operation covered key border communities in Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, and Lagos …
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called for urgent military deployment to Kirawa and surrounding communities in Borno State following renewed Boko Haram attacks. His appeal came after insurgents ambushed motorists along the Kirawa–Pulka road on Friday around 3:00 p.m., killing a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and injuring several …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) that Nigeria risks an unprecedented crisis if its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, continues to suffer deteriorating health without proper medical attention. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Tuesday, described Kanu as “priceless”, stressing that any …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has rejected claims that detained Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu is suffering deteriorating health. The agency also opposed his request to transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, for treatment. In a 37-paragraph counter-affidavit, DSS described the report by Kanu’s medical consultant, Prof. Martin Aghaji, as exaggerated and speculative. The agency …
