Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were left injured. The DSS is currently prosecuting five persons — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47) for allegedly carrying out acts of terrorism. For nearly four years, the sixth suspect evaded arrest, making him one of the most wanted fugitives in Nigeria. A security source disclosed that DSS, operatives, who…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Operation Whirlwind task force, has intercepted three fuel tankers carrying a total of 154,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Badagry corridor, thwarting an attempted diversion of petroleum products. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this during a handover exercise and public auction held at the Customs Training College in Ikeja, Lagos. Aliyu said the seizures were the result of sustained intelligence-driven operations across key border routes, including the Owode Apa, Seme, and Badagry axis, which have historically been vulnerable to fuel smuggling and diversion. He revealed that…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has intercepted more than 4,000 units of improperly declared pharmaceutical products at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, in Rivers State, in a move aimed at protecting Nigerians from unsafe and unregulated drugs. The seized items were formally handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) during a ceremony held at the NAHCO Shed of the airport. Speaking during the handover, Customs Area Controller, Salamatu Atuluku, said the interception followed routine cargo examination and intelligence-driven operations conducted by Customs officers in collaboration with other…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to recent recommendations emerging from engagements within the United States Congress, rejecting claims of state-sponsored religious persecution and reaffirming its commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of faith. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the government had taken note of a joint report on Christian persecution in Nigeria submitted to the White House by the US House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. DSS Arrests Ex-Lawmaker Over Alleged False Intelligence to Foreign Missions The government acknowledged that parts of the country…
The Federal Ministry of Interior and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) have proposed the establishment of a high-level working group to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across agencies under the Ministry. The proposal was announced when the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, Ismaeel Ahmed, at his office. NNPC Gas Subsidiary to Build 46MMSCFD CNG & LNG Facilities Speaking during the meeting, Tunji-Ojo highlighted the strong alignment between Pi-CNG’s objectives and the Ministry’s broad operational mandate. He noted that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. President Tinubu commended the former police chief’s dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture during his tenure. Egbetokun, who was appointed Inspector-General of Police in June 2023, was serving a four-year term scheduled to end…
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that a classroom at LEA Primary School, Badikko was converted into a poultry facility by the Head Teacher. In a statement signed by Hauwa Mohammed, the Board described the claims as inaccurate and a gross misrepresentation of facts. KADSUBEB explained that the activity in question is part of the Agric Education Training Programme (AETP), a structured school-based skills acquisition initiative under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The programme is designed to introduce pupils to foundational agricultural practices, entrepreneurship, and practical life skills that…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has called on the state government to formally address allegations by the United States concerning Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, including the proposed freezing of his assets and bank accounts. The motion was presented by the member representing Kiru constituency,Usman Tasiu during plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore. Mover of the motion, described Senator Kwankwaso as a dedicated public servant whose administration had significantly impacted the lives of Kano residents. Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Could Change Nigeria’s Democratic Landscape-Kwankwasiyya He highlighted Kwankwaso’s record of promoting peace, supporting education, and driving infrastructural development for…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board KNSPHCMB has commenced preparations for a Ramadan special health inspection exercise across all 44 local government areas of the state, aimed at ensuring safe and hygienic environments during the holy month. Director General of the Board, Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, convened a strategic meeting with Local Government Area health educators and Ward Environmental Health Officers at the Board’s headquarters to strengthen coordination and readiness ahead of the exercise. Speaking during the engagement, Ibrahim said the initiative aligns with the health and sanitation priorities of Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, stressing the importance of professionalism…
The European Union and the Nigeria have formally opened negotiations for a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening research collaboration, accelerating innovation, and deepening strategic ties. The talks were launched during an inception meeting at the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology in Abuja, marking a significant step toward building stronger innovation ecosystems and expanding Nigeria’s participation in global research programmes. The negotiations come ahead of the second EU–Nigeria Science and Innovation Day scheduled for February 24, 2026, in Lagos, and align with broader cooperation goals under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. The proposed agreement is…
The Budget Office of the Federation has defended the legality of Executive Order 9 (EO9), stating that the directive does not create new law but reinforces constitutional provisions governing the custody and management of Federation revenues. In a statement issued on February 23, 2026, Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said claims that the executive order amounts to lawmaking by the President are based on a misunderstanding of both the Constitution and the fiscal issues involved. Nigeria’s Economic Future Lies Beyond Oil- Minister Yakubu explained that Section 80(1) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) requires that all revenues or…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the State Transport Company, in a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to revitalising public transportation and improving mobility across the state. This was contained in a statement made available by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Monday. Breaking: Federal Government Unveils Plan to Cut Transport Costs Speaking at the commissioning held at the Government House, the Governor stated that the rehabilitation of the vehicles forms part of his government’s broader agenda to strengthen public infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and ease transportation…
Sani Dutsinma Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 8 Division have foiled an ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State, killing five attackers and recovering weapons, cash, and other operational items. The incident occurred as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, was on his way to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the division, the GOC’s convoy came under sudden and intense…
A coalition of civil society organisations and faith-based leaders has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of defying a subsisting court order by allegedly continuing to hold 16-year-old Walida Abdulhadi in custody, calling for immediate compliance with judicial directives and an independent investigation into an officer linked to the case. PRNigeria reports that a petition filed by lawyers under Gamji Lawchain on behalf of Walida’s father alleges that a DSS officer abducted the teenager more than two years ago, detained her unlawfully, sexually exploited her, and compelled her conversion from Islam to Christianity without parental consent. To DSS Boss:…
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has filed a suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion of his residence in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Through his legal team led by Oluwole Iyamu, El-Rufai is asking the court to nullify a search warrant issued by a magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory on February 4, 2026. Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail, Orders Monthly DSS Reporting The warrant authorised operatives of the anti-corruption agency to search and seize items…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has arraigned a staff member of the Ebonyi State Accountant-General’s Office, Obasi Nicholas Sunday, over alleged money laundering involving ₦61 million. Obasi was arraigned before Justice H. I. O. Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a two-count charge marked FHC/A1/6C/25. ICPC Arraigns Visa Agent Over Alleged UK Visa Fraud in Lagos According to the Commission, the defendant, who is a signatory to the Ebonyi State Government Shopping Mall Account domiciled with United Bank for Africa (UBA), allegedly engaged in structured cash transactions designed to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has successfully tracked and verified the execution of three motorised borehole projects in Ondo State under its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTI), reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability in public project implementation. The projects, awarded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, were monitored by an ICPC tracking team alongside representatives of the agency and accredited Project Management Consultants. According to the Commission, the projects were approved during the NPHCDA Tenders Board meeting held on November 20, 2024, and formally awarded on November 21, 2024, to…
The Kano State Censorship Board has revoked the operational license of Sunsiro Entertainment, an open theatre located along Yahaya Gusau Road in Sharada, Kano, citing security concerns raised by residents and supported by police findings. The decision was approved by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El‑Mustapha, following recommendations from the Board’s supervisory team and a police report. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman. Global Outcry as Israel Keeps Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed During Ramadan According to the statement, residents of the Sharada Yahaya Gusau area had lodged formal complaints alleging that…
Chidi Okpala Abuja, Nigeria – February 23, 2026Two years ago, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and this marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s digital evolution. Today, as the organisation marks the second anniversary of the appointment of four distinguished Nigerians; Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Honourable Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director Customer Centricity and Marketing, Muhammed Sani Ibrahim; Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services and Olumbe Akinkugbe, Executive Director, Digital Exploration and Technical Services to Galaxy Backbone Limited,…
The Transmission Company of TCN Nigeria has successfully restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line 2 to service after completing essential repair works. In a post on its X handle on Monday, the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the transmission line was re-energised at 8:32 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following extensive technical interventions carried out by TCN engineers. The restoration process was executed with a focus on ensuring the integrity and operational reliability of the infrastructure, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards. “With both Line 1 and Line 2 now operational, the Shiroro–Mando 330kV…