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The Central Naval Command has intensified strategic engagements with key maritime stakeholders and major oil exploration companies to enhance the security of Nigeria’s blue economy and support national crude oil production targets. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, led the engagements, which culminated in a broader stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Discussions centred on addressing security threats to critical maritime infrastructure and economic assets within the Command’s Area of Responsibility. A major highlight of the engagements was the collective commitment by the Nigerian Navy and industry partners to support the Federal…

A prosecution witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a thorough and nationwide investigation into the matter. The testimony was delivered by Eneanye Chinedu, Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7) and Head of Special Duty Committee 3 of the EFCC, during proceedings presided over by Justice Maryanne Anineh. EFCC Declares Ex Minister Sadiya Umar Wanted in N37bn Scandal Under cross-examination by defence counsel Olalekan Ojo, SAN, PW7 said he…

Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya amince da sabbin nadin mukamai da karin mukamai a wasu hukumomi da ofisoshi, domin karfafa gudanarwa da inganta ayyukan gwamnati a sassa daban-daban na jihar. Hakan ya kunshe a cikin wata sanarwa da Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Darakta Janar na Harkokin Yada Labarai na Fadar Gwamnati, Kano, ya fitar. Daga cikin sabbin nadin mukamai, Hon. Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi (Alhajij) an nada shi Mataimakin Mashawarcin Gwamna kan Harkokin Jin Kai, yayin da Hajia Aisha Tamburawa ta samu nadin Mataimakin Mashawarcin Gwamna kan Inganta Kyakkyawan Bayani da Yada Labarai. A wasu hukumomi, Engr. Mukhtar…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and possessing a firearm, an English Barreta pistol loaded with eight rounds of ammunition. According to police reports, the incident occurred on January 25, 2026, at around 7:30 pm, at their residence in Panshekara Quarters, Kano. Officers attached to the Panshekara Division responded to a distress call and found that James had been violently assaulting his mother. The suspect fled the scene upon police arrival. The victim, however, handed over the pistol and ammunition to the officers, stating that she had found the…

Lamara Garba Azare In the order of human affairs, constancy of purpose does not always require constancy of position. Leadership, like life itself, unfolds through phases, each shaped by circumstance, responsibility, and the demands of the moment. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s decision to align with the All Progressives Congress should therefore be understood not as a moral failure or political treachery, but as a deliberate choice rooted in reflection and duty. Politics is often judged emotionally, yet it functions best when approached with reason. Movement is frequently mistaken for betrayal, but history shows that progress rarely emerges from rigidity. The…

The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has commended four retiring executives for their outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the commission. Magaji gave the commendation on Wednesday during a send-forth ceremony organised in honour of the outgoing executives. Nigeria Must Remove Bureaucratic Bottlenecks to Attract Investors-RMAFC He praised their dedication, leadership and professionalism, noting that they had left behind an enduring legacy that would continue to inspire younger officers within the commission. The CAC boss wished the retirees good health, long life and continued prosperity as they conclude their…

The Nigerian Senate has suspended public discussion on the United States airstrikes conducted on December 25 against suspected terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State. According to Ireporter Online, the decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio ruled that the matter should be addressed privately due to national security concerns. Senate Advances Key Legislative Bills as Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Is Honoured Akpabio explained that issues relating to national safety are not ordinarily debated in open sessions of the chamber. He added that the Senate’s rights had not been infringed, noting that lawmakers were previously informed that the operation…

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, leading to an estimated financial loss of over ₦7.7 billion. The police said the breakthrough followed a petition from a Nigerian telecommunications company, which reported suspicious and unauthorised activities within its billing and payment systems. Investigations revealed that the fraud was facilitated by the compromise of internal staff login credentials, granting the suspects unlawful access to the company’s core operational infrastructure. After weeks of intelligence gathering and planning,…

Pandemonium broke out on Wednesday, as men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command, fired teargas at hundreds of residents protesting series of demolitions of buildings, particularly Makoko and Iyana-Oworoonsoki areas of the state. The leader of the demonstration, an activist, popularly called Comrade Soweto and some yet to be identified persons were arrested, while others sustained various degrees of injuries in the process during the melee. Kadpoly Retiree faults Committee, Demolition Of Property The protest, organised by Coalition Against demolition, Forced Eviction, Land grabbing and displacement in Lagos, was in solidarity with victims of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol price to N835 per litre in Lagos, and N839 per litre in Abuja. On Wednesday, TheCable observed that the national oil company made the price adjustment across retail outlets in both cities. NLC Demands Cost-of-Living Allowance as Petrol Price Hits N1,300 NNPC increased the price of the product by N50 from N785 per litre in Lagos and by N20 from N815 in Abuja. The development comes a day after the Dangote refinery increased the ex-gantry price of its petrol to N799 per litre. The refinery said MRS retail outlets will…

The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of ongoing general school renovation projects across selected local government areas of the state. The monitoring exercise covered Kura, Garun Malam and Kiru Local Government Areas, with the aim of assessing the level of work done, ensuring quality assurance, and confirming compliance with approved standards and timelines. During the inspection, Malam Yusuf Kabir expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at several schools, commending contractors for timely delivery and adherence to quality specifications. He specifically praised the renovation projects at…

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye, on Tuesday in Ankara, said his country targets a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, adding that discussions to actualise this have already commenced. President Erdogan stated this during a joint press briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the Nigerian President’s State Visit. Tinubu Misses Step, Falls Briefly During Official Visit to Turkey At present, the trade volume between the two nations is about $2 billion. Turkey exports planes, helicopters, machinery, iron and steel, and chemical products to Nigeria. .Nigeria exports crude oil and agricultural products to Türkiye. President Erdogan…

Babbar kotun tarayya da ke Abuja ta bayar da umarnin tsare shugaban hukumar zaɓe mai zaman kanta ta jihar Kano (KANSIEC), Sani Malumfashi, tare da Sakataren hukumar, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, da Ado Garba, mataimakin darakta, bisa zargin badakalar kuɗi har Naira biliyan ɗaya. Mai shari’a James Omotosho ya umarci a tsare su a gidan gyaran hali na Kuje, Abuja, bayan sun musanta laifuka guda shida da hukumar ICPC ta tuhume su da su. Kotun ta ɗage sauraron shari’ar zuwa ranar 28 ga Janairu domin duba buƙatar belinsu. ICPC ta zarge su da karɓar kuɗaɗe Naira miliyan 450, Naira miliyan 310…

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and proceeding with his scheduled state visit to Turkiye according to plan. The update was disclosed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday Dare, on his verified X handle. Tinubu Misses Step, Falls Briefly During Official Visit to Turkey Dare said the President proceeded from the ceremonial reception to scheduled bilateral meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other senior officials. “President Tinubu, after a stately welcome ceremony in Ankara, proceeded to scheduled bilateral meetings with the President of…

The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has commended Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical, evidence-based reform that can enhance border efficiency, improve trade competitiveness, and strengthen national safety. WCO Secretary-General Ian Saunders made the remarks on Monday during the presentation of the TRS report at Tin Can Island Port. He said the study provides Nigeria with “specific and objective insights” into its border clearance processes, highlighting areas where targeted improvements are needed. “The findings of this study provide Nigeria with a clear opportunity to deliver measurable improvements that will strengthen both the economy and the safety of the country,”…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has criticised the Nigerian military for failing to apologise to Nigerians after previously denying reports of a coup plot, only to later confirm the existence of an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Falana said, “Yesterday, the military authorities ought to have apologised to Nigerians. People in authority must learn to take us seriously as a people.” The military had, on Monday, announced that some officers would face a military judicial panel over the alleged coup plot, more than three months after it initially arrested 16…

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF,has said it equipped about 100,000 young people with digital and vocational skills across Borno State in 2025. The UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Butichi, disclosed this at an event organised to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Education in Maiduguri, the state capital. Butichi explained that the beneficiaries included graduates, undergraduates and other young people across the state. Represented by the organisation’s Resilience Manager, Atthawoot Sangkharat, he said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of supporting young people to transition from learning to earning. “Through UNICEF’s partnership with the University…

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), has approved the appointment of Captain Abiodun Abidemi Folorunsho as the new Director of Naval Information and spokesperson of the Nigerian Navy. Captain Folorunsho formally assumed duty on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, taking over from Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, who served in the role for over two years. Commodore Adams-Aliu has been redeployed to a higher strategic appointment as the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, the Nigerian Navy’s premier operational base. Born on 27 December 1979 in Benin City, Captain Folorunsho hails from the family of…

The Commander of the West and Central French African Command, Major General Pascal Ianni, alongside the National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major General A.G. Laka, and members of their delegation, has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), with a view to strengthening defence and maritime security cooperation. The visit focused on reinforcing the existing partnership between the Nigerian Navy and the French Armed Forces, while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration in areas of mutual interest. These include maritime domain awareness, capacity development, training, and coordinated…

The 61st Congregation of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, for what it described as remarkable transformations recorded by the University within the first four months of his administration. Members of the Congregation, made up of academic and non-teaching staff, expressed their appreciation during the Congregation meeting. They highlighted noticeable improvements in staff and students’ welfare, academic development, and a renewed drive toward academic excellence under Professor Musa’s leadership. The Vice-Chancellor received a standing ovation from members of the Congregation in recognition of the reforms and positive changes recorded across the University since he assumed…