The Jigawa State Government has assured residents and the general public that it is actively engaged in addressing the case involving Walida Abdulhadi, an indigene of the state, amid growing public concern and reactions. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the government said it has been fully aware of the matter since it first emerged and has taken proactive steps to ensure it is properly handled. To DSS Boss: What Was Good for Ese Oruru Must Also Be Good for Walida The government acknowledged the emotional significance of the…
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Yushau A. Shuaib Among the current crop of Nigeria’s security chiefs, perhaps none is as widely respected for his professional record as the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi. Since his assumption of office, he has been celebrated as a quintessential officer—one who is neither a religious bigot nor an ethnocentric partisan. His track record in states like Bauchi and Kaduna reflects a man who understands the delicate fabric of our diverse society and has often supported Muslim communal activities with the same zeal he applies to national security. It is precisely because of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over alleged fraud to the tune of More than one hundred and sixty five million naira and three hundred and eighty five thousand dollars. Edetanle was arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and unlawful enrichment while in office. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges which prompted the prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammad, SAN, to request for a trial date and urged the…
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…
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…