DSS Raises Alarm Over Looming Terrorist Attacks on Tertiary Institutions in Sokoto The Department of State Services (DSS), Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorist and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state, raising concerns over possible abductions of students, lecturers, non-academic staff and their relatives. The warning was
Kennedy Boboye will take charge of Edo Queens as the Nigerian champions begin their campaign at the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League in Burkina Faso. Boboye will serve as interim coach in the absence of the club’s substantive head coach, Moses Aduku, who is away on national duty with the Falconets ahead of the
Trump Threatens ‘Tremendous’ Economic Punishment for Iran, Allied Countries US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh economic offensive against Iran, warning that countries whose financial institutions, businesses, airports or government agencies provide support to Tehran will face what he described as “tremendous” economic consequences. Trump announced the move on Wednesday as the conflict with
I will restore petrol subsidy if elected president – Atiku The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to restore fuel subsidies if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview on the PAP show on Wednesday, saying anyone who had stolen funds meant for fuel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested three suspects in Adamawa State over the alleged vandalism and illegal transportation of about 250 NNPC pipeline pipes. The suspects were intercepted by the Commandant’s Special Squad at Jereng in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected vandalised pipeline materials.
Former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, has appealed to the international community to support efforts to end the persistent killings and insecurity in the state. Dariye appealed on Wednesday, via social media, for international intervention in the state due to ongoing attacks. He stated that the persistent violence has surpassed the capacity of local
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Phillip Barikui. The victim was reportedly killed in circumstances that have prompted the command to commence inquiries aimed at establishing the motive behind the incident and identifying those responsible. Police authorities
Apapa Customs Revenue Hits Record N28.1bn in Single Day The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded its highest-ever single-day revenue collection of N28.1 billion, generated within 24 hours. The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer,
Defence Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Military Veterans’ Welfare, Pension Concerns The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans, assuring them that issues surrounding their entitlements are receiving urgent attention. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance on Wednesday, August
Troops Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspected Bandit Informant in Katsina Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested an 18-year-old suspected informant for armed bandits who was allegedly gathering information on the deployment, strength and operational capabilities of security forces in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed