Day: September 4, 2026

Day: September 4, 2026
Security

NSCDC Rescues 15 Trafficked Children, Recovers Gun, Arrests Telecom Vandals

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked children, recovered stolen service rifles and dismantled an alleged inter-state telecommunications infrastructure vandalism network in a series of intelligence-led operations across the country. The operations, conducted by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), also led to the arrest of serving NSCDC

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National News

Kano/Jigawa Customs Rakes in N88.9bn, Seizes N2.16bn Smuggled Goods in Eight Months

The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated N88.93bn in revenue between January and September 2026, while goods seized or detained within the period had a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2.16bn. The Acting Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller UU Adamu, disclosed this on Friday at a press briefing

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Politics & Government

2027 Election: Peter Obi Demands Credible Process, Says Nigerians’ Votes Must Count

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for a credible electoral process in the 2027 general election, insisting that the votes of Nigerians must be allowed to determine the outcome. Obi made the demand on Thursday during a town hall meeting in Rivers State, where he criticised what he described

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NEWS

Kano Task Force Denies NDLEA Plans to Release N500m Drug-Seized Bus

The Kano State Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has rejected reports suggesting that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is preparing to release a luxury passenger bus seized during an investigation into a major drug trafficking operation in the state. Chairman of the task force, Muhuyi Magaji, said the case

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Sports

Transfer: Tunde Akinsola Joins Belgian Club, Cercle Brugge

Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Tunde Akinsola from Portuguese club AVS Futebol SAD, CSONews24 reports. The 23-year-old has signed a contract running until June 2030, with an option for an additional season. Akinsola, who can play on either wing, is expected to add pace, versatility and attacking

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Politics & Government

2027: Peter Obi Vows to Defend His Vote, Rejects Intimidation

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ,NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to resist intimidation during the 2027 general election, declaring that he will stand firmly to protect his vote. Obi said Nigerians must no longer allow fear, pressure or electoral manipulation to determine the outcome of elections, stressing that every citizen’s vote must

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NEWS

TV Clash: Lere Olayinka Walks Out After Heated Exchange With Rufai Oseni

A live television discussion on Friday turned heated as former Ekiti State Commissioner, Lere Olayinka, clashed with journalist and broadcaster Rufai Oseni during an argument over a political issue. During Friday’s appearance on The Morning Show, Olayinka declined to answer Oseni’s questions, stating a preference for discussing matters with “reasonable human beings.” The exchange continued

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NEWS

FG Shuts First Niger Bridge for Two Weeks Over Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic for two weeks to allow urgent repair and maintenance works. An official press release by the ministry’s field office in Anambra, signed by the State Controller, Mr Timothy Emenike, noted that the bridge would be closed for two weeks,

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NEWS

2027: I’m ready to die protecting my vote, no more intimidation – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared that he is prepared to risk his life to defend his vote in the 2027 general elections. Obi made the declaration during a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, where he urged Nigerians to resist intimidation and remain resolute

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National News NEWS

DSS DG Bans Arrests Over Civil Cases

 The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency to refrain from arresting individuals over purely civil matters, as part of measures to strengthen adherence to the rule of law and improve the service’s human rights record. Ajayi disclosed this in a media interview on Thursday, explaining

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