The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have intensified operations against illegal mining activities across Nigeria as authorities move to strengthen regulatory compliance in the solid minerals sector. The specialised enforcement unit is increasing surveillance and enforcement activities nationwide, with operational teams in the South-West among those stepping up action against operators
A group has condemned an alleged threat by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against traditional rulers in the state, describing the reported remarks as capable of undermining the independence and dignity of the traditional institution. The group expressed concern over comments attributed to the governor regarding the political neutrality of traditional rulers, urging him to
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has indicated that it may present video material as part of the ongoing controversy surrounding records connected to alleged drug trafficking claims involving President Bola Tinubu. The firm made the disclosure in a post published on its verified X account on Monday, saying it was
The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has disclosed that the Council is equipping civil servants approaching retirement with export business skills to enable them to establish sustainable livelihoods after leaving public service. Ayeni said the initiative was designed to help retiring workers prepare early for life
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned newly renovated educational facilities and four solar-powered boreholes in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State under its special intervention programme. The intervention, carried out as part of the NAF’s non-kinetic operations, covered Sabongari Primary School, Government Girls Day Secondary School, Sabongari, and four communities across the local
Troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion have arrested a 60-year-old man suspected of being an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) spy along the Cross-Kukawa road in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, identified as Mallam Garba Audi, was arrested at about 9:55 a.m. on September 3, 2026, following intelligence indicating the
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
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
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,
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