Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Sokoto State, following intelligence-led interventions against terrorist activities in the area. The military said the operations were launched in response to credible intelligence and distress calls, underscoring its commitment to protecting lives and property and creating a secure environment for residents to carry out their lawful activities without fear. The Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt Co.l Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the first operation took place along the Sabon…

I have heard several stories of dispatch riders absconding with packages. I have also heard of one who ate the food he was meant to deliver. These are the kinds of incidents that damage trust in the delivery system. Every bad experience, however, should offer a lesson. Last Friday, Dammy bought an iPhone 14 Pro Max in Ikeja and dispatched it to Ajangbadi through a bike rider. That dispatch rider would become a mistake he would not forget for a long time. The delivery should not have taken more than a couple of hours, but it turned into a tension-filled…

‎United States on Friday night joined fellow host nation Mexico in securing qualification for the Round of 32 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after just two matches. The race for places in the knockout stage gathered momentum as the two North American hosts became the first teams to guarantee progression from their respective groups following impressive starts to the tournament. Mexico sealed qualification from Group A after recording consecutive victories, opening their campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa before edging South Korea 1-0. The six-point haul ensures El Tri will finish among the qualifying teams in the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a Nigerian-American citizen, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, for allegedly defrauding two Nigerians of over $320,000 through a fake luxury vehicle import scheme.‎‎Operatives of the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate apprehended Adams following investigations into allegations of criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence in connection with a cross-border vehicle import fraud.‎‎According to the anti-graft agency, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly belongs to a United States-based syndicate that specialises in deceiving unsuspecting Nigerians with promises of purchasing and shipping luxury vehicles from America.‎‎The EFCC said Adams allegedly advertised and circulated…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, allowing him to remain in office until February 2027. The extension, announced on Friday, comes as Adeniyi’s current tenure was due to expire on August 1, 2026. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision is aimed at enabling the Customs chief to consolidate ongoing reforms, particularly the implementation of the National Single Window project, while also ensuring a seamless leadership transition within the service. “President Tinubu has granted a final…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP terrorists on military positions in Buratai, Borno State, following a fierce air and ground battle that left the insurgents with significant casualties. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Thursday when insurgents launched simultaneous assaults on troops’ locations at Dusten Kura and Chara Road in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of the state. However, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, swiftly detected the attempted incursion and responded with a coordinated counter-offensive supported by the Air Component of the operation. Confirming the development,…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have arrested key suspects in connection with an alleged ₦7.7 billion telecom fraud involving the compromise of a major service provider’s billing infrastructure and the illegal sale of data across the country. The arrests followed an extensive investigation into allegations of computer-related fraud, unauthorized access to computer systems and theft of telecommunications services reported by a leading telecommunications company. According to the Police Public Liaison Officer of the NPF-NCCC, DSP Unwana Imah, the investigation began after the telecommunications provider reported the compromise and unauthorized use of staff login credentials. “The…

The mother and sister of a notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, killed by security forces in Kogi State, have been jailed after pleading guilty to charges bordering on aiding terrorism and concealing information from authorities. The two women, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, were convicted and sentenced by the Federal High Court in Abuja after admitting their roles in offences linked to the activities of the slain terrorist leader. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the sentence after both defendants pleaded guilty to Counts 2, 4 and 5 of a five-count terrorism-related charge filed against them by the Office…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has appointed CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The appointment, announced on Friday, places the experienced officer at the helm of the Force Public Relations Department, the unit responsible for managing the image of the Nigeria Police Force and serving as its primary communication bridge with the public and the media. According to a statement released by DCP Anthony Placid, CSP Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he coordinated…

The Ogun State Government has directed all public and private schools in the state to immediately discontinue graduation ceremonies and end-of-session parties, citing concerns over the financial burden such events impose on parents and guardians. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Director of Education (Private Schools), A.A. Bisiriyu. Addressed to administrators of public and private schools across the state, the circular ordered immediate compliance and warned that any school found violating the directive would face appropriate sanctions. According to the ministry, the decision followed…