Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Terrorist fighters suffered heavy losses in fresh military operations across Borno State, as troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, intensified clearance missions targeting enclaves and supply routes in remote forest areas. The operations, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity V, involved coordinated ground and air assaults on terrorist hideouts along the Timbuktu axis and within the Bulabulin Forest corridor, resulting in the neutralisation of several insurgents, destruction of logistics bases, and recovery of weapons. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Lt Col Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening the party’s ongoing internal crisis. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also prohibited former Senate President, David Mark, alongside other key figures in the party, from interfering with the tenure and functions of duly elected state executive committees. The ruling marks a significant turning point in the protracted leadership tussle within the ADC, with implications for control of party structures ahead of future political…

The Nigeria Police has moved to strengthen healthcare delivery for its personnel, with Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu pledging to prioritise the health and welfare needs of frontline officers. ‎This follows the visit of the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited (PHML) to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where the IGP was formally inaugurated as Chairman of the Board, marking a new phase of direct oversight of the police healthcare system. ‎Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said the development underscores the commitment of the current police leadership to reposition medical services within the Force. ‎“The inauguration of…

An officer of the Delta State Police Command has been detained and moved to Abuja to face disciplinary proceedings following the alleged extra-judicial killing of a suspect in Effurun.‎‎The Command confirmed that the incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, involved the death of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, during a police operation.‎‎According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, strongly condemned the act, describing it as a clear violation of established rules and operational procedures.‎‎“The Commissioner of Police condemns in strong terms the extra-judicial killing of…

Christian leaders in Lagos on Tuesday endorsed the candidature of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state. The endorsement followed a meeting held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, where the leaders said both spiritual and physical consultations informed their decision. Speaking on behalf of the group, the Chairman of the Christian NGO Coordinating Group, comprising over 50 Christian organisations across Lagos, Rev. (Dr.) Sam Olufemi Ogedengbe, said there was a need for continuity in governance, noting that Hamzat had demonstrated capacity as a grassroots leader. He added that members of…

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has launched the Lagos phase of its CARES Initiative, extending healthcare, financial, and educational support to more than 1,000 police families in a renewed push to strengthen welfare within the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking at the launch, POWA President, Mrs. Olufunmilola Disu, said the programme is designed to provide holistic support for officers’ families, whom she described as a critical but often overlooked pillar of national security. According to her, beneficiaries will receive free eye screenings, medical consultations, dental care, and treatment, alongside financial grants for 200 families, nursing scholarships, and mobility support through…

The Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has endorsed Deputy Governor Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement, reached after a series of high-level consultations among party leaders, signals an early move by the ruling party to consolidate its succession plan and present a united front ahead of the next electoral cycle. The decision was formalised on Tuesday during a strategic meeting of the council at the Lagos State House in Marina, where influential party elders reviewed political developments and mapped out…

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced a three-week mid-semester break following recent student protests linked to a newly introduced transportation system on campus. The decision was approved on Tuesday by the University Senate after a review of the escalating situation triggered by student opposition to the transport arrangement. In a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the university said the break takes immediate effect and is intended to restore calm and safeguard members of the university community. According to the statement, what began as protests against the transport policy later degenerated into disruptive actions,…

Fourteen victims kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways have been rescued following intelligence-driven operations by joint operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The victims were freed after what authorities described as sustained surveillance, coordinated tactical deployments, and precise targeting of criminal hideouts within the maritime corridor. Confirming the development, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, said the operation was executed based on credible intelligence and inter-agency synergy. “This successful rescue underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and the strength of inter-agency collaboration in tackling emerging security threats,” he said. Placid…

In a renewed drive to achieve universal health insurance coverage, the Lagos State Government has introduced a wallet-based payment solution known as ILERA EKO EasyPay, designed to make premium payments more flexible and accessible for residents. The initiative, launched through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), is intended to ease the financial burden on enrollees by allowing incremental contributions, with particular emphasis on low- and middle-income earners in the informal sector. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this during a quarterly media briefing on Monday, noting that the new platform builds on the existing “Pay-Small-Small” scheme.…