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DSS Operation Kills Over 60 Suspected Bandits, Notorious Kingpin in Katsina

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the death of more than 60 suspected bandits, including a notorious kingpin, during a security operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security sources said the operation also eliminated Idi Abasu Aiki, a feared bandit leader allegedly linked to numerous […]

Federal Government Opens NAQS Recruitment, Applications Close August 10

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres. The recruitment exercise opened on July 28, 2026, and will close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to participate in computer-based tests and interviews scheduled for […]

NIWA Raises Alarm, Moves Against Waterway Accidents, Pollution in Abuja

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The National Inland Waterways Authority has stepped up efforts to prevent boat accidents and curb pollution as rising water levels and heightened environmental risks accompany the peak of the rainy season. NIWA’s Abuja Area/Liaison Office commenced a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Campaign in Abaji Area Council, Abuja, on Wednesday, urging waterfront communities to embrace […]

Trump Urges UK PM Burnham to Tackle Illegal Migration, Says It Is ‘Killing’ Britain

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

United States President Donald Trump has urged British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take firm action against illegal migration, warning that the issue is “killing” the United Kingdom. Speaking to GB News on Wednesday, Trump said Burnham would eventually have to address immigration, despite what he described as an initial reluctance by the new prime […]

Osun Police Arrest SSG, Six Others Over Alleged Vote Buying, Recover N4.8m

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and six other individuals over alleged vote buying and other offences. The command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected criminal gang […]

NDLEA Arrests Alleged Cocaine Kingpin, Seizes Drugs Worth Over ₦9.3bn in Nationwide Crackdown

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 55-year-old businessman, Ndubisi Chinedu Onuigbo, for allegedly attempting to export 3.30 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package food items bound for the United Kingdom. Onuigbo, a clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was […]

Military Sustains Offensive, Says Al-Barnawi’s Death Major Blow to Insurgency

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian military has intensified nationwide offensives against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, separatists, and other criminal groups, neutralising senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander and propaganda chief, Abu Salim Al-Barnawi, in what it described as a major setback for the insurgents. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, said Al-Barnawi was killed on July 12, 2026, during […]

Police arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IG

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that nationwide anti-crime operations carried out between June 9 and June 21, 2026, led to the arrest of 1,198 suspects across the country. Speaking on Tuesday during the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, Disu said the arrests were made […]