Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, were killed during a clash with insurgents in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military described the claims as false and a deliberate attempt to discredit its operations in the North-East. In a statement, the Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Sani Uba, clarified that only two officers and two soldiers lost their lives during the engagement. “OPHK categorically refutes the claim, noting that the official and verified report, as earlier released through Defence…
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The Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammad Gadaka, has declared that the ruling party will remain in power for the next 100 years. Gadaka made the assertion during the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026 held in Damaturu, expressing confidence in the party’s long-term political dominance. The event, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe, brought together stakeholders to discuss governance and development in the state. Speaking through the State Party Youth Leader, Muhammad Musa Gulani, Gadaka said the APC is committed to sustaining governance at the federal, state, and local levels for decades.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a former 2015 senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, to 10 years imprisonment for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Odo Lifu convicted Habeeb on a one-count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. The convict, a fuel dealer based in Maiduguri, had pleaded guilty to the charge upon arraignment, admitting to selling fuel to the insurgents. However, he claimed that his station attendants may have been responsible for the transactions. During the proceedings, Habeeb pleaded for leniency, stating…
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a Boko Haram victim, Ali Kolo, to nine years imprisonment for failing to report the activities of the terrorist group. Kolo, who was shot in the right leg by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, was found guilty on Thursday after pleading to a one-count charge of concealment of information. He was initially arraigned by the Federal Government on a four-count charge but admitted to failing to relay information about the terrorists to security agencies, contrary to the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2013. The prosecution, led…
The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which derecognised the party’s leadership. In a motion on notice dated April 7 and filed by his counsel, Sulaiman Usman, Mark urged Justice Emeka Nwite to grant a mandatory injunction setting aside INEC’s refusal to monitor the party’s congresses and convention, pending the determination of the suit. He also sought an order compelling INEC to immediately restore and maintain the names of members of the party’s National Working…
A fire outbreak has destroyed a female students’ hostel at the College of Health Technology in Jahun, Jigawa State, affecting no fewer than 52 students. The incident, reportedly triggered by a cooking gas cylinder, led to the loss of the hostel building and the personal belongings of the affected students. The Jigawa State Commissioner for Health, Abdullahi Muhammad Kainuwa, who visited the scene, confirmed that firefighters were able to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the institution. Following the incident, authorities granted the affected students a six-day break. The Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council,…
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has attributed the persistent instability within political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the actions of party members rather than external interference. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Moro said the recurring crises affecting the PDP and other parties are largely self-inflicted, stressing that key stakeholders play a major role in fueling internal disputes. “I believe the responsibility lies mainly with political actors,” he said, noting that the visible turmoil within parties stems from their internal dynamics. He added that those in leadership positions, including governors, lawmakers, and senior…
Taraba Assembly Passes Judiciary Fund Bill for Second Reading, Confirms Commissioner Nominees The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Taraba State Judiciary Fund Management Bill, 2026, for second reading during plenary, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial autonomy in the state. The bill, sponsored by the Speaker, John Kizito Bonzena, alongside Abel Peter Diah, was introduced following a motion moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Nuhu Akila Rantiyo. Leading debate on the floor of the House, Rantiyo described the proposed legislation as critical to enhancing the operational efficiency, independence, and accountability of the judiciary. He explained…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church in Ndiya Mfia village, Ikono Local Government Area of the state. The facility, identified as All Power Belong to Me, Solomon of our Generation, was raided by police operatives, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of firearms and other incriminating items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects include Preacher Brian Ebeka, Kenneth Ezekiel, Dickson Ndueso, Abang Rowland, Esther Elijah Okon, and Joy Elijah Okon.…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that the National Assembly is “2000 percent” in support of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday while representing the president at the inauguration of the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, E-GIS, and Alausa Complex in Lagos. Describing Tinubu as a visionary leader and a man on a mission, the Senate President said the National Assembly is fully committed to supporting the administration in delivering its mandate to Nigerians. “Tinubu is not just a visionary or a man on a mission, he is a man that is out to fulfil…
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the schedule of major activities for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course. According to the scheme, the 21-day orientation exercise will be conducted simultaneously across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the orientation course will commence with the reception and registration of prospective corps members on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and end at midnight on Friday, April 24, 2026. The statement further disclosed that prospective corps members mobilised…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu could damage Abuja or even relocate the Federal Capital Territory if re-elected in 2027. Amaechi made the remark on Wednesday during a protest in Abuja tagged #OccupyINEC, where he stressed that the ADC is determined to remove the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power, just as the APC unseated the Peoples Democratic Party in 2015. According to him, “The APC forced PDP out of office, and now it is our turn to do the same to them. If they remain in power, they…
Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yesufu made the claim on Monday during a live interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement also alleged that there were reports suggesting that the INEC Chairman was threatened into taking the action. Recall that INEC recently removed former Senate President, David Mark, as the National Chairman of the ADC. Speaking during the interview, Yesufu raised concerns over alleged inducements involving electoral officials. “There are reports that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reiterated its commitment to inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 15. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday during a sensitisation and awareness programme organised by INEC headquarters in Abuja, held in Osogbo. The programme focused on the devolution of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to Registration Areas across the state. Agboke described the engagement as a critical step toward ensuring that no eligible voter is excluded from the democratic process, noting…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20 foreign nationals in Kano State over concerns surrounding their entry and activities. In a statement issued on April 7, the Kano State Command of the NSCDC said the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area following a security operation. “The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, wishes to inform the general public of the successful arrest of 20 foreign nationals in Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State,” the statement read. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan Agalama,…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed fresh concerns over the trajectory of democracy in Nigeria, cautioning that the country may be sliding toward a one-party system. Makinde raised the alarm in a newsletter titled “The Business of Governance,” where he noted that individuals opposing the idea of a one-party state are increasingly facing intimidation, while opposition groups are being sidelined. He warned that the nation appears to be drifting into a phase characterised by silence, apathy, and disengagement, stressing that such a trend could lead Nigeria in a direction that may be difficult to reverse. “I hope you are…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that Nigeria’s democratic system would remain intact even if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties are absent from the ballot in the 2027 general elections. The party made the assertion in a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, in response to concerns raised by a faction within the ADC over alleged threats to its participation in the polls. According to the APC, while political diversity is essential in a democracy, adherence to legal frameworks and established procedures must take precedence in the…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially welcomed the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, into the party. Kwankwaso described Gwarzo’s defection as a major boost to the party’s growing structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate disclosed this via his official X handle on Monday. He commended Gwarzo’s decision to join the opposition coalition, noting that his experience would strengthen the party. “I heartily congratulate Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, on his decision…
The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognised in 2025 or face nationwide civic action. Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i, accused INEC of undermining democracy and acting outside its constitutional mandate. Rufa’i described the situation in Nigeria as a “democratic siege,” alleging that institutions meant to protect the will of the people were being compromised. He traced the crisis to the party’s National Executive Committee…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered a stolen vehicle in Nnewi, Anambra State, three years after it was taken during a kidnapping incident. The corps said the recovery underscores the effectiveness of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS). According to a statement by the agency, the vehicle was recovered on April 4, 2026, at the NVIS Desk Office in Nnewi following a verification process triggered during an attempt to process proof of ownership documents on the NVIS portal. Suspicion was raised when the chassis number submitted did not match existing records, prompting further investigation by the NVIS officer.…