Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion of the Nigerian Army have eliminated a top Boko Haram commander, Abba Alai, also known as the Amirul Khahid of Alafa, in a coordinated military operation in Garin Fallujah and Gwoza, Borno State. The development was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on his official X handle on Monday. According to him, troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade, in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force, launched the clearance operation based on credible intelligence that insurgents were…

A pastor identified as Apostle Ubong Bassey has murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah, a Down Syndrome patient over alleged witchcraft in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State. This shocking incident was brought to light in a viral post circulating on the popular social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter. It was reported that occurrence took place at No. 7 Jacob Street, off Eyo Edem, in the Calabar South Local Government Area. Deborah’s younger brother, Bassey, said their father gathered the family and announced her death after the incident. Bassey recalled opening the door to help Deborah dispose…

The United Kingdom’s data protection watchdog has launched investigations into three social media networks, including TikTok and Reddit, over their use of children’s personal data. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said in a statement on Monday that growing concerns that young people could be sent inappropriate or harmful content from social media apps prompted the probes. Also, Information Commissioner John Edwards said, “The responsibility to keep children safe online lies firmly at the door of the companies offering these services and my office is steadfast in its commitment to hold them to account.” The ICO will look into how Chinese-owned…

President Bola Tinubu has sacked Brig. Gen. Y. D. Ahmed as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as his replacement. Until his appointment, Brig. Gen. Nafiu was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, having also served in the same capacity with the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. A member of 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer who graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the US Army War College. Before he was appointed Chief…

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 83rd birthday. The president commended his unwavering faith, humility, and dedication to humanitarian service. In a statement shared on social media, Tinubu described Pastor Adeboye as a beacon of wisdom and spiritual guidance whose selfless commitment to the gospel continues to inspire millions in Nigeria and beyond. The statement stated, “Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye exemplifies deep faith, wisdom, and humility, demonstrating a remarkable dedication to the gospel and selfless service. His impactful work continues to inspire millions.” The president…

Four students from the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), residing in the Paris Quarters area of Dutsinma, Katsina State, were abducted by armed bandits in the early hours of Sunday. The attack reportedly occurred around 2:20 a.m. when heavily armed assailants, wielding AK-47 rifles and disguised in an attempt to evade suspicion, invaded the area and took the students hostage. Security operatives were promptly mobilized following a distress call, but the attackers had already fled with their victims before reinforcements could arrive. The whereabouts of the abducted students remain unknown, and authorities are yet to issue an official statement on efforts…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja for rehabilitation. The closure started at 3.00 a.m. on Monday. It will end at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah. According to Orah, the closure is due to ongoing rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at the A2 Taxiwaylink of the runway. She said that it was part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the runway would remain in optimal condition. “There will be no disruption to flight…

Officials say minerals deal would serve as commitment to US security guarantee and Ukraine leader shouldn’t have pressed issue White House officials blamed the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the meltdown in the Oval Office on Friday, and expressed frustration that he pushed for security guarantees even though the US had made clear they wanted to negotiate that later, according to people familiar with the matter. The officials had told their Ukrainian counterparts in advance of the meeting that Trump wanted to sign an economic partnership this week at a ministerial level, as aides worked on the details about security…

The Met’s Public Protection team’s investigation has resulted in a lengthy sentence of 14 years for a man who was convicted of a sex offence. Laurence Rafter, 43 of Bittacy Hill, Barnet appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 28 February where he was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment after officers were able to prove that he had removed a condom during sex without consent. He was convicted at the same court on 18 October 2024 for all offences in a unanimous verdict by the jury. He also pleaded guilty last year to harassment against the same victim. The court…

The Chairman of the Kiru Local Government Area in Kano State, Abdullahi Mohammed, has been arrested for illegally selling land originally designated for a mini stadium, which was to be named “Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium.” The council chairman was arrested following an investigation by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission. According to the commission’s findings, the land was sold to a company identified as Mahasum for more than ₦100 million. The anti-graft agency’s Public Relations Officer, Kabir Abba Kabir, confirmed the arrest, revealing that Mohammed’s account received a total of ₦240 million between November 1, 2024, when he…