Author: Yunusa Umar

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has set a revenue collection target of ₦31 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. The FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this on Monday during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance at the National Assembly in Abuja. Adedeji announced the figure after sustained pressure from the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Sani Musa, who insisted that the Service clearly state its revenue projection for 2026. Earlier, the FIRS boss had expressed reservations about fixing a revenue target in isolation, citing intervening economic and policy factors that could affect…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mohammed Sani, popularly known as Gamboli, for allegedly supplying illicit drugs to bandits operating in Niger State. In a statement on Sunday, the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, described Sani as a major drug supplier to criminal groups in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. READ MORE: Drug cartels hit hard as NDLEA arrests multiple suspects in national crackdown NDLEA boss Marwa reveals military bid to block Tinubu’s Lagos governorship rise Babafemi said operatives recovered 471.8 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, during a raid on Sani’s…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has handed over 11 victims of human trafficking to the Ringim Local Government Council of Jigawa State. The handover took place during a meeting in Dutse on Sunday. The Jigawa State Commander of NAPTIP, Abdulkadir Turajo, said the victims were rescued by the agency’s operatives in Lokoja, Kogi State. NAPTIP: Nigeria needs unified evidence standards to combat human trafficking NAPTIP denies abduction allegation, says children were rescued from trafficking syndicate Turajo, who was represented by the Head of Operations, Mr. Yunusa Mohammed, disclosed that all the victims are male…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the rescue of some abducted students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papyri, Niger State, as a moment of deep national relief. Idris made the remarks on Wednesday when he led a Federal Government delegation to the Niger State Government House in Minna to convey the government’s gratitude and share in the joy that greeted the children’s safe return. The delegation was received by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago. “The rescue of these children is a moment of profound relief for their families and for the entire…

About four persons were injured on Tuesday after a truck transporting bags of onions struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Lingir Village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert and counter insurgency, said the truck was travelling from Baga in Kukawa LGA to Maiduguri when it hit the explosive at about 10:30am. RELATED: Terrorists die as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno BREAKING: ISWAP terrorists execute three Nigerian soldiers in Yobe “The victims were identified as the driver, 25-year-old Umar Isah, and three passengers — Suleiman Isa, 22; Ibrahim Bala, 25; and…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division have eliminated a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, during a coordinated operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. “A major blow to the Turji network,” a senior military officer who spoke to Tribune said, noting that Kallamu served as a top lieutenant to the wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji. READ MORE: Bello Turji releases 32 kidnap victims, surrenders arms in Zamfara peace deal Troops kill Bello Turji’s son, several terrorists, rescue many hostages Finish Turji, bandits off now, Defence minister orders military According to the source, Kallamu was killed alongside…

One hundred students of St. Mary’s Private Catholic School Papiri in Agwara area of Niger State, were released from captivity on Sunday, bringing moments of relief to families who had waited for almost 3 weeks with fading hope. Among them was the son of Ibrahim Ezekiel, who broke down in joy as he spoke to New Daily Prime for the first time since the abduction. The students were abducted from their school on Thursday night when the terrorists broke into their dormitories and went away with dozens of the students and 12 teachers. Ibrahim Ezekiel’s 8-year old daughter was among…

A 38-year old and resident of Uruala village in Ideato North Area of Imo State, Juliet Igwe, has been arrested by the Imo State Police Command for alleged torturing of a 7-year-old minor. The minor, identified as Onyinyechi, who is her husband’s niece,  was abandoned by her biological mother at birth. READ MORE: Imo Police bust kidnapping network, arrest 12 suspects Imo ADC seeks unity, restraint amid post-Anambra poll discourse The apprehension of Igwe was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman, Okoye Henry, on Saturday. Henry stated that the suspect was arrested following a report received by the…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency expert confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. READ MORE:DSS dismisses 103 males,12 females, reveals identities DSS summons Dangote Refinery, NUPENG over alleged breach of workers’ union rights DSS sues Pat Utomi over alleged plan to form shadow Govt “The criminal groups have recently become more desperate for medical treatment after sustaining…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Mohammed Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe. Kumo, a Magistrate, was arraigned on three count- charges bordering  on extortion and bribery by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. READ MORE: Malami denies EFCC allegations of duplicating Abacha loot recovery EFCC, NDC partner to revamp security curriculum EFCC recovers ₦104m loot, exposes Niger State tax fraud scheme Count one of the charges reads: “That you Mohammed Suleiman Kumo being a Magistrate at Chief Magistrate Court did receive for yourself monetary benefits of One Million Naira…