Tinubu Extends Tenures of Immigration, Correctional Service Chiefs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap. The development was announced on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement. According to Onanuga, the extension means Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will now end on June 30, 2028. He explained that the approval followed a recommendation by the Minister of…
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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover 18 Rustled Cattle, Arrest Four Drug Suspects in Kebbi Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued a kidnapped resident, recovered 18 rustled cattle and arrested four suspected drug peddlers during separate security operations in Kebbi State. The operations, conducted on October 18, 2026, targeted terrorist activities and suspected drug trafficking in parts of the state. In one of the operations, troops of Sector 2, working alongside local vigilantes, responded to a distress call concerning the invasion of Rambo Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area by suspected terrorists. The attackers…
NAF Intensifies Recovery Operations At Igbokoda Crash Site As Water Level Drops The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified recovery operations at the site of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as efforts entered the 14th day on Sunday, 19 October 2026. The Service disclosed that continuous pumping has significantly lowered the water level at the crash site, with the recovery team working to remove most of the remaining water, depending on prevailing conditions. It added that reinforcement of the embankment with sandbags is ongoing to prevent a possible collapse and ensure stability throughout the…
NAF Strikes ISWAP Hideout In Lake Chad, Neutralises Key Terrorist Leaders The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a significant blow to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) following a precision air strike on an identified terrorist hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October 2026. The operation, conducted under the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), forms part of sustained military efforts to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt their logistics and restore peace and security across Nigeria’s North-East. Preliminary post-strike assessments indicate that several prominent ISWAP fighters were neutralised during the operation. Among those reportedly killed were…
COAS Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial, Urges National Unity And Tolerance The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for national unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence as essential pillars of lasting peace and security. He made the call during a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda on Monday, 19 October 2026, as part of his ongoing official working visit to the country. The memorial, which houses the remains of approximately 250,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, stands as a solemn reminder of the devastating consequences of ethnic hatred, religious intolerance, political manipulation…
COAS, Rwanda Defence Chief Pledge Stronger Military Cooperation Against Security Threats The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation with African countries to tackle terrorism, violent extremism and other transnational security threats. Shaibu made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), General Mubarakh Muganga, in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of his ongoing official working visit to deepen bilateral military relations and promote collective security across Africa. The meeting underscored the need for African countries to take greater…
‘If Buhari, a Retired General, Could Not End Insecurity, What Do You Expect of Tinubu?’ – Yari The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has defended President Bola Tinubu over the country’s persistent security challenges, arguing that the President should not be blamed solely for the situation. Yari made the remarks on Monday during a visit to Kebbi State, where he met with Governor Nasir Idris, traditional rulers and other APC leaders in Birnin Kebbi. He argued that former President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired Army General, also struggled to completely eliminate insecurity…
BREAKING: Former Delta State Governor Is Dead Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has reportedly died, according to multiple sources close to his family who spoke to Naija News House. The sources confirmed the development on Monday, although details surrounding his reported death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report. “Uduaghan is no more; he is dead,” one of the sources said. The report comes months after the former governor’s family dismissed rumours of his death that circulated on social media. In June, reports claiming that Uduaghan had died spread across Facebook and WhatsApp, raising concerns…
Man Sets Home Ablaze, Allegedly Burns Wife to Death The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, for allegedly setting his house on fire, leading to the death of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe. The incident occurred in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, the incident was reported at the Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday after the police received information that a house had been set ablaze, resulting in…
‘Which North? North Korea or North Carolina?’ Nigerians Mock Politicians Promising Tinubu Northern Votes As political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election gather momentum, Nigerians have taken aim at politicians who claim they can deliver millions of northern votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The debate has gained attention on social media, where citizens are questioning whether a few influential politicians can genuinely determine the voting decisions of an entire region. One sarcastic question has become a central feature of the discussion: “Which North? North Korea or North Carolina?” The remark reflects growing concerns about politicians who speak as…