Man Sets Wife Ablaze Over Family Property A Lagos State High Court has sentenced Benjamin, a man accused of setting his wife, Chinyere Ogudoro, and her younger brother, Ifeanyi, ablaze over a dispute involving their family property, to death by hanging. The tragic incident occurred in 2022 after Chinyere returned from Scotland to Nigeria to protect a house she had reportedly worked hard to acquire. Chinyere had moved to Scotland four years earlier to pursue a master’s degree in International Business Management. While living abroad, she established a business in Glasgow and later brought her husband, Benjamin, and their four…
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Yilwatda Welcomes ADC, NDC Candidates from Five States into APC, Defends Tinubu’s Northern Agenda The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has received legislative candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from five states into the ruling party, urging them to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The defectors, comprising candidates for the House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly from Taraba, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and Plateau states, were formally received at an event organised to mark their defection to the APC. Speaking at the event, Yilwatda defended the…
Troops Neutralise Explosives Planted by Terrorists on Zamfara Road Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have prevented a potential tragedy after discovering and neutralising explosive devices planted by terrorists along a road in Zamfara State. The explosives were discovered along the Magami-Hannutara-Dansadau Road in Maru Local Government Area following credible intelligence received by the troops. According to the operation, the troops secured the affected area and conducted a thorough search, during which they identified two locations where explosive devices had been planted. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was subsequently deployed to the scene. The team destroyed one of the…
Troops Nab Suspected Terrorist Ally, Recover 73 Animals in North-West Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Zamfara State and recovered 73 livestock abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The Joint Task Force North West disclosed that the operational successes were recorded on October 8, 2026, during separate operations aimed at curbing terrorist activities and improving security across the region. In Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, troops of Sector 1 arrested Yusuf Adamu at Kuyello following credible intelligence linking him to terrorist activities. According to…
Petrol Hits N1,900/Litre Days After FG Announces N50 Reduction Petrol depot prices have surged to N1,900 per litre in Port Harcourt, just days after the Federal Government announced a N50 reduction in petrol prices at NNPC filling stations to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices. The latest increases were recorded on Friday across Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and Calabar, raising concerns that petrol prices could climb further in the coming days. In Port Harcourt, NIPCO increased its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price by N170 per litre, from N1,730 to N1,900. Six other depots, including African Terminal, Ascon, Eterna,…
COAS Praises Nasarawa Government for Supporting New Army Formations The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended the Nasarawa State Government for supporting newly established Nigerian Army formations and units in the state. Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday, October 9, 2026, during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at the Government House in Lafia. The visit formed part of the COAS’s operational assessment tour and activities marking the graduation of a full-fledged Special Forces battalion at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma. The Army chief said the visit enabled him to assess…
COAS Strengthens Military-traditional Rulers’ Partnership For National Security The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, October 9, 2026, visited the Andoma of Doma Kingdom, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Ahmadu Aliyu Ogga Onawo, at his palace in Doma, Nasarawa State, to strengthen military-civil relations and enhance cooperation in tackling security challenges. The visit coincided with the COAS’s presence in Doma for the graduation ceremony of an elite Special Forces Battalion trained at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in the kingdom. During the visit, Lieutenant General Shaibu highlighted the importance of traditional rulers and host…
Nigerian Army Graduates Elite Special Forces Battalion to Boost Fight Against Terrorism The Nigerian Army has strengthened its counter-terrorism capabilities with the graduation of a fully trained Special Forces battalion at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Doma, Nasarawa State. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, under the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. The newly graduated battalion is expected to improve the Army’s ability to conduct specialised military operations, navigate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks across the country. Speaking at the event, Lieutenant General Shaibu…
Nigerian Navy Discovers 40,000 Litres of Suspected Crude Oil in Delta The Nigerian Navy has discovered approximately 40,000 litres of suspected crude oil stored in a large dugout reservoir in the Oteghele general area of Delta State during an operation targeting crude oil theft and related illegal activities. The discovery was made on 7 October 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA (NNS DELTA), following credible intelligence on suspected crude oil theft within its Area of Operations. The recovered substance and the dugout reservoir were subsequently handled in line with established procedures. The latest seizure follows a similar discovery by NNS…
Goronyo Lauds Sokoto Governor for Donating 10 Hilux Vehicles to Secure Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway The Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has commended Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, for donating 10 Toyota Hilux vehicles to strengthen security operations along the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway and other strategic infrastructure corridors. The vehicles were formally commissioned and handed over to the Nigerian Army at the Headquarters of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Sokoto, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Goronyo performed the handover on behalf of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi. The donation is expected to improve…