Troops Repel Armed Criminals, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles in Benue Troops of the Maritime Component of Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have repelled an attack by armed criminals and recovered two AK-47 rifles and other items during an intelligence-led operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The operation was conducted on October 26, 2026, following credible intelligence that suspected criminals posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into Guma LGA. According to the military, the troops came under gunfire upon arriving at the identified location but responded effectively, forcing the armed men to flee. No casualty…
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BREAKING: Nigerian Government Set to Postpone 2027 General Elections The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, has said the Federal Government could consider postponing the 2027 general elections if the Ebola outbreak spreads widely across the country. However, Idris stressed that there is currently no need to postpone the elections, noting that any such decision would depend on the severity of the outbreak. He made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed the potential impact of the disease on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. According…
Fake Soldier Arrested Over Alleged Phone Snatching In Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested a suspected fake soldier, identified as Salim Idris, for allegedly impersonating military personnel, snatching mobile phones and causing public disturbance in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The suspect was arrested at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Filin Sukuwa following intelligence reports about his alleged criminal activities in the area. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the arrest, stating that troops tracked down the suspect…
Atiku Supporter Arraigned Over Alleged Fake Tinubu Letter to US President The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the alleged circulation of a fake letter purportedly written by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the President of the United States. The suspect, identified as Mubarak Abdullahi, popularly known as Sardaunan Samari, was arrested on September 28 for allegedly sharing the document on his Facebook page with the caption, “ATIKU IS COMING.” According to a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Abdullahi…
TEXEM UK Presents King Charles III Coronation Memento to National Assembly Clerk TEXEM UK, an executive education firm, has presented a commemorative memento marking the coronation of King Charles III to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana, in recognition of his commitment to good governance and institutional excellence. The memento was presented by Dr. Alim Abubakre, who represented TEXEM UK, as a gesture of appreciation for Ogunlana’s efforts towards strengthening legislative administration and promoting effective governance in Nigeria. The presentation commemorated the historic coronation of King Charles III while highlighting the importance of professional leadership in building…
Exposed: How did Tinubu graduate before government college Lagos existed At the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja today, Vice President Kashim Shettima had a chance to explain why Nigerians are struggling to afford fuel, transport and food. Instead, he mocked Atiku Abubakar for attending the Kano School of Hygiene. Faced with the cost of living crisis, this government’s Vice President attacked a man’s school. What, exactly, is shameful about Atiku’s education? He completed secondary school, pursued further training and built a life through work. Millions of Nigerians have travelled the same road. Their parents sacrificed to get them into…
EFCC Arrests 15 Suspects, Including 14 Chinese, Over Illegal Lithium Processing in Ogun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects, comprising 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, over alleged illegal lithium processing activities at four plants in Ogere, Ogun State. The arrests were made on Friday, October 23, 2026, by operatives of the EFCC Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following credible intelligence and surveillance. The commission disclosed that the operation led to the recovery of several items, including bags of lithium rocks, 18 mobile devices, four laptop computers, two decoders, a television remote control and a trailer…
Troops Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Two Victims Along Naka–Ahume Road in Benue Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued two victims during a fighting patrol along the Naka–Ahume Road in Benue State. The incident occurred on October 24, 2026, when the troops encountered suspected kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons while they were attempting to abduct motorists and other road users. According to the task force, the troops engaged the suspects in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee. The soldiers subsequently pursued the fleeing suspects, but no…
Dabiri-Erewa Celebrates Nigerians’ Global Leadership Achievements, Links Success to Tinubu’s 4Ds Agenda The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended Nigerians in the diaspora who have attained prominent leadership positions in international organisations, global corporations, healthcare institutions and academic establishments. Dabiri-Erewa described their achievements as a source of national pride, saying they demonstrate the talent, expertise and contributions of Nigerians to global development. In a press statement issued in Abuja on Monday, October 26, 2026, the NiDCOM boss said the accomplishments of Nigerians abroad reflect the strategic importance of the Diaspora…
WATCH: Video Shows Suspected JIBWIS Members Chanting For AK-47s, Threatening Attacks In Enugu, Jos A disturbing video obtained by Ibom Focus has shown a group of young people reportedly identified as members of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), also known as Izala, jogging in formation while chanting about obtaining AK-47 rifles to attack people in Enugu State and Jos, Plateau State. In the footage, the youths are seen participating in an organised physical exercise while repeatedly demanding firearms and singing about travelling to the two locations to attack people they describe as “infidels.” JIBWIS, also known as Izala,…