Troops of the 5 Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 12 suspected collaborators, logistics suppliers and spies working for Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province during a series of intelligence-led operations in Damasak, Borno State. The operation, led by the Acting Commander of 5 Brigade, Col. S.O. Bello, was carried…
Independent petroleum marketers have pushed for the restoration of importation rights and projected that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, could fall below N800 per litre as the Federal Government intensified efforts to force down the cost of petrol. The development came as the Federal Government met with major operators in…
Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro says growing calls for the creation of state police reflect public dissatisfaction with the performance of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). According to a report shared on Channels Television’s official X account on Monday, July 6, 2026, Okiro made the remarks while discussing the renewed debate over…
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, has linked the reported withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria to the country’s security challenges, claiming that insurgent groups have gained significant influence within parts of the nation’s security system. According to a Daily Post report published on…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kola Ologbondiyan has criticised the Federal Government’s implementation of the fuel subsidy removal policy, saying it has imposed severe economic hardship on Nigerians without adequate relief measures. Speaking during an interview aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Ologbondiyan said he supports fuel subsidy removal in principle…
Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has condemned armed violence across Nigeria, saying he will never support or associate with any group that takes up arms to kill people, regardless of its region or affiliation. Speaking during an interview aired on Channels Television on Monday, July 6, 2026, Sheriff responded to questions about…
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain and House of Representatives aspirant Maxwell Opara has expressed concern over declining interest in military careers, attributing the trend to poor welfare, economic hardship and inadequate support for security personnel. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Monday, July 6, 2026, Opara said military and police service were…
The 25-year-old man who was arrested while dressed in military camouflage at Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, is being investigated for possible links to criminal intelligence gathering. Security sources told Zagazola Makama on Monday that the suspect, identified as Mubarak Mohammed, was apprehended at about 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2026 at the university’s Njimtilo…
Activist and social commentator Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, alleging that his record as governor of Anambra State contradicts the values he now promotes. Speaking during an interview on Vanguard News TV on Sunday, July 6, 2026, Awosanya argued that Obi’s past leadership does…
Former England captain John Terry has urged England to contain Norway captain Martin Ødegaard if they are to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, describing the Arsenal midfielder as the driving force behind Norway’s attack. According to a Metro report published on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Terry made the comments after England’s dramatic 3-2…
