Troops have arrested a pregnant woman allegedly transporting essential items to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno state. Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, that the suspect identified as 28-year-old Falmata Adamu, was apprehended on July 13 as troops conducted routine checkpoint operations along the Mandaragirau–Biu road. “According to the sources, the woman…
The Federal Government on Wednesday, July 15, concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at about 11:30 a.m. It also conveyed three government officials who participated in coordinating the evacuation exercise. With the arrival of the…
A youth leader, Sunday Ogoh, was k!lled after gunmen launched a fresh attack on Ondo community in Ugboju district of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14, 2026 barely 48 hours after gunmen k!lled 18 people in Otukpo-Nobi community, another community in Otukpo…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has described Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, as one of the country’s most widely respected historical figures, saying his legacy extends across Nigeria and Africa. Speaking on Creative Lord TV, Sani argued that Azikiwe’s name commands broad national acceptance, citing the naming of Abuja’s international airport after the…
Former Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, says four suspected terrorists critically injured during the rescue operation that freed abducted schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State later died in hospital, while other suspects are being prepared for prosecution. Speaking on Channels Television, Ngoshe said security agencies initially…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has expressed concern over what he described as growing disrespect toward some of Nigeria’s founding leaders, particularly the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. Speaking in a video shared by Creative TV on Wednesday, July 15, Sani said it is uncommon to hear young Hausa people insult prominent northern leaders such…
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has accused Israel of obstructing efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, saying its continued military presence in Syrian and Lebanese territories remains a major obstacle to any political agreement. According to a report by the Jerusalem Post, al-Sharaa made the remarks during a recent conversation with U.S. President Donald…
Retired Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has said security operatives launched an offensive against the abductors of students and a teacher in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State only after the victims had been safely rescued. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, July 15, 2026,…
Retired Assistant Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, says security operatives surrounded and confronted the armed group responsible for abducting students and a teacher in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, resulting in the deaths of some suspects and the capture of others. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television…
A 75-year-old man, Promise Chukwumatti, has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment without an option of fine for defiling an 11-year-old girl. A Rivers State Family Court sitting in Port Harcourt sentenced today, July 15, 2026. Justice Rita Oguguo, delivering her judgment, held that the prosecution had proved the one-count charge of defilement beyond reasonable doubt…
