Oriire: Four Terrorists Who Were Critically Injured Died in Hospital, Others Are Being Prosecuted — Ngoshe

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…

“You Hardly See a Hausa Man Insulting Tafawa Balewa, but You See a Young Boy Insulting Azikiwe” — Sani

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…

“As Long as Israel Refuses to Withdraw, Why Should We Sign an Agreement With It?” — Ahmad al-Sharaa

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…

Bandits Released the Children Thinking That Would Resolve the Matter, Then Security Forces Engaged Them — Ngoshe

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,…

Oyo: They Were Surrounded, Some Were Eliminated and Four Were Critically Wounded — Ngoshe

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…

75-year-old sentenced to 10 years for defiling 11-year-old girl in Rivers

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…

“Yesterday Morning, Around 5:00 a.m., Herdsmen Came and Killed Eight People. We Couldn’t Fight Them” — Simeon

The Youth Leader of Otukpo Local Government Area in Benue State, Ikulono Simeon, says at least eight people were killed after suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked his community in the early hours of the morning. Speaking during an interview on AIT News on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Simeon described the attack as sudden, saying residents were…

“I Think Healing Has Come to the Land Through President Bola Tinubu, and the Evidence Is There” — Dave Umahi

Minister of Works Dave Umahi has said the ongoing infrastructure projects across Nigeria reflect the positive impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that the government’s road development programme is delivering tangible results. According to a Daily Post report published on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Umahi made the remarks while inspecting a federal…

People Don’t Know President Yar’Adua Had an Elder Brother Who Was the Godfather of Tinubu and Atiku — Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has said the late Major General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, the elder brother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political development and mentored several prominent politicians, including President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during an interview on Creative Lord TV…

The Biggest Lesson for Tinubu’s Government Is Never to Rush and Defend Officials Before Investigations Are Completed — Dr. Andrew Mamedu

Dr. Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to avoid publicly defending officials facing allegations before investigations are concluded, warning that such actions can undermine public confidence in the process. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Mamedu said the government’s handling of sensitive allegations is as important as the…