Emmanuel Macron safe after explosions in Syrian Capital during French President’s visit

French President, Emmanuel Macron is safe following reports of explosions in central Damascus on Tuesday morning, the Elysee Palace has said. Macron is in the capital for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace. A security source of Macron reportedly said the blasts were caused by two explosive devices and that…

12 suspected Boko Haram collaborators, logistics suppliers and spies arrested in Borno raid

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…

People Are Talking About State Police Because the Federal Police Have Failed—Ex-IGP Mike Okiro

  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…

US Soldiers Withdraw Because B’Haram and ISWAP Have Taken Strategic Positions in Nigeria—Rev. Dachomo

  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…

You Can’t Take All Our Money and Give It to Governors, Then Tell Us to Go Back to Them—Ologbondiyan

  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…

Sheriff: I Will Never Accept Any Section of This Country to Carry Arms and Kill People, I Will Never

  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…