Day: January 5, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening its support for the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, as part of efforts to enhance national security. Lieutenant General Shaibu gave the assurance on Monday, 5 January 2026, while receiving the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who paid a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters. The Army Chief stressed that strong strategic partnerships remain critical to addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, noting that the NDC…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed claims suggesting that custodial centres across the country have become unchecked breeding grounds for tuberculosis, described such narratives as misleading, sensational, and unsupported by verified data. In a statement issued on 4 January 2026 and signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) J.N. Osuji, the NCoS said it welcomed responsible media engagement on issues of public health and inmate welfare but would not accepted reports that misrepresented facts and unfairly portrayed the Service in a negative light. The…

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded major operational successes in Adamawa State, dismantled elements of the network behind the Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing and intercepting key terrorist logistics. In the early hours of 5 January, OPHK conducted a coordinated cordon-and-search operation in the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of eight suspects, including two principal suspects identified as facilitators of the suicide bombing network. During the operation, troops recovered cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards, jewellery, and other personal…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned Nigerians against calling for the intervention or protection of the United States in Nigeria’s internal affairs, warning that such actions could expose the country to foreign domination similar to what it alleged has occurred in Venezuela. In a press statement issued on Monday, 5 January 2026, and signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organisation urged Nigerians to draw lessons from recent developments in Venezuela, which it described as a warning signal for resource-rich nations. According…