Day: May 16, 2026

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Suspected Militant Camp, Recovers Ammunition in Rivers–Bayelsa Creeks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected staging camp linked to hostile activities in the Rivers–Bayelsa creek corridor, recovering ammunition and materials believed to be used for explosive-making during a security operation in the Niger Delta. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain AA Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy attached to NNS SOROH following heightened surveillance and patrols within the waterways. The Navy said the discovery was made in the Soku area after naval personnel observed…

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Offer Free Medical Checks as 2026 Press Week Begins

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday benefited from free medical consultations and health screenings as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to organise a medical outreach as part of activities marking the 2026 Press Week. The outreach, held in Abuja, focused on promoting the health and wellbeing of media practitioners, many of whom work under demanding and stressful conditions. Speaking during the exercise, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, emphasised the importance of journalists prioritising their health while carrying…

Fallen Officers Demonstrated Exceptional Patriotism, Says IGP Disu as 17 Policemen Die in Yobe Terror Attack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the death of 17 police officers following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the military institution when terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility in the early hours of May 8, 2026. The attack reportedly occurred at about 1:15 a.m., with the terrorists…

DHQ Clarifies Identity of Terrorist Commander Killed in Joint Nigeria-U.S. Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns surrounding the identity of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the terrorist commander recently neutralised during a joint counterterrorism operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the United States Africa Command on 16 May 2026. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military explained that public confusion arose after some media reports referenced a similar operation in 2024 involving a terrorist commander bearing the same name. According to the DHQ, the recurrence of identical names,…

Customs CG Seeks Wider Consultation as Beer Industry Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Stamp Policy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has called for inclusive stakeholder engagement and stricter data validation in the implementation of fiscal and regulatory reforms affecting key sectors of the economy. Adeniyi made the call on Monday during a meeting between the NCS leadership and the Beer Sectoral Group at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The engagement brought together senior executives from leading brewing companies across Nigeria to deliberate on tax administration, trade transparency and the proposed tax stamp policy currently being considered by the Federal…

Tinubu Championing Africa’s Economic Growth Through Nigeria’s Reforms — TDF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating global financial reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth and development across Africa. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria have placed President Tinubu in a strong position to champion Africa’s economic transformation on the global stage. According to TDF, the President’s efforts in repositioning Nigeria’s economy from what it described as a “public-regulated environment” to a private sector-driven market economy are…

Tinubu’s $500m Research Fund Signals Shift to Knowledge Economy — TSF

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has described the Federal Government’s approval of a $500 million annual investment in the National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF) as a major step toward transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-driven economy. In a statement issued by TSF Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Danjuma Sada, the group said the initiative represents one of the most strategic investments in research, innovation, science, and technology in Nigeria’s recent history. According to the Forum, the establishment of the NRIDF demonstrates a deliberate effort by the administration of President…

TMSG Knocks Atiku Over Criticism of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his continued criticism of the economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that the former presidential candidate was in no position to belittle policies receiving global recognition. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the Tinubu administration’s reforms had been widely acknowledged by international financial institutions and economic experts as necessary measures to stabilise the Nigerian economy and restore investor confidence. The group accused…

Nigeria Customs Holds 7th Medical Retreat in Katsina, Launches Free Healthcare Outreach

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit has commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State, with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of officers across the Service. The five-day retreat, which began on Monday, is themed “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders,” and brought together healthcare professionals, Customs officers, stakeholders, and experts from across the country for professional engagement, policy review, strategic planning, and knowledge sharing. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Deputy…

TDF Faults ADC Over Allegations Against Tinubu, Says Opposition Coalition Has Collapsed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Democratic Front (TDF) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of resorting to “spurious claims” against President Bola Tinubu following what it described as the collapse of the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by TDF Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group dismissed allegations by ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, that President Tinubu was behind the creation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to weaken the opposition. According to the group, the accusation was “disgraceful and embarrassing,”…