Day: May 25, 2026

NAF Air Strikes Kill Terrorists, Foil Planned Attacks in Niger

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Air Force has announced a series of successful air operations against terrorist elements in parts of Niger State, leading to the neutralisation of several insurgents and the disruption of planned attacks on security formations. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operations were carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 between May 20 and 23, 2026, across Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas of the state. The statement disclosed that…

MURIC Questions FG Over Absence of Free Train Rides for Salah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticised the Federal Government over the absence of free train services for Muslims travelling during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, alleging discriminatory treatment against adherents of Islam. Executive Director of the group,Prof. Ishaq Akintola, raised the concern in a statement issued on Monday, arguing that while free train rides have repeatedly been provided during Christmas and Easter celebrations, no similar gesture has been extended to Muslims for Salah. According to Akintola, the Federal Government only announced an increase in train operations for the festive period…

NUJ FCT, Adobe Express Train 100 Abuja Journalists on Digital Storytelling

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Adobe Express and Lifestyle Hues, has trained 100 journalists in Abuja on digital content creation and multimedia storytelling to enhance productivity and strengthen journalism practice in the digital age. Speaking during the one-day capacity-building workshop held on Monday in Abuja, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to empowering media practitioners through continuous training, innovation, and exposure to global best practices. According to her, the media landscape has evolved…

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Intellectual Property Protection Ahead of WIPO DG’s Visit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of intellectual property rights as the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Daren Tang, prepare for a three-day working visit to Nigeria beginning June 1. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this in Abuja while receiving the Director of the WIPO Nigeria Office, Oluwatobilola Moody, and his delegation during a briefing on the agency’s activities and the planned visit of the WIPO chief. Odumegwu-Ojukwu said Nigeria recognises the importance of intellectual property protection in promoting innovation, creativity…

Niger Police Deploys Massive Security Ahead of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir, Assures Residents of Peaceful Celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during, and after the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, with the deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the state, wishing them a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration. He said the Command, in line with its constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property, has put in place robust security arrangements,…

Chef Arrested for Allegedly Drugging Employers, Stealing ₦150m Luxury Items in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested one John Cosmos Govi over his alleged involvement in a carefully executed criminal operation involving conspiracy, housebreaking, administration of suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft of luxury items valued at about ₦150 million in the Federal Capital Territory. Govi was arrested by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) following investigations into a robbery incident that occurred on 23 April 2026 at a residence in Abuja. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who reportedly trained as a chef in…

FG Declares May 27 and 28 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha celebration across the country. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the declaration reflected the Federal Government’s recognition of the religious and cultural significance of Eid-ul-Adha to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world. The festival is widely observed as a period dedicated to…

Seme Customs Seizes ₦501m Contraband, Generates ₦9.79bn Revenue in Three Months

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded significant achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, generating ₦9.79 billion within three months while intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦501.8 million. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this on Monday, May 25, 2026, during a media briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Seme, Lagos State. He said the report covered the Command’s operational performance since he assumed office in March 2026. Kaila explained that the Command generated ₦9,798,938,969 between March 2026 and the present period, compared…

Cyber Scam Alert: NITDA Disowns Fraudulent ‘CPM’ Recovery Scheme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Information Technology regulator, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has issued a strong warning to the public over a fraudulent online platform known as “CPM,” which is allegedly exploiting victims through a double-layer scam involving false claims of government involvement. The agency said the platform has been targeting Nigerians with promises of online earnings and investment returns, only to later restrict withdrawals or allegedly freeze users’ funds. In a further twist, operators of the scheme reportedly told subscribers that their systems had been hacked and that additional payments…

Eid-el-Kabir: Operation Hadin Kai Tightens Security Across North-East, Warns of Possible Terror Attacks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has assured residents of the North-East region of adequate security ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, while warning of possible isolated attacks by remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. In a press release issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the military said extensive security measures had already been activated across the theatre of operation to guarantee peaceful celebrations during the Muslim festival slated for Wednesday, May 28, 2026.…