Day: July 9, 2026

IGP Reviews Nationwide Security Operations as Police Arrest 14 Suspects, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant operational breakthroughs across 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrested 14 suspects, rescuing five kidnapped victims, recovering firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles, while neutralised three armed suspects in a sustained nationwide crackdown on violent crime. The development was contained in the Daily Situation Report (SITREP) submitted to the Inspector-General of Police by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, covering major security incidents and operational outcomes recorded as of July 8, 2026. The report highlighted the commitment of…

Nigeria Military Repels ISWAP Attack on FOB Logomani, Rescues Abductees, Arrests Terrorist Logistics Suppliers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria military, under Operation HADIN KAI, has recorded fresh operational successes in the North-East, including the successful repulsion of an ISWAP attack on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Logomani in Borno State, the rescue of abductees, the arrest of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and the recovery of arms, ammunition and illicit items. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, troops sustained aggressive operations across the theatre through intelligence-led missions, search-and-rescue operations and coordinated security efforts aimed at…

NYSC DG Felicitates 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members, Urges Commitment to Entrepreneurship, National Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has congratulated the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members on the successful completion of their one-year mandatory national service, urging them to remain committed to national unity, integrity, and entrepreneurship. In a farewell message issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the NYSC Director General commended the corps members for their dedication, patriotism, and invaluable contributions to national development during their service year. The DG praised the corps members for their diligence and selfless service…

Abbas Stops Bid to Summon Tinubu as Budget Funding Crisis Divides Reps

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A major crack emerged in the relationship between the Executive and the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers engaged in a heated debate over the poor implementation of approved budgets, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt to summon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain the delays. The tense session exposed growing frustration among lawmakers across party lines over what they described as the persistent non-release of funds for projects already approved in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Acts. The controversy began when Hon. Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie…