Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 43,000 Litres of Petroleum Products in Rivers

The Nigeria military, through the Nigerian Navy, has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, dismantling four illegal refining sites and recovering 43,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. According to a press statement issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER following credible intelligence within the Egbema axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation led to the recovery of…

ORIIRE TERRORISTS MUST FACE SWIFT JUSTICE By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

The successful rescue of the abducted children and teachers from Oriire Community after fifty-six harrowing days is a great relief to Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves commendation for his commitment, while the Armed Forces, the DSS, the Police, and other security agencies deserve national appreciation for rescuing the victims, neutralising some terrorists, and arresting eight suspects.   The President has assured Nigerians that justice will be served. That promise must be fulfilled through a speedy and transparent legal process. Delayed justice weakens public confidence and emboldens criminals.   Islam…

FCT Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims After Fierce Gun Battle With Abductors in Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued four kidnapped victims following a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers in the Jikoko Hills area of Abuja. The victims were abducted on Wednesday night during an attack on the Yellow House area of Mpape, where armed assailants invaded the community at about 10:40 p.m. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, immediately deployed operatives from the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, personnel from the Katampe and Mpape Divisions, and…

Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Hails Rescue of Abducted Oriire Pupils, Commends Tinubu, Makinde, Security Agencies

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has expressed profound joy over the successful rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after spending 56 days in captivity. In a statement issued on Friday, the Islamic leader described the development as a moment of relief and thanksgiving, saying it had restored hope to the affected families, the people of Oyo State and Nigerians at large. The Grand Chief Imam gave glory to Almighty Allah for answering…

TCN, NSCDC Join Forces to Protect Power Infrastructure in Katsina

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina State Command, to combat vandalism of electricity transmission facilities and tackle the growing challenge of Right-of-Way (RoW) encroachment. The renewed collaboration was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the TCN Katsina Sub-Region delegation, led by the Assistant General Manager, Transmission, Engr. Usman S. Idris, to the NSCDC Katsina State Command on July 6, 2026. During the visit, Engr. Idris commended the Command for its prompt response to previous security concerns…

NDLEA Arraigns Drug Baron, Three Mexicans Over N480bn Meth Lab in Ogun Forest

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, 63-year-old Anochili Innocent, alongside three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged N480 billion methamphetamine manufacturing operation uncovered in Ogun State. The defendants were brought before Justice Musa Kakaki on Friday on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, operating a clandestine drug laboratory, unlawful production and possession of methamphetamine, and financing a drug trafficking organisation. Those arraigned include Anochili Innocent; Mexican nationals Juan Carlos Meza Torrero, Nemecio Martinez…

Tinubu, Wike Hail Julius Berger as Remodeled Abuja City Gate Unveiled

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have praised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for the successful transformation of the iconic Abuja City Gate, describing the project as a landmark achievement that reflected Nigeria’s commitment to urban renewal, national unity and world-class infrastructure. The remodeled City Gate was inaugurated in Abuja on Thursday as part of activities marking the third anniversary of the Tinubu administration and the 50th anniversary of the Federal Capital Territory. President Tinubu was represented at the ceremony by the…

NiDCOM, NIMC Seal Partnership to Boost Digital Identity Infrastructure for Nigerians at Home, Abroad

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have forged a strategic partnership to strengthen Nigeria’s digital identity infrastructure, digital payments and trusted data exchange as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s digital transformation. The collaboration was announced during a high-level meeting between the management of both agencies in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the meeting, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for what she described as her resourcefulness, reform-driven leadership and administrative ingenuity in expanding…

Nigeria Military Strikes Hard, Rescues 129 Victims, Destroys Terrorist Camps

The Nigeria military has intensified its nationwide offensive against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and economic sabotage, rescuing 129 kidnapped victims, destroying terrorist camps, neutralising scores of terrorists and arresting suspected criminals during coordinated operations conducted across the country between July 3 and 9, 2026. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, on the operational activities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. According to him, troops operating under the various Joint Task Forces maintained sustained offensive operations that…

Breaking: All Abducted Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom — Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed the release of all pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists from three schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced on Friday that the victims were rescued by security agencies after weeks in captivity. The victims were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, when armed men riding motorcycles and dressed in military fatigues attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, all in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers fired gunshots…