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The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a camouflaged storage site containing about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. The discovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following credible intelligence on suspected illegal oil activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was supported by aerial surveillance and…

The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar, a public holiday in recognition of the Islamic New Year. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of Hijrah 1448 A.H. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the declaration would promote fairness, justice and religious harmony in the country. Balogun argued that Muharram 1 holds the same significance for Muslims as January…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for continued recognition as political parties in Nigeria. The affected parties are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord (A), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu held that the parties failed to secure the minimum electoral performance threshold required under the law, particularly the requirement to obtain at least 25 per cent…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured that those responsible for the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar will be brought to justice, as a high-powered military delegation paid condolence visits to his family and the Katsina State Government. The delegation, led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, visited Katsina on Sunday on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to commiserate with the bereaved family and the people of the state over the tragic…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Sam Ifeanyi Hart, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable ally and a key pillar behind the successes recorded in his office. In a birthday message issued on Saturday, Kalu praised Hart’s loyalty, professionalism and commitment to excellence, noting that his contributions have continued to strengthen their shared vision of service to the Nigerian people. According to the Deputy Speaker, Hart has distinguished himself through diligence, strategic insight and calm…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the postponement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Orientation Course for prospective corps members deployed to Niger State. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme said the decision was necessitated by the ongoing renovation of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State. According to the statement, the camp suffered extensive damage following a recent windstorm, prompting the Niger State Government to undertake rehabilitation works at the facility. As a result, NYSC…