Timipre Sylva Dismisses ‘Wanted’ Tag Amid Alleged $14.8 Million Fraud Investigation
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva has rejected the “wanted” designation issued against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of a $14.8 million fraud, stating that he is currently receiving treatment for a life-threatening medical condition. Sylva insists that he is not evading investigation and seeks a mutually agreeable […]
U.S., Puntland Forces Launch Predawn Assault on ISIS-Somalia Hideouts in Cal Miskaad Mountains
In a coordinated counter-terrorism operation, U.S. special operations forces, in partnership with Puntland Counter-Terrorism Forces (PCTF), carried out a predawn raid on ISIS-Somalia positions in the Baalade Valley within the Cal Miskaad mountain range. The mission targeted cave hideouts in the Bakuuje and Mareero areas, long used by militants as bases for operations in […]
Bayelsa Joins States Operating Commercial Flights with State-Owned Aircraft
Bayelsa State has officially commenced commercial flight operations with its state-owned aircraft, operated in partnership with Pioneer Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the state’s transportation and economic development. The inaugural flight, which touched down at Bayelsa International Airport in Yenagoa, was celebrated with a water-cannon salute and attended by state officials, dignitaries, and […]
Review Firearm Laws, Senate Urges Federal Government Amid Nationwide Rising Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing escalating insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger states. The motion, raised during plenary on Tuesday, highlighted a surge in violent attacks, kidnappings, and community raids that have left residents vulnerable across […]
Security Forces Arrest “Gwandara,” Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Logistics Supplier in Abuja
Security operatives have arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin identified as Y’au Ibrahim Dauda, popularly known as “Gwandara 01,” during an intelligence-led operation in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The suspect, long believed to be a major figure in several abduction networks across Abuja and parts of Niger State, was taken into […]
Senate Mulls Death Penalty for Kidnapping Amid Rising Insecurity
Nigeria’s Senate has taken a major step toward imposing the death penalty for kidnapping, passing a resolution that classifies the crime as an act of terrorism. The move comes as the country continues to grapple with escalating cases of abductions, mass school kidnappings, and ransom-driven violence affecting communities nationwide. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers expressed […]
FG Never Mandated Mamu to Negotiate With Terrorists, DSS Tells Court
Fresh revelations emerged in Abuja as a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court that the Federal Government did not mandate publisher Tukur Mamu to negotiate with the terrorists behind the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack. The testimony came during the continuation of Mamu’s trial on charges bordering on […]
Troops Push Deeper Into Southern Taraba, Dislodge Terrorists in Ongoing Operation Zafin Wuta
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have intensified their crackdown on armed groups in southern Taraba, clearing major hideouts in Zambana Forest and Ayu village in Donga Local Government Area. The renewed offensive, conducted under the ongoing Operation Zafin Wuta, is part of a sustained […]