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Troops arrest over 62 terrorists during operations in 42 towns,villages in August-DHQ

Andrew Orolua 5 September 2025 0

Nigerian Armed Forces’ Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that it’s troops conducted counter terrorism operations in more than 42 towns and villages in the country in August 2025. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this at press

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When will NBA , Judiciary allow poor, vulnerable legal access to Justice ?

Andrew Orolua 5 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held held it’s 65th annual General Conference in Enugu last week with the theme: “Stand Out, Stand Tall”.and rounded it up with a communique on Monday. But day the masses expectations that NBA an elites association of lawyers will provide them relief is still yet to come . The President […]

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DSS arraigns nine suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

Andrew Orolua 4 September 2025 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned nine suspects before a federal high court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. The suspects face charges ranging from murder to unlawful possession of firearms and reprisal attacks. Two men, Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi from Awe LGA, […]

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Learn from Finland’s trial, conviction of Simon Ekpa, NBA tells Judges, Prosecutors

Andrew Orolua 2 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian judges and prosecutors to learn from Finland judiciary, the speedy trial and conviction of Simon Ekpa on terrorism related charges. Paijat -Hame District Court in Finland in a judgment sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related charges. In the […]

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NBA faults DSS’ Invitation of SAN Awardees for screening

Andrew Orolua 2 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has faulted the invitation sent by the Department of State Services to awardees of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who are due to be conferred this month. NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, stated this on Monday while presenting the communique from the NBA’s Annual General Conference […]

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Troops arrest over 150 terrorists, rescue 117 kidnapped victims in one week

Andrew Orolua 31 August 2025 0

Onslaught against terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats by the Nigerian Armed Forces has continued to yield results as over 150 criminals were arrested within last week while 117 kidnapped hostages were freed across the country . The Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this on Friday , said troops […]

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AI adoption can drive 20% growth in Nigeria’s GDP, says NITDA DG

Andrew Orolua 27 August 2025 0

Kashifu Inuwa, director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to drive 20 percent growth in Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) if strategically adopted. Inuwa spoke on Wednesday at the 3rd Annual Economic Confidential Lecture in Abuja themed “Agenda for a Digital Global Economy”.

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NSA hands over 128 rescued kidnap victims to Zamfara State

Andrew Orolua 27 August 2025 0

After approximately two weeks of rehabilitation, Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA),on Tuesday handed over 128 kidnapped persons that were rescued from bandits’ camps in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State to the state government. Major General Adamu Laka, National Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre Abuja announced this Tuesday while

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Minister of Defence engages Brazilian counterpart to strengthen bilateral Defence Cooperation

Andrew Orolua 26 August 2025 0

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on 25 August 2025, held a high-level bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Mr José Múcio Monteiro Filho, in Brasília on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. Also present in attendance was General Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chief of the […]

Religion

Tackle hardships confronting Nigerians with sincerity, fear of God-Baba Aladura

Andrew Orolua 25 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s politicians have been charged to rise to the challenges of hardships confronting Nigerians at the moment with a view to ameliorating the sufferings occasioned by the general economic crunch of the nation. The Baba-Aladura and Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church (ESOCS) Worldwide, His Most Eminence Dr. David […]

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CDS’ call for self- protection not call to bear arms, DHQ clarifies

Andrew Orolua 23 August 2025 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the call made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa on Channels Television interview on Thursday was for Nigerians to develop basic survival and self‑protection skills, not a call to bear arms. A statement issued by Defence spokesperson Brigadier General Tukur Gusau on Friday said […]

Crime

DHQ: Troops capture notorious bandit ‘Mai Pankshin’ with 13 gang members

Andrew Orolua 23 August 2025 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops have arrested Adamu Buba, popularly known as ‘Mai Pankshin’, one of the most wanted bandits in the country. Buba was arrested alongside 13 members of his gang during coordinated operations by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), DHQ said in a statement on Friday. Markus Kangye, director of defence […]

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Nigeria repatriate 51 foreign nationals jailed for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud

Andrew Orolua 22 August 2025 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. This brings the total repatriated convicted foreign nationals to 102 in the ongoing exercise that

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Court to decide Al-Shabab terrorists’ bail request Sept. 10

Andrew Orolua 20 August 2025 0

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 10 to deliver ruling in the application brought by five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists’ seeking to be admitted to bail pending trial of terrorism charges against them. The accused persons who were brought to court under tight security by operatives of the Department […]

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Court jails 4 Internet Fraudsters arrested in Sting Operation at OOPL

Andrew Orolua 17 August 2025 0

Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.on Friday, August 15, 2025 convicted and sentenced four internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts, Bisiriyu Roqeeb Abiodun, Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji, Akinwale Isaac and Habeeb Oladipupo Oshundairo, are among the 93 suspected fraudsters arrested in a sting operation by the Economic and […]

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Prisoner Voting and Nigeria’s Readiness: The Landmines Ahead of INEC

Andrew Orolua 16 August 2025 0

Questions on ethics, human rights, inclusion, state coercion, country sabotage, moral perception, logistics and mental capacity of prisoners are some of the common themes addressed in the arguments presented by rights activists, lawyers, development experts and politicians in this exclusive feature report written by our team. Giving inmates and prisoners the right to vote

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DHQ debunks surrender rumour of notorious terror leader, Turji

Andrew Orolua 15 August 2025 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday refuted claims by Amnesty International  that notorious terror  leader Bello Turji has surrounded himself  to the military. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General. Markus Kangye, clarified on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja that , “Bello Turji has not surrendered. We are still pursuing him”. Bello

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Nigeria Hosts Maiden African Chiefs Of Defence Staff Summit

Andrew Orolua 14 August 2025 0

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa said on Wednesday in Abuja that preparations are almost concluded by Nigeria to host the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Summit in Abuja from August 25 to 27. He said all the 54 African Countries”Defence Chiefs are all coming, have all been invited, and so far we […]

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After 10 years, Court gives FG Sept 26 deadline to conclude case against Dasuki

Andrew Orolua 13 August 2025 0

Peter Lifu, judge of the federal high court, Abuja, has given the federal government three days September 24, 25 and 26 to conclude its 10-year prosecution of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA). Dasuki, a retired colonel, was arraigned in 2015 under the administration of the late Muhammadu Buhari. He is facing a seven-count […]

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Atiku, ADC allege political witch-hunt as EFCC defends investigations

Andrew Orolua 13 August 2025 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its mandate is non-partisan, following allegations by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is being used to intimidate opposition leaders. Atiku and the ADC accused the agency of revisiting old corruption cases against key opposition politicians as part of a plan […]