Counter-Insurgency Campaigns: US Approves $413m for Security Operations in Nigeria, Others
BY GODWIN OBI The United States has approved $413.046 million (about ₦587 billion) for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, amid worsening insecurity across West Africa. The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained onContinue Reading
Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Vows to Mobilise for Tinubu’s Re-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political boost following the defection of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to the ruling party. Popularly known as Abba, Abubakar formally announced his resignation from the PDPContinue Reading
NCS Launches New Procedure For Duty-Paid Courier Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterms. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced the development in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Service’s National PublicContinue Reading
NSC Orders Shipping Companies to Suspend Tariff Reviews Pending Stakeholder Engagement
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator, has directed shipping companies, shipping agents, and terminal operators at the nation’s ports to suspend any planned review or upward adjustment of their charges until they have fully consulted and engaged relevant stakeholders. In a statement, the Council clarified that theContinue Reading
Police Arrest Masquerade over Violent Attacks in Anambra
The arrest followed the circulation of a viral video showing the masquerade chasing and assaulting members of the public, disrupting a community event and causing widespread tension. The incident reportedly occurred over the weekend during the final Ofala Festival of the late traditional ruler of Awgbu community, Igwe M. C.Continue Reading
Two Killed, Wedding Guests Abducted As Bandits Launch Attack In Katsina
Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a wedding convoy at Unguwar Nagunda Community in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people. During the attack, which occurred on Sunday night, an unspecified number of wedding guests were said to have also been abducted. A security sourceContinue Reading
Agbakoba Calls For Probe Of Chimamanda’s Son’s Death, Demands Health Reforms
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, says the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege, must not be in vain. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, the senior lawyer called for a probe into the death of the toddler.Continue Reading
Tears As Court Orders Remand Of Arrested Ekpoma Protesters At Edo Correctional Centre
The Edo State High Court, Criminal Court 2, has ordered the remand of some youths involved in the protest that rocked the Ekpoma area of the state at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre. This followed the plea of the prosecution for a 14-day remand period Our correspondent observed that some ofContinue Reading
Budget Bombshell: MDAs Smuggle ₦3.5tn New Projects into 2026 Budget Despite FG Ban
BY GODWIN OBI Despite a Federal Government directive barring the introduction of fresh capital projects in the 2026 budget, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have inserted new projects valued at about ₦3.5 trillion into the proposed spending plan, an analysis by Frontline Reporters has revealed. The development contradicts budget preparationContinue Reading
Oyetola Urges States to Invest in Fibre Boats to End Wooden Craft Accidents
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on state governments across the federation to urgently phase out wooden boats used for commercial water transportation and invest in safer, modern fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminium boats. Oyetola made the call against the backdrop of recurring boat accidents acrossContinue Reading