Troops of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested 16 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, bandits, including the killers of Kumbiya Tanimu, a traditional ruler of Chanchangi, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State and his son, Yusuf. The traditional ruler and his son were killed on July 19, 2024 by suspected Tiv Militias, along Takum-Chachanji road…
One person has been confirmed dead following an explosion on Saturday at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna. Several other staff members sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Public Relations Officer of DICON, Maria Sambo, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday. According to her, the explosion…
The news of the demise of Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba, early on Wednesday, was devastating. He, his family members and close friends had hoped and prayed hard for healing. No matter how death comes, I have always thought, however expected, no matter the circumstances, it leaves behind pains. Na’Abba was born on September 27, 1958,…
By Joseph Kwewum On February 15, 2026, Nigerian athlete and star sprinter Favour Ashe announced his decision to change his nation of representation from Nigeria to Qatar. The development comes six months after Favour Ofili, another elite sprinter, declared her switch from Nigeria to Qatar. The steady decline of Nigerian athletics over the past decade,…
Four notorious bandits have been killed by security forces in the ongoing operations against bandits in Kaduna state. Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Kaduna. Aruwan said the bandits were killed in a valley popularly known as ‘Maikwandaraso’ in Igabi Local…
Benue State governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom was, on Saturday, prevented by security agents from gaining entrance to the Tactical Command of the Air force Base in Makurdi to receive Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who was transiting from the airport to Taraba State for an engagement. Ortom who condemned the action of the airport security, said…
