2027 Election: ADC Holds Peaceful Congress in Sokoto State
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted its ongoing congress across several local government areas in Sokoto State, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well-attended. The state chairman, Bello Isiaka, told journalists on Friday that members turned out in large numbers, including women and youths, to participate in the process across the […]
DSS Takes Custody of El-Rufai After Court Hearing
The Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. El-Rufai, who is facing corruption charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), had just concluded a […]
ADC Cleric Denies DSS Detention in Kaduna
Ahmed Tijjani Umar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports circulating on social media that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS), clarifying that he was only invited for questioning and later released. Speaking on the incident, Umar said he fully cooperated with security officials and is currently safe and […]
Nigerian Army Neutralizes Bandits in Zamfara and Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized several armed bandits in the camps of notorious kingpin Bello Turji, security sources confirmed. The operations targeted hideouts in Fakai community in Shinkafi and Isa local government areas of Zamfara and Sokoto states, respectively, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). An anonymous source within the Army […]
DSS Arrests Niger Delta Activist Owoupele Owous, Family Raises Alarm
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Niger Delta activist Owoupele Owous, prompting concerns from his family and associates over his detention and alleged denial of access to lawyers and relatives. Owous was reportedly arrested at about 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Itakpe Train Station, according to sources familiar with […]
EFCC Seeks Stronger Security Ties in Kwara
The new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin, Victoria Ugo-Ali, has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration to combat corruption, illegal mining, banditry and terrorism financing in Kwara State. Ugo-Ali made the appeal on Tuesday during courtesy visits to the Commandant of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Nicholas Rume, […]
Five Security Officers Arrested Over Abuja Airport Breach
Five security officers have been arrested and will face prosecution over a security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on February 12, 2026, authorities have confirmed. The incident reportedly involved former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The arrests followed a joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
FG Denies Paying Ransom for Abducted Niger Pupils
The Federal Government has denied reports alleging that it paid a large ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims, attributed to international media […]
DSS Links Owo Church Suspects To Scene Through Phone Data
An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday told the Federal High Court that phone analysis placed five men accused of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, at the scene of the incident. Testifying before Justice Emeka Nwite, the witness said call […]
Presidency Accuses El-Rufai Of Stoking Tension
The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to create political tension and distract from corruption allegations in his home state. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, made the claim in a post on his verified X account on Monday. He alleged that El-Rufai […]
