@DrDanny2030 In your language, the beheading of the teacher was equally a skit and scripted…..we won’t blame you and your likes for harboring so much hate for your country, dislike good news.
You will happy to be in a skit where youll might be k**led?
OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS FOIL MULTIPLE TERRORIST INFILTRATION ATTEMPTS ACROSS BORNO STATE, FORCE TERRORISTS INTO DISORDERLY RETREAT
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have successfully thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the early hours of 10 July 2026.
Between 0020 hours (12:20 a.m.) and 0230 hours (2:30 a.m.), the terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Muna Garage, Shuwari Village, and the Ajilari Cross axis to gain access into the Metropolis. With early warning mechanisms emplaced, troops swiftly detected the advancing terrorists and engaged them from multiple axes with accurate firepower, decisively frustrating all attempts to infiltrate.
In separate incidents, troops also successfully thwarted additional infiltration attempts by the terrorists at Miringa and Dutsen Kura in Buratai. During the pursuit of the fleeing terrorists at Miringa, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with no casualties recorded on troops. The situation remains stable.
Overwhelmed by the troops’ speedy tactical manoeuvre, the terrorists were forced to abandon their mission and retreat in confusion across all axes. Troops are currently conducting clearance and exploitation operations to pursue the fleeing terrorists, consolidate operational gains, dominate the area, and prevent any further threat to nearby communities.
Operation HADIN KAI remains steadfast in sustaining aggressive offensive operations to deny terrorists freedom of action and ensure the protection of lives and property across the North East. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
MOHAMMED GONI
Captain
Acting Military Information Officer
Headquarters Joint Task Force (NORTH East) Operation HADIN KAI
MAIDUGURI
10 July, 2026
@fkeyamo This is a very thorough investigation and the Aviation ministry must make sure Ekuke pays the 25k fine at all cost.
@PeterObi we again caught you with yet another LIE….for you, it’s unavoidable.
PETER OBI MUST APOLOGISE TO AIRPORT STAFF AND PAY THE FINE FOR WRONG PARKING
As the Minister of Aviation, I felt a moral duty to investigate and authenticate the claim made by opposition candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, a few days ago that the tyres of his car were ‘unjustly’ clamped at the airport, suggesting a ‘persecution agenda’ against him by the Federal Government. Politics aside, every Nigerian is entitled to fair treatment under the law.
I therefore instituted an internal inquiry over the issue.
Luckily enough, the entire Abuja airport is covered by CCTV cameras, real-time, 24/7. But apparently, this fact was unknown to Mr. Peter Obi. Otherwise, perhaps he would have been more circumspect before rushing to the media to cry ‘persecution’.
From the recordings, these are the facts:
1. On Saturday, July 4th, 2026, Mr. Obi arrived at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at exactly 20:28 pm, driven by a Policeman. He alighted with two other occupants and went into the terminal building.
2. The Police driver then parked the vehicle, almost blocking the entrance and came out himself and went into the terminal building too. The airport rule is that, apart from the fact that it is a drop-off zone, a driver must remain behind the wheels of the vehicle for it to be tolerated for some time within that zone. Still the vehicle tyres were not clamped.
3. The Policeman came back to the vehicle at about 20:32pm and collected something from the vehicle and went back into the building again, leaving the vehicle unattended to.
4. At this point, the dutiful airport security staff came over and clamped the tyres of the car. In doing this, contrary to the claims by Peter Obi, nobody was inside the car and so nobody knew whether it was his car (not that it should matter, anyway).
5. When the Policeman returned again and discovered the tyres were clamped, he was directed to an office and upon getting there, he called Mr. Peter Obi on his phone and gave the phone to the manager. Mr. Peter Obi then introduced himself and spoke with the manager, peddled his ‘influence’ and requested for the release of the vehicle. His vehicle was then released without him paying the necessary fine.
6. It is important to note that the time the vehicle was parked unattended to in that prohibited zone was about 30 minutes, which constitutes a security risk at an airport by global best practices.
What has emerged from this is a clear case of an opposition candidate trying to whip up unnecessary sentiments for a wrong he committed with his driver. The excuse which Mr. Peter Obi gave that there were other offenders too on that day (which is completely false) cannot be an excuse for an individual aspiring to be President of Nigeria. He must live above board.
This is a matter that was not even mentioned at all by the airport authorities and had been put to rest. But ever determined to milk any situation to score cheap political points, Mr. Peter Obi decided to go on air to render a false narrative.
Therefore, he must also face the consequences of his actions. (I have attached the CCTV footages to this statement for the public to clearly see what transpired.)
In the circumstances, consistent with the principle of equality before the law, as Minister of Aviation, I make the following demands on Mr. Peter Obi:
1. That he tenders an unreserved, public apology to those hardworking, ordinary Nigerian workers at the airport, just doing their jobs dutifully and whom he sought to blackmail as his ‘persecutors’.
2. That Mr. Peter Obi voluntarily goes back to the airport and pay the appropriate fine of N25,000 for wrongful parking at the airport for which he used ‘influence peddling’ to bully his way out on that day. He cannot be bigger than the law.
If these demands are not met within one week, I will be giving the necessary directives to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to take the next steps against him.
@officialABAT@pontrol_777 Doing well can never be explained in a better way. Nigerians are behind you. We give you our support. We believe in you and your leadership.
Akanbi, omo olodo ide. Ma base e lo!
Tonight, our nation has reason to give thanks.
The children and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State have been rescued by our security forces, alive and unharmed. No ransom was paid. No concession was made.
I salute every officer and operative whose courage, discipline, and professionalism made this possible.
To those who seek to spread fear through terror, know that the Nigerian state will pursue you relentlessly. We will protect our people, defend our communities, and never relent until peace and security prevail across our country.
BOLA AHMED TINUBU
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
@ruffydfire We won. Nigeria won. You and your ilks are very disappointed, reason you all find it difficult to acknowledge the job well done by the Tinubu administration.
Chibok girls were never found and you say this…..?
NIGERIAN ARMY, NEMA DEEPEN ALLIANCE TO BOLSTER NATIONWIDE DISASTER RESPONSE, FLOOD PREPAREDNESS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to enhancing national disaster preparedness, emergency response and humanitarian assistance as integral elements of Nigeria’s overall security framework.
The COAS made this known on Friday, 10 July 2026, while receiving the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Abubakar Umar, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. He described NEMA as a vital strategic partner, noting that its mandate aligns closely with the Nigerian Army’s constitutional role of supporting civil authorities in maintaining national stability during emergencies.
Lieutenant General Shaibu assured the delegation of the Army’s readiness to provide swift and effective operational support in disaster situations across the country. He revealed that the Nigerian Army has established specialized Disaster Response Units (DRUs) in all geopolitical zones, strategically equipped for rapid deployment to flood-prone and other high-risk areas.
In a move to strengthen inter-agency preparedness, the COAS directed the Chief of Training (Army) to grant NEMA access to the Land Forces Simulation Centre. This, he explained, will facilitate joint tabletop exercises and scenario-based planning, thereby enhancing coordination, decision-making and overall operational efficiency ahead of field engagements.
Emphasizing the importance of proactive measures, the COAS highlighted the need for intelligence-driven disaster risk management and preventive strategies. He urged NEMA to intensify monitoring of critical infrastructure such as dams and reservoirs, while also fostering regional cooperation on transboundary water management to reduce the impact of seasonal flooding.
He stressed that effective disaster management relies heavily on early warning systems, timely information dissemination and seamless collaboration among relevant agencies. According to him, a coordinated national approach remains essential for protecting lives, preserving critical infrastructure and sustaining socio-economic stability.
Earlier, the Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Abubakar Umar, commended the Nigerian Army for its consistent support in disaster management operations nationwide. She disclosed that forecasts indicate a high risk of flooding in 33 states during the current rainy season, with simulation exercises planned for vulnerable states such as Oyo, Cross River and Adamawa.
She further appealed for increased military support in key areas including engineering, aviation and search-and-rescue operations to enhance the country’s disaster response capabilities.
APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
10 July 2026
@iwunze_peter@shadowkxnn@dammiedammie35 Anyone who feels the kidnap was staged by the government or any other people should go and stage their own too…..it’s simple.
We understand the displeasure of some of you in hearing good news and twisting the narrative around it.
You don’t want them appreciate the President who you would have so dragged and denigrated if it was the other way round…..like if they never get rescued like the Chibok girls incident during Jonathan’s era.
We understand the displeasure of some of you in hearing good news and twisting the narrative around it.
You don’t want them appreciate the President who you would have so dragged and denigrated if it was the other way round…..like if they never get rescued like the Chibok girls incident during Jonathan’s era.
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Banker for Alleged N294.5m Theft in Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 9, 2026 arraigned a former staff of a new generation bank, Chinonso Akujobi, for an alleged N294,595,992 theft before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.
Chinonso is being prosecuted on a five-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N294.5m.
One of the charges reads:”That you, Chinonso Akujobi, sometime between January and December, 2025, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with a dishonest intent, and while under the employment of Access Bank Plc, stole and converted for your own use, by unauthorized payments from the general ledger of the bank to your Access Bank account number 0036668871 with the name Chinonso A., Uchechi A. and Florence A, the sum of N109,325,566.86(One Hundred and Nine Million Three Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty-six Naira Eighty-six Kobo),thereby committed an offence stealing, contrary to Section 280 and punishable under Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”
The defendant pleaded “not guilty“ to the charges when they were read to her .
In view of this, the prosecution counsel, S.M.Yabo, asked the court for a trial date and also prayed for the remand of the defendant in a Correctional centre.
Justice Ijelu, thereafter, adjourned the case till October 8, 2026 for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of trial.
The Judge also ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Ikoyi correctional Centre.
The Nigeria Immigration Service hereby informs the general public, particularly prospective travelers and Nigerians residing in the United States of America who may require a visa to enter Nigeria, that effective from 1st July, 2026, the service of Online Integrated Solution (OIS SERVICES), the operator of Nigeria’s Visa Application Centers in the United States of America has been suspended until further notice.
2. Accordingly, all applicants seeking Nigerian visa are required to submit their applications directly at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C.,or at the Consulates General of Nigeria in New York and Atlanta.
COAS ASSESSES TROOPS’ READINESS IN ABAKALIKI, REAFFIRMS DRIVE FOR ENHANCED SECURITY IN SOUTH-EAST
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reinforced the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security in the South-East, following an operational visit to formations at the Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The visit conducted on Thursday, 9 July 2026, formed part of ongoing efforts to evaluate troops’ combat readiness, operational effectiveness and welfare, in line with his vision of building a highly professional, adaptive and resilient force capable of addressing contemporary security challenges within a joint and multi-agency framework.
During his interaction with officers and soldiers, Lieutenant General Shaibu commended their dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment to duty. He urged them to remain vigilant, uphold the Constitution and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights, while sustaining pressure on all threats to peace and stability in the region.
The COAS also inspected critical operational and welfare facilities, including the Military Hospital and troops’ accommodation, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s resolve to prioritise personnel welfare, healthcare and infrastructure as key drivers of operational efficiency and mission success.
Earlier, the COAS was briefed on ongoing operations, achievements and administrative requirements. Expressing satisfaction with the progress made, Lieutenant General Shaibu encouraged continued synergy with sister services, other security agencies and host communities to further consolidate peace, enhance stability and promote lasting security across Ebonyi State and the wider South-East.
APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
9 July 2026
RE: DETENTION OF ZAINAB SODIQ 'f'
The Department of State Services (DSS) confirms detention of one Zainab Sodiq at its National Headquarters, Abuja. Subject was intercepted by FAAN AVSEC and operatives of DSS at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on July 6, 2026 with an Unmaned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) enroute Abuja from MMIA border control without an 'End User Certificate' (EUC).
It is to be noted that, in compliance with National Security Adviser (NSA), Extant Regulations, which placed restrictions on acquisition and use of drones, Sodiq was intercepted while trying to board a flight to Abuja. When confronted, she admitted to not being in possession of the required documents.
Following due process, Sodiq was allowed to board her scheduled flight in view of a prior engagement in Abuja. She was, however, directed to report on Wednesday, 8 July, for the continuation of the investigation.
In further compliance with the NSA extant rules which conveys on the Service, powers to impound and sanction any individual or cooperate entity operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)/Drones in any part of the country without authorization, Service investigation has commenced. This action is necessitated by global and domestic security concerns associated with operation of drones, especially issues of privacy breaches and safety of individuals.
To this end, the Service reaffirms its commitment to professionalism and adherence to Rule of Law.
Favour Dozie
Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
National Headquarters, State Services.
Abuja
July 9, 2026
EFCC Arraigns Former MD Of Port Harcourt Refinery for Alleged N1.32bn Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 arraigned Mr. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering.
The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026 and dated and filed on June 22 by the Commission's counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, listed Dikko and Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited as first and second defendants respectively.
Dikko, who led the Port Harcourt Refining Company for about four years, pleaded not guilty to a 12-count charge filed against him by the Commission on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
The EFCC accused Dikko of laundering N1,322,839,112.7 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty-nine Thousand, One Hundred and Twelve Naira, Seven Kobo) in proceeds allegedly linked to contractors engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery, through cash property purchases, undisclosed bank retentions, third-party fund concealment and unauthorised currency conversion, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Count one reads in part: “That you AHMED ADAMU DIKKO... did directly make cash payment of the dollar equivalent of the sum of N218,375,000.00 to one Hadeija Bashir for the purchase of Plot 558, Abubakar Umar Street, Katampe Extension, Abuja without passing through a financial Institution and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 2(1)(a), 19(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 19(2)(b) of the same Act.”
Count eight reads: “That you AHMED ADAMU DIKKO, former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC) on or about the 26th of June, 2023 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court disguised the origin of the sum of N328,710,337.50 (Three Hundred and Twenty Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Ten Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty Seven Naira, Fifty Kobo) paid into the GTBank Account Plc No. 0123201507 operated by Masterpiece Projects & Investment Limited by OMSA Integrated Services Limited from the transactions involving NNPC Limited allocation of Vacuum Gas Oil for export when you knew that the said sum of N328,710,337.50 constituted proceeds of unlawful activity and you thereby committed an offence contrary Section 18(2) (a) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
Count eleven reads: “That you AHMED ADAMU DIKKO between October, 2022 and May, 2025 did convert the aggregate sum of $77,080 through Ibrahim Isa Yaro which amount did not form part of your known lawful earnings as a former public officer with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him.
Thereafter, counsel to the defendant, Okechukwu Ajunwa, SAN urged the court to grant the defendant bail pending the determination of the suit. Iheanacho, however, opposed the bail application.
In his ruling on the bail application, Justice Ekwo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N150,000,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) with a surety who must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court and with a landed property valued at not less than the bail sum. He ordered that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the EFCC pending when he’s able to meet the bail conditions.
The matter was therefore adjourned to October 12, 13 and 14, 2026 for trial.
PRESS RELEASE
OYO POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS, RECOVER FIREARM IN AFIJIO LGA
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rid the state of violent criminals with the arrest of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of a firearm linked to a robbery operation along the Oyo–Iwo Expressway.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 5 July 2026, following a distress call received at the Police Control Room, Eleyele, Ibadan, reporting that a gang of armed robbers had barricaded the Oyo–Iwo Expressway around Akoda Village in Afijio Local Government Area. The hoodlums reportedly attacked motorists and passengers travelling from a nearby market towards Iwo Town, dispossessing them of their valuables. Some victims sustained machete injuries during the attack, while others were subjected to other violent acts.
Upon receipt of the distress information, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, psc, mnips, immediately directed operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to move to the scene. The operatives responded swiftly, secured the area, rescued the victims, and combed the scene, leading to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two clubs believed to have been used by the criminal gang during the operation.
Further intelligence-driven investigation led the VCRU operatives to the hideouts of the suspects, culminating in the arrest of Abubakar Jape and Sheu Dengi. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the robbery operation. An identification parade was subsequently conducted, during which the victims positively identified them as some of the armed robbers who attacked and robbed them. A search conducted at one of their hideouts also led to the recovery of a rechargeable touchlight belonging to one of the victims.
The Commissioner of Police commended the professionalism, courage, and prompt response of the VCRU operatives, describing the feat as another testament to the Command’s unwavering resolve to combat violent crimes across Oyo State. He further assured residents that efforts are being intensified to apprehend other members of the criminal gang who remain at large and ensure they are brought to justice.
The Oyo State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely, credible, and actionable information to the Police, as community partnership remains critical to sustaining the prevailing peace and security across the state.
For emergencies, contact:
Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615
Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614, 07055495413
E-Signed:
DSP Ayanlade Oluseyi Olayinka
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Oyo State Police Command
7th July, 2026