Why the DSS wants death sentences, not life imprisonment, for Oriire terrorists.
The security agency has now gone back to court twice in four days, asking the Court of Appeal to impose the maximum punishment. Here’s what happened, what the law says, and why the case could shape Nigeria’s approach to terrorism.
The Big Story Breakdown 👇🏽
Just In: The DSS has arrested Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama following this interview on Channels TV, in which he boldly claimed to have evidence that Tinubu was paying Boko Haram and bandits, while also blocking media coverage of it.
GOOD NEWS: The Bosun Tijani Foundation is accepting applications for its Gen AI Fellowship. Selected Nigerians will receive ₦50,000 every month while learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills for 6 months. Applications close July 31, 2026.
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Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian international has entered the final year of his contract and if an agreement cannot be found on a new deal, Real could be open to selling, rather than lose him for free next summer 🚨
A senior Boko Haram commander was on the move for a key meeting when a CH-3A attack drone was scrambled to stop him. The moment his vehicle left the crowded streets for a clearer road, the drone released a single AR-1 anti-tank missile and wiped out everyone inside.
The strike carried out on February 15, 2015, was Nigeria’s first known drone operation, flown with a CH-3A Rainbow UCAV.
For those beating the drums of war, listen to a man who has seen and fought wars both at home and abroad.
Major General Godwin Mutkut is a battle-tested General and currently serves as the Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps at Jaji, Kaduna.
Terrorism financing is so complex.
People no longer bankroll terrorism solely for religious or political reasons; many now do it for financial profit.
There are so many revelations in this video that my head is spinning.
Today, my almajiri boy melted my heart. ❤️❤️😭😭
He came yesterday, but I wasn’t around. My staff told him I wasn’t feeling well and asked him to come back today.
He returned with ₦330 and said it was for me to buy oranges and bananas. 🥹
It may seem like a small amount, but to me, it felt like ₦330,000. It’s never about the money it’s the thought and the love behind it.
I prayed for him, blessed him, and told him we definitely need a photoshoot together. At this point, I think he’s officially my little Brand Ambassador and my other son. 🤍
#yaronmanti
A Nigerian airline CEO just revealed pilots earn between ₦800,000 and ₦9 million a month. Most parents have never once mentioned this to their children.
Let us walk through it together.
“If you think you’re too big for politics, MC Oluomo will be your next governor. ‘Mushroom pikin will Governor your state, if you exclude yourself from its affairs.”
-Powerful message from Farotimi.✍️