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A former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, has said that soldiers deployed to the Lekki Tollgate during the October 2020 EndSARS protests were issued blank bullets. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Mohammed reiterated that no massacre took place at the Lekki tollgate. He said, “Our position on EndSARS was very clear. At no point did the Federal Government say there were no casualties during EndSARS; there were casualties. “We reported them, we admitted them. Thirty-seven policemen lost their lives. Six soldiers lost their lives during EndSARS. According to him, while deaths were recorded in several parts of…

Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has made serious allegations against two former governors of Zamfara and Sokoto states, accusing them of exacerbating insecurity in the region. In a recent viral video, Turji claimed that past political leadership laid the groundwork for the ongoing violence by arming vigilante groups known as ‘Yan Banga,’ which he alleged targeted Fulani communities, thereby escalating conflict. Turji denied receiving any financial inducements, specifically refuting claims made by Musa Kamarawa, a former peace negotiator, who alleged that Turji was paid N30 million for his involvement in peace talks with the Zamfara State government. He insisted…

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 49-year-old man for the alleged murder of his 15-year-old son, whose body he reportedly buried secretly within their family compound in Uhe Community, Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident took place on December 5, 2025. According to the police, the suspect assaulted his son with a stick, which led to the boy’s death. After the crime, he dug a grave in their compound and buried the body. The case came to light after the suspect’s mother, who is also the grandmother of the deceased, provided crucial information to the…

The incident involving Hamzat Habeeb, known as Peller, has raised significant concerns regarding the mental health and safety of influencers and their audiences. During a livestream on Instagram, Peller displayed signs of distress, making alarming statements that hinted at suicidal thoughts and emotional turmoil related to a rumored breakup with his girlfriend. ‌As he drove his new Mercedes-Benz on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, viewers watched in shock as he expressed feelings of fear and despair. His statements, including threats to harm himself, escalated to the point where he crashed his vehicle into a stone, prompting immediate assistance from bystanders and his…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has publicly stated her refusal to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite multiple approaches from individuals within the Presidency and her colleagues. In a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast, she reaffirmed her loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting her commitment to the party amidst ongoing political challenges. When asked if she would consider joining the APC if her situation in the PDP deteriorated, Akpoti-Uduaghan firmly rejected the notion, recalling her brief association with the APC at the beginning of her political career. She expressed her desire to…

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has encouraged Nigerian youths to maintain their vision for a better Nigeria despite the current hardships facing the country. His remarks were made during a ceremony where he received an Award of Excellence in Public Service from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo emphasized that Nigerian youths are the nation’s most valuable asset. He stated, “You are the keepers of the future. Your ideas, courage, conviction, and curiosity will determine the direction of our nation.” He underscored…

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has ruled in favor of Dubai-based businessman Alhaji Rabiu Tijjani, ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publicly apologize for unlawfully declaring him wanted. The court also awarded Tijjani ₦5 million in damages. In the judgment delivered by Justice H. Buhari, it was determined that the EFCC acted beyond its legal authority by publishing Tijjani’s photograph and details on its official website without obtaining a valid court order for such a declaration. The court found that declaring Tijjani wanted without following due process constituted an unlawful and unconstitutional violation of his fundamental…

On the night of December 12-13, 2025, troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully repelled a coordinated attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, Borno State. The assault involved attempts to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), which were promptly detected and neutralized by the troops, preventing any penetration into the base. Lt Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East, confirmed the details in a statement. He highlighted that the operation involved coordinated ground and air efforts, resulting in significant…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said it is overhauling its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training for corps members through standardisation of the curriculum for deeper impact. A statement by the body said the Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in his address at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit held in Abuja. His summit was themed ‘Empowering a Generation: Building Competence for the Future Workplace and Enterprise Through Impactful Partnerships.’ Nafiu, who said the Scheme had embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation of the SAED programme as a pathway to combating…

Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested three men for alleged illegal possession and trafficking of firearms in Obingwa Local Government Area. The suspects — Nworu John (65), Chikezie Ubani (65), and Collins Ukandu (55) — were apprehended in the early hours of Thursday following “credible and actionable intelligence,” the police said. Parading the suspects and recovered weapons at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed that seven assorted firearms and ammunition were seized from the suspects. The recovered items include: – Two automatic pump-action rifles – Three locally-made double-barrel guns…