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DHQ Denies Coup Plot Allegation, Says Independence Day Parade Cancellation Was Administrative
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and malicious, reports alleging that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary activities was linked to an attempted coup by some military officers.
21 Kidnapped Victims Regain Freedom as Nigerian Army Sustains Offensive Against Bandits
In a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry and kidnapping, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division/Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, have rescued 21 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States.
Alake: I’ve Been Receiving Threats Over Revocation of Mining Licences
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed that he has been receiving threats following the Federal Government’s revocation of 1,263 mineral licences belonging to operators who defaulted on the payment of mandatory annual service fees.
Tinubu Grants Historic Pardons: Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Ogoni 9, Lawan Cleared
In an unprecedented gesture of national reconciliation and justice reform, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted historic presidential pardons to several prominent Nigerians, including Herbert Macaulay, Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, and the Ogoni Nine, while also approving clemency for 82 inmates and commuting seven death sentences to life imprisonment.
Troops Rescue 180 Hostages, Arrest 450 Terrorists in Major September Operations
The Defence Headquarters has announced significant gains in the war against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft, confirming that troops rescued 180 kidnapped victims and apprehended 450 terrorists and other criminal elements during various operations across the country in September 2025.
NAF Airstrikes End Reign of Terror as Notorious Kidnap Kingpin “Maidawa” Falls in Kwara
The reign of one of north-central Nigeria’s most dreaded kidnap lords has ended. Maidawa, a shadowy figure who had long terrorized communities across Kwara and neighbouring states, was killed alongside members of his gang in sustained aerial bombardments by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Lagos Police apprehends notorious armed robber responsible for Allen Avenue gold robbery attack
The Lagos State Police Command operatives have arrested John Samuel, 28, a notorious armed robber, hired assassin, and murderer from Akwa Ibom State, at his Epe hideout.
Bank staff, customers jump to escape Lagos inferno
Staff of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other occupants yesterday jumped from a storey building while trying to escape a fire outbreak at a UBA branch on Lagos Island.
SP Abimbola Adebisi commences Duty as Lagos Police Public Relations Officer
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has given his approval for the appointment of Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos State Command.
IGP Names CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as New Force PRO
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO).