The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has handed over official residential accommodation and supporting facilities built for the 16-Brigade, Nigerian Army, at its base in Ayama-Ogbia, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said that, as an interventionist agency, the Commission was always prepared to support security agencies because there can be no development without peace. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director, Bayelsa State Office, Engr. Godknows Alamieyeseigha, stated that the construction of the Nigerian Army Base was undertaken to support the army and boost security…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Bandits have released the corpse of the deceased former Army spokesman, Major General (retd) Rabe Abubakar who died after 42 days in captivity, reports thegazellenews.com Sources told thegazellenews.com that the bandits also released the wife of the deceased general who was abducted alongside him. The Katsina State Government has earlier confirmed the death of Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandits’ captivity, describing the development as a devastating loss to Nigeria, Katsina State and the family of the late military officer. The government announced the tragic development on Satuday, 13 June, 2026, revealing that the retired general died while being…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dealt a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, convicting 11 Indian sailors and a merchant vessel for smuggling 31.5 kilogrammes of cocaine into Nigeria and imposing financial penalties totaling more than $6 million. The landmark judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Joseph Chukwujekwu Aneke, followed the successful prosecution of the foreign crew members and their vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The vessel and its crew were arrested in January after NDLEA operatives uncovered 31.5 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed within Hatch 3 of the ship at…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described democracy as Nigeria’s most reliable pathway to national unity, development and prosperity, urging citizens to remain committed to the ideals that have sustained the country’s democratic journey over the past three decades. In a message marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Fubara said June 12 stands as a powerful symbol of the sacrifices made by Nigerians in the struggle for freedom, justice and representative governance. The Governor paid tribute to the late MKO Abiola, widely regarded as the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, as well as his wife, Kudirat Abiola,…
In a sweeping move to strengthen the security of Nigeria’s national identity database, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training and certification of more than 4,000 staff members nationwide as Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in what officials describe as a major step towards safeguarding the personal information of over 120 million Nigerians enrolled in the National Identity Number (NIN) system. The initiative, being implemented in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), comes amid growing concerns globally over data breaches, cyber threats and the misuse of personal information. Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja…
The first batch of 258 Nigerians from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country touched land on their home soil on Thursday, 11 June, 2026 after Nigerian government assisted in their evacuation. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard a special Air Peace flight that landed at about 10:25 a.m. Receiving the evacuees on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, described the evacuation as a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and welfare of Nigerians,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum, members of the Christian Youths Mobilization Front (CYMF), in Bauchi State has organized a grand endorsement, solidarity and support rally for all candidates of Allied People’s Movement {APM) with Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed leading the aspirants. Members of the CYMF from across the State gathered at the E4 Resort on Thursday, 11 June, 2026, where they unanimously declared their support for all the candidates assuring to embark on door – to – door campaign in order to mobilize voters for the general elections. Chairman of CYMF,…
Residents of Imota Local Council Development Area have expressed relief and appreciation following the commencement of a pothole-filling exercise by the Chairman of the council, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, aimed at improving road conditions, enhancing safety, and ensuring smoother vehicular movement across the community. The road rehabilitation initiative, which commenced this week, began with the filling of potholes at the Imota Roundabout along Ayayo Road, a major route used daily by motorists, commercial transport operators, and residents. The intervention is part of the council administration’s ongoing efforts to address critical infrastructure challenges and improve the living conditions of the people.…
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), under the leadership of President Engr (Dr). Ahmadu Musa Kida, has congratulated former D’Tigers Head Coach, Mike Brown and New York Knicks star, OG Anunoby, following their remarkable Game 4 victory in the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks produced one of the most memorable performances in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 and move within one victory of securing the NBA Championship. Anunoby, whose parents are Nigerian, delivered a stellar performance and capped the comeback with the game-winning basket in the closing seconds. NBBF President l,…
As part of measures to effectively making way for the decentralisation of the Nigerian policing architecture, House of Representatives on Thursday, 11 June, 2026 has passed the State Police Bill. It was gathered that the resolution followed the voting by 289 lawmakers in favour of state police during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Recall that the House committed Thursday’s plenary to voting on the State Police Bill following the spike in killings, kidnappings, and banditry in the past few months. The session was not without its fair share of drama, as shortly after the lawmakers…