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Army Neutralises Two Suspected Terrorists in Ondo, Recovers AK-47

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade kill two suspects in Ondo gun battle, recover rifle, ammunition and other items. Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga road in Ondo State. The operation, carried out on...

ONSA, Army, DSS Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Kabiru in Kogi

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Operatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nigerian Army and DSS have reportedly neutralised notorious bandit leader Kachalla Kabiru and several of his lieutenants during a joint operation in Kogi State. Credible sources revealed that the operation, which included precision airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force, was...

Nigeria Renews Backing For South Sudan Peace, Seeks Machar’s Release

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Tinubu urges release of South Sudan’s First Vice President Machar, pledges support for Gulf of Guinea security force. President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the full implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, urging the immediate and unconditional release of the...

FCT Council Polls: ADC Slams Wike Over ‘War’ Remark

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

ADC condemns Wike’s “war” remark ahead of FCT polls, warns against intimidation and threats to democracy. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned remarks attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing his reported declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates in the forthcoming FCT council...

DSS: Probe Of El-Rufai Over Dadiyata’s Disappearance Led To Passport Seizure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

DSS reopens Dadiyata disappearance probe, examines alleged links to El-Rufai as passport seizure fuels fresh controversy. The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, a vocal government critic who vanished from his Kaduna home on August 1, 2019. ...

Breaking: As El-Rufai honours EFCC invitation, DSS sues for alleged cybercrimes, breaching Communications Act

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a charge against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai over his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In the three-count charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 was filed early on Monday before...

How DSS’ probe of El’Rufai, sons’ alleged involvement in Dadiyata’s kidnap led to passport seizure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS) has re-opened the “cold case” of the 2019 disappearance, in Kaduna, of a renowned government critic, Abubakar Idris, better known as Dadiyata, and several other cases of missing persons linked to a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El’Rufai. A top security source...

Cleric Condemns Valentine’s Day Celebration, Describes It As Unchristian

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Awka pastor says Valentine’s Day promotes immorality, urges Christians to reject celebration and uphold biblical values. The Presiding Pastor of Rhema Deliverance Mission, Awka Branch, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, has criticised the celebration of Valentine’s Day, describing it as unchristian and rooted in immorality. Nwachukwu, who is also an orthopaedic surgeon...

Fire Disaster: Shettima Leads FG Delegation to Kano, Tinubu Orders Probe

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Shettima heads federal delegation to Kano as FG pledges aid and orders probe into recurring Singer Market fires. President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to commiserate with victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.According to a statement issued...

Umahi: FG To Enforce Measures To Protect Federal Infrastructure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Umahi says FG will introduce private patrols to safeguard roads as Aba–PH project hits 90% completion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that the Federal Government will soon enforce stricter measures, including private sector patrol contracts, to protect federal infrastructure across the country. Umahi made the disclosure at the...