Category: Government

Bandits Seize Kebbi High Court Judge and Zamfara Council Chief in 48-Hour Terror Wave

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The violent targeting of top institutional leaders has reached a critical tipping point in Nigeria’s Northwest region. Heavily armed bandits breached the Zogirma Road residence of Kebbi State High Court Judge Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, abducting him in a brazen midnight raid. This audacious kidnapping closely follows a parallel assault in neighbouring Zamfara State, underscoring a systemic security failure that directly targets top institutional heads. Barely 48 hours prior, heavily armed gunmen stormed the Zango area of Bungudu—less than 20 kilometres from the state capital of Gusau—overpowering security guards to…

‘The Boy Lied, I Have CCTV Footage’: Al-Mustapha Rejects Dennis Amachree’s Claims on Abacha’s Final Moments

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A brewing clash between two top-tier security insiders promises to rewrite the history of Nigeria’s late military ruler, General Sani Abacha. Responding to a provocative account by retired DSS Assistant Director Denis Amachree, Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer, Hamza Al-Mustapha, claims to hold definitive CCTV footage of the ex-Head of State’s final moments. Al-Mustapha’s counter-narrative directly challenges the retired director’s explosive allegations, which claim that the former military leader died during a late-night romantic encounter. Armed with what he describes as unassailable surveillance evidence, the former security chief’s upcoming disclosure…

Green Light for Green Line: LAMATA, AfDB Begin Funding Talks

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The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has officially kicked off an intensive appraisal process with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to secure critical funding for the mega Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line project. This crucial financial audit follows a high-stakes stakeholder summit co-hosted by LAMATA and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). According to an official statement released on Friday, the high-level engagement served as a formal launchpad for the AfDB appraisal mission to rigorously audit the massive rail project’s commercial readiness and overall viability. This rigorous…

Fruit & Felony: $290M Cocaine Bust Hidden in Banana Cargo

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Italian authorities have intercepted a massive narcotics shipment at the northwestern Port of Vado Ligure. Officials discovered nearly 1,700 pounds of cocaine carefully stashed inside a refrigerated commercial container. The illicit cargo was split into 650 brick-shaped packages. Smugglers had skillfully hidden the contraband deep among dozens of pallets carrying fresh Ecuadorian bananas. The compromised container originated in Ecuador, a global powerhouse for South American banana exports. Acting on sharp intelligence, Italy’s financial police (Guardia di Finanza) and the Customs and Monopolies Agency intercepted the shipment during a tactical cargo…

‘No Such Order’: Police Clarify Lethal Force Rumours Surrounding IGP Disu

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The Nigeria Police Force has moved to debunk a wave of “shoot-on-sight” rumours trailing recent comments by the Inspector-General of Police. IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu clarified that his remarks in Makurdi, Benue State, were completely taken out of context, emphasizing that no illegal lethal force mandate was ever issued to personnel. Clearing the air, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Aniedu, explained that the Inspector-General’s directive was strictly a reminder that only legally authorized security personnel are permitted to carry firearms. “The Nigeria Police Force has flagged a misleading report…

Thrones & Homes: Marwa Charges Leaders, Parents to Crush Drug Abuse

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Driven by an unrelenting nationwide campaign to dismantle illicit drug networks, the Chairman and Chief uExecutive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has issued a clarion call to Nigeria’s traditional institutions, parents, and community leaders. Marwa urged these vital societal pillars to join forces with the agency, emphasizing that crushing the menace of substance abuse requires absolute grassroots ownership. According to a statement released on Saturday, July 25, 2026, by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the anti-narcotics boss…

Blue Economy: CILT President Boboye Aligns With Naval Chief Abbas Over Logistics Certifications

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria has unlocked a high-level alliance with the Nigerian Navy to build a world-class maritime workforce and safeguard the federal government’s multi-billion dollar Blue Economy agenda. This strategic framework was anchored on Thursday, July 23, during a high-profile engagement at the Naval Headquarters in Garki, Abuja. Leading the delegation, the CILT National President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, OFR, mni, NPOM, FCILT, alongside principal officers of the Institute, met with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas,…

New Port Law Fuels NSC’s Push for Inter-Agency Synergy to Curb Cargo Delays, Says Akutah

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To halt the bleeding of funds caused by prolonged port delays, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is championing a unified front among government agencies to fast-track cargo clearance and drastically minimize operational disputes. Speaking at a high-level technical session, the Council’s Executive Secretary and CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, laid out this roadmap at the 18th International Maritime Seminar for Judges in Abuja. Delving into the legal and financial fallout of cargo stagnation, Dr. Akutah declared that building institutional bridges between regulatory bodies is the only way…

Update:Passengers Unhurt as Enugu Air Jet Skids Off Benin Runway

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A severe weather landing turned into a tense rescue operation at Benin Airport on Thursday, July 23 when an Enugu Air regional jet suffered a dramatic runway excursion.Despite heavy rainfall creating dangerous, slick tarmac conditions, emergency response teams successfully evacuated all passengers and crew with zero reported injuries. It was a moment of sheer panic transformed into a masterclass in emergency aviation response. Amidst a torrential downpour blinding the Edo State capital, an Enugu Air Embraer regional jet touched down on the Benin Airport runway, only to lose traction and…

Hormuz Risks: CMA CGM Imposes Emergency Surcharge

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CMA CGM, a French shipping giant will levy a new emergency fuel surcharge starting August 1, 2026, due to a sharp escalation of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency fee will range from $65 to $165 per container and remain in place until further notice.According to an official carrier advisory, the sudden flare-up in regional conflict has abruptly reversed recent fuel price relief, driving up bunker costs across all global maritime trade lanes. This operational shift directly strains corporate shipping budgets and threatens wider supply chain disruptions, including…