Category: Security

‘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…

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…

Only 4 Vessels Risk the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Clashes Intensify

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The Strait of Hormuz is rapidly turning into a maritime ghost town. Following a fierce exchange of U.S. and Iranian strikes, commercial transits plummeted further on Monday, leaving global supply chains on high alert. Fresh data from Kpler reveals that only four commodity vessels risked the vital chokepoint yesterday—a drop from Sunday’s already subdued count of seven—with the remaining traffic heavily concentrated along Iranian routes. Monday’s skeletal transit schedule was divided into a precise four-way split. Heading out of the chokepoint were two tankers—one laden with petrochemicals and the other…

World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu

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In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…

Beyond the Rescue: What the Oriire Operation Teaches Nigeria About Winning the Fight Against Kidnapping

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By: Dr. Philip B. Olusola, Lead City University, Ibadan The successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from the Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, after fifty-six agonising days in captivity is a moment of profound relief for their families and, indeed, for Oyo State and the entire nation. For weeks, Nigerians followed their ordeal with anxiety, hoping the children would return home alive. That hope has now been fulfilled. For this, the country owes gratitude first to Almighty God, whose mercy was sought in countless prayers across the…

Espionage Foiled: Troops Eliminate Infiltrating ISWAP Informant in Borno

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Advancing their relentless campaign against terrorism and kidnapping, Nigerian troops neutralized a suspected ISWAP spy attempting to infiltrate a military defensive position in Borno State’s Konduga LGA. The proactive interception, powered by vigilant surveillance, successfully secured the frontline base and averted potential casualties. According to Zagazola Makama, a specialized counter-insurgency publication, the incident occurred at approximately 7:45 PM on July 11. Troops monitoring surveillance cameras spotted a suspicious individual advancing toward their defensive position from the Yuwe general area of the Sambisa Forest. “According to the sources, the suspect was…

Strait of Hormuz Blocked: US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran

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The US has unleashed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to international media reports led by the BBC. ”Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it closed the waterway until further notice and warned of a severe response to US “aggression”, according to state media. Within hours of the US strikes, the IRGC said they had hit a US base in Jordan, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain were all responding to missiles and drones…

Securing the Strait: US Pushes Iran for Maritime Truce

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Amid mounting anxiety over the safety of global shipping lanes, Washington is demanding that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and explicitly pledge to stop attacking commercial vessels, according to the BBC News. The US ultimatum sets the stage for high-stakes, emergency diplomatic negotiations scheduled to take place between the two nations in Oman on Saturday. ”US media cited unnamed officials as saying Tehran had privately acknowledged to President Donald Trump’s advisers that the shooting at ships was a mistake, though the Iranians reportedly pinned the blame on…

Relief and Jubilation as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed After 56 Days in Captivity

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Thirty-nine pupils and seven teachers abducted from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, have been successfully rescued after 56 days in captivity within the Old Oyo National Park. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the breakthrough in a post on X on Friday evening, July 10, 2026. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo, have been freed,” Onanuga wrote, crediting a highly coordinated, intelligence-driven operation by the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and police forces. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince…

Stealing Our Future: Highway Vandalism and the Threat to Nigeria’s Infrastructure

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By: Dr. Philip B. Olusola The ongoing reconstruction of the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway is one of the most strategic infrastructure projects in Southwestern Nigeria. Beyond improving transportation, the project promises to boost commerce, reduce travel time, enhance road safety, and stimulate economic development across the region. Sadly, this landmark investment is increasingly threatened by a disturbing wave of vandalism, particularly along the Ilesa-Ife axis, where criminal elements, popularly known as “iron condemn” scavengers, have reportedly been cutting and stealing exposed reinforcing steel bars (starter bars) from sections of the road under…