The Nigerian Army has initiated a significant restructuring of its top brass, with Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu approving the redeployment of numerous brigade commanders and General Officers Commanding across various military formations.
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed that seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were captured at Katsina airport upon returning from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Their arrest was facilitated by the nation’s unified identity management system, leading to their transfer to the DSS.
In Oyo State, the government has removed the curfew previously enforced in 10 local government areas. Commissioner for Information Dotun Oyelade noted that this security adjustment follows efforts to secure the release of abducted students and teachers in the Oriire region.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has mandated that all political appointees in his administration must join the All Progressives Congress to bolster the party’s foundation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Authorities in Nasarawa State apprehended 42 individuals for residing in homes lacking proper toilet facilities, a move intended to combat open defecation and improve public sanitation.
The Niger State Police Command confirmed the arrest of three people for illegal firearms possession. Officers intercepted the suspects near Yawa village following an intelligence report.
Law enforcement agencies in Ogun and Lagos states collaborated in a successful operation that rescued five kidnapping victims and neutralized four suspects.
The African Democratic Congress has criticized a Lokoja Federal High Court ruling that withdrew recognition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a registered political party, labeling the decision a danger to democratic processes.
The APC secured a total victory in Gombe state, winning all 24 chairmanship and 240 councillorship seats during the latest local government polls.
Finally, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a Washington event that American military operations in Nigeria were instrumental in protecting Christian communities from terrorist attacks.
