Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Enugu–Otukpo Road, rescuing three victims from their captors. The incident was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu. According to the statement, the operation followed actionable intelligence received on February 25, 2026, during a night patrol by troops stationed at the Forward Operation Base in Otukpo. The soldiers were alerted that an 18-seater Benue Links bus with registration number TYK 221 YK had been hijacked by suspected kidnappers while…
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A United States court has sentenced a former senior official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, to 87 months in prison over a $2.1m bribery scheme linked to oil negotiations. Okoronkwo, 58, who is also known as “Pollie,” was convicted for receiving the illicit payment from a Swiss oil firm while serving at Nigeria’s state-owned oil company. In addition to the prison term, the court ordered him to pay $923,824 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service and to forfeit $1,039,997, being proceeds realised from the sale of a property connected to the laundering of the…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party at the federal level. The governor announced his defection on Friday during a statewide broadcast, saying he was moving with his entire cabinet and all officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Fintiri explained that his decision was motivated by the desire to accelerate development and serve the best interests of the people of Adamawa.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, in connection with a controversial United Kingdom property dispute widely referred to as the “Tali Shani affair.” As exclusively reported The Cable, sources familiar with the development said Ozekhome was taken into custody shortly after a Federal Capital Territory High Court struck out a forgery charge earlier instituted against him. It was gathered that the senior lawyer may be arraigned any time soon. Insiders also clarified that the arrest is separate from a fresh 12-count charge reportedly filed by the Federal Government on Tuesday over…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has revised the timetable for the 2027 general elections, announcing January 16, 2027, as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly polls. The electoral body said the adjustment became necessary following the replacement of the Electoral Act 2022 with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, which introduced fresh timelines for electoral activities nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, explained that the commission carried out a comprehensive review of its earlier schedule to ensure compliance…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have apprehended six suspected members of a fraud syndicate accused of deceiving residents through staged miracle performances in Idanre. The suspects were arrested during a targeted operation by the command’s tactical units working alongside Community Safety Officers after intelligence reports exposed the group’s activities in the area. Police investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly masqueraded as clerics, organising purported healing and deliverance sessions designed to win the confidence of vulnerable individuals before demanding money from them. According to findings, the group preyed on victims facing financial, medical and personal difficulties, promising supernatural solutions…
Public anger has erupted in Anambra State following reports of an alleged N100 million transfer from a state government account into a bank account said to belong to Victor Egbetokun, son of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. According to an online report by Sahara Reporters, the funds were transferred in four instalments of N25 million each. Reacting during a live television appearance, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, reportedly acknowledged the development, stating that the ex-IGP’s son confirmed receipt of the money and was immediately advised to instruct his bank to reverse the transaction, which was subsequently done.…
Three suspected ritualists have been apprehended in Gombe State following allegations of grave tampering in Nafada Local Government Area. The development was disclosed on Thursday by a Lake Chad–based security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared on X. According to him, the incident occurred on February 24, 2026, after a resident, Zakari Ibrahim, 45, of Barwo Sabon Gari village, reportedly alerted authorities upon sighting one Umar Ibrahim, 30, allegedly digging a grave at the Barwo Sabon Gari cemetery. Makama stated that during questioning, Umar was said to have confessed that he acted on the instruction of his father, Ibrahim…
Popular gospel artiste, Busola Oke, has opened up about her financial struggles, revealing that she is weighed down by debt, emotional distress and is contemplating stepping away from the music scene. The visibly distraught singer broke down during a recent live session on TikTok, where she spoke candidly about the harsh realities of sustaining a career in gospel music without stable financial backing. In a separate interview with actress Biola Bayo, shared via Instagram on Wednesday, Oke attributed her emotional outburst to prolonged loneliness, depression and mounting financial pressure. She disclosed that she has been without a personal vehicle since…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied allegations that he is orchestrating the wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, insisting that no politician was pressured or compelled to join the party. The President spoke on Wednesday night during an interfaith Iftar with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he addressed concerns that his administration was stifling opposition voices. Responding to critics who accused him of undermining rival parties, Tinubu maintained that he had neither abused his office nor deployed coercive measures against any political group. He stressed that those who…