Army intercepts, destroys armoury of high-profile criminal kingpin in Taraba
Jan. 4, 2026 Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intercepted the wife of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Gata, and neutralised a major arms cache in Amadu Village, Takum…
Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno
Jan. 4, 2026 Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another operational success following a well-coordinated offensive against terrorist elements in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, leading…
At least 30 killed in Niger market attack, police say
January 4, 2026 At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria’s Niger State, police said on Sunday. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun…
NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians
Jan. 4, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted various quantities of illicit substances including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and…
Twenty four killed, scores missing in Jigawa canoe mishap
Jan. 4, 2026 The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed 24 persons dead in a canoe mishap that occurred on Sunday in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)…
Air strike kills 23 fleeing bandits after Kano attack
Jan. 4 , 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised no fewer than 23 bandits fleeing Kano State…
Wanted female drug kingpin ‘Mama Kerosine’ arrested in Ibadan
Jan. 4, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Oyo state on Monday 29th December 2025 arrested a wanted female drug kingpin who is a major illicit…
Final bow of Dan Agbese, by Tony Iyare
I’ve long struggled with this confession and may even be willing to offer penance and an act of contrition. Of all our revered bosses at Newswatch magazine, where I had…