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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, inaugurated the newly elected executive on Thursday for the next three years, charging them to uphold the ethics of the profession. Those inaugurated were Comrade Matthias Ogbagah, Chairman; Comrade Moses Omovevah, Vice Chairman; and Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, Assistant Secretary.  Meanwhile, Comrade Monica Ogbaudu and Comrade Mamuzo Efidhere will be sworn in at the next Congress. The oath of office was administered by the Acting Secretary of the NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Josephine Omoridion. In his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated chairman of the NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Matthias Ogbagah, promised to abide by the union's constitution and to involve all members in his administration. Calling on all members to support the executive to succeed, he emphasized that the chapel will develop from where they left off. Comrade Ogbagah warned against any behavior that could lead ...

A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, was on Friday ordered to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja after he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦2.2 billion fraud. ​Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order and adjourned the case until Monday, December 15, to hear the former Anambra Governor’s bail application. ​Ngige, the sole defendant in the eight-count charge marked: FCT/HC/CR/726/2025, arrived at the court premises at about 8:10 am, escorted by EFCC officials. The charges detail offences allegedly committed while he served as the supervising Minister of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) between September 2015 and May 2023, under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. ​The EFCC Counsel, Sylvanus Tahir, asked the court for a date to commence the trial and requested that Ngige be remanded in the anti-graft agen...

Dangote Refinery has effected a massive reduction in the price of petrol ahead of the yuletide season. According to checks on Friday on Petroleumpriceng, Dangote Refinery's ex-depot price dropped to ₦699 per litre, down from ₦828 per litre. This represents a ₦129, or 15.58 per cent, reduction in petrol prices. It was made to understand that the latest adjustment represents the 20th petrol price review this year. It would be recalled that the founder and president/chief executive of Dangote Group,  Aliko Dangote , has reaffirmed that his refinery will continue to reduce Petrol prices to ensure competitiveness with importers. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with  President Bola Tinubu  at Aso Rock on Monday, Dangote disclosed that the refinery’s ongoing price adjustments were part of efforts to make Nigeria’s domestic fuel prices more competitive. “Prices are going down. The reason why prices have to go down, we have to also compe...

The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a landmark judgment, overriding the pardon granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence by hanging for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017. It was recalled that President Tinubu had previously reduced Sanda’s death sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment on “compassionate grounds” in October 2025. However, in a four-to-one split decision, the Apex Court dismissed the appeal filed by Sanda, ruling that the prosecution had proved the case of culpable homicide beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Moore Adumein, who delivered the lead judgment, held that the Court of Appeal, Abuja, was correct in upholding the initial death sentence handed down by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in 2020. Crucially, Justice Adumein addressed the legal conundrum created by the Presidential pardon, stating: “ It was wrong for the Executive to seek to exercise its power of pardon over a case of culpable ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo as an inexplicable and painful loss. The PDP made the submission in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary,  Ini Ememobong . The party said it received the news of Ewhrudjakpo’s death with shock and prayed that God would grant his soul eternal rest. It also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, as well as the people and government of Bayelsa State, over the passing of the Deputy Governor. The statement reads,  “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and a trusted, faithful party man, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today. “This devastating news has left the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membe...

Dr Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has been confirmed as chairman of the 2026 Ijaw Media Conference.  This was contained in a statement signed by the duo of Pastor Arex Akemotubo and Tare Magbei, Chairman and Secretary of the Planning Committee, respectively. They explained that the conference theme, “Safeguarding Niger Delta's Natural Resources for Future Generations,” reflects a growing demand for careful management of the region’s land and waterways.  The event in its second edition will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the KFT Event Centre in Warri, starting by 10 am. Foremost diplomat and erstwhile Nigerian ambassador to Scandinavian nations, Amb Dr. Godknows Igali will deliver the keynote address, while  Engr Udengs Eradiri, a former president of the Ijaw Youth Council, will present the lead speech.  Both speakers are expected to set the direction for discussions on the long-term protection of the Ni...

The Niger Delta Youth Council of Nigeria (NDYCN) has distanced itself from a misleading publication made by Mr. Becham Ufuoma, who has been falsely claiming to be the President of the organization. In a statement, Amb. Blessing Adogbeji, the National President of NDYCN, described Ufuoma as an imposter who has never been elected, appointed, or endorsed by the organization. The statement emphasized that NDYCN has only one recognized National President, Amb. Blessing Adogbeji, and that Ufuoma's statements do not represent the organization. The NDYCN also reaffirmed its support for the Presidential Amnesty Programme, led by Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, describing his administration as the most peaceful, stable, and development-driven since the programme's inception. The organization warned that it will not tolerate impersonation and urged the public to disregard Ufuoma's publication, stating that he has no platform, constituency, or authority to speak for Niger Delta ...

Barely 16 hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke officially joined the Accord Party, the party’s national leadership has cleared him to participate in its gubernatorial primary. The Nation recalled that Adeleke, on Tuesday evening, defected to the Accord Party alongside his deputy, Kola Adewusi, and other top aides. In a statement, Elder Ibe Thankgod, Chairman of the Accord Party Screening Committee, confirmed that Adeleke had been screened ahead of Wednesday’s primary. He noted that the governor met all the necessary requirements for nomination and participation, adding that the committee had cleared him as the sole aspirant for the party’s governorship ticket and completed all required documentation with relevant bodies. The statement added that the committee presented Adeleke with a certificate of clearance and described him as a worthy gubernatorial aspirant. Adeleke expressed gratitude to the screening committee and party leadership, affirming his readiness for the primary and the 2...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter obi has expressed deep concern over the continued wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks in different parts of the country, describing Nigeria as a nation of unending tragedy. Obi, in a statement on Monday, said recent incidents in Adamawa State, Anambra State and Sokoto State have once again plunged the country into grief. “ In the last few days, our nation has once again been thrown into mourning by a series of heartbreaking tragedies across Adamawa, Anambra, and Sokoto States,”  he said. “ From the killing of innocent worshippers, to the deaths of seven peaceful women protesters in Adamawa, to the continued attacks by bandits in Sokoto that have claimed the lives of seven more Nigerians, we are confronted with the painful daily reality that insecurity continues to threaten the very soul of our nation.” He warned that no nation seeking progress can normalise such violence. Obi stressed that security remains the fo...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, following his inability to meet the bail conditions granted to him. A source from the commission who confirmed the development said that Malami was still in custody till 10.00p.m. on Tuesday for failing to meet the bail requirement. The former minister has been asked by the anti-graft agency to clear himself of issues relating to money laundering, especially the operation of suspicious accounts. ”We have detained him over terrorism financing and the whereabouts of Abacha loot recovered from Switzerland and the Island of Jersey in the UK. ”He would remain in custody until he fulfils the requirements. “We arrested him for not meeting his bail conditions, and he will remain in our custody until he meets those conditions. “He is presently in our custody. He was initially granted bail but did not meet the conditions. The offences against...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday accused commercial banks of perpetrating illegality by deducting inexplicable monies from customers without remittances. The House Ad-hoc Committee Chairman, investigating the deduction of taxes from civil and public servants’ earnings and bank charges on customers’ accounts, Rep. Kelechi Nwogu, said this during an investigative panel in Abuja. Nwogu reiterated the panel’s mandate to ensure that all deductions or charges by banks on accounts of customers must be deducted rightly, fined rightly and used rightly. “Commercial banks are perpetrating illegality by deducting inexplicable charges from civil servants, public servants and other customers’ bank accounts without remittances,” he said. The Ad-hoc Committee chairman, who affirmed their commitment to protecting Nigerians from illegal charges, said the House Committee had extended an invitation to the Ministry of Finance. He also said that they would partner with the Office of the Accountant Ge...

-By Zik Gbemre  Nigeria thwarted the coup d'etat in Republic of Benin by sending military jets and military officers to that West African neighbor country to stop the coup d'etat from spreading and taking over government. Meanwhile Tinubu can't stop Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen kilings in Nigeria. The show of might displayed in Republic of Benin by Nigerian military should be displayed in Nigeria to end terrorism, killings and kidnappings. Secondly why accusing Donald Trump and America for interfering into Nigeria internal affairs when Tinubu is interfering into internal affairs of the sovereign nation of Republic of Benin.  The Nigerian military and police should focus on fighting insecurity. The Nigerian police is only interested in dabbling into civil matters of family inheritance disputes and land dispute as I have experienced with the case of Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi's family inheritance disputes of which NPF Cybercrime Centre headed by CP U...

Local contractors have besiege the entrance to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secretariat over government’s failure to pay them for work executed It was reported that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday morning are using tear gas to dispatch protesters in front of FCDA. Recall that last week, protesters had placed a coffin at the entrance of the Finance Ministry headquarters in Abuja. According to Daily Trust, the contractors under the aegis of All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) started a non-stop protest at the ministry last Tuesday over debts being owed by the Federal Government. They accused the federal government of attempting to push them out of business. Speaking with Daily Trust, an executive of the association said they brought the coffin to symbolize how they had been burying their members due to incidents relating to the debt. He said, “ Even last week we buried a member, Abdulganiyu. This has been going on for long. And it’s unacceptable. We...

Security operatives of the National Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Yagba Area Command, in collaboration with other security agencies in Isanlu, acting on credible intelligence from community hunters, intercepted a truck conveying 21 children aged between six and 17 years into Kogi state. It was reported that the latest development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo said the group of underage children were being trafficked into the state in what is suspected to be a covert recruitment attempt for banditry training. According to him, initial investigations revealed that the children were moved from different northern states under suspicious circumstances by adults who could not provide legitimate justification for their movement. He further stated that arrests were made as security operatives intensified surveillance in the area, uncovering additional persons allegedl...

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following a fresh outbreak of communal violence in the region. The curfew, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement on Monday by Hussaini Hammangabdo, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor. “The Adamawa State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect following a renewed communal clash that broke out on Sunday evening,”  the statement read. Governor Fintiri directed security agencies to move swiftly into the troubled areas to restore peace and maintain public order. The state government called on residents of Lamurde to remain calm and cooperate with security operatives working to prevent further escalation of violence. “Security agencies have been directed to move into the area and restore peace and order without delay,”  the statement added. It was reported that the decision comes five months ...

The Ijaw Youth Council,IYC, Worldwide, has joined calls to demands the implementation of state policing as a panacea to the security challenges facing the nation, lamenting that the escalating violence, kidnappings, and killings have created a humanitarian crisis, displacing families, disrupting economic activities, and undermining the livelihood of the people. Thia is just as the group call on the federal government and state governors to take immediate action to address the insecurity and Fulani herdsmen incursions in the Niger Delta region. IYC in a statement yesterday by its Spokesman, Amb Binebai Princewill, berated the federal government over what they described as “federal government’s seeming lack of decisive action in addressing these issues. The persistent reliance on rhetoric rather than action has emboldened our tormentors and exposed our communities to unrelenting attacks.” Princewill said: “The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide stands in solidarity with Nigerians and the...

The National Assembly is preparing to open debate and vote on 44 constitution alteration bills covering wide-ranging reforms, including electoral processes, judicial restructuring, state policing, devolution of powers and local government autonomy. The bills also touch on inclusive governance, strengthening of traditional institutions, fiscal federalism, citizenship and indigenisation, and the protection of fundamental human rights. For years, calls have intensified for a comprehensive restructuring of the country’s political and administrative framework, with advocates insisting that more powers should devolve to states and local governments. The last alteration to the 1999 Constitution, its Fifth Amendment, was signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari on March 17, 2023, with 16 of the proposed changes adopted. Since the beginning of the year, both the Senate and the House of Representatives have held public hearings and engaged various stakeholders to gather inputs on...

Tension has gripped the Lilu community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State after armed assailants attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe, killing two persons, including the wife of the presiding priest, and setting parts of the church ablaze. When Punch visited the scene on Monday, the premises were deserted, with burnt vehicles, destroyed structures and scattered belongings bearing witness to the early Sunday morning violence. Residents stated that the heavily armed attackers invaded the church just as worshippers were preparing for service. One eyewitness said,  “A brutal attack occurred at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in the early hours of Sunday. The hoodlums invaded the church… started shooting, setting properties on the church premises ablaze. “Unfortunately, they brutally murdered the wife of the church priest and one other person. They also injured many others, razed down the priest’s house to ashes, burnt down some chur...

  In a renewed push to strengthen security around schools and critical infrastructure ahead of the festive season, the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has unveiled a revamped and fully equipped Female Squad. The launch, which forms part of a series of operational activities rolled out by the Delta State Commandant, Chinedu Igbo, is aimed at reinforcing the corps’ mandates on safe-school protection, critical infrastructure defence and general public safety. The squad is the first of three new teams created by Igbo as the state moves into a period traditionally marked by heightened criminal activity.    The command’s spokesperson, Anthony Uchenna, stated that the Female Squad commenced operations under the leadership of ACC Ijoma Sam, Head of the Safe School Unit.    Their first assignment included a patrol across the state capital, beginning at the increasingly chaotic Koka Park, where the team enforced traffic and park...

— ADDITIONAL SUSPECTS ARRAIGNED AS COMMAND INTENSIFIES STATEWIDE SECURITY OPERATIONS The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has recorded notable progress in its ongoing operations against cultism and violent crime. The recent intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of eighteen (18) suspects in court collectively demonstrate the Command’s strengthened enforcement efforts across the State. 1. INTELLIGENCE-LED RAID RESULTS IN ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBER, AND RECOVERY OF TWO PUMP-ACTION GUNS AND THIRTY-NINE LIVE CARTRIDGES In a continued effort to curb cult-related activities and the proliferation of illicit firearms within Delta State, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful intelligence-led operation in Abraka on 6th December 2025 at about 0730hrs. Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives con...

The Police in Abuja have busted a kidnapping syndicate in Abuja following a raid on their den in Ushafa, leading to the rescue of seven kidnapped victims after a gun duel. Spokesperson of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, while making this known, said, “On 5th December 2025, the FCT Police Command received a distress report that armed men had invaded a community in Ushafa and abducted several residents. “In a swift response, a joint team comprising operatives of the FCT Anti-Kidnapping Unit, alongside personnel of the Army and the DSS, mobilized to the area on 6th December 2025 and immediately commenced a coordinated search operation. “Acting on credible intelligence, the team traced the suspects through the outskirts of the Mpape community and into settlements extending towards the Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. “Upon sighting the security operatives, the kidnappers opened fire, engaging the security team in a fierce gun duel. “The operatives returned fire with superior force, success...

Africa is grappling with increasing public health threats amid overstretched resources and persistent gaps in preparedness, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, gave the alert during the agency’s weekly virtual press briefing. He gave the alert as the CDC released data showing rising outbreaks of cholera, mpox and Marburg virus across the continent. Boum noted that the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda provided a roadmap to strengthen preparedness, expand local manufacturing and invest in digital and financing systems for long-term resilience. “Progress requires shared commitment, with Africa leading and partners aligning, to build a more secure and sovereign health future for the continent,” he said. He said that accelerating local drug production was crucial to reducing dependency and building a resilient health ecosystem. He also announced that the Democratic Re...

The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, said unregistered point of sale, PoS, operators will be shut down from January 1, 2026. Also, financial technology, Fintechs, firms enabling illegal activities are on the Commission’s watchlist. CAC made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. It described the surge in unregistered POS terminals as a “reckless practice”. According to CAC, the reckless practice violates the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA, of 2020 and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, agent banking regulations. CAC advised operators to begin registration immediately. It said compliance is mandatory. According to the Commission, “Unregistered PoS terminals will be seized or shut down by security officials. “Fintechs enabling illegal operations will be placed on watchlist and reported to the CBN. “This reckless practice often enabled by some fintech companies puts Nigeria’s financial system and citizens’ investments at risk. This must stop.” The full...

The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, says the failure to understand the grievances that pushed armed bandits to take up weapons is one of the major factors worsening insecurity across northern Nigeria. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Governor Yahaya revealed that the 19 northern governors have agreed to establish a joint regional security coordination agency, with each state contributing ₦1 billion monthly to strengthen collective responses to kidnapping, banditry, and school closures. This decision was reached during the Northern Governors’ meeting earlier in the week, following a surge in attacks that have led to mass abductions and the shutdown of schools in several states. Speaking further, Governor Yahaya explained that part of the security deterioration stems from the unjust treatment and marginalisation of pastoralist communities, which created anger, frustration, an...

Head of Media and Strategic Communications of the Obedient Movement, Nana Kazaure, has expressed disappointment over some of the names on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ambassadorial list. Kazaure claimed that some of the names on the list should be in jail, stating that corruption cases are pending against them, while others have called Tinubu unprintable names in the past. She shared her reservations in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night. She urged the Senate to investigate the issues, maintaining that Nigerians deserve answers about the nominees with questionable backgrounds. According to her, “ Plainly speaking, a lot of them have raised lots of concerns; many of the people who are on that list have institutions and not strong men. Those people should be in jail. “For example, there is somebody who has an EFCC case hanging over his head, and it has not been concluded and the next thing he’s being rewarded with the office of an Ambassador. “That’s an...

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected financiers of banditry and several others involved in motorcycle theft and criminal conspiracy in separate operations, recovering rustled cattle and stolen motorcycles. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, who described the successful operations as a reflection of the command’s renewed operational effectiveness. According to Rufai, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested one Ruwa Ginyo of Gidan-Madi and two accomplices on Wednesday in Tangaza Local Government Area following credible intelligence. “Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly received rustled cattle from armed bandits, sold them in markets, and remitted the proceeds to the criminals,”  Rufai said. He added that four rustled cows were recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest as they attempted to sell the anim...

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday declared that the era of shedding innocent blood in Nigeria was over. Musa spoke as he assumed office at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He vowed to lead with urgency, accountability and a renewed sense of national purpose. Musa, who until now served as Chief of Defence Staff, said he was returning to the ministry with the backing of President Bola Tinubu and the trust of the Nigerian people. “After having 39 years in service to come in and now be a Minister of Defence, the love Nigerians have shown us shows that people believe that we can turn the tide. “Change will not come from rhetoric, but through action by all Nigerians. We must, firstly as Nigerians, take ownership of the responsibilities of the challenges we have in our country; it is only us that can solve the problem. “The shedding of innocent blood is over. Citizens have a right to live without fear. Our children should be able t...

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has led other 15 members of the House to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced the defections during plenary on Friday, blaming it on the division in the PDP.  The Speaker said he had formally notified his ward chairman of his decision to leave the PDP for the APC. He said, “Distinguished colleagues, APC is my new party. I will do all that is needed to be done towards ensuring that the party card of the All Progressives Congress is issued to me in no time. “But as I speak today, I am a member of the All Progressives Congress. I am happy to be a member of APC so that we can join forces with Mr President. Mr President is doing so much for this country.” Amaewhule lauded President Bola Tinubu’s leadership insisting that the President “means well for Nigeria’’ and had shown “love to Rivers State.”

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Tuesday that it will revise its cash withdrawal rules, effective January 2026. It was reported that the new rule issued by the apex bank ends a previous special authorisation that permitted individuals to withdraw ₦5 million and corporates to withdraw ₦10 million monthly. According to CBN, the previous cash policies were introduced over the years in response to evolving circumstances; however, with time, the need has arisen to streamline these provisions to reflect present-day realities. The Director of the Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr Rita I. Sike, in a circular released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, stated that the policy is designed to reduce the cost of cash management, strengthen security, and curb money laundering risks associated with the economy’s heavy reliance on physical currency. CBN stated,  “These policies, issued over the years in response to evolving circumstances in cash management, sought to reduce...

Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of engaging in “trial and error” with Nigeria’s security apparatus. It was reported that Ibe claims that the persistent insecurity in the country is a direct result of the President prioritizing political patronage over competence in his security-related appointments. Ibe made the comments in an 𝕏 post on Tuesday, just hours after the Presidency announced the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence, replacing the recently resigned Muhammadu Badaru. Ibe argued that placing non-military personnel in such critical defense roles during a period of heightened insecurity was a failure of judgment. Atiku’s aide further questioned the competence of the initial appointments. Ibe said, “ It is now crystal clear that the state of insecurity in Nigeria is what it is because President Tinubu prioritised politics in the app...

Operatives of the Commissioner of Police-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Eagle Net Special Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested many suspected criminals and recovered a cache of illegal weapons and stolen property across Ughelli, Oghara, Sapele and Asaba.   These were achieved in a sweeping two-day security operation that underscored the deepening fight against organised crime in Delta. The coordinated crackdown carried out between November 28 and 29, reveals the scale and brazenness of criminal networks terrorising communities in the state.    Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, stated that the CP-SAT operatives led by ASP Julius Robinson, launched targeted raids based on what he described as “credible and actionable intelligence” around the Ekuigbo axis of Ughelli.     According to him, the officers intercepted Kelvin Oke, 42, allegedly a key actor in a theft syndicate, and recov...

United States lawmakers and foreign relations experts convened on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for a joint congressional briefing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the escalating violence and alleged targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria.  The session, led by House Appropriations Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman  Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL) , sought expert testimony following President Donald J. Trump’s directive to investigate the “slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria and report back findings. Lawmakers and experts universally rejected the argument that the violence is merely “inter-communal violence” or a “resource conflict,” labeling the crisis as a targeted campaign of religious cleansing where perpetrators operate with complete impunity.  They laid out several concrete steps the U.S. government and Congress must take to address the insecurity. Here are even key submissions and proposals from Congress members. Advancing Policy through Fundin...