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 TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA ARREST TERRORIST KINGPIN, INTERCEPT AMMUNITION COURIER, OTHERS IN KADUNA STATE Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) arrested a suspected terrorists, intercepted ammunition courier and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State. In the early hours of 9 September 2026, troops of Sector 1 conducted a clearance operation at Dabar Dabo, a known hideout of terrorists in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops arrested the terrorist kingpin and two other members of his syndicate at their hideout. The arrested suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation. Similarly, on the same day, troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence regarding the movement of terrorist ammunition, arrested a 50-year-old female ammunition courier in possession of 300 rounds of ammunition concealed in a bag in Igabi Local Gover...

 DANGOTE BUILT A COUNTRY AROUND A REFINERY, NOT JUST A REFINERY, SAYS SANWO-OLU     The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Dangote Refinery as more than merely an industrial project, asserting that its construction showcased Africa’s ability to execute ambitious projects on a market-changing scale.   Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday at the official launch of the Africa–Diaspora Leadership Programme 2026 Young Global Leaders Convening, tagged “Building Africa at Scale,” held at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.   The Governor disclosed that the refinery was built on land reclaimed from swamp, lagoon, and open water, while additional infrastructure, including a jetty and power plant, had to be developed to support the project.   He cautioned, however, that Africa’s development should not rely on individual “heroism,” emphasising that the true measure of the refinery’s success is whether t...

 Anglican church bans immediate burial of relatives, sets 2-week minimum timeframe The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in Kogi state, has barred members from burying their departed relatives immediately, insisting that a minimum period of two weeks must elapse before any burial arrangement is concluded. This is contained in a communique reached at the 1st Session of the 6th Synod of the Diocese, jointly signed by the Chairman and Bishop, Dr Emmanuel Onsachi, alongside the Clerical Synod Secretary, Venerable Godwin Omanayin. The Synod held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Obeiba, Ihima, from Friday 7th to 9th August 2026. According to the resolution, “in view of the need to continue to allow members of the Church to have enough time to prepare for and organize befitting burial programmes to honour their departed parents, it is therefore resolved that a minimum period of 2 weeks be allowed for them to prepare for the burial arrangements as our members should al...

 Why ADC Supporters Were Dispersed In Kaduna — Police The Kaduna State Police Command has explained why officers dispersed supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who took to the streets and blocked motorists in parts of Kaduna metropolis. The Command said tear gas was used to disperse the protesters in order to prevent a breakdown of law and order, restore normal traffic flow and allow motorists to move freely. The police were reacting to a statement attributed to ADC candidate Isah Muhammad Ashiru, which has been circulating on social media. Ashiru had said: “Tear gas does not cancel the Constitution! Thugs do not repeal Section 39 and Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which guarantee every citizen the right to freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly and association.” He also recalled that a High Court in Kaduna had previously declared attempts by the police to suspend political gatherings unconstitut...

 Court Jails Fake Spiritualist  for Sextortion  in Abuja  Justice C.N. Nwabulu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, convicted and sentenced a fake spiritualist, Solomon Odigie Moses, to one year imprisonment. Moses was arraigned on one-count charge bordering on cheating and posing as a spiritualist, thereby defrauding and obtaining the sum of $1,100(One Thousand, One Hundred United States Dollars) from an Indian lady seeking spiritual healing. Moses, who was arrested in Ekpoma, Edo state, received and laundered the $1100, via his Zelle payment platform, and the Naira equivalent was paid into his local bank account. The convict subsequently deceived her into taking a naked spiritual bath, which he recorded live without her permission, and thereafter blackmailed her to send him money, else he would make the video public. Investigation by the EFCC revealed that the victim had to pay the sum of $1,100 to the suspect in order to prevail on him ...

 Traditional Kingdom Names TV News Anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma As Successor To Late King Oyo A traditional Ugandan kingdom has selected TV news anchor Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma to succeed King Oyo Nyimba, who died last month at the age of 34. The decision has sparked controversy within the kingdom, as it contradicts an earlier announcement by the kingdom’s prime minister that the late king, who was unmarried, had left behind a child who could serve as his heir. Kijanangoma, a member of the royal family, is now set to take over the traditional leadership following the selection. However, the decision has been rejected by some of the late king’s closest relatives. Oyo’s sister, Princess Ruth Komuntale, and their mother, Best Kemigisa, have both opposed Kijanangoma’s selection, creating uncertainty over the succession. The disagreement has drawn attention to the traditional succession process and could further intensify debate over who should inherit the late king’s...