Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has rejected claims made by former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, about the late military ruler’s final moments, describing the account as false. Addressing journalists in Kaduna, Al-Mustapha said the version of events contained in the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) disbursed a total of ₦402.8million on burial expenses for its commands and formations over a 14-month period, according to an analysis of payment records on Govspend, highlighting the financial toll that the country’s persistent security challenges continue to impose on the force. The expenditure, spread across eight separate payments between…
Arsenal on Saturday announced that defender Callan Hamill has signed his first professional contract with the Premier League North London club ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Hamill joined the Gunners from Scottish side St Johnstone at the start of last season. He eventually cemented himself within Arsenal’s academy ranks. Speaking after signing the contract, Hamill told the…
Prominent northern elders have put forward reasons they think the north has been grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment. They spoke at the third edition of the Late Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, with the theme, “From Sacrifice to Strategy: Rekindling Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina’s Vision for a…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Prof. Christopher N. Ekong, on Friday, handed over 10 brand-new official vehicles to principal officers and other top management staff to improve administrative efficiency and mobility. The presentation took place at the Central Administrative Block, Main Campus, Nwaniba Road, on Friday, July 24, 2026. Beneficiaries include the…
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has questioned why the Federal Government has not adopted dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, drawing comparisons with peace efforts that helped end militancy in the Niger Delta. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Gumi recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
