Author: Safiu Kehinde

Agency Report Troops of the 17 Brigade in Katsina have neutralised four suspected terrorists during combat along the Turare–Yantumaki Road in the state. This is contained in a statement in Katsina on Saturday by Dr Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs. He said the operation happened on Friday when the troops came under attack before swiftly repelling the assault. According to him, the success is a strategic setback for the network of a feared kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani, whose operations have terrorised parts of Matazu, Musawa, Charanchi, and Kankia. Mu’azu listed items recovered from the scene to include…

Says It Is Reward For Good Governance Safiu Kehinde A group of  women from Kogi Central Senatorial District has on Friday purchased and present the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial expression of interest and nomination forms to former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. Operating under a broad-based coalition which cut across the five local government areas of the district, the women explained that the decision to personally fund the forms was deliberate and deeply motivated. The women, according to a statement made available to NPO Reports on Saturday, described the gesture as both a reward for Yahaya Bello’s unprecedented…

At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had issued an evacuation order. Four people, including two women, were killed in Zrarieh in Sidon district, while another person was killed in Ain Baal in Tyre district. In total, 32 people were injured on Friday. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has continued despite an ongoing three-week ceasefire extension. On Saturday, Iran-backed group Hezbollah said…

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even “sought to launch attacks” on the military from outside the country. The 54-year-old ex-president, who led DR Congo for 18 years from 2001, said the measures were “profoundly unjustified, politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations”. The US said these latest sanctions were part of a wider effort to support last year’s peace deal between neighbours DR Congo and Rwanda that it brokered. Washington…

A Lagos-based businesswoman and former NTA staff, Ms. Olufunke Otti, has been ordered by the Lagos High Court to return a property she unlawfully acquired from her ex-husband, Chief Isaac Morakinyo Jolapamo. Delivering judgment in suit No. LD/3034LM/2022 on March 26, 2026, Justice Olufolake Olufolashade Adewunmi-Oshin declared that the property located at 23A & B Olusegun Aina Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, rightfully belongs to Chief Jolapamo and not Ms. Otti. The court consequently ordered her to relinquish the property to him. In addition, the court directed Ms. Otti to refund N410,347,000.00 to Chief Jolapamo, representing the outstanding balance from…

Accuses Organisers of Being Biased Safiu Kehinde Controversial Nigerian musician, Habib Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has won a consolation prize as he announced giving birth to a new baby after losing the celebrity boxing match against streamer, Oderhowho Efe (Carter Efe). NPO earlier Reported that Portable had on Friday night suffered defeat in the hand of Carter Efe who dethroned him as the celebrity boxing champion at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The controversial singer loss by a unanimous decision which declared Carter Efe the winner…

Safiu Kehinde Scores of suspected terrorists have been neutralised as the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) dismantled their networks across Sambisa and Tumbuns regions with multiple airstrikes. The NAF personnel attached to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI reportedly launched aggressive precision strikes across the terrorists’ enclaves, hideouts, and logistic hubs in the area in a two-day operation. This was made known in a statement issued on Friday by NAF’s spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to Ejodame, the Operation HADIN KAI commenced the airstrike action on Thursday following credible intelligence confirming the terrorists’ infrastructure at Alafa, Sambisa, and Metele…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company. Tinubu gave the approval at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Confirming the development in a statement issued on his official x handle on Friday, the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo explained that the company which will be incorporated under Special Purpose Vehicle will enable local airline operators to acquire or lease aircraft globally. The, according to Keyamo, will enhance the capacity of the operators and enable them to compete globally. “Just yesterday, I secured the approval of the Federal Executive…

Denies Alleged Abandonment of Passengers in London Airport Safiu Kehinde Nigerian local airline, Air Peace, has denied alleged abandonment of passengers in London as it faulted claims by actress and movie producer, Funke Akindele. NPO Reported that Akindele had yesterday called out the airline for abandoning passengers at Gatwick Airport in London. The actress alleged that the airline left the Nigeria-bound passengers stranded at Gatwick Airport since 6:30am with no proper communication. According to her, the airline only spoke to them after several hours of waiting, citing a bird strike incident as the cause of the delay while promising to…

Safiu Kehinde Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been forced to eat the humble pie as renowned streamer, Oderhowho Efe (Carter Efe), dethroned the singer as celebrity boxing champion. After months of dramas and clashes, Portable and Carter Efe faced off at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday night. Portable was largely tipped by fans to win the match considering his experience in the ring where he had previously defeated fellow celebrities like Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington. However, the novice Carter…