Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has explained that the burning of vessels used for oil theft is due to weak prosecution processes that allow offenders to return to crime with little or no consequence. Naija News reports that Musa spoke on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, lamenting that the slow pace of justice discourages soldiers and emboldens criminals. The defence chief said troops often put their lives on the line to apprehend suspects, only for the cases to collapse in court or be dismissed on technical grounds. He said, “It has to do…
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has admitted that poor road networks and rugged terrains are slowing down the military’s ability to respond swiftly to terror and bandit attacks across Nigeria. Naija News reports that Musa made the revelation on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed rising concerns about insecurity. The defence chief stressed that many Nigerians often expect immediate intervention from soldiers without understanding the realities on the ground. “A lot of people think (members of) the military are magicians; we are not, we are humans just like anybody. Most times, in…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has raised alarm over the growing use of gold as a significant source of financing for terrorist activities in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Musa disclosed this while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, where he explained that terror financiers exploit complex international networks, making it difficult to expose or prosecute them swiftly. When asked about the primary source of funding for terror groups, the Defence Chief responded, “Gold. They try to circulate this money, and that is why it is important for us to be able to track…
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced a review of the remuneration packages for political, public and judicial office holders across the country. The development was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the RMAFC, Maryam Yusuf. Chairman of the Remuneration and Monetisation Committee, RMAFC, Mohammed Usman, disclosed this at a retreat organised by the commission in Kano. According to Usman, the review was important for the growth of Nigeria’s governance structure. “The effort is also a significant move towards the implementation of one…
Dunamis Seeds Of Destiny 22 August 2025 Devotional By Dr. Paul Enenche: Lack Of Covenant Sense – A Hindrance To Financial Dominion TOPIC: Lack Of Covenant Sense – A Hindrance To Financial Dominion (Seeds Of Destiny 22 August 2025) SCRIPTURE: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. – Proverbs 10:22 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: There is a limit to what God can do with people who have no covenant sense or mentality. MESSAGE: Our anchor scripture makes it explicitly clear that the blessing of the LORD, it MAKETH rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.…
DCLM Daily Manna 22 August 2025 Devotional By Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Jesus Paid It All TOPIC: Jesus Paid It All (DCLM Daily Manna 22 August 2025) KEY VERSE: “And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses” (Numbers 3:51). TEXT: Numbers 3:44-51 (KJV) 44 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 45 Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kamilu Saidu Wambai of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Thursday’s concluded Zamfara House of Assembly Kaura-Namoda South by-election. The declaration was made by the returning officer, Professor Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University, Gusau, who confirmed that the APC candidate recorded the highest number of votes and satisfied the requirements of the law. “Saidu Kamilu of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected. Thank you very much,” he said. Naija News recalls INEC had earlier declared the August…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that efforts to identify and prosecute terrorism financiers in Nigeria are ongoing, stressing that the process is complicated due to legal bottlenecks and international networks. Naija News reports that Musa disclosed on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to the defence chief, the complexity of the investigations arises from the fact that many of the financiers operate across borders and often rely on local collaborators. He said, “I think the process is on; I can speak for this government and because it has to do with…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has stated that modern Nollywood is more focused on appearance than passion, unlike when she and her colleagues first started. Naija News reports that the thespian, during a recent interview with her colleague, Ayo Adesanya, spoke about how the industry has changed over the years. Bimbo stated that, previously, Nollywood actors were driven purely by passion, rather than money or glamour, citing legends like Joke Silva and Sola Sobowale, who were also passionate about their craft, prioritising the art over comfort. She recalled how they would work long hours, even overnight, without caring about food or…
Nigeria’s AfroBasket 2025 journey ended in heartbreak after D’Tigers bowed out in the quarter-finals, losing 91-75 to Senegal in Angola. For D’Tigers’ head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman and team captain Ike Nwamu, the defeat was less about effort and more about failing to seize the moment. “On a night we were supposed to bring our A-game, we fell short,” Abdulrahman admitted after the game. “I am not taking any credit away from Senegal, they deserve the win. I am proud of how we played. We have an identity now and we are just moving from it.” Naija News reports that Brancou…
