The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent arrest of top Ansaru terrorist leaders to increased synergy among Nigeria’s security formations. Naija News reports that Musa disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he commended the collaboration between the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the successful operation. The defence chief described the capture of the terrorist commanders as a breakthrough. Musa said, “On the Ansaru commanders that were arrested, this is one of the most significant arrests that have been made. “Getting the two of them shows how…
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The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said the state is prepared to host the 10th edition of the National Youth Games in 2026. Lagos State had earlier submitted its bid to host the multi-sport event, and as part of the evaluation process, top officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission, alongside a delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC), embarked on a two-day inspection tour of key facilities across the state. The tour covered a wide range of venues, beginning with the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere and the National Stadium. Other inspected facilities included…
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…
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…