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Nigerian troops have killed at least 20 suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including a senior commander, during coordinated operations in Yobe State, the military said. The Joint Task Force in the North East said the raids were carried out in Goniri community in Gujba…

Nigerian troops have recaptured a forward operating base in Ngoshe town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following a fierce operation against the insurgents of Boko Haram. The operation, conducted by the military in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local vigilantes, and hunters,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s monetary policy leadership. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, was disclosed on Wednesday in a…

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation followed a voice vote by lawmakers after the nominee was considered and cleared by the Committee of the Whole. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the…

Some countries, including India, have reportedly declined to accept several ambassadorial nominees recently posted by Bola Tinubu, citing diplomatic policies that discourage receiving envoys from governments with less than two years remaining in office. Senior officials in Nigeria’s presidency and foreign service disclosed that India has already signalled its reluctance…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting with the nation’s Service Chiefs following a series of deadly attacks on military formations in the North-East. The high-level meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja, brought together top military commanders to review the country’s…

The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Nigerian Air Force’s readiness to provide nationwide airlift and comprehensive security support for the 2027 general elections. Aneke gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions for social media use as part of efforts to strengthen online safety for children across the country. To support the initiative, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll seeking…

Islamist militants killed at least 12 soldiers and three civilians in coordinated overnight attacks in northeast Nigeria, military ​sources and residents said on Monday, as attacks on armed forces intensify. A ‌17-year Islamist insurgency in the region has killed thousands of people and displaced 2 million, according to aid groups,…

Photo: DCP Anthony Okon Placid, new FPRO The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid, a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training…