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US delivers military supplies to boost Nigeria’s security operations
By Deborah Nnamdi The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing operations across the country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced on Tuesday via X. “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing…
Read More »Bandits kill five in fresh attack on Benue Community
By Deborah Nnamdi Five people, including former House of Assembly candidate Igbabe Ochi, have been killed in a fresh attack on Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, following a foiled kidnapping attempt in the same area on…
Read More »Nigeria ranks 72nd globally in 2025 government AI readiness index
By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria has been ranked 72nd out of 188 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, placing it among the top-performing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Oxford Insights. The annual index assesses governments’ preparedness to implement artificial intelligence in public service using 69 indicators across six…
Read More »Police repel bandit attack in Kaduna, kill two, recover firearms
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has successfully repelled an attempted attack by armed bandits in Giwa Local Government Area of the state, killing two suspects and recovering firearms. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating an impending attack on Idisu village in Idisu Ward of Bayan Kogi. According to…
Read More »Troops arrest two suspected gun runners in Taraba operation
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun runners during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in Taraba State. The arrests were carried out under Operation Peace Shield by troops of the 6 Brigade in collaboration with operatives of the…
Read More »Mali Arrests ‘Marabout’ over €33,500 AFCON victory scam
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, has been arrested in Mali for alleged fraud after reportedly collecting €33,500 in donations by promising victory for the national team at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, was taken into custody in the Malian capital,…
Read More »APC dismisses Obi’s claims, says Tinubu fully engaged in governance
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday dismissed claims by the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, that President Bola Tinubu has been absent from his official duties, insisting that the president remains fully engaged in governance. In a statement signed by the APC Lagos State…
Read More »Oyo Royal Rumble: Olubadan escalates feud with Alaafin
… Ibadan monarch snubs Oyo king’s handshake Fresh tension has erupted within the Oyo State Traditional Council following an awkward scene involving the Alaafin of Oyo and the Olubadan of Ibadanland at a public function in Ibadan. The incident occurred at the 2026 Interfaith Gathering held at the Secretariat, Grand…
Read More »Kidnappers reduce ransom to N70m for 8 Edo victims
Photo: Governor Monday Okpebholo Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have demanded up to 100 million naira for the release of eight people abducted from a hotel in Edo State, a traditional ruler said on Monday, underscoring Nigeria’s persistent insecurity in rural communities. The Okpahi of Imoga Kingdom, Oba Patrick Obajoye,…
Read More »Defection to APC: Kano Gov to meet Tinubu abroad
…Kano on lockdown as APC flag, Tinubu’s logo emerge There was tension in Kano State on Monday following Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to witnesses and government sources. The governor, our findings revealed, is set to…
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