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ABUJA —PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the armed forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware and surveillance equipment to eliminate terrorist groups across the country.This is as the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over the recent terrorist attack…
The Federal Government has announced plans to launch two new communication satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital transformation, national security, and economic growth. The move, spearheaded by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat Ltd), will replace NigComSat-1R, which has been operational since 2011 and is now expected to remain…
Ichie Obiora and Chinasa, whose noodle video leaked a few months ago, finally tie the knot in a traditional wedding. x.com/ChuksEricE/sta… The post references a traditional wedding between Ichie Obiora and Chinasa, a Nigerian couple whose intimate video leak earlier in 2025 sparked widespread online discussion, highlighting how social media can amplify personal scandals into…
Statement by the Nigeria Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohamed Fall, on the killing of scores of civilians in Bama, Borno State.I am deeply appalled and saddened by Friday’s reported killing of dozens of civilians in Darajamal Village, Bama Local Government Area (LGA), in Borno State in north-east Nigeria. Civilians should never be a target!Preliminary reports indicate that…
Nigeria Bleeds, Needs a Declaration of War on Insecurity Now“Bloody Weekend: over 100 Killed in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, Edo.” This grim headline captures the frightening reality reflected in our weekend papers.The killing of eight NSCDC officers, the abduction of a Chinese national in Edo, the kidnapping of passengers on the Benin–Iyere–Oluku road, and the slaughter…
The assault, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, also saw an unconfirmed number of residents abducted by the assailants.At least eight people have been confirmed dead and 18 others injured following a deadly attack by armed bandits on Wake village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The assault, which took place…
Nigeria vs South Africa: Osimhen will not play, he’s in pain – Galatasaray manager, Buruk Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has suggested that striker, Victor Osimhen will not play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they face South Africa in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. According to Buruk, Osimhen is in pain after sustaining…
Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing two people and setting the seat of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv ablaze in an attack President Volodymyr Zelensky warned would prolong the war. An AFP reporter saw the roof of Ukraine’s cabinet of ministers in flames and smoke billowing over the capital. Drone…
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to take charge of the high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa in Bloemfontein. The showdown, billed for Tuesday, will be played at the Toyota Stadium and marks Matchday 8 of the African…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State Chapter has condemned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s recent vacation. Obi, who has been consistently critical of the president’s handling of the country’s socio-economic and security challenges, expressed reservations about Tinubu’s latest trip abroad….