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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday executed a coordinated airstrike on a major insurgent hideout inside the Sambisa Forest, demolishing fortified structures and neutralising numerous fighters linked to Boko Haram splinter cells, according to military sources. The operation was launched after weeks of surveillance identified a cluster of camps used for planning raids, […]
A devastating crash involving an 18-seater vehicle carrying prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, has left at least 16 of the graduates dead and two others fighting for their lives. The students had been travelling north to take part in the compulsory orientation in Gombe […]
The Rivers State Government has announced plans to enrol its staff in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), aiming to provide medical care and rehabilitation for workers injured on the job. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Benibo Anabraba, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy […]
A senior Nigerian security delegation, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, held a high-level meeting with U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore on Wednesday, focusing on counterterrorism cooperation and addressing escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria. The delegation included top officials such as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of […]
Nigeria has moved up three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, a rebound boosted by the Super Eagles’ recent results despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup. The new table, released on Wednesday, reflects 149 international fixtures played since the previous update. Nigeria now sits on 1,502.46 points, placing the […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed four personnel deployed in counter-insurgency operations in the North-East following an alleged breach of a long-standing operational directive. The action, which took effect on Monday, November 17, 2025, has drawn significant attention due to the lack of clarity surrounding the exact offence committed. The soldiers identified as Mukaila […]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has clarified that the ongoing security challenges in the state should not be categorized as genocide. Governor Alia made the statement during a consultative forum on protecting the rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs), organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) […]
The Cross River State Government has called off the 2025 edition of the Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, citing rising security concerns across the country. Governor Bassey Otu announced the cancellation on Thursday via his X handle, stating that the decision followed a thorough assessment of the prevailing security situation and prioritised the safety of participants, […]
Authorities in Kebbi State say security teams are closing in on the location of the schoolgirls abducted earlier this week, raising hopes among anxious families that a rescue operation may soon reach a breakthrough. Senator Garba Maidoki, who represents Kebbi South in the National Assembly, disclosed during a televised interview that security agencies have […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the managing director and chief executive officer of Chappal Energies, is now on its wanted list over allegations bordering on financial deception and document falsification. The anti-corruption agency released a public bulletin on Wednesday detailing Immanuel’s personal information and urging Nigerians […]
