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The Amanyanabo of Nembe, His Eminence King Dr Edmund Maduabebe Daukoru, Mingi XII, has endorsed veteran journalist and author Mingi-Yai Nengi Josef Owei-ilagha, popularly known as Pope Pen, as Media Chief to the Mingi-In-Council, placing his extensive media and public communication experience at the centre of the kingdom’s image management. The monarch’s endorsement was conveyed…
Abuja-based defence-technology and robotics company Terra Industries has secured contracts worth $2 million to provide security for lithium mining operations in Nigeria, marking an early commercial breakthrough for its newly launched commercial division. The company disclosed that the agreements were signed with two mining operators and came just one week after Terra launched the new…
Global oil prices climbed sharply after Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against energy infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of further disruption to an already strained global oil supply chain. The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday, September 8, targeted several locations including Abha, Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait….
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Troops operating under Operation Fansan Yamma have reportedly neutralised a suspected terrorist during a counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operation in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was carried out by personnel of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, as part of intensified efforts to disrupt the activities of armed groups operating across the North-West….
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The Kwara State Police Command has unveiled tougher security measures targeting criminal activities allegedly linked to commercial motorcycle and tricycle operations, introducing mandatory biometric registration, a new night-time restriction and joint enforcement across the state. The measures were agreed at a high-level security meeting held at the Police Command Headquarters in Ilorin and chaired by…
The Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Abba Aliyu Tilde, has resigned from his position amid renewed allegations linking the lawmaker to banditry and terrorism. Tilde announced his resignation in a letter dated September 6, 2026, stating that his decision took immediate effect. However, the former aide did…
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The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced a tougher crackdown on illegal roadside trading, warning that residents who buy from traders operating on roads, medians, walkways, setbacks and other prohibited public spaces will face arrest and prosecution from next week. The new enforcement approach marks a significant shift from previous operations, as LAWMA…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the conduct of five legislative by-elections across four states of Nigeria. The elections will take place in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states, with voters expected to elect representatives to fill vacant legislative seats. INEC’s official election schedule also lists the five…
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The much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is set to open a new investment opportunity for Nigerians, with prospective investors able to subscribe for as little as 10 shares for N5,250. The offer price has been fixed at N525 per share, while the minimum subscription is 10 ordinary shares,…
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A major air operation by Nigerian security forces has reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on suspected terrorists in Yankuzo community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in another offensive against armed groups operating across the state. The operation was reportedly carried out on Monday evening, September 7, by forces operating under Operation FANSAN YANMA, as…