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Nigeria-US Joint Airstrikes Kill Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Fresh Borno Offensive

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Nigeria-US Joint Airstrikes Kill Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Fresh Borno Offensive

Nigerian troops, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), have killed more than 20 fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during coordinated airstrikes in Borno State, in what officials described as a renewed push against insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East. The latest operation was carried out around Metele, a border community…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted by EFCC in Egypt for Medical Treatment, Lawyer Tells Court

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Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted by EFCC in Egypt for Medical Treatment, Lawyer Tells Court

Fresh details have emerged in the ongoing legal battle involving former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, as her counsel, Oladipo Okpeseyi, informed the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that the former minister is currently in Egypt receiving medical treatment and is medically unfit to appear before the court….

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Financial Crimes, ICPC

Arsenal Edge Burnley at Emirates, Move One Match Away From Premier League Glory

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Arsenal Edge Burnley at Emirates, Move One Match Away From Premier League Glory

Arsenal moved to the brink of their first English Premier League title in 22 years after grinding out a tense 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. A first-half header from Kai Havertz proved decisive as Mikel Arteta’s side secured a hard-fought win that leaves the North London club just one…

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EPL, Football

Tinubu’s Alleged Shift From Fubara Sparks Fresh Political Tension in Rivers APC

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Tinubu’s Alleged Shift From Fubara Sparks Fresh Political Tension in Rivers APC

Fresh political developments in Rivers State have ignited speculations over the future of Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 governorship election, following reports that key figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress may now be rallying behind former governorship candidate Tonye Cole instead of the incumbent governor. The controversy followed media reports and political…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

FG Unveils Free Healthcare Scheme for Pensioners Earning Below N70,000

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FG Unveils Free Healthcare Scheme for Pensioners Earning Below N70,000

The Federal Government has commenced a free healthcare initiative targeted at low-income pensioners under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), offering medical support to retirees earning N70,000 or less monthly. The programme, known as PenCare, is being implemented through the National Pension Commission (PenCom) as part of efforts to ease the growing burden of healthcare expenses…

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Health & Wellness

APC Primaries Trigger Major Shake-Up as Dozens of Reps Lose Return Tickets Ahead of 2027

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APC Primaries Trigger Major Shake-Up as Dozens of Reps Lose Return Tickets Ahead of 2027

The ongoing House of Representatives primaries of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, have sparked one of the fiercest internal political battles in recent years, with a significant number of serving lawmakers losing their bids to return to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Across several states, incumbent lawmakers were defeated…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Horror: Abducted School Teacher Beheaded by Gunmen in Oyo

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Horror: Abducted School Teacher Beheaded by Gunmen in Oyo

Fresh grief and outrage have engulfed residents of Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following reports that Mr Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers abducted during last Friday’s coordinated school attack, has allegedly been killed by his captors. Oyedokun was among several teachers and pupils kidnapped when heavily armed gunmen invaded…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News, Obituaries

BREAKING: Court Grants El-Rufai ₦200m Bail Over Alleged Corruption Charges

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BREAKING: Court Grants El-Rufai ₦200m Bail Over Alleged Corruption Charges

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently facing corruption-related charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice Rilwan Aikawa granted the former governor bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties in like sum…

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Financial Crimes, ICPC

ISIS Deputy Leader Eliminated In Joint US-Nigeria Operation — Trump

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ISIS Deputy Leader Eliminated In Joint US-Nigeria Operation — Trump

United States President Donald Trump has announced that a senior commander of the Islamic State group, identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, was killed during a joint military operation involving American and Nigerian forces. Trump, in a statement released Friday, described al-Minuki as “the most active terrorist in the world” and claimed the operation dealt a major…

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News, Terrorism and Terrorists

Gunmen Invade Oyo Secondary School, Abduct Principal, Students

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Gunmen Invade Oyo Secondary School, Abduct Principal, Students

Fresh panic has gripped residents of Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after armed gunmen reportedly invaded a secondary school and abducted the principal alongside several students during school hours. The incident occurred on Friday morning at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, between about 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., according to reports…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News