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The Amanyanabo of the Source, Elem Kalabari, in Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, has honoured the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, with a Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to peace, unity and responsible traditional leadership. The award was presented during a royal visit to the Sultan’s palace…
… Residents hope suspect’s arrest will pave the way for accountability over alleged killings, kidnappings, extortion and property seizures. The reported arrest of Denen Joe, popularly known as DJ Abam, has sparked renewed hope among residents of Peva and neighbouring communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, where he has been accused of…
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered an alleged plot targeting members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other ad hoc personnel engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, with suspects reportedly arrested. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed the development during the commission’s…
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Eight Nigerian soldiers have reportedly been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine suspected to have been planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon. The deadly explosion occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Kinuba village, approximately 25 kilometres from Gamboru, according to…
Fresh reports from Zamfara State indicate that fighters loyal to notorious bandit leader Aleru have reportedly killed a rival bandit kingpin, Kachallah Dogo Baldu, during an ongoing clash between rival armed groups in the eastern part of Mada. Sources from the area said Dogo Baldu was reportedly killed during the fierce fighting, which has also…
Two suspected bandits have been killed and ₦10 million reportedly paid as ransom recovered following a security operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The operation also led to the safe release of a kidnapped man, identified as 45-year-old Kabiru Aliyu, a resident of Falgore Village. The Kano State Police Command…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) alignment service, offering eligible candidates another opportunity to resolve discrepancies between their examination records and personal information held by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The development was announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, through JAMB’s official X account, @jamb_hq. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, in a major development for technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The development was disclosed on Friday, October 16, 2026, with expectations that the institution’s new status will strengthen technology-driven education,…
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ILORIN, Kwara State — The Mandate Youth Assembly (MYA), Akanbi III Youth Forum, has welcomed representatives of the Kwara State Government to Kilanko community in Ilorin South Local Government Area over the proposed construction of roads in the area, expressing optimism that the project will improve transportation and stimulate grassroots economic development. The engagement, held…
ILORIN, Mr. Oladipo Moses Ayandibu has emerged chairman of the Men Missionary Union (MMU) of the Kwara Baptist Conference, succeeding Gabriel Alade at the union’s fifth annual conference held on Saturday. Ayandibu, the immediate past second vice chairman of the union, pledged to build on the achievements of previous administrations and take the organisation to…
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