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The Nigerian Army has designated the Old Oyo National Park in Oyo State as a military training area as part of measures to prevent a recurrence of the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The development was disclosed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland in Benue State after a combat mission, drawing attention to military aviation safety just two days after a separate aircraft crash in Ondo State that killed all 25 people on board. The helicopter was returning from an operation against suspected kidnappers when its…
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted while travelling through Imo State to their orientation camps, have regained their freedom after seven days in captivity. The victims were rescued on Wednesday, October 7, following a sustained search-and-rescue operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), military…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract that will keep him at the helm of the Premier League champions until June 2030, strengthening the club’s commitment to the Spaniard following his successful transformation of the North London side. The club confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, bringing an end to…
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The Rotary Club of Ilorin Fate Neighbourhood has ushered in a new chapter of service and leadership with the official investiture of Rotarian Bello A. Oyindamola as the club’s 12th President. The colourful investiture ceremony, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at JJ & Jayz Events Centre, Taoheed Off Basin Road, Ilorin, brought together Rotary…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a major change to the remuneration framework for its workforce, with Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan saying the commission has been removed from the general civil service payment structure. Amupitan disclosed the development on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, during a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 101 Special Forces Battalion in Kukawa, Borno State, have successfully repelled a major attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who attempted to overrun the military position from four different directions. Security sources informed that the attack occurred between about 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night,…
Prof. Wale Sulaiman, CON, has congratulated the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, on his conferment with the traditional title of Ciroma of Gwanara Emirate. The traditional honour was announced during the 2026 Gani Festival held…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people aboard an ATR-42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, have died, as the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, was on a routine…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly killed five suspected bandits, including two individuals identified as notorious figures known as Baban Love and Mai Zamani, during a gun battle in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to security sources, the clash occurred in the western axis of Tsafe, an area that has continued…
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