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Maj.-Gen. Idris Directs 8 Division to Escalate Onslaught on Armed Bandits

Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY), Major-General W. B. Idris ordered troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 OPFY to intensify their operations and... Read more »
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Harrison Gwamnishu Denies Wrongdoing in Edo Kidnap Case, Calls for Investigative Probe

Human rights activist and security volunteer Harrison Gwamnishu has reacted strongly to online allegations suggesting he mishandled a recent kidnap rescue effort in Edo State. In a detailed statement, Gwamnishu explained that... Read more »
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Deadline Looms as Kidnappers Demand ₦300m for Release of 10 Kwara Residents

Terrorists who abducted 10 residents of Isapa town in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have given the community a one-week deadline to pay a ₦300 million ransom or risk the... Read more »
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Two Dead, Nine Injured in 11-Vehicle Crash on Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that two persons lost their lives in a multiple accident involving 11 vehicles along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Wednesday. The sector commander of... Read more »
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Man Regains Freedom After 98 Days in Captivity as Nigeria’s Insecurity Deepens

After 98 harrowing days in captivity, Hamisu, a resident of Mashaya community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has regained his freedom but with deep physical and emotional scars.... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Shocked as Snake Drops From Hotel Wardrobe in Viral Clip

A viral video has captured the moment a Nigerian man was left in shock after a snake fell out of a wardrobe while he was changing clothes in a hotel room. Watch... Read more »
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‘An Honour Well Deserved’ — Ohanaeze Youths Applaud Ugwuanyi’s NUJ Hall of Fame Induction

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated with former governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi over his induction in the Hall of Fame of... Read more »
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Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister After Intense Screening

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after a tough five-hour grilling by lawmakers. The session focused heavily on... Read more »
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Insecurity: Nigeria Must Work as a Team to Defeat ‘Evil Forces’ – Christopher Musa

Defence Minister–designate Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) on Wednesday urged Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism and insecurity, describing the country’s adversaries as “evil forces” with no regard for human life.... Read more »
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‘This Is No Time for Bow and Go!’ — Akpabio Clashes with Senator Over Defence Nominee

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday pushed back against a call by Senator Sani Musa for Defence Minister–designate Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) to be allowed to “bow and go” during his ministerial... Read more »
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Contractors Block Finance Ministry Entrance With Coffin, Demand Payment of N500bn Debt (Photos)

Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria have blocked the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Finance with a coffin, demanding payment of over N500bn owed to them by... Read more »
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INEC Announces Closure of First Quarter of CVR, Sets Dates for Display of Voter Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the first quarter of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will formally close on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The exercise, which... Read more »
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Kaduna Communities Urged to Stay Clear of NDA Range During Military Drill

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it will conduct an ‘Advance Application of Fire for of 75 Regular Course’, warning communities around the area during the exercise. The academy’s spokesperson, Reuben Kovangiya,... Read more »
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Anambra Police Arrest Man Over Viral Video Threatening to Destroy Obosi Stations

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an Anambra-based man captured in a viral video issuing threats of violence and vowing to destroy all police formations in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government... Read more »
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Imo police arrests two for possession of fireworks

The Imo State Police Command has arrested Opara Evans (M) 35yrs, and Chinedu Stanley (M) 29yrs, for the unlawful possession and distribution of banned fireworks and explosives. According to the police, their... Read more »
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BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Wood Market Behind Jabi Upstairs in Abuja

A fire has broken out at the wood market in Jabi, behind Jabi Upstairs, in Abuja. Emergency responders are yet to arrive, and the extent of damage is still unknown. Residents and... Read more »
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Fubara Promises Education Overhaul, Vows Biggest 2026 Budget Allocation

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara says his administration is making the poor state of education its top priority. The governor announced that the education sector will receive the largest allocation in the... Read more »
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Why President Tinubu Nominated General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

General Christopher Gwabin Musa, President Tinubu’s nominee for Minister of Defence, is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most experienced counter-insurgency commanders. A seasoned infantry officer commissioned in 1991, Musa has held... Read more »
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Gov. Mbah Unveils Ambitious 2026 Transport Plan, Announces 14 New Aircraft for Enugu Air

Governor Peter Mbah on Tuesday unveiled major aviation and transport plans during his 2026 budget presentation, outlining an ambitious expansion of Enugu State’s air and land mobility assets. Addressing lawmakers, Mbah said... Read more »
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After Badaru’s Resignation, Tinubu Appoints Gen. Musa as Defence Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the... Read more »