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A Nigerian Army officer and six soldiers have been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected terrorists in the Rigachikun area of Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The attack occurred on Monday evening, June 8, 2026, as troops were returning from a routine patrol operation in the area. The patrol was part of ongoing […]
Continue ReadingSheikh Ahmad Gumi has responded to the backlash trailing his recent visit to Ibadan, stating that no individual or group has the authority to restrict his movement anywhere within Nigeria. Speaking amid rising criticism and renewed allegations of “Islamisation agenda,” Gumi dismissed the concerns, insisting that freedom of movement is guaranteed under the Nigerian Constitution. […]
Continue ReadingTikTok has intensified its content moderation efforts in Nigeria, removing more than four million videos and disrupting over 86,000 LIVE sessions as part of its commitment to maintaining a safer and more trustworthy platform. According to the platform’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the actions were taken during the fourth quarter of 2025 following violations […]
Continue ReadingThe brother of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged the legal basis of his terrorism conviction, arguing that any conviction must be founded on a valid law that was in force at the time judgment was delivered. The challenge comes amid ongoing legal proceedings following the Federal Government’s cross-appeal in Kanu’s case. According to […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Army has confirmed that a soldier and four hostages lost their lives during a failed abduction attempt involving Chinese expatriates in Ogun State. According to the report, troops responded to an attempted kidnapping operation targeting Chinese nationals in the area. During the confrontation with the suspected abductors, a firefight reportedly broke out. The […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has confirmed that four people have died and 24 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a train derailment along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service corridor near Agbor in Delta State. The incident occurred when the train reportedly went off track while travelling on the route linking Warri to Itakpe, causing panic among […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has reassured Nigerians that ongoing reforms in the power sector are beginning to yield positive results, with gradual improvements in electricity generation and distribution across the country. Speaking on recent developments in the sector, the minister said the Federal Government remains committed to transforming Nigeria’s electricity supply through sustained […]
Continue ReadingA married woman identified as Oluchi has been arrested after allegedly faking her own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N50 million from her family. According to reports, Oluchi was declared missing, prompting concern among her relatives and loved ones. Shortly after her disappearance, her family reportedly began receiving calls demanding a ransom of N50 […]
Continue ReadingThe Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the abduction and assault of the Chairman of Ikere-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rufus Olorunfemi. According to the police, the latest arrests were made following ongoing investigations into the incident, which sparked widespread concern across the state. The […]
Continue ReadingTroops of Operation Enduring Peace have successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued 10 victims during separate operations in Plateau and Kaduna states. According to military sources, the soldiers responded swiftly to distress calls after armed kidnappers attacked communities in both states. The troops engaged the criminals in gun battles, forcing them to abandon their […]
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