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According to the Kwara State Police Command, the suspect—a 20-year-old man—was apprehended in Kaiama during a joint patrol conducted by security operatives. Authorities say the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb activities of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and related groups operating in the region. The suspect is believed to have connections […]

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a fresh outbreak of violence between residents of the Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa State. The clash, which reportedly erupted over lingering disputes between the two communities, quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation, leaving several others injured and forcing many residents to flee for […]

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to hold the current administration accountable over the persistent electricity challenges facing the country, urging citizens to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if the situation does not improve. Obi made this statement while reacting to the ongoing power outages and unstable electricity supply across Nigeria, which […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, has carried out successful precision airstrikes on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) positions in Borno State, neutralizing scores of terrorists and destroying key infrastructure. According to security sources and counter-insurgency reports, the coordinated air interdiction missions targeted ISWAP enclaves in the […]

A 14-year-old Nigerian boy named Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead in a broad daylight incident on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich, south-east London, on Thursday, 2 April 2026. Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 3:40pm. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Eghosa was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria is receiving international assistance to bolster its fight against terrorism and banditry. Speaking on the ongoing security operations, the president emphasized that foreign support aims to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to deal decisive blows against terrorist groups and criminal networks threatening national stability. President Tinubu noted that collaboration […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed a total of 2,280 personnel across Kwara State to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter celebration throughout the state. According to the command, the large-scale deployment covers all 16 local government areas, with officers strategically positioned to protect lives, property, and critical national assets during the […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Iran permitted 10 oil tankers to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz this week as a “present” and goodwill gesture, signaling Tehran’s commitment to ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with the United States. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump elaborated […]