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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has revealed that he refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, insisting that negotiating with criminals only encourages more kidnappings. Speaking on Thursday at the ARISE News and THISDAY Townhall Conference in Abuja, the governor said he stood by his decision […]

The Nigerian military has intercepted a foreign national allegedly transporting illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages intended for terrorists operating in Borno State. According to military authorities, the suspect was arrested during a security operation in the state. The seized items were believed to be supplies meant for terrorist groups, with officials saying the interception has […]

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly attack on Logomani community in Borno State, targeting an army base and several public facilities. The attackers reportedly set fire to a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre, and a school during the assault, causing widespread destruction in the community. Security sources said troops engaged the terrorists in […]

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary for Nigerian soldiers has increased from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000 as part of efforts to improve their welfare. Speaking during an interview on News Central on Wednesday, July 9, Musa said the government has also improved food rations for troops, although he admitted […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has revealed that the bandits who abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State threatened to kill the children if security forces attempted to rescue them by force. According to the minister, the kidnappers warned that any advance by troops would result in the execution of the abducted pupils. […]

Peter Obi has said he is uncertain about what the future holds, stating that he might not even be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a recent interview, Obi alleged that the current government is making life difficult for opposition figures through intimidation and political pressure. He claimed that critics of the […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested three suspected suppliers of illicit drugs believed to be linked to terrorist and criminal groups in Katsina State. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation aimed at disrupting the supply of illegal substances to armed groups […]