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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 […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’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. […]
Continue ReadingPeter 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 […]
Continue ReadingTroops 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 […]
Continue ReadingU.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is effectively over following a fresh wave of military clashes. Speaking during a NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, Trump strongly criticized Iran’s leadership, describing them as “scum,” “liars,” and “cuckoo.” He said he no longer believes further negotiations with Tehran […]
Continue ReadingTwo suspected kidnappers have been killed during a fierce gun battle with operatives of the Ondo State Police Command along the Akure-Owo Expressway. According to the police, the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of an armed kidnapping gang operating in the area. Officers moved in to intercept the suspects, who reportedly opened fire, […]
Continue ReadingAn 18-year-old Nigerian-born teen, Emmanuel Popoola, and his accomplice have been convicted of the cold-blooded murder of 18-year-old Keanu Harker in a shocking gang-related shooting in Enfield, north London. The tragedy unfolded on June 26, 2025, when Harker was riding his bicycle along Great Cambridge Road. Popoola, riding on the back of a high-powered Sur-Ron […]
Continue ReadingThe Benue State Police Command has arrested a woman, Mbalumen Ikyenge, over her alleged involvement in a fire that claimed the lives of two young girls in Zaki-Biam, Ukum Local Government Area of the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, the incident was reported by the children’s father, Aondoyima Ierkwagh, […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nollywood actress has shared her thoughts on relationships, single motherhood, and family life, stating that a healthy sex life can contribute to a woman’s happiness and confidence. Speaking during a recent interview, the actress explained that intimacy plays an important role in emotional well-being and can positively affect a woman’s appearance and overall outlook […]
Continue ReadingTwo young girls who escaped from a terrorist hideout in the Mandara Mountains have been rescued by troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State. The girls, identified as 15-year-old Bintu Adamu and 11-year-old Sadiya Jummai, were rescued on the morning of July 2, 2026, during a routine […]
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